TRANSIT RIDERS UNION

EIN: 452751950 Employment

Seattle, WA

Total Revenue
$247,178
Total Expenses
$293,957
Total Assets
$148,827
Net Assets
$143,223
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Katherine Wilson
Phone
2066514282
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

TRANSIT RIDERS UNION, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $247K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $294K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

TRU is a democratic membership organization of working and poor people building power to change society for the good of humanity and of the planet. We fight for every human being to have access to safe, affordable and accessible public transit. We interpret our mission broadly to include the many ways public policy and decision-making influences the quality of life of our members and their mobility, including access to shelter and stable housing, public space, good wages and working conditions, etc.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $27,741 Revenue: $0

Stay Housed Stay Healthy Coalition: TRU continued working with and helping to lead this coalition of over 50 organizations, organizing with renters and championing renter interests. In 2022, we...

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Stay Housed Stay Healthy Coalition: TRU continued working with and helping to lead this coalition of over 50 organizations, organizing with renters and championing renter interests. In 2022, we succeeded in winning stronger renter protection policies in five King County jurisdictions: Kenmore, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, and Burien. These policies included longer notice of significant rent increases, capping late fees, capping move-in fees at one month's rent and allowing payment in installments, allowing tenants on fixed incomes to change their rent due date, Just Cause eviction protections, and banning requirement of a social security number on rental applications. We mobilized renters and allies to meet with elected officials to share their stories, testify at council meetings, send emails, and advocate for stronger protections.

Program 2
Expenses: $33,570 Revenue: $0

Camp Outreach Project: TRU members continued a 100% volunteer-run project providing direct assistance to people living unsheltered during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a severe shortage of shelter and...

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Camp Outreach Project: TRU members continued a 100% volunteer-run project providing direct assistance to people living unsheltered during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a severe shortage of shelter and affordable housing has left many people without a stable home. Volunteers cooked weekly meals to serve at several homeless encampments where they built relationships and assisted the residents. They also purchased basic supplies like water, clothing, batteries and fuel, especially during the winter months. TRU members fundraised from individual supporters specifically for this project, and we also received a grant from King County. This project served around 60 homeless individuals every week throughout the year, and over 25 TRU members and volunteers participated in running the program.

Program 3
Expenses: $154,709 Revenue: $0

TRU built and led a coalition called Raise the Wage Tukwila, running a citizen's initiative to raise the minimum wage to match the neighboring city of SeaTac. This began with outreach to workers at...

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TRU built and led a coalition called Raise the Wage Tukwila, running a citizen's initiative to raise the minimum wage to match the neighboring city of SeaTac. This began with outreach to workers at Southcenter Mall, Tukwila residents, community groups, and local businesses. Through conversations with stakeholders we crafted a policy, wrote legislation, and gathered petition signatures of Tukwila voters to qualify for the ballot. We ran a get-out-the-vote campaign and won with over 82% of the vote on the November ballot.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $247,178
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $247,178

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $29,000
Salaries & Benefits $186,659
Fundraising Expenses $4,190
Program Expenses $254,066
Other Expenses $78,298
TOTAL EXPENSES $293,957

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $247,178 $204,320 +0.2%
Expenses $293,957 $133,988 +1.2%
Net Income $-46,779 $70,332 -1.7%
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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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
60

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
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Katie Wilson Campaign Coordinator 55.00
Highest
$70,552 $2,117 $72,669
Katie Wilson President / General Secretary 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Beau Morton Vice President / Assisting Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Lang Recording Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Saunatina Sanchez Treasurer 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristina Sawyckyj Disability & Access Officer 3
Officer 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
2022 $247,178 $293,957 $148,827 $-46,779
2021 $204,320 $133,988 $194,480 $70,332
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