Travelers United Inc is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (N01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Travelers United Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2019, Travelers United Inc generated $65.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $102.8k during the year ending 12/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.4%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION OF TRAVELERS AND REGULATORS. TRAVELERS UNITED IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS AN ARTICULATE AND REASONED VOICE IN DECISIONS THAT AFFECT TRAVEL CONSUMERS ACROSS TRAVELS ENTIRE SPECTRUM AIRLINES, RENTAL CARS, CRUISE LINES, RAIL AND HOTELS. TRAVELERS UNITEDS STAFF GATHERS FACTS, ANALYZES ISSUES, AND DISSEMINATES THAT INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY, REGULATORS AND POLICY MAKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
- DAILY NEWSLETTER;- WEEKLY NEWSLETTER;- COMMENTS ON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RULEMAKINGS;- MEETINGS WITH ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AVIATION CONSUMER PROTECTIONS;- MEETINGS WITH DOT, FAA, FTC, CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES;- TESTIMONY BEFORE CONGRESS;- SERIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS FOR CONSUMER PROTECTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charles Leocha President, Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hal Shear Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Carroll Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Fawcett Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Cummings Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sharon Terenzio Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,423 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $65,423 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $65,423 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $59,750 |
Advertising and promotion | $115 |
Office expenses | $5,879 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,600 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $432 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $102,764 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,577 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,577 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $6,577 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,577 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Travelers United Inc has recieved totaling $5.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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Shift Why Parkton, MD | $0 | $10,704 |
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Fan Freedom Project Inc North Bethesda, MD | $23,576 | $185,000 |
Advocates For Minor Leaguers Inc Charlottesville, VA | $54,007 | $283,660 |
Carolina League Inc Winston Salem, NC | $0 | $0 |
Finance Association Of Tennessee Nashville, TN | $50,551 | $0 |
Travelers United Inc Arlington, VA | $6,577 | $65,423 |