BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION

EIN: 421661720 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Eugene, OR

Total Revenue
$158,131
Total Expenses
$158,112
Total Assets
$1,617,861
Net Assets
$1,611,231
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
Rob Zako
Phone
5413435201
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $158K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 91% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $1.6M represent 122 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The mission of Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation (BEST) is to build a successful community by bringing people together to promote transportation options, safe streets, and walkable neighborhoods. BEST pursues this mission by educating the public, convening community leaders, helping forge consensus, and advocating in the public interest.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $93,356
Program Service Revenue $64,956
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-181
TOTAL REVENUE $158,131

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $116,547
Fundraising Expenses $4,137
Program Expenses $143,921
Other Expenses $41,565
TOTAL EXPENSES $158,112

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $158,131 $1,687,799 -0.9%
Expenses $158,112 $124,138 +0.3%
Net Income $19 $1,563,661 -1.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
7
Volunteers
36

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
5
$59,400
Total Directors
10
$59,400
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rob Zako Executive Director 40
Officer Director
$43,200 $5,400 $59,400
Marianne Nolte President 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Eyster Vice-President 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Passaro Secretary 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel McCoy Treasurer 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Potter Immediate Past President 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Bade Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike DeLuise Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Fragala Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Hayward Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $158,131 $158,112 $1,617,861 $19
2022 $1,687,799 $124,138 $1,620,246 $1,563,661
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