Transportation Alternatives Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (P52) the organization is classified as: Transportation Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Transportation Alternatives Inc employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Transportation Alternatives 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 03/2023, Transportation Alternatives Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 8 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 RECLAIM NEW YORK CITY'S STREETS FROM THE AUTOMOBILE, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR BICYCLING, WALKING AND PUBLIC TRANSIT AS THE BEST TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVOCACY - THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF TA'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS TO ENGAGE AND EMPOWER NEW YORKERS TO INCREASE BIKING, WALKING, AND PUBLIC TRANSIT OPTIONS AND ACHIEVE VISION ZERO - THE REVOLUTIONARY GOAL OF ZERO DEATHS OR SERIOUS INJURIES CAUSED BY TRAFFIC. TA TURNED OUT ACTIVISTS TO HUNDREDS OF SEPARATE PUBLIC-FACING EVENTS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS, RALLIES, COMMUNITY VISIONING SESSIONS, AND PETITION DRIVES, AND HELD SCORES OF MEETINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS. AS A RESULT OF THESE ACTIVITIES, TA ACHIEVED NUMEROUS CAMPAIGN MILESTONES THIS YEAR, INCLUDING POSITIVE COMMUNITY BOARD VOTES, THE ENDORSEMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF MANY PROJECTS.
MEMBERSHIP - TA HAS APPROXIMATELY 3,500 DUES-PAYING MEMBERS, WHICH FORM THE CORE OF THEIR SUPPORTER BASE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MEMBERS ARE KEPT UP TO DATE ON TA'S WORK AND HOW MEMBERS CAN GET INVOLVED. TA HOSTS MEMBERSHIP EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO THANK SUPPORTERS AND GET THEM EXCITED ABOUT TA'S PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND CAMPAIGNS. TA ORGANIZES A CITYWIDE BIKE TO WORK DAY ANNUALLY, AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF BICYCLISTS DEMONSTRATE HOW SIMPLE USING BICYCLES FOR TRANSPORTATION CAN BE.
RESEARCH AND REPORTING - TA EMPLOYS ORIGINAL RESEARCH AND REPORTING TO PUSH ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS AND POLICY AREAS FORWARD. THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF ITS DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND SENIOR EDITOR, TA RESEARCHES AND RELEASES SIGNATURE POLICY REPORTS. IN ADDITION TO THESE REPORTS, TA HAS RELEASED MORE THAN A DOZEN ORIGINAL ARTICLES ON THE INTERNET WEBSITE, WWW.MEDIUM.COM, COMBINING PERSONAL STORYTELLING WITH STATISTICAL EVIDENCE TO EXPLORE POLICIES FROM RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN TRAFFIC VIOLENCE CASES TO TACTICAL URBANISM AS A RESPONSE TO FISCAL CRISIS.
OUTREACH TOURS AND EVENTS - TA'S ANNUAL BIKE TOURS PROVIDE AN ENTRY-LEVEL PATH TO ON-STREET BICYCLING. THE BOROUGH TOUR IN STATEN ISLAND, OFFERS A CHOICE OF EITHER 35-MILE OR 50-MILE FAMILYORIENTED BICYCLE PARADES THAT LOOP THROUGH NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE NEW YORK CITY'S BICYCLING POPULATION HAS EXPLODED. TA ALSO CEMENTED THEIR REPUTATION AS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER ON VISION ZERO BY HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL VISION ZERO CITIES CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER 2022. THE CONFERENCE BROUGHT TOGETHER TRAFFIC SAFETY EXPERTS AND POLICYMAKERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD TO SHARE COMMON CHALLENGES, PRACTICAL GUIDANCE, AND CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Mansky Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Steve Hindy Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Stanley Toussaint Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Sarah Kaufman Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Richard B Miller Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Michael Epstein Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $335,442 |
Fundraising events | $665,162 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,988,202 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,988,806 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $418,099 |
Investment income | $18,347 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,454 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$67,853 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,379,545 |
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. | $649,426 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,869 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,941,335 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $298,732 |
Other employee benefits | $4,854 |
Payroll taxes | $209,204 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,039 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $386,995 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,968 |
Office expenses | $87,625 |
Information technology | $202,941 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $340,324 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $41,506 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,530 |
Insurance | $12,103 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,379,689 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,406,355 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $514,731 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $797,273 |
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 | $129,786 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $65,823 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $661,359 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $739,501 |
Total assets | $5,314,828 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $112,904 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $58,500 |
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 | $733,241 |
Total liabilities | $904,645 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,542,585 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $867,598 |
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 | $5,314,828 |