ROUTE 66 THE ROAD AHEAD INITIATIVE NFP

EIN: 813387871 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ATLANTA, IL

Total Revenue
$547,602
Total Expenses
$228,065
Total Assets
$356,316
Net Assets
$355,492
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
WILLIAM M THOMAS
Phone
2176482773
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ROUTE 66 THE ROAD AHEAD INITIATIVE NFP, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $548K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 523% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $320K, a strong 58% operating margin.

Mission

EDUCATION, PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF ROUTE 66

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $221,379 Revenue: $547,602

EDUCATION, PROMOTION, PRESERVATION FOR ROUTE 66

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $547,373
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $229
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $547,602

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $9,958
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $221,379
Other Expenses $218,107
TOTAL EXPENSES $228,065

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $547,602 $87,936 +5.2%
Expenses $228,065 $161,812 +0.4%
Net Income $319,537 $-73,876 -5.3%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
1
Volunteers
13

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
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WILLIAM THOMAS CHAIRMAN 30.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BRICKER VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CASEY CLAYPOOL TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DUNAWAY GROUP CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RENEE CHARLES SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RHYS MARTIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY DAGGETT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA BEASLEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH MURRAY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DWIGHT CANNON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY MORRIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY DAGGETT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKI TERLEFSKY DIRECTOR 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 $547,602 $228,065 $356,316 $319,537
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