Southern Association Of State Highway And Transportation Officials

The information for Southern Association Of State Highway And Transportation Officials is as of the organization's most recent filing in December '21. This organization is located in Atlanta, GA.

Program Areas

This year's conference was held in Orlando, Florida and was organized by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The conference focused on the transportation engineering and construction industry, featuring speakers and technical sessions related to transportation infrastructure engineering, financing, planning, operations, and design. The conference is part of the general fund, reporting all revenues, support, and functional expenses not specifically reported by another fund or program.

Board Governance

The Southern Association Of State Highway And Transportation Officials appears to be well-governed based on the information provided. The organization has a total of 14 voting members, all of whom are independent. This indicates a diverse and impartial board, which is crucial for effective governance. The fact that potential conflicts of interest do not exist further enhances the organization's credibility and integrity. Additionally, the organization demonstrates transparency by documenting both board and committee meetings. This ensures that decisions and discussions are recorded and can be reviewed if necessary. However, it is worth noting that the organization does not have a conflict of interest policy, which could be a potential area for improvement. Implementing such a policy would further safeguard against conflicts and demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices. Furthermore, the organization does not have written policies for whistleblower protection, document retention, or substantiating and reviewing leadership and officer salaries. While these policies are not mandatory, having them in place would provide additional accountability and transparency. It may be beneficial for the organization to consider implementing these policies in the future to further strengthen its governance practices. Overall, the Southern Association Of State Highway And Transportation Officials appears to have a solid governance structure with room for improvement in certain areas. The organization's commitment to documenting meetings and the absence of conflicts of interest are positive indicators. However, the lack of certain policies may limit the organization's ability to address potential issues effectively.

Grant History

Our dataset includes three years of grant history for the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Over the course of these three years, they have awarded a total of 70 grants, with an average check size of $15,831. On average, they award 23 grants each year. Unfortunately, we do not have information on the NTEE sector for their awards. However, we do have data on the states in which they most frequently award grants. They have awarded 5 grants each in Louisiana, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Texas. Additionally, they have awarded 3 grants in Puerto Rico.

Organization Growth

The Southern Association Of State Highway And Transportation Officials has experienced mixed growth over the given time period. While the Program Service Revenue and Total Revenue decreased from $2.6M in 2018 to $2.0M in 2021, the Grants Paid increased from $218.2K to $305.0K. Additionally, the organization saw an increase in the number of Total Volunteers, from 60 in 2018 to 100 in 2021. Overall, the nonprofit organization has shown growth in terms of volunteer participation and the amount of grants paid out, despite a decrease in revenue.