Rail Volution
- Assets
- $970.6k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 08/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 31-1791057
Organization Overview
Rail Volution, operating under the name Mpact, is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Mpact employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mpact 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 12/2023, Mpact generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR THE MOVEMENT TO BUILD LIVABLE COMMUNITIES WITH TRANSIT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONFERENCE:THE MPACT: TRANSIT + COMMUNITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE (UNTIL LATE 2022 KNOWN AS RAIL~VOLUTION) CONVENES PRACTITIONERS FROM AROUND NORTH AMERICA (AND BEYOND) WHO WORK TO CREATE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE HEALTHY, ECONOMICALLY VIBRANT, SOCIALLY EQUITABLE, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE, WHERE PEOPLE HAVE TRANSPORTATION CHOICES. IN 2023, WE HOSTED THE CONFERENCE IN-PERSON IN PHOENIX, AZ WITH OVER 1000 ATTENDEES.
OUTREACH RELATES TO DEVELOPING NEW PROGRAMS FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO UTILIZE IN THE FUTURE.
MPACT:LABMPACT:LAB IS A PLACE-BASED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF LOCAL, CROSS-SECTOR STAKEHOLDER COALITIONS WORKING TO INTEGRATE TRANSIT, LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. SINCE 2021, WE HAVE BEEN HOSTING REGIONAL LEARNING COHORTS OF A DOZEN PEOPLE, TOGETHER WITH EXPERTS, NOW KNOWS AS MOVE ROUNDTABLES. THE MOVE PROGRAM STARTED AS A FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAM AND IN 2022 AND 2023, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO OFFER THIS OPTION TO INDIVIDUAL REGIONS/CITIES, BUT WE ALSO ENTERED INTO FUNDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH TWO DIFFERENT NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, EACH OF WHICH UNDERWRITE THE COSTS OF FOUR ROUNDTABLES. IN ADDITION TO THE ROUNDTABLES, WE OFFER THE OPTION FOR LOCAL COHORTS TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE TOGETHER AS A "DELEGATION" THESE DELEGATIONS RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT (MEETING SPACE, FACILITATION, EXTRA MEETINGS) FROM US DURING THE CONFERENCE. IN 2023, WE ALSO HOSTED AN MPACT:LAB LEARNING AND COLLABORATION SPACE AT THE CONFERENCE, WHICH OFFERED ATTENDEES AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW THE LAB PROGRAM AND PARTICIPATE IN NETWORKING AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING.
MPACT:VOICESMPACT:VOICES HOSTS YEAR-ROUND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES VIA PODCASTS, WEBINARS, VIDEOS AND OTHER FORMS OF MEDIA ON OUR WEBSITE. OUR MOST REGULAR FORMAT IS THE PODCAST, WHICH WE HOST MONTHLY PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT WITH AN OUSTIDE HOST WHO PRODUCES THE PODCASTS FOR US (THOUGH WE DETERMINE THE CONTENT, SPEAKERS, AND THEMES). THE PODCASTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE BOTH TO OUR AUDIENCE AND TO OUR PODCAST HOST'S AUDIENCE. IN ADDITION, WE HOST WEBINARS AND PRODUCE VIDEOS ENTITLED "VOICES FROM THE FIELD" IN WHICH WE HIGHLIGHT GREAT WORK BEING DONE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE COUNTRY. THERE IS NO REGULAR SCHEDULE FOR THESE TWO TYPES OF MEDIA. INSTEAD, WE DETERMINE WHEN THERE ARE TOPICS OR PROJECTS THAT ARE TIMELY AND THEN PURSUE THE MEANS OF HIGHLIGHTING THEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tamar Shapiro Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $211,800 |
Sarah Rudolf Associate Director | 40 | $108,487 | |
Diana Mendes President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Flora Castillo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Taiwo Jaiyeoba Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tiffany Gunter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sheraton Denver Downtown Conference Hotel Services | 12/30/17 | $279,581 |
Apex Meetings & Events Conference Management Services | 12/30/17 | $142,300 |
Apex Meetings & Events Conference Management Services | 12/30/17 | $142,300 |
Sheraton Denver Downtown Conference Hotel Services | 12/30/17 | $279,581 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $268,516 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $562,727 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $565 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $831,243 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $562,080 |
| Investment income | $6,725 |
| 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 | $1,416,217 |
| 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. | $218,423 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,075 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $401,251 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,140 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,651 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,305 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,089 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $47,560 |
| Advertising and promotion | $83,766 |
| Office expenses | $10,391 |
| Information technology | $26,524 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,504 |
| Travel | $71,334 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $468,266 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,950 |
| Insurance | $2,847 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,489,026 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $553,772 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $288,734 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $88,847 |
| 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 | $12,907 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,836 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,488 |
| Total assets | $970,584 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $215,739 |
| 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 | $4,488 |
| Total liabilities | $220,227 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $750,357 |
| 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 | $970,584 |
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|---|---|---|
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Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc Milwaukee, WI | $2,204,477 | $227,063 |
Tax Education Foundation West Des Moines, IA | $225,896 | $0 |
Think North Dakota Education Fund Bismarck, ND | $120,333 | $0 |
North American Research Partnerships Institute Rochester, MN | $0 | $0 |