Minnesota Public Transit Association
- Assets
- $195.4k
- Revenue
- $178.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 03/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 83-0351899
Organization Overview
Minnesota Public Transit Association is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2004. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Public 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 12/2022, Minnesota Public Transit Association generated $178.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $175.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT TRANSIT SERVICE THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES LARGE AND SMALL, URBAN, SUBURBAN AND RURAL. MPTA SPEAKS OUT FOR TRANSIT SYSTEMS AND TRANSIT RIDERS ACROSS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND ADVOCATES FOR HIGH-QUALITY TRANSIT SERVICE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MPTA HOSTED THE PUBLIC TRANSIT CONFERENCE IN ST CLOUD, MN. THIS EVENT PROVIDED AN OPEN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION AMONG TRANSIT PROVIDERS. BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND SEMINARS GAVE ATTENDEES ACCESS TO IDEAS AND TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING OPERATIONS. TYPICAL ATTENDEES WERE EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS OF PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS. THE EVENT HELPS THESE SYSTEMS BETTER MANAGE THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE TRANSIT THEY PROVIDE.
MPTA ADVOCATED FOR THE CAUSE OF TRANSIT. THE ORGANIZATION WORKED WITH LOCAL MEDIA TO PUBLICIZE THE BENEFITS OF PUBLIC TRANSIT. ONGOING OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS KEEP THE CAUSE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT RELEVANT AND IMPORTANT TO POLICY MAKERS AND TRANSIT RIDERS IN MINNESOTA.
MPTA SPONSORED THE 34RD ANNUAL MINNESOTA STATE BUS ROADEO EVENT. HELD IN AUSTIN, MN THE EVENT WAS HOSTED LOCALLY BY SMART TRANSIT. THE BUS ROADEO PROVIDED SAFETY TRAINING TO BUS OPERATORS IN A FRIENDLY COMPETITION SETTING. OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO PERFORM CHALLENGING DRIVING TASKS AROUND A COURSE. JUDGES ARE STATIONED THROUGHOUT THE COURSE TO SCORE OPERATORS BASED ON HOW WELL THEY ACCOMPLISH EACH TASK AND HOW LONG IT TOOK THE OPERATOR TO GET THROUGH THE ENTIRE COURSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Klauda Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tiffany Collins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Herrmann Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ted Nelson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Fyten Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Leske Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $55,515 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,515 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $123,217 |
| 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 | $178,913 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $52,783 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $25,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,100 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,995 |
| Office expenses | $2,497 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $68,199 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $440 |
| All other expenses | $152 |
| Total functional expenses | $175,166 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,967 |
| 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 | $4,479 |
| 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 | $195,446 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,915 |
| 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 | $1,915 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $193,531 |
| 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 | $195,446 |