NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD PASSENGERS

EIN: 362615221 501(c)(3) Environment

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,138,924
Total Expenses
$1,520,566
Total Assets
$1,487,098
Net Assets
$739,003
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JIM MATHEWS
Phone
2024088362
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD PASSENGERS, founded in 1967, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD PASSENGERS IS TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE TO MORE PLACES FOR MORE PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $362,130 Revenue: $0

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $334,273 Revenue: $0

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $232,134 Revenue: $56,517

RESEARCH: CONTINUING RESEARCH REGARDING RAIL PASSENGER OPERATIONS, SERVICES, ROUTES AND SCHEDULES, AND PROPOSED CHANGES THERETO; CURRENT AND PROPOSED PASSENGER LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,003,862
Program Service Revenue $56,517
Investment Income $78,545
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,138,924

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $766,774
Fundraising Expenses $307,408
Program Expenses $928,537
Other Expenses $753,792
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,520,566

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,138,924 $1,242,923 -0.1%
Expenses $1,520,566 $1,644,282 -0.1%
Net Income $-381,642 $-401,359 0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
6
Volunteers
24

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
9
$238,294
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEREDITH RICHARDS CHAIR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HARVEY BOWEN VICE CHAIR 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN JOSEPH VICE CHAIR 1.80
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE ASHTON VICE CHAIR (THRU MAR 2024) 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS GIRSCH VICE CHAIR (THRU MAR 2024) 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH CLIFFORD TREASURER (THRU AUG 2024) 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM DUNN SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH BRIERS PAST CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BILKA DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD BRUSS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BUETTNER DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE CHRISTENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM COMPSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY LANMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY LANZILOTTI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD LIEBMAN DIRECTOR (FROM MAR 2024) 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS NADELBACH DIRECTOR (FROM MAR 2024) 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STU NICHOLSON DIRECTOR (FROM MAR 2024) 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX BADENKO DIRECTOR (FROM AUG 2024) 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW LODRIGUSS DIRECTOR (THRU MAR 2024) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MATHEWS PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$194,200 $44,094 $238,294
JONSIE STONE CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$114,788 $27,096 $141,884
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,138,924 $1,520,566 $1,487,098 $-381,642
2023 $1,242,923 $1,644,282 $1,261,276 $-401,359
2022 $1,369,525 $1,350,922 $1,683,185 $18,603
2021 $1,318,430 $1,179,455 $1,777,618 $138,975
2020 $1,495,012 $1,418,126 $1,565,475 $76,886
2019 $1,299,678 $1,981,141 $1,531,353 $-681,463
2018 $1,374,147 $2,079,261 $1,957,197 $-705,114
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