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Delaware County Transportation Management Association

EIN 23-2745851 · Media, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DELAWARE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (DCTMA) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SERVING THE COUNTY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$421,320
Spending
$466,149
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
5
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $135,322 spent. MOBILITY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM INCLUDING THE TRIPSMART PROGRAM HELPS COMMUTERS IN DELAWARE COUNTY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT TRAVEL OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM, HOW EMPLOYEES CAN CHOOSE TO COMMUTE TO WORK AND WHY IT MATTERS. WE PROMOTE TRANSIT, WALKING, BIKING AND ANY OTHER TRAVEL MEANS THAT REPLACE A SINGLE OCCUPANCY VEHICLE AND HOW PEOPLE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE MODES. DCTMA EDUCATES CONSUMERS ABOUT THESE OPTIONS VIA TRANSIT FAIRS, SHARE A RIDE PROGRAMS, BIKE AND WALK GUIDES, PRIVATE SHUTTLES AND VANPOOLS, AND BUSINESS COMMUTER GUIDES.
  2. $92,051 spent. DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM: THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF AVOIDABLE DEATHS AND/OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH TRAFFIC-RELATED CRASHES AND REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF ANY INJURIES WHICH DO OCCUR. THIS GOAL IS ACHIEVED THROUGH EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND INCREASING AWARENESS ABOUT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY FOCUS AREAS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
  3. $72,552 spent. THE DCTMA WILL ASSIST PENNDOT AND DVRPC WITH MITIGATING CONGESTION ON THE I-95 CORRIDOR BY HELPING TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SINGLE OCCUPANCY VEHICLES ON THE ROAD DURING A LARGE, MULTI-YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PARTICULARLY DURING AM AND PM PEAK HOURS. THE DCTMA WILL FOCUS ON COMMUTERS AND SELECT EMPLOYERS WITH EMPLOYEES USING THE CORRIDOR, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON MINIMIZING SOV COMMUTING BY PROMOTING TELEWORK, BIKING, AND TRANSIT USE. THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED BY SHARING AND SUPPLEMENTING EFFORTS TO INFORM REGULAR USERS OF UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES AND EDUCATE THEM ON AND ASSIST THEM WITH FINDING VIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO DRIVING ALONE ALONG THIS CORRIDOR, UTILIZING TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) TECHNIQUES.
  4. $2,288 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT
  5. THE MISSION OF THE DCTMA IS TO PROVIDE A FORUM WHERE EMPLOYERS; LOCAL, COUNTY AND STATE AGENCIES; AND TRANSIT AUTHORITIES CAN COOPERATIVELY ADDRESS TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND COORDINATE COST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT STRATEGIES. THROUGH COORDINATED PLANNING AND COOPERATIVE EFFORTS, THE DCTMA HELPS TO PROMOTE A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAIN THE QUALITY OF LIFE, AND ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF DELAWARE COUNTY. DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM: THE DCCTSP WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: SCHOOL PROGRAMS (PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE) DAY CARE PRESENTATIONS CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTION STATIONS CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS CAR-FIT PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS COLLEGE EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS AND HEALTH FAIRS BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATING TO ALL SAFETY FOCUS AREAS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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