Maine Better Transportation Association is located in Augusta, ME. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Maine Better Transportation Association employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Better Transportation Association is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Maine Better Transportation Association generated $789.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $684.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAINE BETTER TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION IS A STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION THAT EDUCATES AND PROMOTES, FOR SAFE, RELIABLE MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE NEED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN/IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A NEWSLETTER AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paul Bradbury Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tony Caruso Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gregory Dore Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Dunlap Avasthi Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Timothy Folster Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dana Knapp Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $233,600 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,845 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,845 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $262,445 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $477,811 |
Investment income | $81,733 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$43,706 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,063 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $789,346 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,015 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,203 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $61,608 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,454 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,648 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $10,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $19,918 |
Fees for services: Other | $50,965 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $21,363 |
Information technology | $30,513 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,572 |
Travel | $5,071 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $140,329 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,081 |
Insurance | $9,694 |
All other expenses | $5,208 |
Total functional expenses | $684,356 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $324,294 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $124,841 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $73,356 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,347 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,880,970 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $67,000 |
Total assets | $3,473,808 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,026 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $360 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $784,427 |
Total liabilities | $827,813 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,645,995 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,473,808 |
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