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Community Transportation Association of America

To remove barrier of isolation and improve mobility for all people.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Washington, DC EIN 237383218 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Community Transportation Association of America

The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and its members believe that mobility is a basic human right. From work and education to life-sustaining health care and human services programs to shopping and visiting with family and friends, mobility directly impacts quality of life.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
W40Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1975

Mission

To remove barrier of isolation and improve mobility for all people.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE W40Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community Transportation Association of America is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 237383218. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 142 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Transportation Association of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

Community Transportation Association of America is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community Transportation Association of America has $9M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Transportation Association of America is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 142 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Transportation Association of America. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Community Transportation Association of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Community Transportation Association of America profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and its members believe that mobility is a basic human right. From work and education to life-sustaining health care and human services programs to shopping and visiting with family and friends, mobility directly impacts quality of life. Community Transportation Association of America is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Community Transportation Association of America's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Community Transportation Association of America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237383218, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RE
Reginald Knowlton
Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy C•••••••
Assistant Ed and Program Director
AN
Andy S••••
Regional Director(RD)
AN
Ann A•••••
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
AN
Ann G••••••
National Director(ND)
AN
Anthony F••••••••
Director
BA
Barbara D••••••
REGIONAL DIRECTOR (LEFT 10/21)
BA
Barb C••••
Past Chair/ND
BR
Bruce S••••
Regional Director(RD)
CA
Caryn S••••
Assistant ED/Program Director
CH
Charles C•••
National Director(ND)
CH
Charles R••••••••
Program Director
CH
Chris Z••••••••
Associate Director
DA
Dan W••••
SECRETARY
DA
Dave W••••
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
DA
David H•••••
National Director(ND)
DA
David R•••
Regional Director(RD)
DA
David W••••
National Director(ND)
D'
D'inero W•••••••••
National Director(ND)
EL
Elaine W••••
PRESIDENT
HE
Heidi W•••••
Regional Director(RD)
JA
Jacklyn C••••
Board Secretary/RD
JA
Jacklyn M•••••••••
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
JO
Jo A•• H•••••••••
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
JO
John A••••
Regional Director(RD)
JU
Julie B••••
Board Vice Chair/RD
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$9.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$8.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Transportation Association of America This page 89 $9.2 million -
Florida is for Veterans Inc 89 $3.0 million -
Northern Michigan Childrens Assessment Center 89 $2.0 million -
Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation 89 $2.8 million -
Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Francisco 89 $3.4 million -
Heritage Christian School 89 $1.0 million -
Cape Fear Clinic Inc 89 $2.1 million -
United Way of West Tennessee Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Minnesota Independence College and Community 89 $7.5 million 4%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 142 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Community Transportation Association of America

What is Community Transportation Association of America?
Community Transportation Association of America is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and its members believe that mobility is a basic human right. From work and education to life-sustaining health care and human services programs to shopping and visiting with family and friends, mobility directly impacts quality of life.
When was Community Transportation Association of America founded?
Community Transportation Association of America was founded in 1974.
Who leads Community Transportation Association of America?
Reginald Knowlton serves as Director.
Where is Community Transportation Association of America located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Community Transportation Association of America's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Transportation Association of America trustworthy?
Community Transportation Association of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Community Transportation Association of America's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237383218.
What is Community Transportation Association of America's website?
http://www.ctaa.org