THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED UNDER I.R.C. SECTION 501(C)(3). THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT THE GOODWILL OF INDEPENDENT USED CAR DEALERS TO HELP ALL COLORADO COMMUNITIES WITH AID, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT IN ORDER TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE WITH FAMILIES OF COLORADO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$95K
-24.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
-60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+89.9% YoY
About Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity
Based on IRS filings
Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $62K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,557,661 | $1,448,430 | $1,573,706 |
| Revenue | $290,158 | $101,936 | $240,815 |
| Expenses | $185,973 | $215,301 | $299,519 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $62,158 | $-146,795 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vsa Colorado Access Gallery ($85,000), Niada ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VSA COLORADO ACCESS GALLERY DENVER, CO | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $85,000 |
| NIADA ARLINGTON, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WEIDA | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| MIKE WHISTANCE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| BART BARNETT | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| MICHELE NOBLITT | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JOHN LINDBERG | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| STAN MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DEAN GUNTER | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| TESHOME TESFAYE | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| TOM SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| AJET ZALLI | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MIKE WIDHALM | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| BRIAN KARSH | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DAVID CARDELLA | CEO | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity?
Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity?
As of 2024, Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity holds $1.6M in total assets with $290K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $95K in 2024.
Where does Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity operate?
Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity has awarded grants in Colorado, Texas.
What size grants does Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity award?
In 2024, Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity awarded 2 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity's EIN?
Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0982744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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