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Transportation Intermediaries Assn Institute for Research & Education

EIN 36-3342764 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide resources, education, and information to establish, maintain and expand ethical, profitable and growing 3PL businesses in service to their customers.TIAIRE Goals & Outcomes: TIAIRE's goal is to provide members and non-members within the third-party logistics industry first-class education that allows them to run ethical, profitable, and scalable businesses. Students who take and complete TIAIRE's online education courses should have the requisite knowledge in core areas of the business to execute their business plans ethically. State Licensure and Other Recognition: TIAIRE is Certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) as of March 7, 2023

Income
$666,376
Spending
$762,995
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$347,040, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $359,618 spent. Online Education & Tools: 3PL focused education and training for transportation & freight brokerage professionals.
  2. $210,294 spent. The Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program:The Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program offers transportation & freight brokerage professionals the highest broker certification that exists in the industry & is the most widely recognized designation among 3PLs. Incorporating the CTB into your employee development & training plans expresses the investment in your team & for the service commitment to your customers.
  3. $54,842 spent. New Broker Certification:Are you ready to take your career in the freight brokerage industry to the next level? Look no further than our cutting-edge New Broker Certification Program. This comprehensive program has been meticulously designed to empower aspiring freight brokers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to excel in today's dynamic transportation landscape.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 April 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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