FREIGHT RAIL CUSTOMER ALLIANCE

EIN: 521331523

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$135,510
Total Expenses
$151,044
Total Assets
$36,679
Net Assets
$36,679
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
PAUL GUTIERREZ
Phone
5052507749
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FREIGHT RAIL CUSTOMER ALLIANCE, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit that reported $136K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $151K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

FRCA SEEKS CHANGES IN FEDERAL LAW AND POLICY THAT WILL PROVIDE ALL FREIGHT RAIL SHIPPERS WITH RELIABLE FREIGHT RAIL SERVICE AT COMPETITIVE PRICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

CONTINUE TRANSITIONING TO A MORE DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP WITH INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY FREIGHT RAIL SHIPPERS AMONG A VARIETY OF COMMODITIES AND INDUSTRIES SUCH AS AGGREGATES, AGRICULTURE, AUTOMOTIVE...

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CONTINUE TRANSITIONING TO A MORE DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP WITH INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY FREIGHT RAIL SHIPPERS AMONG A VARIETY OF COMMODITIES AND INDUSTRIES SUCH AS AGGREGATES, AGRICULTURE, AUTOMOTIVE, CHEMICAL, FUELS, PAPER AND FORESTRY, PETROLEUM, AND UTILITIES.CONTINUE WORKING TOWARDS MAKING THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD (STB) A MORE EFFECTIVE FORUM FOR EFFECTIVELY ADDRESSING FREIGHT RAIL SERVICE AND PRICING ISSUES.

Program 2

EDUCATION- RESEARCHING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION REGARDING LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE NATION'S RAIL SHIPPERS.

Program 3

LOBBYING - SEEK LEGISLATION TO PROTECT THOSE WHO MUST MOVE THEIR GOODS BY RAIL FROM UNREASONABLE RATES AND PRACTICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $135,500
Investment Income $10
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $135,510

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $151,044
TOTAL EXPENSES $151,044

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $135,510 $135,511 0.0%
Expenses $151,044 $137,615 +0.1%
Net Income $-15,534 $-2,104 +6.4%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
3

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
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EMILY REGIS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLEY SAHLING-ZART VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL GUTIERREZ SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
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
2025 $135,510 $151,044 $36,679 $-15,534
2024 $135,511 $137,615 $52,213 $-2,104
2023 $127,009 $131,000 $54,317 $-3,991
2022 $145,507 $116,250 $58,308 $29,257
2021 $122,007 $129,765 $29,051 $-7,758
2020 $142,008 $119,679 $36,809 $22,329
2019 $119,310 $120,225 $14,480 $-915
2018 $87,687 $89,061 $15,395 $-1,374
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