Southwest Transit Association
- Assets
- $282.0k
- Revenue
- $321.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Founding
- 05/1982
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 74-2150101
Organization Overview
Southwest Transit Association is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (W40) the organization is classified as: Public Transportation Systems, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Southwest Transit Association employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Transit Association 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 09/2021, Southwest Transit Association generated $321.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $374.4k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROVIDE A COMMUNITY OF EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, AND ADVOCACY IN WHICH MEMBERS CAN STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND PRODUCTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT MANAGEMENT TO RECEIVE TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF TRANSIT LAW, PLANNING/SCHEDULING, OPERATION,FEDERAL LEGISLATION, MAINTENANCE AND MARKETING IN ORDER THAT PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS COULD BE OPERATED IN A MANNER BENEFICIAL TO THE PUBLIC; PUBLISHED NEWSLETTER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kendra Mcgeady Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Joel Gardner Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jeff Arndt Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Dinero Washington Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Laquita Thornley Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Greg Nation Director | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $58,450 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $58,450 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $261,939 |
| Investment income | $141 |
| 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 | $321,475 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $156,941 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,650 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,726 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $7,785 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $21,417 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $20,628 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $87,365 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $785 |
| Insurance | $4,537 |
| All other expenses | $1,652 |
| Total functional expenses | $374,449 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,864 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $224,022 |
| 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 | $92 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,028 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $282,006 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $4,796 |
| Total liabilities | $4,796 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $277,210 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $282,006 |
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