National Association Of Railroad Passengers is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, National Association Of Railroad Passengers employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Association Of Railroad Passengers 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 12/2023, National Association Of Railroad Passengers generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH AND EDUCATE ABOUT RAIL AND MASS TRANSIT, ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT OF A BALANCED U.S. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCH: CONTINUING RESEARCH REGARDING RAIL PASSENGER OPERATIONS, SERVICES, ROUTES AND SCHEDULES, AND PROPOSED CHANGES THERETO; CURRENT AND PROPOSED PASSENGER LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES; PASSENGER RAILROAD MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ISSUES; AND SPECIFIC SERVICE-RELATED QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF OUR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
EDUCATION: COMMUNICATE WITH OUR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH NEWS MEDIA, PAMPHLETS, WEEKLY ONLINE RAIL NEWS SUMMARY, WEBSITE AND PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING PASSENGER OPERATIONS, SERVICES, ROUTES AND SCHEDULES AND PROPOSED CHANGES THERETO; CURRENT AND PROPOSED RAIL PASSENGER LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES; PASSENGER RAILROAD MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ISSUES; SPECIFIC SERVICE-RELATED QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF OUR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
SOCIAL BETTERMENT: DIRECT CONTACT WITH PASSENGER RAILROAD MANAGEMENT, LEGISLATORS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND SERVICES WE DEEM MOST FAVORABLE TO THE INTERESTS OF RAIL PASSENGERS AND (IN A FEW CASES) HELPING TO RESOLVE PASSENGER COMPLAINTS WITH AMTRAK MANAGEMENT. WE SUBMITTED STATEMENTS FOR THE RECORD OF VARIOUS CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS (INCLUDING THE APPROPRIATE HOUSE AND SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES) AND TESTIFIED AT AUTHORIZATION AND/OR OVERSIGHT HEARINGS AT THE REQUEST OF LEGISLATORS, TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MORE BALANCED U.S. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Meredith Richards Chair | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Bruce Ashton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Harvey Bowen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Thomas Girsch Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Ken Joseph Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kenneth Clifford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $498,709 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $579,714 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,078,423 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $81,536 |
Investment income | $36,739 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $46,225 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,242,923 |
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. | $218,097 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,448 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $436,233 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $62,028 |
Payroll taxes | $47,350 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $43,476 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $74,975 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $64,702 |
Advertising and promotion | $275,401 |
Office expenses | $81,271 |
Information technology | $44,179 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $90,504 |
Travel | $94,396 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $63,375 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,011 |
Insurance | $3,533 |
All other expenses | $33,751 |
Total functional expenses | $1,644,282 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,936 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $38,830 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $34,090 |
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 | $25,911 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,065,660 |
Investments—other securities | $13,127 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $4,000 |
Other assets | $37,722 |
Total assets | $1,261,276 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,272 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,784 |
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 | $44,323 |
Total liabilities | $130,379 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,060,759 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $70,138 |
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 | $1,261,276 |