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International Carwash Association Inc

EIN 38-6107343 · Wheaton, IL

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What it says it does

SUPPORT THE CARWASH INDUSTRY AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY OF RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

THE SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM CATEGORY CONTAINS THE CORE NON-PROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO ITS CAR WASH SUPPLIER AND OPERATOR MEMBERS WORLDWIDE. IT ALSO CONTAINS THE CAR WASH MAGAZINE; A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS INCLUDING INDUSTRY NEWS AND INFORMATION.
THE CAR WASH SHOW IS AN ANNUAL TRADE SHOW GATHERING OWNERS, MANAGERS, AND DECISION-MAKERS FROM THE CAR WASH, QUICK LUBE, AND DETAILING SEGMENTS. THE SHOW INCLUDES CUTTING-EDGE CAR CARE TECHNOLOGY, INDUSTRY-LEADING EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING WITH PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE.
THE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY INCLUDES ROADMAP, A NEW PROGRAM IN 2024, A FOCUSED EVENT SERIES THAT DELIVERS INDUSTRY FORECASTING AND TIMELY USE CASES GEARED FOR PEOPLE IN THE CARWASH INDUSTRY,FROM EXECUTIVE TO SALES PERSONNEL, TO CONNECT AND SHARE NEW IDEAS AND TECHNOLOGY IN THEIR CAR WASH OPERATION. IT ALSO INLUCDES LEAD, A SIMPLE, SCALABLE, AND ENGAGING TRAINING PLATFORM FOR TEAMS IN THE CARWASH INDUSTRY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1966.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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