Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa
- Assets
- $9.6m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1976
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 52-1021004
Organization Overview
Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (M42) the organization is classified as: Automotive Safety, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa 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 06/2022, Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $6,475,176. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FOR THE STATES AND TERRITORIES TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY, INFLUENCE NATIONAL POLICY, ENHANCE PROGRAM MANANGEMENT, AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BEHAVIORAL TRAFFIC SAFETY COOPERATIVE RESEARCH - A PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY NHTSA AND JOINTLY MANAGED BY GHSA. GHSA ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBER STATES TO SUBMIT POTENTIAL RESEARCH PROJECT PROBLEM STATEMENTS AND PARTICIPATE IN THE RESEARCH PROJECTS AS PANELISTS EACH YEAR. THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE MONITORS AND FACILITATES THE PROGRAM. AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY GHSA'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENTS, AND DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & MEMBER SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS) IS PART OF THE COMMITTEE PROVIDING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SERVES AS A SUBRECIPIENT ON THE PROJECT. NAS HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE PROJECT FORSEVERAL YEARS AND VERY ACTIVE IN OTHER TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH EFFORTS. THIS 5-YEAR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BEGAN IN 2022 AND YEAR 1 EXPIRES JUNE 2027.
SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS - PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY GHSA IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICES (SHSOS) RELATIVE TO ASSISTING AND IMPLEMENTING PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND COMMUNICATING WAYS TO CREATE SAFER ROADS.
ANNUAL MEETING - TAKES PLACE IN A DIFFERENT STATE EACH YEAR FOR FIVE DAYS, TYPICALLY SCHEDULED BETWEEN LATE AUGUST TO EARLY OCTOBER. THE MEETING BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 500 STATE, NATIONAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR HIGHWAY SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD/PLANNING COMMITTEE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GHSA TEAM ESTABLISHES A THEME. THE HOST STATE TEAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GHSA TEAM PUTS THE PLAN IN MOTION. THE MEETING KICKS OFF ON A SATURDAY WITH AN EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING, FOLLOWED BY AN ALL-HANDS ON DECK BUSINESS MEETING ON SUNDAY, ALONG WITH A SERIES OF GENERAL SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS MONDAY & TUESDAY. THE MEETING CONCLUDES ON WEDNESDAY WITH A CLOSING GENERAL SESSION/LUNCHEON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan R Adkins Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $250,672 |
Pamela Fischer Sr. Director Of External Engagement | 40 | $172,923 | |
Kerry Chausmer Director Of Programs & Member Services | 40 | $139,000 | |
Russell Martin Sr. Director Of Gov't Relations | 40 | $133,847 | |
Adam Karl Snider Director Of Communications | 40 | $110,135 | |
Denise Alston Director Of Finance & Administration | 40 | $110,130 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sheraton Denver Downtown Event Catering & Av Services | 6/29/22 | $251,942 |
Performance Group Inc Consulting | 6/29/22 | $1,686,863 |
Park Ryan Consulting Llc Consulting | 6/29/22 | $191,155 |
Tim Burrows Consulting | 6/29/22 | $152,234 |
National Academies Of Sciences Sub-contractor | 6/29/22 | $2,215,674 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,491,727 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $948,475 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,440,202 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,372,969 |
| Investment income | $85,411 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $292,550 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,191,852 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $596,310 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $294,127 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $217,655 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $857,947 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $74,720 |
| Other employee benefits | $62,954 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,029 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $103,466 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,799 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,240,070 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $83,495 |
| Information technology | $84,466 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $289,304 |
| Travel | $100,332 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $380,892 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,247 |
| Insurance | $13,173 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,318,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,714 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,295,783 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $230,994 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $89,238 |
| 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 | $134,382 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,464 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,852,650 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,994,521 |
| Total assets | $9,639,746 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $506,843 |
| Grants payable | $464,444 |
| Deferred revenue | $811,034 |
| 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 | $5,777,099 |
| Total liabilities | $7,559,420 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,983,502 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $96,824 |
| 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 | $9,639,746 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa has awarded $585,367 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GENERAL MOTORS PURPOSE: SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS | $210,000 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS | $156,406 |
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PURPOSE: SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS | $44,873 |
LYFT PURPOSE: SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS | $40,000 |
LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION PURPOSE: SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS | $39,588 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS | $37,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa has recieved totaling $3,435,905.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ford Motor Co Fund Dearborn, MI PURPOSE: DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE | $2,717,972 |
Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility Arlington, VA PURPOSE: CARS, NASID MARIJUANA, AND HRID GRANTS | $309,175 |
National Road Safety Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $127,180 |
Ford Motor Co Fund Dearborn, MI PURPOSE: GLOBAL | $114,628 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $91,950 |
Ford Motor Co Fund Dearborn, MI PURPOSE: BETTER WORLD | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Automotive Coalition For Traffic Sa Fety Inc Leesburg, VA | $7,189,891 | $14,804,411 |
American Traffic Safety Services Assoc Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $15,180,268 | $8,818,535 |
Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa Washington, DC | $9,639,746 | $5,191,852 |
Center For Auto Safety Inc Washington, DC | $1,103,032 | $328,420 |
Partners For Automated Vehicle Education Inc Mclean, VA | $408,482 | $679,051 |
Car Care Council Inc Bethesda, MD | $15,598,726 | $6,676,072 |
Roadway Safety Foundation Washington, DC | $649,744 | $504,112 |
Motorcycle Safety League Of Virginia Inc Ashland, VA | $770,250 | $431,324 |
Auto Glass Safety Council Inc Garrisonville, VA | $209,996 | $238,026 |
The Crash Foundation Washington, DC | $356,320 | $265,026 |
Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $14,683 | $156,282 |
Frankie Woolwine Story Henrico, VA | $78,269 | $0 |