EIN 38-3588943

Transportation Riders United

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Transportation Riders United believes that everyone deserves access to reliable transportation options. They educate, mobilize, and advocate for better public transit and affordable mobility solutions for the Metro Detroit area. This includes engaging with transit stakeholders and the community at large, as well as promoting improved bus services and funding.
Also known as...
Michael J Whims
Total revenues
$247,637
2022
Total expenses
$203,885
2022
Total assets
$139,309
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at Transportation Riders United

Bus improvement advocacy - promoting and advocating for improvements in existing bus service and funding.
Community outreach and engagement - informing and engaging transit stakeholders and the broader public about transit news, events and opportunities for involvement.
Climate advocacy
Funding advocacy

Grants made by Transportation Riders United

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Motor City Freedom RidersTo Provide Support To the Mission of the Freedom Riders$29,100

Who funds Transportation Riders United

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sally Mead Hands FoundationOperating Funds$63,000
Wend IITo Support Participation in Towards Equitable Electric Mobility Community of Practice$50,000
United States Energy FoundationTo Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future.$20,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Transportation Riders United

NameTitleCompensation
Megan OwensExecutive Director$51,368
Hannah Mae MertenSecretary / Board$0
Donald StuckeyPresident / Board$0
Paul JonesVice President / Board$0
Liz TintinalliTreasurer$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Transportation Riders United

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$247,637
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$247,637

Form 990s for Transportation Riders United

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122020-02-18990View PDF
2017-122019-03-15990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $52,000 from Sally Mead Hands Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2668
Detroit, MI 48202
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
detroittransit.org/ 
Phone
(313) 963-8872
IRS details
EIN
38-3588943
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B00: Education: General
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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