Gorail is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gorail employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gorail 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 12/2021, Gorail generated $1.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL AMERICANS AND TO BUILD A STRONGER ECONOMY BY PROMOTING INCREASED USE OF FREIGHT RAIL TRANSPORTATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONTINUED RELIANCE ON AN OVERCROWDED HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GORAIL EDUCATES COMMUNITY LEADERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF MOVING FREIGHT BY RAIL AND ASKS THEM TO MAKE CLEAR TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS THAT RAIL POLICY DECISIONS MADE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. HAVE REAL IMPACTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. GORAIL CONTINUES TO HAVE GREAT SUCCESS CONVEYING ITS MESSAGE ABOUT THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF FREIGHT RAIL. TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION IN 2021, GORAIL EXPANDED ITS NETWORK OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ACROSS 34 STATES, EDUCATED COALITION PARTNERS ABOUT FREIGHT RAIL POLICY ISSUES, AND LEVERAGED THESE RELATIONSHIPS TO GENERATE A STEADY STREAM OF CONSTITUENT INPUTS, PUBLICATIONS IN LOCAL MEDIA, AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERACTIONS WITH KEY CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mcgurk Russell President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $263,896 |
Curtis Sloan Secretary Vice President | Officer | 40 | $165,647 |
Michael Gaynor Field Director | 40 | $131,767 | |
Jeff Marsh Treasurer Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Evan Bell Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacqueline Gray Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,744,674 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,744,674 |
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 | $1,824,136 |
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. | $448,488 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,580 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $702,795 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,004 |
Other employee benefits | $65,284 |
Payroll taxes | $81,031 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,255 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,370 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $21,201 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $83,785 |
Travel | $15,666 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $171,186 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,797 |
Insurance | $8,399 |
All other expenses | $1,019 |
Total functional expenses | $1,786,666 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,273 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,043 |
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 | $56,525 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,941 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,011 |
Total assets | $177,793 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,109 |
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 | $15,931 |
Total liabilities | $162,040 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,753 |
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 | $177,793 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Gorail has recieved totaling $600,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Association Of American Railroads Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $575,000 |
Railway Systems Suppliers Inc Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: Financial Assistance | $15,000 |
Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Fsk Land Corporation Baltimore, MD | $75,439,989 | $18,455,473 |
Sunrise Movement Education Fund Washington, DC | $14,145,875 | $14,675,675 |
American Lumber Standard Committee Incorporated Frederick, MD | $5,041,077 | $3,457,193 |
Oo Project Washington, DC | $1,716,032 | $2,139,622 |
National Association For Enviromental Management Washington, DC | $1,112,380 | $1,941,017 |
Gorail Washington, DC | $177,793 | $1,824,136 |
Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc Takoma Park, MD | $1,617,346 | $2,207,079 |
Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc Annapolis, MD | $1,641,054 | $636,034 |
Coastal States Organization Inc Washington, DC | $1,231,713 | $1,024,992 |
Team River Runner Inc Rockville, MD | $1,295,184 | $723,630 |
Pine Tree Associates Inc Annapolis, MD | $1,071,938 | $646,807 |
Bethesda Green Bethesda, MD | $220,104 | $332,784 |