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 09/2023, Southwest Transit Association employed 3 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 09/2023, Southwest Transit Association generated $718.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $774.2k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.7% 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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kendra Mcgeady Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jessica Mefford-Miller Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dawn Block Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Re Tuck Duncan Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dinero Washington Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Chris Mandrell President | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $158,700 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $158,700 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $508,596 |
Investment income | $2,441 |
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 | $718,237 |
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 | $182,397 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,800 |
Payroll taxes | $22,245 |
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 | $14,278 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $29,942 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $34,629 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $331,247 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,564 |
Insurance | $4,448 |
All other expenses | $3,939 |
Total functional expenses | $774,231 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,877 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $178,429 |
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 | $3,622 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $5,855 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $189,783 |
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 | $29,656 |
Total liabilities | $29,656 |
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 | $160,127 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $189,783 |