Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation
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Visit www.best-oregon.orgAbout Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation
Safe Streets: In 2015 and 2016, Lane County had more traffic fatalities than any other county in Oregon. BEST is promoting coordinated government efforts to save lives and reduce life-changing injuries for everyone in Lane County. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 300,000 people. Transportation Options: BEST is promoting bus rapid transit, bike share, and other transportation options in the Eugene-Springfield area. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 200,000 people. Nexus for Eugene Sustainable Transportation (NEST): BEST is supporting sustainable transportation efforts by managing a collaborating work space at 455 West 1st Avenue in Eugene used by BEST and other nonprofits to provide the community with bike share and other …
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BEST is building a successful community by conducting research, engaging the public, convening community leaders, helping forge consensus, and advocating in the public interest.
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· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBetter Eugene-Springfield Transportation is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Eugene, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 421661720. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $184K in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421661720. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation is located in Eugene, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation has $184K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $184K in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Safe Streets: In 2015 and 2016, Lane County had more traffic fatalities than any other county in Oregon. BEST is promoting coordinated government efforts to save lives and reduce life-changing injuries for everyone in Lane County. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 300,000 people. Transportation Options: BEST is promoting bus rapid transit, bike share, and other transportation options in the Eugene-Springfield area. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 200,000 people. Nexus for Eugene Sustainable Transportation (NEST): BEST is supporting sustainable transportation efforts by managing a collaborating work space at 455 West 1st Avenue in Eugene used by BEST and other... Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $184K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421661720, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 48 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation
- What is Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation?
- Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Eugene, United States. Safe Streets: In 2015 and 2016, Lane County had more traffic fatalities than any other county in Oregon. BEST is promoting coordinated government efforts to save lives and reduce life-changing injuries for everyone in Lane County. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 300,000 people. Transportation Options: BEST is promoting bus rapid transit, bike share, and other transportation options in the Eugene-Springfield area. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 200,000 people. Nexus for Eugene Sustainable Transportation (NEST): BEST is supporting sustainable transportation efforts by managing a collaborating work space at 455 West 1st Avenue in Eugene used by BEST and other nonprofits to provide the community with bike share and other micromobility services, valet bike parking for community events, educational and fun rides, a bicycle courier service, and more. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 200,000 people.
- When was Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation founded?
- Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation?
- Rob Zako serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation located?
- Headquartered in Eugene, OR, United States.
- What is Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation trustworthy?
- Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 421661720.
- What is Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation's website?
- https://www.best-oregon.org