Rva Rapid Transit Inc is located in Richmond, VA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rva Rapid Transit 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 12/2021, Rva Rapid Transit Inc generated $204.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $96.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 4 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR FREQUENT AND FAR-REACHING TRANSIT IN THE RICHMOND REGION. TRANSIT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THRIVE IN THE RICHMOND REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RVA RT LAUNCHED "THE RIDERS VOICE" & "THE BETTER BUS STOP PROGRAM" IN 2021. SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN SPRING 21, THE RIDERS VOICE HAS CONDUCTED OVER 90 BUS RIDER INTERVIEWS AND HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING:2 RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH OP/EDS, "RICHMOND RACIAL EQUITY ESSAYS", 2 GRTC BOARD MEETINGS, THE VTA CONFERENCE IN TYSONS CORNER AND TO THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.THE BETTER BUS STOP PROGRAM HAS 40+ BUS STOPS ADOPTED BY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS AND HAS ENCOURAGED GRTC TO INCREASE THE INSTALLATION OF SHELTERS AND BENCHES.IN DECEMBER 2021, WE SUCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR ZERO FARE TO BE EXTENDED THROUGH 2025.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Stephen Davenport Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joh Gehlbach President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kendra Norrell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jess Powers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Faith Walker Executive Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Campbell Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $204,377 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $204,377 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $21 |
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 | $204,398 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $53,894 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $38,408 |
Advertising and promotion | $467 |
Office expenses | $2,237 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $508 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $549 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $96,813 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $214,650 |
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 | $369 |
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 | $215,019 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,733 |
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 | $6,733 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $208,286 |
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 | $215,019 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Rva Rapid Transit Inc has recieved totaling $166,700.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Bon Secours Richmond Health System Richmond, VA PURPOSE: MISSION SUPPORT | $60,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $60,000 |
The Community Foundation Inc Richmond, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $35,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $11,200 |
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Greater Greater Washington Washington, DC | $879,959 | $976,969 |