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CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC

EIN 27-4327126 SAN DIEGO, CA

Largest nonprofits in California

Revenue 2024
$21,220,852
Expenses 2024
$19,945,157

Program services were 75.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P52
Classification
1000
Street
4669 MURPHY CANYON RD STE 200

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS (1) TO SERVE THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA, (2) TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO (JFSSD), A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, INCLUDING MAKING CASH GRANTS TO JFSSD, (3) TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITABLE GIVING IN SUPPORT OF VARIOUS CAUSES, INCLUDING THOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, ALL OF WHICH ARE FUNDED THROUGH DONATIONS OF CASH, VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND OTHER PROPERTY, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GRANTS AND ALL OTHER DIRECT AND INDIRECT SOURCES OF REVENUE AND (4) PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION SERVICES TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THEIR INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUENTS FROM POINT A TO B BY OFFERING HIGH-TOUCH TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING CALL CENTER SERVICES, FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE MOBILITY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITED TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS (1) TO SERVE THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA, (2) TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO (JFSSD), A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, INCLUDING MAKING CASH GRANTS TO JFSSD, (3) TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITABLE GIVING IN SUPPORT OF VARIOUS CAUSES, INCLUDING THOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, ALL OF WHICH ARE FUNDED THROUGH DONATIONS OF CASH, VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND OTHER PROPERTY, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GRANTS AND ALL OTHER DIRECT AND INDIRECT SOURCES OF REVENUE AND (4) PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION SERVICES TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THEIR INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUENTS FROM POINT A TO B BY OFFERING HIGH-TOUCH TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING CALL CENTER SERVICES, FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE MOBILITY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITED TRANSPORTATION CAPABILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION MAY ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE REASONABLY

  • VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM IS A FULL-SERVICE RESOURCE FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. PARTNER CHARITIES PROMOTE VEHICLE DONATIONS TO THEIR CONSTITUENCY AS AN AVENUE OF GIVING AND DIRECT POTENTIAL DONORS TO THEIR WEB SITE OR TO A DEDICATED TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER, BOTH OF WHICH ARE LINKED DIRECTLY TO THE CARS DONATION SERVICE CENTER OR DATABASE. THE CARS DONATION SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (DSR), RESPONDING AS AN AGENT OF THE PARTNER NONPROFIT, EXPLAINS THE PROCESS, COLLECTS PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEHICLE AND ARRANGES FOR PICK-UP. BASED ON RESPONSES FROM THE DONOR, CARS DETERMINES THE BEST METHOD FOR LIQUIDATING THE VEHICLE, ARRANGES FOR ITS SALE AND SHARES THE PROCEEDS WITH THE PARTNER CHARITY. ONCE SOLD, CARS DISTRIBUTES APPLICABLE TAX DOCUMENTS TO THE DONOR.

    Expenses $11,076,125 · Revenue $16,803,596

  • SUPPORT THE VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICES OFFERED IN THE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA AREA BY THE COMPANY'S SOLE MEMBER, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO.

    Expenses $2,500,000 · Grants $2,500,000

  • CARS GIVING PROPERTY PROGRAM IS A FULL-SERVICE RESOURCE FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. PARTNER CHARITIES PROMOTE REAL ESTATE DONATIONS TO THEIR CONSTITUENCY AS AN AVENUE OF GIVING AND DIRECT POTENTIAL DONORS TO THEIR WEB SITE OR TO A DEDICATED TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER, BOTH OF WHICH ARE LINKED DIRECTLY TO THE CARS DONATION SERVICE CENTER OR DATABASE. THE CARS DONATION SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (DSR), RESPONDING AS AN AGENT OF THE PARTNER NONPROFIT, EXPLAINS THE PROCESS, COLLECTS PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY AND ARRANGES FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND SALE. BASED ON RESPONSES FROM THE DONOR, CARS DETERMINES THE BEST METHOD FOR LIQUIDATING THE PROPERTY, ARRANGES FOR ITS SALE AND SHARES THE NET PROCEEDS WITH THE PARTNER CHARITY. ONCE SOLD, CARS DISTRIBUTES APPLICABLE TAX DOCUMENTS TO THE DONOR.

    Expenses $499,666 · Revenue $618,452

  • OTG TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS IS A NATIONWIDE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RIDER-FOCUSED TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS MANY OF WHOM FACE MOBILITY CHALLENGES OR HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. SERVICES INCLUDE HIGH-TOUCH TRIP COORDINATION, REAL-TIME RIDE TRACKING, AND DEDICATED CALL CENTER SUPPORT TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE FOR RIDERS.ON THE GO IS A TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA OPERATED UNDER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO. ON THE GO HAS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:(1) RIDES & SMILES - INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORTATION BY VOLUNTEER DRIVERS TO NECESSARY MEDICAL AND PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS.(2) ON THE GO SHUTTLES - GROUP TRANSPORTATION TO SHOPPING AND DINING DESTINATIONS AND TO JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO OLDER ADULT CENTERS.(3) ON THE GO EXCURSIONS - GROUP TRANSPORTATION TO ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.(4) TAXI SCRIP - FOR TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS THAT CANNOT BE FULFILLED WITH ON THE GO DRIVERS AND/OR VEHICLES.

