Cars & Social LLC
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What it says it does
CARS & SOCIAL IS A PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP-BASED SOCIAL CLUB DEDICATED TO BRINGING TOGETHER AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIASTS THROUGH CURATED EVENTS, RALLIES, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS. OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY BUILT AROUND A SHARED PASSION FOR AUTOMOBILES WHILE PROMOTING CAMARADERIE, RESPONSIBLE DRIVING CULTURE, AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AMONG MEMBERS. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY, WE ALSO SUPPORT CHARITABLE INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ALLOW OUR MEMBERS TO GIVE BACK WHILE CELEBRATING THEIR PASSION FOR AUTOMOBILES.
- Income
- $198,764
- Spending
- $177,174
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
- CARS & SOCIAL IS A MEMBERSHIP-BASED AUTOMOTIVE SOCIAL CLUB DEDICATED TO BRINGING TOGETHER AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIASTS THROUGH CURATED EVENTS, RALLIES, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED MULTIPLE MEMBER EVENTS INCLUDING CAR RALLIES, SOCIAL DINING EXPERIENCES, WATCH PARTIES, AND AUTOMOTIVE GATHERINGS DESIGNED TO FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CAMARADERIE AMONG MEMBERS. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO CONNECT THROUGH THEIR SHARED PASSION FOR AUTOMOBILES WHILE PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE CAR CULTURE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. IN ADDITION TO MEMBER-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING, CARS & SOCIAL ORGANIZED CHARITABLE INITIATIVES AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT ALLOWED MEMBERS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY CAUSES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE ORGANIZATION HELPED RAISE FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR CHARITABLE PROGRAMS WHILE MAINTAINING ITS PRIMARY MISSION OF PROVIDING SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(7) social or recreational club.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.
No return on file yet. The organization is new enough that this is expected.
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 July 2025.
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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