AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 530114680

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$3,987,144
Total Expenses
$5,559,683
Total Assets
$8,925,263
Net Assets
$1,623,454
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1929
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
FRED FERGUSON
Phone
2028421645
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1929, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

TRAVEL CHOICE, FILL IN INTERMODAL GAPS IN THE NETWORK OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, EDUCATE GROUPS OF ALL AGES THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL TRIPS THAT TAKE THEM TO ICONIC AND HISTORICAL DESTINATIONS, AND TO INFUSE TOURISM DOLLARS INTO EVERY ATTRACTION A GROUP TOUR VISITS BY BUS. ABA ALSO SEEKS TO EDUCATE POLICY-MAKERS, THE MEDIA AND CONSUMERS ABOUT THE ATTRIBUTES OF MOTORCOACH TRAVEL AS THE SAFEST, GREENEST, MOST COST-EFFECTIVE AND HASSLE-FREE TRANSPORTATION CHOICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE AMERICAN BUS MARKETPLACE IS THE PREMIER BUSINESS EVENT FOR THE GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY. THE APPOINTMENTS ARE THE CORE OF THE SHOW; WHICH ALLOW BUYERS AND SELLERS TO MEET FACE-TO-FACE IN...

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THE AMERICAN BUS MARKETPLACE IS THE PREMIER BUSINESS EVENT FOR THE GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY. THE APPOINTMENTS ARE THE CORE OF THE SHOW; WHICH ALLOW BUYERS AND SELLERS TO MEET FACE-TO-FACE IN PRESCHEDULED SEVEN-MINUTE APPOINTMENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE QUALITY APPOINTMENTS, MARKETPLACE OFFERS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEMINARS AND NUMEROUS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PRODUCT PAVILION, OFFERS OPERATORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE INDUSTRY'S LATEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CAN NOW SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR TO THE MORE THAN 320 OPERATOR COMPANIES WHO ATTEND MARKETPLACE. WITH THE ADDITION OF THE PRODUCT PAVILION, MARKETPLACE IS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR THE GROUP TRAVEL AND MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY TO BUILD BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, CONDUCT ONE-TO-ONE BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS, VIEW THE NEWEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST TRENDS AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION, AND NETWORK - ALL RESULTING IN PROVIDING OUR MEMBERS WITH A GREATER RETURN ON INVESTMENT. BUYERS WHO ARE BUS OWNERS AND TOUR OPERATORS, COME TO MEET WITH SELLERS WHO ARE TRAVEL INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES FROM DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS (CITIES, AREAS, STATES), ATTRACTIONS, RESTAURANTS, RECEPTIVE OPERATORS, HOTELS AND ASSOCIATE SERVICE SUPPLIERS. THESE BUSINESS SESSIONS ALLOW BUYERS AND SELLERS TO PLAN TRIP ITINERARIES FOR MOTORCOACH GROUP TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE US AND CANADA.

Program 2

ABA WORKS ON OUR MEMBERS' BEHALF TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES AT BOTH THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS THAT AFFECTS THE MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY.

Program 3

ABA POLICIES ARE DEVELOPED BY THE ABA POLICY COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE ABA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SET FORTH THE POLICY POSITIONS OF ABA ON A VARIETY OF REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AFFECTING...

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ABA POLICIES ARE DEVELOPED BY THE ABA POLICY COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE ABA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SET FORTH THE POLICY POSITIONS OF ABA ON A VARIETY OF REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AFFECTING THE MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY. ABA WORKS WITH ITS MEMBERS TO CREATE POSITION PAPERS ON KEY ISSUES AFFECTING THE MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,500
Program Service Revenue $5,021,948
Investment Income $-1,500,906
Other Revenue $453,602
TOTAL REVENUE $3,987,144

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,191,916
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $3,367,767
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,559,683

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,987,144 $5,358,110 -0.3%
Expenses $5,559,683 $5,277,937 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,572,539 $80,173 -20.6%
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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
44
Independent Members
42
Employees
15
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
6
$1,075,099
Total Directors
44
$705,839
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER J PANTUSO PRES/CEO END 38.00
Officer Director
$463,230 $40,850 $504,080
ERIC BRAENDEL CFO 38.00
Officer
$289,379 $79,881 $369,260
SUZANNE ROHDE VP GOVT AFFA 40.00
Highest
$288,441 $35,232 $323,673
VICTORIA OSMAN SR DIR MEMBE 40.00
Highest
$221,116 $29,497 $250,613
FRED FERGUSON PRES.CEO -ST 38.00
Officer Director
$197,795 $3,964 $201,759
BRANDON BUCHANAN DIR. REGUL. 40.00
Highest
$140,089 $20,534 $160,623
BEN ROME DIR COMMUN/B 40.00
Highest
$118,891 $0 $118,891
DOUG ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EUGENE J BERARDI IMMED. PAST 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN BERZAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN BLUNT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY W BLUNT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BURTWISTLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE BUSSKOHL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE CANINE VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN COLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROMAN CORNELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD CUSHMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON DEVVIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE DICKSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD L EYRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY FISCHER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GRETEMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM GRZYWACZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT HENRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM JALBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS G JEBRAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARYL G JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AJ KINNEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG LENTZSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT MAITLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MEIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI MERRITT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON MOORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMILLA MORRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN H PERCY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER A PICKNELLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
POLINA RAYGORODSKAYA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD P SCHWEITZER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SHEPLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL SPENCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCIS TEDESCO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM TORRES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCOIS TREMBLAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL TRIMARCO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE WOELFEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BUDDY YOUNG DIRECTOR 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 $3,987,144 $5,559,683 $8,925,263 $-1,572,539
2023 $5,358,110 $5,277,937 $12,343,324 $80,173
2022 $4,259,223 $4,827,234 $10,939,018 $-568,011
2021 $2,712,265 $4,019,935 $12,745,927 $-1,307,670
2020 $4,998,130 $4,525,904 $11,866,683 $472,226
2019 $5,866,244 $5,881,465 $13,555,803 $-15,221
2018 $5,496,725 $5,765,224 $12,595,257 $-268,499
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