Transportation Riders United Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Transportation Riders United Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 2002, with $331,276 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
440 Burroughs St Ste 610, Detroit, MI, 48202 EIN 38-3588943 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$331K
▲ 39.8% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$317K
Net assets
$100K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Transportation Riders United Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +4% 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 Transportation Riders United Inc: 4 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 Transportation Riders United Inc— 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 Transportation Riders United Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 440 Burroughs St Ste 610, Detroit, MI, 48202
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Public Benefit Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $244K (FY2013) to $331K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $100K
Operating margin
4.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$112K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$100K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $331,276▲39.8% | $316,843▲11.7% | $99,653▲16.9% | $112,276▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $236,960▼4.3% | $283,589▲39.1% | $85,220▼35.4% | $103,708▼25.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $247,637▲103% | $203,885▲57.9% | $131,849▲49.7% | $139,309▲42.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $121,801▼24.4% | $129,158▼13.4% | $88,097▼7.7% | $97,961▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $161,116▲52.7% | $149,137▲16.7% | $95,454▲14.4% | $99,317▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $105,508▼38.6% | $127,745▼15.4% | $83,475▼21.0% | $102,938▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $171,867▲5.6% | $150,962▲8.7% | $105,712▲24.7% | $113,142▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $162,726▼14.3% | $138,930▼23.3% | $84,807▲39.0% | $95,273▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $189,950▲20.6% | $181,202▼6.9% | $61,011▲16.7% | $75,077▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $157,537▼5.1% | $194,693▼20.0% | $52,263▼41.6% | $69,989▼34.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $165,968▼32.1% | $243,369▲5.8% | $89,419▼46.4% | $106,958▼42.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $244,439 | $230,115▼0.9% | $166,871▲9.4% | $186,410▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $232,255 | $152,547 | $166,783 | 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.
Grants received · $298K total
14 grants to Transportation Riders United Inc totaling $298K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $25,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General | 2024 | $19,143 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General | 2023 | $24,500 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $12,777 |
| Corewell Health | To support exempt purpose | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Community & economic development | 2022 | $25,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $16,364 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Grant | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2020 | $30,000 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Grant | 2019 | $30,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Transportation Riders United Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Transportation Riders United Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3588943, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Transportation Riders United Inc's EIN?
- Transportation Riders United Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3588943.
- How much revenue does Transportation Riders United Inc report?
- Transportation Riders United Inc reported $331,276 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Transportation Riders United Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Transportation Riders United Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Transportation Riders United Inc (EIN 38-3588943) 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.