    Expenses $997,059 · Revenue $1,234,091

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Howard A Pearl

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $656,056
    From this org
    $642,194
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,862
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $582,194
    Bonus
    $60,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,862
    Filer's total
    $656,056
  • Michael Hopkins

    CO-CHAIRMAN/JFS CEO

    Total calculated
    $621,910
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $563,892
    Other
    $58,018
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $505,874 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $58,018 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $46,329 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $11,689 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $621,910 related
  • Mark Clauson

    CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $293,415
    From this org
    $267,336
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,079
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $222,336
    Bonus
    $45,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,375
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,704
    Filer's total
    $293,415
  • Todd Holder

    VP,NATIONAL BUS. DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $230,527
    From this org
    $204,774
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $25,753
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $204,774
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,049
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,704
    Filer's total
    $230,527
  • Jeffrey Mehlbrech

    GENERAL MANAGER

    Total calculated
    $181,068
    From this org
    $155,932
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $25,136
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $155,932
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,728
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,408
    Filer's total
    $181,068
  • Michael Wallace

    SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGY & CONSULTING

    Total calculated
    $143,261
    From this org
    $135,814
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,447
    Hours/week
    40
  • James H Strassburg

    DIRECTOR, NATIONAL BUS. DE

    Total calculated
    $176,924
    From this org
    $135,613
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,311
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $135,613
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,987
    Nontaxable benefits
    $34,324
    Filer's total
    $176,924
  • Bianca Barlas

    SENIOR DEV MANAGER

    Total calculated
    $142,316
    From this org
    $122,040
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,276
    Hours/week
    40
  • Marie Raftery

    CO-CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Guinevere Kerstetter-Dejarnett

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jamie Smith Carr

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Larry Acheate

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Deborah Bucksbaum

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nelson Davis

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sheldon Derezin

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Wayne Harris

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michael Levinson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chris Jennewein

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Meryl Maneker

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $21,220,852
    Expenses
    $19,945,157
    Contributions
    $767,126
    Grants paid
    $2,500,000
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $21,082,994
    Expenses
    $20,601,351
    Contributions
    $0
    Grants paid
    $4,800,000
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $17,892,014
    Expenses
    $18,522,776
    Contributions
    $0
    Grants paid
    $5,150,000

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $21,093,169
    Expenses
    $20,857,717
    Assets (EOY)
    $9,823,219
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $20,026,941
    Expenses
    $18,278,718
    Assets (EOY)
    $11,154,441
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $11,759,854
    Expenses
    $11,606,950
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,710,300
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $10,909,174
    Expenses
    $10,399,401
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,895,674
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $8,410,562
    Expenses
    $7,985,925
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,549,519
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,400,269
    Expenses
    $6,021,760
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,699,330
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,719,767
    Expenses
    $4,551,807
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,937,563
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,229,409
    Expenses
    $4,211,399
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,467,457
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,262,096
    Expenses
    $4,702,803
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,322,020
  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $3,418,001
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,589,677

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Form 990-N e-Postcard, tax year 2010

Tax period
1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011
Principal officer
Richard W Watkins
Mailing address
8804 Balboa AvenueSan Diego CA 921231506

As filed, from the IRS e-Postcard file of 2 November 2026. The IRS publishes only each organization's most recent postcard, so earlier years are not shown. A 990-N carries no financial detail. The postcard also gives the principal officer's address, which is not shown here.

Grants made

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Grants received

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Declared as related by

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Related partnerships on its 2024 return

  • KLA HOLDINGS LLC

    INVESTMENT · REAL ESTATE LAND RENTAL · CA · 50% owned · share of income $12,337 · share of assets $99,299

Related corporations and trusts on its 2024 return

  • CAPITAL CITY AUTO AUCTION INC

    C · OWN AND OPERATE AN AUCTION HOUSE · CA · 100% owned · share of income $1,161,224 · share of assets $1,521,557 · controlled entity

  • CHARITABLE AUTO RECYCLING INC

    C · AUCTION SERVICES · CA · 100% owned · share of income -$7,635 · share of assets $255,962 · controlled entity

  • EXPRESS AUTO AUCTION INC

    C · AUCTION DONATED VEHICLES · CA · 100% owned · share of income $713,050 · share of assets $1,830,041 · controlled entity

  • POLARIS MOBILITY INC

    C · TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SOFTWARE · CA · 100% owned · share of income -$153,163 · share of assets $2,545,653 · controlled entity

  • PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION (PONTIAC) LLC

    C · AUCTION DONATED VEHICLES · CA · 100% owned · share of income -$156,720 · share of assets $364,683 · controlled entity

Listed by

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 1 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.