Cars 2nd Chance Inc
Our mission is to provide community support for education, outreach, and other community endeavors through recycling cars.
Cars 2nd Chance Inc at a glance
In short: Cars 2nd Chance Inc gave $97K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,483
- +103.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,494
- +171.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,007
- Total assets
- $4,792
- -75.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cars 2nd Chance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clayton Valley Concord Sunrise Rotary Charitable Fund Inc ($42K). Together the top 3 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2024) to $97K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Valley Concord Sunrise Rotary Charitable Fund Inc Clayton, CA | Community needs | $42,007 |
| Lamorinda Sunrise Endowment Lafayette, CA | Community needs | $42,007 |
| Youth Homes Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable contributions | $13,469 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,792 | $147,180 | $148,667 | $97,483 | 3 |
| 2024 | $19,902 | $99,473 | $93,194 | $47,838 | 4 |
About Cars 2nd Chance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cars 2nd Chance Inc is a public charity, based in Concord, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $97K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cars 2nd Chance Inc is led by Mary Kemnitz, CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Kemnitz
CEO
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Odell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Dwyer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Anderson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Bragdon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Lim
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Hutchings
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen George
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dave Kemnitz (2024) — Director
- Former: Steven George (2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cars 2nd Chance Inc
How much does Cars 2nd Chance Inc give each year?
Cars 2nd Chance Inc gave $97K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $48K across 4 grants.
What is Cars 2nd Chance Inc's typical grant size?
Cars 2nd Chance Inc's median grant in 2025 was $42,007, and its average grant was $32,494, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cars 2nd Chance Inc give grants?
Cars 2nd Chance Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Cars 2nd Chance Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Cars 2nd Chance Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Cars 2nd Chance Inc?
Cars 2nd Chance Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $147K.
What is Cars 2nd Chance Inc's EIN?
Cars 2nd Chance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2043839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
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