TRANSPORTATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KATHY GARBER

Phone

3123957325

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

TRANSPORTATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit that reported $656K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $787K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

FOR COMPLETE MISSION STATEMENT OF TLA, SEE 990 PAGE 1, PART 1, LINE 1 AND CONTINUING TO SCHEDULE O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS CONFERENCES EACH YEAR TO UNITE PERSONS IN THE FIELD OF TRANSPORTATION LAW AND TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS IN SUCH FIELD.

Program 2

THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES THE PUBLICATION "THE TRANSPORTATION LAWYER" TO UNITE, EDUCATE AND INFORM MEMBERS ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA OF TRANSPORTATION LAW.

Program 3

THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS (ADR) TO PROVIDE PROCESSES THAT HELP PARTIES RESOLVE DISPUTES WITHOUT A TRIAL. ADR SERVICES INCLUDE MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION. THE ASSOCIATION'S...

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,750

Program Service Revenue $617,781

Investment Income $6,706

Other Revenue $3,667

TOTAL REVENUE $655,904

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $787,062

TOTAL EXPENSES $787,062

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$655,904	$850,242	-0.2%
Expenses	$787,062	$722,779	+0.1%
Net Income	$-131,158	$127,463	-2.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PATRICK E FOPPE	FIRST VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC R BENTON	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HILLARY ARROW BOOTH	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY GARBER	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUIS AMATO-GAUCI	PRESIDENT-ELECT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER WATTS	SECOND VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN C JEFFRIES	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN JOHNSON	SECRETARY/TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIRK BECKWITH	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY W WINSKY	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM HALLMAN	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG SUMMY	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOELLE NELSON	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX KARCHER	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY DAVIS	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILEIGH HUBBARD	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK A STEINBERG	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL R SONNEBORN	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARSHAL M PITCHFORD	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN SQUIRES	CTLA REPRESENTATIVE AT LARGE	2.00	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
2025	$655,904	$787,062	$382,940	$-131,158
2024	$850,242	$722,779	$514,098	$127,463
2023	$610,586	$748,456	$386,635	$-137,870
2022	$580,762	$716,055	$503,205	$-135,293
2021	$470,175	$383,302	$638,498	$86,873
2020	$388,245	$467,013	$566,568	$-78,768
2019	$876,694	$666,437	$630,143	$210,257
2018	$644,271	$652,103	$419,886	$-7,832