Pittsburghers for Public Transit

EIN: 853644829 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

Pittsburgh, PA

Total Revenue
$672,139
Total Expenses
$491,661
Total Assets
$1,008,948
Net Assets
$994,239
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
Laura Chu Wiens
Phone
7034240854
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Pittsburghers for Public Transit, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $672K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 88% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $180K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots union of transit workers, riders and neighbors who organize for more equitable, affordable and accessible public transit that meets all needs, with no communities left behind.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $672,139
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $672,139

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $397,963
Fundraising Expenses $55,391
Program Expenses $332,867
Other Expenses $93,698
TOTAL EXPENSES $491,661

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $672,139 $358,048 +0.9%
Expenses $491,661 $347,045 +0.4%
Net Income $180,478 $11,003 +15.4%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
6
Volunteers
350

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
4
$73,842
Total Directors
11
$73,842
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laura Chu Wiens Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$73,842 $0 $73,842
Verna Johnson Chairman 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Hussein Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Joa Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul W OHanlon Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue Scanlon Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pearl Hughey Treasurer 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill McDowell Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabriel McMorland Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Teaira Collins Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bobbie Fan Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nickole Nesby Trustee 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Fawn Walker-Montgomery Chairman 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Constantine Mougianis Secretary 0.00
$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 $672,139 $491,661 $1,008,948 $180,478
2023 $358,048 $347,045 $816,226 $11,003
2022 $605,986 $285,948 $806,500 $320,038
2021 $298,065 $48,399 $484,698 $249,666
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