Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Eugene, OR
- Founding
- 09/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 42-1661720
Organization Overview
Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation is located in Eugene, OR. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation 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 12/2022, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation generated $1.7m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $124.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 5 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
BEST'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, SAFE STREETS, AND WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOODS. BEST PURSUES THIS MISSION BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, CONVENING COMMUNITY LEADERS, HELPING FORGE CONSENSUS, AND ADVOCATING IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAFE STREETS: IN 2015 AND 2016, LANE COUNTY HAD MORE TRAFFIC FATALITIES THAN ANY OTHER COUNTY IN OREGON. BEST IS PROMOTING COORDINATED GOVERNMENT EFFORTS TO SAVE LIVES AND REDUCE LIFE-CHANGING INJURIES FOR EVERYONE IN LANE COUNTY. ALTHOUGH BEST DOES NOT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, OUR EFFORTS BENEFIT ROUGHLY 300,000 PEOPLE.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: BEST IS PROMOTING BUS RAPID TRANSIT, BIKE SHARE, AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS IN THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD AREA. ALTHOUGH BEST DOES NOT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, OUR EFFORTS BENEFIT ROUGHLY 200,000 PEOPLE.
NEXUS FOR EUGENE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION (NEST): BEST IS SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION EFFORTS BY MANAGING A COLLABORATING WORK SPACE AT 455 WEST 1ST AVENUE IN EUGENE USED BY BEST AND OTHER NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH BIKE SHARE AND OTHER MICROMOBILITY SERVICES, VALET BIKE PARKING FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL AND FUN RIDES, A BICYCLE COURIER SERVICE, AND MORE. ALTHOUGH BEST DOES NOT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, OUR EFFORTS BENEFIT ROUGHLY 200,000 PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rob Zako Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $54,000 |
Alexis Biddle President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Marianne Nolte Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bob Passaro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jon Belcher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Laura Potter Immediate Past President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,644,980 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,578,019 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,644,980 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,819 |
| 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 | $1,687,799 |
| 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. | $59,400 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,940 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $30,074 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,008 |
| Other employee benefits | $180 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,237 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $225 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $994 |
| Advertising and promotion | $374 |
| Office expenses | $720 |
| Information technology | $1,267 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,277 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $820 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,945 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $124,138 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,239 |
| 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 | $1,582,871 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $136 |
| Total assets | $1,620,246 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,739 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,739 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,609,507 |
| 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 | $1,620,246 |