Foundation For Regional Transit
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Foundation For Regional Transit is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 1994, with $228,161 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 60938, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 EIN 94-3196927 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$228K
▼ 18.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$278K
Net assets
$187K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Foundation For Regional Transit— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -22% 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 Foundation For Regional Transit: 8 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Foundation For Regional Transit— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Foundation For Regional Transit: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 60938, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $64K (FY2016) to $228K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,202Net assets $187K
Operating margin
-21.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$189K
Total liabilities
$2,202
Net assets
$187K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,161▼18.8% | $278,068▲33.9% | $187,214▼21.0% | $189,416▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $281,154▲1.0% | $207,736▲24.5% | $237,121▲44.8% | $243,363▲44.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $278,272▲70.7% | $166,879▼6.1% | $163,703▲261% | $168,368▲210% | 990 |
| 2021 | $163,001▼39.8% | $177,769▼24.4% | $45,310▼24.6% | $54,318▼13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $270,542▲48.9% | $235,108▲20.0% | $60,078▲144% | $63,097▲125% | 990 |
| 2019 | $181,738▲32.9% | $195,879▲45.9% | $24,643▼41.8% | $28,016▼33.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $136,725▲56.5% | $134,301▲68.1% | $42,371▲35.1% | $42,371▲35.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $87,365▲37.5% | $79,892▲18.5% | $31,365▼14.4% | $31,365▼14.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $63,561 | $67,405 | $36,636 | $36,636 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $806K total
19 grants to Foundation For Regional Transit totaling $806K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Housing and transportation | 2024 | $44,232 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Housing and transportation | 2023 | $90,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support - this is one of four scheduled annual grants that continue through july 2025 | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Housing and transportation | 2022 | $125,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2022 | $45,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2021 | $45,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2020 | $103,500 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2020 | $40,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,739 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,739 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2019 | $62,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2019 | $40,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $17,729 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $13,650 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Foundation For Regional Transit a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Foundation For Regional Transit is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3196927, based in Palo Alto, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Foundation For Regional Transit's EIN?
- Foundation For Regional Transit's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3196927.
- How much revenue does Foundation For Regional Transit report?
- Foundation For Regional Transit reported $228,161 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Foundation For Regional Transit have?
- CharityIndex grades Foundation For Regional Transit C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Foundation For Regional Transit (EIN 94-3196927) 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.