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TESLA OWNERS CLUB NEW YORK STATE INC

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 831757592 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · tocnys.org

revenue

$47K

expenses

$90K

net assets

$-137K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

EDUCTATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tesla Owners Club New York State Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Rochester, NY, formed to enhance the experience of Tesla vehicle owners and promote sustainable energy. The organization focuses on education, fellowship, and events for members, while advocating for policies aligned with environmental sustainability. It operates exclusively within New York State and is structured as a member-driven club with elected leadership and standing committees.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Legislative Advocacy

Engages with elected officials to promote policies supporting sustainable energy and electric vehicle adoption

Member Events and Education

Organizes social and educational events for Tesla owners and enthusiasts to enhance ownership experience and knowledge sharing

activities · 5 groups

What they do

Clean Transportation Adoption & Infrastructure 3 activities
- Advocacy for Tesla and electric vehicle adoption
  
  Supports legislative efforts, provides demo drives, volunteers at public shows, and educates prospective EV owners to advocate for Tesla and broader electric vehicle adoption in New York State.
- Public education on electric vehicle adoption and sustainability
  
  Provides educational outreach to members and the general public about the environmental benefits of electric vehicles and sustainability in New York State through events, newsletters, and digital resources. This includes content distribution via a weekly email newsletter with a 65% average open rate and 23% click rate.
- Special event programming with creative EV demonstrations
  
  Produces unique events featuring Tesla vehicle light shows, including a custom musical light show at the annual camping event and participation in global @XLightshows.io events. Distributes branded USB drives with event-specific light show content and coordinates member registration and equipment (e.g., USB drives) for Christmas light show events.
Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Community service and charitable outreach events
  
  Organizes charitable events such as the Niagara Frontier Frunks of Toys event, which includes toy distribution to children in South Buffalo, complimentary food and drinks, and a Christmas light show. Also hosts a 5K run/walk to support community programs and partners with organizations like Island Harvest and EAC through event registrations to fund their initiatives.
Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
- Hosting regional and annual events for EV engagement
  
  Hosts recurring events including an annual camping trip at Watkins Glen KOA, regional meetups at auto shows (e.g., Saratoga Spring Auto Show and Saratoga Automobile Museum), and community events such as the Holiday Fair and STEM Market at Wardenclyffe. Events include educational components, vehicle showcases, and family-friendly activities.
Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership benefits and support services
  
  Provides tiered membership packages with physical materials such as window clings, stickers, apparel, and accessories based on membership level (Chill, Ludicrous, Plaid). Offers Plaid-level members additional benefits including one-on-one advisory sessions and free rental of the club’s CCS adapter (with deposit).
Enthusiast Vehicle Owner Community Building 1 activity
- Statewide community building for Tesla and EV owners
  
  Organizes a membership community of close to 3,000 individuals across 11 regions in New York State, offering forums, blogs, and social engagement opportunities for Tesla and electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts. Includes club-wide communication and shared digital media archives.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

revenue

Total revenue$47K

Contributions & grants$52K110%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$90K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$74K

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$5K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$-137K

1 years on record · 2020–2020

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 1

PATRICK HO — DIRECTOR

relationships · 21

Who they work with

Buffalo PAL Partner — Partners with Buffalo PAL to co-host the toy drive and holiday event.
CYBRBEATZ Partner — Collaborates to create a custom Tesla light show for the annual camping event.
CYBRBEATZ.com Partner — Collaborates with CYBRBEATZ.com to host a Tesla Holiday Light Show as part of the event.
EAC (Empower, Assist & Care) Partner — Beneficiary organization supported through event registrations.
Enhance Auto Partner — Supports the organization's annual camping event as a sponsor.
Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for social media outreach and engagement
Havnby Partner — Supports the organization's annual camping event as a sponsor.
Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform for social media outreach and engagement
Island Harvest Partner — Beneficiary organization supported through event registrations.
Jowua Partner — Supports the organization's annual camping event as a sponsor.
LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn as a platform for social media outreach and engagement
MEWANT Partner — Supports the organization's annual camping event as a sponsor.
SERAE Partner — Supports the organization's annual camping event as a sponsor.
Saratoga Automobile Museum Partner — Hosts the auto show event where TOCNYS organizes a Tesla and EV owner meetup.
Tentsla Partner — Tesla Owners Club New York State partners with Tentsla, an outdoor brand that produces tents designed for Tesla vehicles.
Tesla Partner — Collaborates with Tesla to host the Frunks of Toys event near the Gigafactory NY and Tesla Buffalo Service Center.
Tesla Owners Club Program Partner — Official Partner of the Tesla Owners Club Program
Tesla Owners Club Program Partner — Official Partner of the Tesla Owners Club Program, aligning with Tesla's mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe Partner — Co-hosted the Winter at Wardenclyffe Holiday Fair and STEM Market, requiring joint RSVP registration for attendance and event logistics.
Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter as a platform for social media outreach and engagement
driveelectricmonth.org Partner — Partnered to promote and provide event registration for the Drive Electric Earth Day event.

strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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Community-Driven Education for EV Adoption

methodology: community-driven_education
By building a statewide community that fosters information sharing and collective engagement, aims to increase public awareness and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, because peer-based learning and shared ownership experiences are more effective at changing behavior than top-down messaging.
Experiential Engagement Through Shared Events

methodology: experiential_engagement
By organizing social, recreational, and public showcase events that integrate Tesla vehicle technology and real-world use cases, promotes EV adoption and sustainability, because hands-on, lived experiences build deeper understanding and enthusiasm than informational outreach alone.
STEM and Local Economic Engagement via Community Events

methodology: community-engaged_stem_outreach
By featuring STEM-inspired vendors and local artisans at community events, promotes broader public engagement with sustainable technology and local economies, because connecting EV adoption to education and local opportunity increases community buy-in and long-term impact.