San Rafael, CA

SHIFTING GEARS USA

EIN 85-0808894

Education & Youth Development Job Training & Career Pathways Children & youth

Mission

To advance interest in, appreciation for, and education about automotive culture; inspire ownership, restoration, preservation and participation in automotive events; and promote technical and vocational education for younger people, including operation of an annual Shifting Gears USA rally.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About SHIFTING GEARS USA

Shifting Gears USA is a San Rafael, California–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 85-0808894) focused on promoting automotive culture and supporting technical and vocational education for young people. The organization operates community events—including an annual Shifting Gears rally—and directs proceeds toward its Car Appreciation and Preservation Program (CAPP) and scholarships for automotive vocational training. Shifting Gears USA has filed annual tax returns and maintained public program materials and donor/sponsorship documents on its website; recent program materials and scholarship documents cover the 2024–2025 program year. Financial filings show rising program activity and revenue growth across 2022–2024, indicating active fundraising and program delivery in the last 2–3 years.

Notable achievements

Established Car Appreciation & Preservation Program (CAPP)

Created and operated the Car Appreciation and Preservation Program to fund restoration, preservation education, and community events that connect students and the public with automotive history and skills.

Launched scholarship initiative (2024–2025)

Introduced and promoted a scholarship program for automotive vocational students in Marin County, with sponsorship materials and applicant support published for the 2024–2025 school year.

Consistent growth in program activity (2022–2024)

Sustained increases in program service revenue and overall gross receipts across 2022, 2023, and 2024, enabling expanded events, scholarships, and program support.

At a glance

Total assets: $172K
Annual revenue: $228K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 85-0808894
Location: San Rafael, CA
Website: www.shiftinggearsusa.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Registered 501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt; EIN 85-0808894) with publicly filed Form 990/990-EZ returns.

Profiled on major nonprofit information platforms (listed on Charity Navigator; currently not assigned a star rating).

Maintains current program documents and fundraising materials on its official website (donation forms, sponsorship packages, scholarship program materials published in 2024).

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