EIN 45-0612130

ChangingGears

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
State
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
ChangingGears aims to empower individuals striving for prosperity by providing affordable transportation solutions through repair and sales activities for donated vehicles. Donated vehicles in any condition are accepted, and those not suitable for program services are sold to the public with revenue reinvested. Their Bridge program allows approved clients to access a vehicle with no up-front costs and covers any necessary repairs or maintenance with a monthly fee.
Total revenues
$769,671
2022
Total expenses
$725,757
2022
Total assets
$560,050
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at ChangingGears

Repair and sales activities for donated vehicles that are sold outside of program services. Changinggears accepts donated vehicles in any condition. Vehicles that are not appropriate for use in the program services are sold to the public and the revenue is used to support program services.
Vehicle maintenance & repair programs - performed 439 maintenance and repair services for qualified clients. Vehicle maintenance & repairs are performed at half-off.
Vehicle purchase program - sold 11 vehicles to qualified clients. Donated vehicles are restored and sold at half-off with a no-interest loan.
Bridge program - provides approved clients with affordable access to a vehicle with no up-front costs. Clients pay a monthly fee that includes all vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Who funds ChangingGears

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$50,000
The Greater Cincinnati FoundationGeneral Purpose$26,000
John A Schroth Family Charitable TrustGeneral Support$25,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at ChangingGears

NameTitleCompensation
Joel BokelmanExecutive Director$62,700
Katie ArmentroutMarketing Director$0
Rob SchultzDirector of Vehicle Ops Rob@changing - Gears.org
Todd LightnerVehicle Donation Manager
Austin MusserVice President / Director / Board$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for ChangingGears

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$588,576
Program services$97,043
Investment income and dividends$40
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-6,455
Net income from fundraising events$-29,272
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$119,739
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$769,671

Form 990s for ChangingGears

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-16990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-06-05990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Sutphin Family Foundation Ica
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $26,000 from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
December 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from John A Schroth Family Charitable Trust
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsBusiness and community development organizationsHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2015 Central Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45214
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Hamilton County, OH
Website URL
changing-gears.org/ 
Phone
(513) 357-2004
IRS details
EIN
45-0612130
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
NAICS code, primary
926110: Economic Development Corporations and Economic Program Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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