What the latest Form 990-EZ shows
Truckers for a Cause Inc. of Java, Virginia (EIN 92-2063845) filed a Form 990‑EZ for fiscal year 2025 reporting $142,000 in total revenue, a 3% dip from FY2024’s $147,000 and up from $85,000 in FY2023. Reported net assets rose to $43,000. The filing classifies all FY2025 revenue as “other revenue,” and the site notes program service descriptions were not available from the parsed XML of the return. For FY2025, program service expenses show as $0, a data point donors should interpret cautiously because it can reflect reporting choices or timing rather than a lack of program activity.
Grants and outside support
The 990 aggregation notes at least one outside grantmaker: Sentara Healthcare is listed as providing $15,000 in 2024 (approximately 11% of that year’s revenue) based on Sentara’s own foundation filings. While this is only a “floor” view of support—individual and government contributions don’t appear on public 990s—it suggests the group is tapping regional healthcare philanthropy alongside grassroots fundraising.
Leadership and governance
The FY2025 filing lists four officers: President Dee Gregory, Vice President Allison Christenson, Secretary Stephanie Smith, and Treasurer Susan Mclamb. All reported $0 in compensation, consistent with many small, volunteer-led charities in the trucking community. No independent contractors over $100,000 were reported for the year.
What the nonprofit says it does
Beyond the tax form, the organization’s website describes a local mission centered on supporting cancer patients in Halifax County, VA—primarily through community events such as an annual truck parade and related fundraising. The site lists the Java, VA address (11340 Halifax Rd., Suite 1) and regular office hours, and highlights merchandise sales that often accompany event-driven giving.
How to read these numbers—practical takeaways for drivers and fleets
Owner-operators and fleet managers who donate, sponsor, or send trucks to community events often want quick signals of a charity’s health. A 990‑EZ can provide that, but it has limits. Under IRS rules, organizations with gross receipts under $200,000 and total assets under $500,000 at the end of the year may file the shorter 990‑EZ, which condenses program details relative to the full Form 990. In some cases, grants to another nonprofit (for example, a county cancer association) might not appear as “program service expenses” in the way you’d expect, and narrative descriptions may be sparse in the public XML. That’s why pairing the filing with the group’s own materials and event history can give a fuller picture.
Due‑diligence checklist before you write the next check
- Confirm identity and status: Match the name, EIN (92‑2063845), and address (Java, VA) across sources so you know you’re supporting the correct “Truckers for a Cause.”
- Ask how funds flow: If the group primarily raises money to grant to a local health nonprofit, request a simple breakdown of event proceeds, grants made, and any carryover to the next year. The 990‑EZ will show totals, but direct clarification builds trust.
- Look at trend lines, not a single year: Revenue moved from $85K (FY2023) to $147K (FY2024) to $142K (FY2025). Modest year‑to‑year changes are normal for event‑driven groups; the direction over multiple years matters more.
- Consider in‑kind and volunteer labor: Zero officer pay is common in small trucker‑led charities; it can indicate lean overhead but also heavy reliance on volunteers, which affects capacity and reporting.
Bottom line for our industry
For carriers weighing sponsorships and for drivers donating at the gate, Truckers for a Cause Inc.’s latest public filing depicts a small, active 501(c)(3) still building capacity, with revenue concentrated in community fundraising and at least one noted healthcare‑system backer. The lean administrative footprint and event‑centric model align with what many trucking‑community nonprofits do well: convene rigs and neighbors to support local families. As always, pair the 990‑EZ snapshot with direct questions about grants made and outcomes achieved so your support lands where you expect—on the front lines for patients.
Sources Consulted: philanthropy.org; Truckers for a Cause Inc. (Java, VA); IRS Instructions for Form 990‑EZ (2025).
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