AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

EIN: 522036929 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$764,690
Total Expenses
$608,951
Total Assets
$9,790,188
Net Assets
$9,740,413
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
FRED FERGUSON
Phone
2028421645
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $765K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 92% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $156K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

THE ABA FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ANSWER THE CALL TO SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY WITH RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS THAT BENEFIT THE ABA, POLICY MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $314,048

RESEARCH - THE AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION IS CONTINUALLY EXPLORING NEW WAYS TO SHOW THE IMPORTANT ROLE MOTORCOACH TRAVEL AND TOUR PLAY IN OUR SOCIETY. OUR DATA PROVIDES THE ONLY SOURCE OF...

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RESEARCH - THE AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION IS CONTINUALLY EXPLORING NEW WAYS TO SHOW THE IMPORTANT ROLE MOTORCOACH TRAVEL AND TOUR PLAY IN OUR SOCIETY. OUR DATA PROVIDES THE ONLY SOURCE OF INFORMATION TO AID INDUSTRY EFFORTS IN LEGISLATURES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE ARE FIGHTING FOR YOUR BUSINESS EVERYDAY BY PROVIDING THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO CHANGE MINDS AND WIN ALLIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $155,628

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - ABAF AWARDED TWENTY-ONE SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2024 FOR RESEARCH GRANTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $163,971
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $594,896
Other Revenue $5,823
TOTAL REVENUE $764,690

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,000
Salaries & Benefits $54,198
Fundraising Expenses $38,853
Program Expenses $469,676
Other Expenses $454,753
TOTAL EXPENSES $608,951

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $764,690 $398,550 +0.9%
Expenses $608,951 $628,581 0.0%
Net Income $155,739 $-230,031 -1.7%
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
29
Independent Members
27
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
$705,839
Total Directors
29
$705,839
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER J PANTUSO PRES./CEO EN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $40,850 $504,080
FRED FERGUSON PRES./CEO ST 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $3,964 $201,759
DOUGLAS D ANDERSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD R BAST TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EUGENE BERARDI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BOROWSKY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CASILLAS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN COLE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG DOTSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GOLDWASSER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM HALL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA B HAMLIN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD HENTON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA HIPPENSTEEL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT HOTCHKISS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS G JEBRAN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA KENNER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN LAIRD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT MAITLAND MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN R MEIER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN H PERCY VICE CHAIRMA 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PERCY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL POWER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SANDERS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE SCOPETTI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETE SMITH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCIS TEDESCO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE THORNBURG MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA WORDELMAN MEMBER 1.00
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 $764,690 $608,951 $9,790,188 $155,739
2023 $398,550 $628,581 $9,051,284 $-230,031
2022 $453,997 $260,714 $8,041,905 $193,283
2021 $213,177 $289,046 $9,464,797 $-75,869
2020 $452,796 $291,394 $8,589,476 $161,402
2019 $595,399 $375,762 $7,630,366 $219,637
2018 $1,066,032 $422,287 $6,336,468 $643,745
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