Minnesota Transportation Alliance is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Minnesota Transportation Alliance employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Transportation Alliance is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Minnesota Transportation Alliance generated $520.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $534.2k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A STATEWIDE COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCATING FOR A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR ALL MINNESOTANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ALLIANCE HOSTED IT'S 52ST ANNUAL WASHINGTON D.C. FLY-IN FOR APPROXIMATELY 66 MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS WHO TRAVELED TO WASHINGTON DC FOR INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS PRESENTED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ON DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAMS, THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATES FROM THE MINNESOTA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION. ALLIANCE STAFF COORDINATED BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS FOR ATTENDEES TO MEET WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS AND STAFF. MEETING REGISTRATION WAS OPEN TO ANY INTERESTED ATTENDEE.
THE ALLIANCE HOSTED IT'S 129TH ANNUAL MEETING IN ST. PAUL, MN WITH NEARLY 80 PEOPLE ATTENDING VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON. ATTENDEES HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AROUND TRANSPORTATION ISSUES WITH COLLEAGUES FROM STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MNDOT, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, LABOR AND BUSINESS. LEADERSHIP CONDUCTED AN ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS, AND ACKNOWLEDGED OUTSTANDING ADVOCACY OF INDUSTRY MEMBERS. SPEAKERS PRESENTED SUCCESSFUL TRANSPORTATION CAMPAIGN STRATEGIES, PROVIDED INSIGHT ON THE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AND THE IMPACT OF NEW FEDERAL FUNDING.
TRANSPORTATION DAY AT THE CAPITOL WAS HELD IN MARCH WITH CLOSE TO 90 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. MEMBERS HEARD FROM STATE AGENCY SPEAKERS, LEGISLATIVE LEADERS IN TRANSPORTATION AND MET ONE-ON-ONE WITH LEGISLATORS AND STAFF.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Margaret Donahoe Executive Director (non-Voting) | Officer | 50 | $114,860 |
Tim Arvidson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Bot Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brandon Brueggemeier Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Busch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Daniel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $335,270 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $363,270 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $157,048 |
Investment income | $433 |
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 | $520,751 |
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. | $138,196 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $79,326 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,888 |
Other employee benefits | $23,828 |
Payroll taxes | $17,629 |
Fees for services: Management | $53,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,091 |
Fees for services: Other | $22,451 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,383 |
Office expenses | $22,823 |
Information technology | $18,646 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $35,966 |
Travel | $3,648 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,708 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,822 |
Insurance | $4,547 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $534,233 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $674,129 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $170,792 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,965 |
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 | $11,883 |
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 | $863,769 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,832 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,717 |
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 | $14,549 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $849,220 |
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 | $863,769 |