Gasparilla Concours D Elegance Inc

​Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance Inc is an IRS 501c3 Charitable Organization. No compensation is paid to any organizers of this event, We do it for the love of our community, the love of great classic cars, and the love for the kids who will benefit at Shriners Hospital for Children, Tampa.

ODESSA, FL   |  www.GasparillaConcours.com

Mission

Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit incorporated in the State of Florida. We exist to support Tampa Bay charities that serve children who are most in need in our community. We operate through direct donations and monies raised through our annual juried classic car competition featuring rare, original, and historically important vehicles.

Ruling year info

2018

Director

Joanne Pistorius

Director

Brando Pistorius

Main address

12820 GIBSON LN

ODESSA, FL 33556 USA

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EIN

82-3510721

NTEE code info

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (A12)

Recreational, Pleasure, or Social Club (N50)

Other Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C. (T99)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Children grow, and their needs for customized wheelchairs grow with them. Proper seating is essential for their health. For a young person to flourish, as many of these children have, it is critical for them to have a well fitted seating system and customized wheelchairs that allow them to be active in our community.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Gasparilla Great Endurance Run

Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance "Autoists"

Reenacted the Historic 1909 Tampa to Jacksonville

Endurance Run Route

Population(s) Served
Adults

A wonderful way to get to see the sights and history of beautiful Tampa, while supporting the charitable efforts of the Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance.

Population(s) Served
Adults

​​​CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE

​THE MOST RARE, ORIGINAL, EXQUISITE AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT AUTOMOBILES & MOTORCYCLES WILL BE ON DISPLAY.

​​​This is the only true Concours d'Elegance for Tampa, and the name "Gasparilla" is synonymous with the Tampa Bay area's most famous social season. The social season that revolves around the legend of Gasparilla, also known as Jose Gaspar, is celebrated by dozens of Gasparilla themed events. Many are charitable organizations, as is the Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance. Proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa, and many of the patients and their families participate in this 3 day weekend event.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Average dollar price of entry to competitions

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Participants are encouraged to donate towards the charity, and the recommended level of donation is $75. Many Participants chose to donate more.

Number of competition entrants

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

We limit the field to 100 Concours Participants and 25 display specialty vehicles. We added a Friday night Car Show which had approx. 75 entries. We expect double that in 2022.

Total number of off-site performances held

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Gasparilla Great Endurance Run

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

We held the 1st Gasparilla Great Endurance Run, a re-enactment of the 1909 Endurance Run from Tampa to Jacksonville, just one month prior to the Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance. Not repeating event.

Number of periodicals distributed

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

We disbursed Save the Date Cards to all local car clubs and car related events; Programs were given to all who entered the event.

Hours of expertise provided

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Administrative Director, Joanne Pistorius, worked full time on the event planning, along with part time volunteers, Board of Directors, Organizational Committee members.

Total number of performances

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Gasparilla "Cars in the Park" Cocktail Party and Charity Auction, Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance, Gasparilla Nickel Tour of Historic Tampa.

Total number of competitions held

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

We held the Gasparilla Great Endurance Run in 2019, Gasparilla "Cars in the Park" Cocktail Party and Charity Auction, Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance, Gasparilla Nickel Tour of Historic Tampa 2021.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our proceeds fund customized wheelchairs for the children in need at Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.

Create and implement a quality event that brings philanthropic participation from the collector car community and the industries that wish to join with their charitable giving.

The organizers of the Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance have a rich history in the classic car community and accept no compensation for all the work necessary to create this event.

The Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance donated over $22,000 in the inaugural year to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Tampa, Wheelchair & Seating Department.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Gasparilla Concours D Elegance Inc

Board of directors
as of 08/15/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Joanne Pistorius


Board co-chair

Brando Pistorius

Howard Mednick

Rick Ivester

Bob Reynolds

John Smith

Fred Molis

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/6/2020
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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Disability status
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The organization's co-leader identifies as:

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Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

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Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 11/06/2020

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Data
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.