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The Ashe County Transportation Authority

Public transportation services to the general public including the elderly and disabled population

West Jefferson, NC EIN 581697516 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About The Ashe County Transportation Authority

“Providing Public Transportation since 1986”

Founded
Headquarters
West Jefferson, NC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

Public transportation services to the general public including the elderly and disabled population

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Ashe County Transportation Authority is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in West Jefferson, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 581697516. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Ashe County Transportation Authority 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 sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

The Ashe County Transportation Authority is located in West Jefferson, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Ashe County Transportation Authority has $2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $725K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Ashe County Transportation Authority is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Ashe County Transportation Authority. 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.

The Ashe County Transportation Authority 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 The Ashe County Transportation Authority 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.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: The Ashe County Transportation Authority's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is well above the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to The Ashe County Transportation Authority are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Ashe County Transportation Authority is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581697516, 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.

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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

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Leadership

AM
Amanda Roten
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allen M•••••
SECRETARY
AM
Amanda R••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EM
Emmitt J•••••• F••••••••
BOARD CHAIRMAN
GL
Glenn M•••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
MI
Miranda W••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Roxann R••••
TREASURER
RU
Ruth S••••
BOARD CHAIRMAN
TO
Todd B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Ashe County Transportation Authority This page 89 $1.7 million -
USA Swimming Inc 93 $1.1 million 87%
Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc 93 $5.2 million 83%
Arvada Hockey Association 90 $1.2 million 99%
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Inc 90 $7.0 million 88%
Ignite Volleyball Club and Foundation Inc 90 $2.2 million 77%
Hazen Winter Sports Association Inc 90 $1.2 million 86%
Orono Hockey Boosters Inc 89 $1.0 million 93%
Ray County Transportation Inc 89 $1.9 million -

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 - 24 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 The Ashe County Transportation Authority

What is The Ashe County Transportation Authority?
The Ashe County Transportation Authority is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in West Jefferson, United States. “Providing Public Transportation since 1986”
When was The Ashe County Transportation Authority founded?
The Ashe County Transportation Authority was founded in 1986.
Who leads The Ashe County Transportation Authority?
Amanda Roten serves as Executive Director.
Where is The Ashe County Transportation Authority located?
Headquartered in West Jefferson, United States.
What is The Ashe County Transportation Authority's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Ashe County Transportation Authority trustworthy?
The Ashe County Transportation Authority 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 The Ashe County Transportation Authority's registration number?
IRS EIN: 581697516.
What is The Ashe County Transportation Authority's website?
http://actatravels.com