TRANSPORTATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (EIN 481155773) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

ERIC BENTON

Phone

8476862233

Tax Period

2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

TRANSPORTATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit that reported $850K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $723K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

THE TRANSPORTATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION ("TLA") IS AN INDEPENDENT BAR ASSOCIATION COMPRISED OF IN-HOUSE, GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE PRACTICE ATTORNEYS. ITS MEMBERS ASSIST PROVIDERS AND COMMERCIAL USERS OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, IN ALL MODES. TLA IS DEDICATED TO KEEPING ITS MEMBERS AHEAD OF THE CONSTANT CHANGES IN THE SPECIALIZED LEGAL ENVIRONMENT GOVERNING ALL ASPECTS OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN AND PASSENGER TRAVEL. WITH COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION AND A LONG TRADITION OF COLLEGIALITY AND EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, TLA IS A COLLABORATIVE RESOURCE FOR LAWYERS SEEKING TO MAXIMIZE THE QUALITY OF THE LEGAL SERVICES THEY PROVIDE AND ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $34,045

Program Service Revenue $811,925

Investment Income $3,905

Other Revenue $367

TOTAL REVENUE $850,242

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $722,779

TOTAL EXPENSES $722,779

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$850,242	$610,586	+0.4%
Expenses	$722,779	$748,456	0.0%
Net Income	$127,463	$-137,870	-1.9%

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	SECOND VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER KELLY	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK BOTTA	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC R BENTON	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY GARBER	PRESIDENT-ELECT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUIS AMATO-GAUCI	FIRST VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN C JEFFRIES	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER WATTS	SECRETARY/TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK MCMONIGLE	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY W WINSKY	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE NOVY	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL TAYLOR	DIRECTOR/VOTING PAST PRESI	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN JOHNSON	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PEGGY SMITH BUSH	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS C MARTIN	REP AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS E COTTER	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

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	$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

TRANSPORTATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION