Davidson Transit Organization
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
100% goes to programs Thin reserves
Davidson Transit Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Madison, Tennessee, registered in 1993, with $73,115,121 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
430 Myatt Dr, Madison, TN, 37115 EIN 62-1516937 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$73.1M
▼ 8.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$73.1M
Net assets
$0
Employees
1,076
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Davidson Transit Organization: 100% to programs earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Davidson Transit Organization: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Davidson Transit Organization: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Davidson Transit Organization: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Dto is the conduit in which employees are provided to the local governments componet metropolitan transit authority mta for the purpose of operating the public transit system for nashville davidson county tn
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $66.6M (FY2020) to $73.1M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.7MNet assets $0
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$2.7M
Net assets
$0
Salaries & benefits
$73.1M
100% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,115,121▼8.2% | $73,115,121▼8.2% | $0 | $2,736,438▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $79,622,875▲8.9% | $79,622,875▲8.9% | $0 | $3,125,944▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $73,142,205▲9.8% | $73,142,205▲9.8% | $0 | $2,400,529▼21.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $66,603,064 | $66,603,064 | $0 | $3,057,959▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,593,584 | $66,593,584 | $0 | $2,697,808 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Amanda Vandegrift — $205,346 (0.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Vandegrift | Deputy Ceo Finance and Administration | 40 | $205,346 |
| Prince Sarkodie | Bus Operator | 40 | $194,316 |
| Vincent Malone | Chief of Staff and Administration | 40 | $194,067 |
| Baboucarr Ceesay | Bus Operator | 40 | $189,030 |
| James Bianchi | Bus Operator | 40 | $185,339 |
| Andrew Burke | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $179,487 |
| Debbie Frank | Deputy Ceo Growth and Development | 40 | $177,692 |
| Mark Parr | Bus Operator | 40 | $149,966 |
| Ismaila Camara | Bus Operator | 40 | $149,939 |
| Lydia Benda | Director Engineering Construction Project Management | 40 | $144,087 |
| Carl Rokos | Director of Maintenace | 40 | $142,929 |
| Charles Branch | Bus Operator | 40 | $141,260 |
| Nicholas Oldham | Chief Safety and Security Officer | 40 | $131,622 |
| Daniel Freudberg | Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Ops Systems | 40 | $130,048 |
| Patrick Hester | Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Assets and In | 40 | $127,708 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Davidson Transit Organization a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Davidson Transit Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1516937, based in Madison, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Davidson Transit Organization's EIN?
- Davidson Transit Organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1516937.
- How much revenue does Davidson Transit Organization report?
- Davidson Transit Organization reported $73,115,121 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Davidson Transit Organization's spending goes to programs?
- Davidson Transit Organization spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Davidson Transit Organization have?
- CharityIndex grades Davidson Transit Organization C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Davidson Transit Organization's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Davidson Transit Organization's latest Form 990 is $205,346, paid to Amanda Vandegrift (Deputy Ceo Finance and Administration).
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Data for Davidson Transit Organization (EIN 62-1516937) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.