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Transportation Solutions Foundation

EIN 84-1582289 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES AND ISSUES IN ORDER TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION, INCREASE THE USE AND AVAILABILITY OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, IMPROVE AIR QUALITY, AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$465,105
Spending
$419,267
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$190,920, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, 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. $314,680 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EVENTS: THE ORGANIZATION REACHED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THROUGH OUTREACH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL EVENTS, TRANSPORTATION FAIRS, COMPANY AND OTHER CORPORATE, GROUP, OR ASSOCIATION MEETINGS, NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS, EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER MEANS.
  2. COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING: THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTED USE OF TRANSIT, BICYCLING, RIDESHARING, AND WALKING THROUGH A NUMBER OF CHANNELS INCLUDING CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF COLLATERAL PRINT MATERIALS, DIRECT MAIL, EMAIL, AND WEBSITE COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, TARGETED PROGRAMS, ONSITE EVENTS, AND SPECIAL PROMOTIONS.
  3. RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY ADVOCACY: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE TO NEIGHBORHOODS, BUSINESSES, DEVELOPERS, AND CITY STAFF IN THE SERVICE AREA TO PROMOTE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AND ADDRESS KEY ISSUES LIKE TRAFFIC CONGESTION, PARKING DEMAND, AND AIR QUALITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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