Transportation Alternatives Inc
To reclaim new york city from cars, transforming our streets into safe, sustainable, and equitable places to walk, bike, take transit, gather, and thrive.
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Visit www.transalt.orgAbout Transportation Alternatives Inc
Transportation Alternatives Inc is a sports organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $4.1 million. EIN: 510186015.
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Mission
To reclaim new york city from cars, transforming our streets into safe, sustainable, and equitable places to walk, bike, take transit, gather, and thrive.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Transportation Alternatives Inc with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 2% of the 1,408 sports & recreation charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTransportation Alternatives Inc is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 510186015. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 115 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Transportation Alternatives Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.
Transportation Alternatives Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
Based on official tax filings, Transportation Alternatives Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for sports & recreation charities in United States. 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.
Transportation Alternatives Inc 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 115 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Transportation Alternatives Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Transportation Alternatives Inc 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Transportation Alternatives Inc is a sports organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $4.1 million. EIN: 510186015. Transportation Alternatives Inc is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.
Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $725K.
Yes, donations to Transportation Alternatives Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Transportation Alternatives Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510186015, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES INC 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
Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 115 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 115 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 · 1973
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Transportation Alternatives Inc
- What is Transportation Alternatives Inc?
- Transportation Alternatives Inc is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. Transportation Alternatives Inc is a sports organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $4.1 million. EIN: 510186015.
- When was Transportation Alternatives Inc founded?
- Transportation Alternatives Inc was founded in 1973.
- Who leads Transportation Alternatives Inc?
- Megan Eiss serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Transportation Alternatives Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Transportation Alternatives Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Transportation Alternatives Inc trustworthy?
- Transportation Alternatives Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Transportation Alternatives Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 510186015.
- What is Transportation Alternatives Inc's website?
- http://www.transalt.org