INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOUNDATION

EIN 83-2474739 · Public Transportation Systems (W40)

What they do

MISSION STATEMENT: to HELP CONNECT PEOPLE to THEIR LIVES THROUGH ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE, and INCLUSIVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$112.44spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$17.50of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.89in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

88.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $235,201 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $154,428 for EMILY MEAUX (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,890,277

Expenses$2,125,478

Annual shortfall $235,201 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$371,525 · 17.5% of expenses

Grants paid$1,068,816 · 50.3% of expenses

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Revenue$1,890,277

Expenses$2,125,478

Assets$1,893,109

Income$1,922,416

Contributions$1,672,041

Grants given$1,068,816

Average grant$267,204

Management and general$371,525

Accounting fees$17,327

Investing fees$1,237

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

EMILY MEAUXEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $154,428Base $129,148 · Other $25,280

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

EMILY MEAUXEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JEAN CASTERBOARD MEMBER

TEDD GRAINBOARD MEMBER

RICHARD H WILSON JRBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL LENNOXSECRETARYTRESURER

MEKEY MCALLENBOARD MEMBER

LISA BENTLEYBOARD MEMBER

LESLIE SCHULTEBOARD MEMBER

LACEY EVERETTBOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER MCCLOUDBOARD MEMBER

JARVIS JOINTERBOARD MEMBER

HARDI SHAHVICE CHAIR

ERICA WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER

DAVID HOLTBOARD MEMBER

DANI MILLERBOARD MEMBER

ADDISON POLLOCKCHAIR

ADAM BURTNERBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2019
Location: PO BOX 30072, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46230
County: Marion
In care of: EMILY MEAUX
Primary officer: EMILY MEAUX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(317) 559-5226

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BEDROCK ACCOUNTING & TAX ADVISORS
NTEE classification: Public Transportation Systems (W40)
IRS tax category: Public Transportation Systems
Grant-giving organization: Yes