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EIN 82-2124290 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADVOCATES FOR A ROBUST AND EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SO ALL PEOPLE CAN REACH OPPORTUNITY.

Income
$153,014
Spending
$825,842
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
18.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
7
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$132,163, dir policy and planning

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 440% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $99,667 spent. INCREASE TRANSPORTATION ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DATA-DRIVEN RESEARCH, THE ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS BARRIERS RESIDENTS FACE WHEN TRYING TO REACH JOBS, SCHOOLS, GROCERY STORES, HEALTHCARE, PARKS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL DESTINATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO IMPROVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY BY ADVANCING HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, SAFE, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS INCLUDING SIDEWALKS, BIKEWAYS, AND FREQUENT PUBLIC TRANSIT. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR DECISION-MAKERS TO CONSIDER HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS TOGETHER AS THEY WORK TO IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY AND DEVELOP NEW HOUSING. THROUGH COALITION BUILDING AND POLICY ADVOCACY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT DECISIONS ARE MADE WITH EQUITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND LONG-TERM COMMUNITY PROSPERITY IN MIND, AND TO EXPAND ACCESS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE REGION.
  2. $435,055 spent. ENSURE INCLUSIVE MOBILITY: THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF MOBILITY OPTIONS, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR WHERE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE INVESTMENTS HAVE LAGGED FOR DECADES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO UPDATE AND RELEASE THE EQUITY IN TRANSIT REPORTS TO MEASURE PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRESS AND TO PROVIDE DATA TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO HOLD DECISION-MAKERS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PROMISES THEY MAKE. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGH-FREQUENCY TRANSIT IN AREAS WITH HIGH DEMAND FOR AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION; LIVES SAVED AMONG PEOPLE WALKING AND BIKING; AND AFFORDABLE, ZERO-TO-LOW CARBON EMISSIONS MOBILITY OPTIONS, ESPECIALLY FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.
  3. $86,369 spent. KEEP COMMUNITIES UNITED: THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH RESIDENTS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR MITIGATIONS IN THE PROPOSED NORTH HOUSTON HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER HIGHWAY EXPANSION PROJECTS. THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH RESIDENTS TO IMPACT DECISION-MAKING SYSTEMS INFLUENCING LONG-TERM TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND FUNDING IN THE REGION. THE KEEP COMMUNITIES UNITED PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ADVOCACY FOR INVESTMENTS IN TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE THAT MAINTAIN COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO IMPORTANT DESTINATIONS.

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 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 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 2018.

    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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