Mechanics of Faith
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mechanics of Faith is a nonprofit organization that believes in keeping families safe by offering automotive repair services to those in need. No one should be left without safe and reliable means of transportation, to get them to and from their job, doctors' appointments, or other needs because of a costly repair bill.
- Income
- $312,601
- Spending
- $375,807
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 18
- Highest pay
- $44,269, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $261,612 spent. Blessings - Provides automobile repairs (labor and parts) to families at no cost or significantly reduced cost. Recipients must be referred by partner organizations or currently receiving SNAP or Medicaid benefits. Through volunteer labor, local shops, and auto supply stores Mechanics of Faith assist individuals to keep their transportation in safe and useful condition.
- $7,064 spent. Recovery Interns - Recovery Interns - Our program is designed to provide individuals in recovery the opportunity to learn a valuable trade in a safe and supportive environment. This self-paced program alleviates the stress commonly associated with learning new skills.Enrollment is limited, allowing each participant to receive individualized attention necessary to become proficient as a mechanic. This focused approach ensures that each intern develops the required skills effectively.
- $2,000 spent. Veteran vehicle donations - The vehicle donation program is a result of people donating their vehicle to Mechanics of Faith. Vehicles are evaluated and if reasonable, are prepared for donation to individuals. Mechanics of Faith does not purchase vehicles to support this program.The vehicles are primarily donated to veterans. Veterans often have been challenged by their service and are in need of assistance.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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