named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Dealer Networking and Social Events
Organized gatherings and forums to promote cooperation, knowledge sharing, and relationship building among member dealerships
Legislative Advocacy
Representation of member dealers before the New York State Legislature on regulatory and policy issues affecting automotive retail
Women at the Wheel – A Leadership Forum
Annual leadership event for women in the automotive industry featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on career advancement and leadership development
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Industry Trade Association Services 2 activities
- Organizing trade shows, safety programs, newsletters, and social eventsOrganizes trade shows, safety programs, monthly newsletters, and social events for automotive retailers to support industry engagement and information sharing.
- Providing dealer directory and member servicesMaintains and provides access to a dealer directory searchable by manufacturer or location, manages membership records, and supports affiliate relations and board affairs.
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Trade Association Advocacy & Compliance 1 activity
- Advocacy before state legislatureAdvocates on behalf of automotive retailers before the New York State Legislature, including providing emergency support during regulatory inspections and assisting with negotiation of potential fines.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Conducting sales and professional development trainingHosts multi-day sales training events, half-day workshops for new and experienced sales professionals, and leadership forums such as a women’s forum to promote professional growth and skill development in the automotive retail sector.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating peer consulting and affiliate partner networksConnects automotive retailers with peer consulting services delivered by experienced industry professionals and provides access to a network of affiliate partners in marketing, finance, legal, compliance, and media to support business operations.
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Insurance & Risk Management Professional Development 1 activity
- Providing compliance training for dealership professionalsOffers one-day compliance training programs focused on improving regulatory compliance and risk management in dealership operations, including deepening understanding of industry regulations.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Training other dealer associations in safety and compliance programmingShares expertise by training three other dealer associations to implement comparable safety and compliance programs for their members, expanding the reach of its capacity-building initiatives.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Administering courier services between DMV and dealershipsProvides logistical courier services connecting dealerships with the DMV to facilitate document processing and regulatory transactions.
- Delivering title clerk training programsProvides basic, intermediate, and advanced training for title clerks covering daily DMV transactions, complex title procedures, fraud protection, and in-depth analysis of Department of Motor Vehicle laws and regulations.
- Offering compliance and safety training programsProvides mandatory OSHA-related safety training for employees and supervisors, delivers frequent safety classes using in-house instructors and instructional materials, supplies new employee orientation resources, and conducts annual program evaluations through phone or on-site visits, including unannounced inspections.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$819K
Contributions & grants$324K40%
Program service revenue$457K56%
Investment income$38K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$791K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$409K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$668K
Cash$70K
Investments$470K
Liabilities$123K
Net assets$545K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS NEUBER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $108K |
| KIM PERRELLA | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $99K |
board members · 11
- CHARLIE MORRIS — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ELLIS — DIRECTOR
- JEFF HARADEN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN FOGG — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA NEMER — VICE CHAIRMAN
- JP GARVEY — SECRETARY
- MARIA DUNNING — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL COFFEY — CHAIRMAN & CEO
- MICHAEL DELLA BELLA JR — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL LIA — TREASURER
- THOMAS RESTINO — PAST CHAIRMAN
relationships · 80
Who they work with
- Adirondack Offroad LLC Partner — Automotive customization and off-road vehicle services provider
- Albany Auto Group Partner — Maria Dunning, Secretary of ENYCAR, is affiliated with Albany Auto Group
- Albany Automotive Group Partner — Board member Maria Dunning is Market President of Albany Automotive Group, indicating organizational affiliation and leadership overlap.
- Allstate Dealer Services Partner — Co-hosts the Results & Performance Management (RPM) Academy compliance training program
- Allstate Dealer Services Partner — Co-presents the Results & Performance Management Academy compliance training program with ENYCAR.
- ArentFox Schiff LLP Partner — Legal services firm providing counsel to ENYCAR and its members
- Arrowhead Automotive Insurance Partner — Specialty insurance provider for automotive retail businesses
- Axalta Coating Systems Partner — Automotive paint and coating solutions provider for ENYCAR members
- BROWN & BROWN Dealer Services Partner — Insurance and risk management services provider for automotive dealers
- Bank of America Partner — Financial institution providing banking services to ENYCAR members
- Broadview Federal Credit Union Partner — Credit union offering financial services to ENYCAR-affiliated dealers
- CBS-6 – WRGB/ThisTV Partner — Television media partner affiliated with ENYCAR
- CHF Auto Profits Plus Partner — Co-hosts the Results & Performance Management (RPM) Academy compliance training program
- CHF Auto Profits Plus Partner — Co-presents the Results & Performance Management Academy compliance training program with ENYCAR.
- CHF Auto Profits Plus Partner — Provider of aftermarket products and services for ENYCAR dealers
- CW15–WCWN Partner — Television broadcasting partner in the ENYCAR network
- Capital District Radio Association/Townsquare Media Partner — Media and radio advertising partner for ENYCAR
- CarNow Partner — Automotive technology and sales solutions provider partnered with ENYCAR
- Chairman’s Club Members Partner — Recognized group of members supporting ENYCAR’s mission and activities.
- Citrin Cooperman Advisors Partner — Professional services provider listed in ENYCAR's affiliate directory
- Cox Automotive Partner — Automotive services and technology provider affiliated with ENYCAR
- DMV Government — Provides courier services and collaborates on regulatory and licensing matters with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Dannible and McKee, LLP Partner — CPA firm providing services to ENYCAR members
- DePaula Auto Group Partner — Thomas Restino and Jayson Newell, Directors of ENYCAR, are affiliated with DePaula Auto Group
- DealerShop Partner — Group purchasing organization for automotive dealership products and services
- Department of Motor Vehicle Government — Provides training aligned with Department of Motor Vehicle laws and procedures.
- Deposit Control Systems, Inc – BG Products Partner — Provider of automotive maintenance products and programs for dealers
- Empire Automotive Solutions, LLC Partner — Automotive chemical and maintenance product supplier
- Explore Our Affiliate Directory Partner — Directory providing access to affiliate partners in marketing, finance, legal, compliance, and media services for automotive retailers.
- First National Bank of Scotia Partner — Local bank providing financial services to automotive retailers in the ENYCAR network
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Advocacy for Industry Influencemethodology: collective_advocacyBy uniting automotive retailers in unified legislative and governance efforts, the organization increases their collective influence on policy and regulation, because individual dealerships have limited political reach but gain power through coordinated action.
- Network-Based Support Through Affiliate Partnershipsmethodology: network-based_support_modelBy connecting dealerships with specialized affiliate partners across key business functions, the organization enhances competitiveness and operational resilience because access to expert third-party services fills capability gaps in small and mid-sized dealerships.
- Peer-Powered Learning and Consultingmethodology: peer_consultingBy leveraging experienced professionals as peer consultants and facilitators, the organization improves practice adoption among members because real-world, relatable expertise increases trust and applicability of training.
- Role-Specific, Practical Training for Operational Resiliencemethodology: practical_skills_trainingBy delivering immediately applicable, role-targeted training in compliance, sales, and operations, the organization improves dealership performance because skills are contextualized to real job functions and enable rapid implementation.