Nonprofit · EIN 42-1661720
BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION
Tax-exempt · EUGENE, OR 97440
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $184,104 | $177,165 | $6,939 | $1,623,769 | $4,199 | $1,619,570 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $158,131 | $158,112 | $19 | $1,617,861 | $6,630 | $1,611,231 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $113,377
- of which government grants
- $12,306
- Program service revenue
- $70,727
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $61,728
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $133,103
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $472
- Occupancy
- $26,315
- Travel
- $50
- Depreciation
- $5,240
- Program services (functional)
- $155,243
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,067
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,855
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,617,861
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,623,769
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,199
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,619,570
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,581,642
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,619,570
- Gross receipts
- $184,104
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 48
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- OR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Zako | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $53,460 | $5,940 |
| Marianne Nolte | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Eyster | Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Hayward | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel McCoy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Bade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike DeLuise | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Hunter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chandler Norton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annie Price | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Zako | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $43,200 | $10,800 | $5,400 |
| Marianne Nolte | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Eyster | Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Passaro | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel McCoy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Potter | Immediate Past President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Bade | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike DeLuise | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Fragala | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Hayward | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 773, EUGENE, OR 97440-0773
- In care of
- % ATKINS & ASSOCIATES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- PO Box 773, Eugene OR 97440
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Rob Zako, PO Box 773, Eugene, OR 97440
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Rob Zako, 1280 E 28th Ave, Eugene OR 97403
- Signed the 990
- Rob Zako, Executive Director
- Phone
- (541) 343-5201
- Website
- https://www.best-oregon.org
Mission
The mission of BEST is to build a successful community by bringing people together to promote transportation options, safe streets, and walkable neighborhoods. BEST pursues this mission by conducting research, engaging the public, convening community leaders, helping forge consensus, and advocating in the public interest.
Program accomplishments
- Safe Streets: In 2015 and 2016, Lane County had more traffic fatalities than any other county in Oregon. BEST is promoting coordinated government efforts to save lives and reduce life-changing injuries for everyone in Lane County. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 300,000 people. Transportation Options: BEST is promoting bus rapid transit, bike share, and other transportation options in the Eugene-Springfield area. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 200,000 people. Walkable Neighborhoods: BEST is working collaboratively with partners to increase housing affordability, diversity and supply in Lane County, in particular, in areas well served by transportation options. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 300,000 people.Expenses $113,887
- Nexus for Eugene Sustainable Transportation (NEST): BEST is supporting sustainable transportation efforts by managing a collaborating work space at 455 West 1st Avenue in Eugene used by BEST and other nonprofits to provide the community with bike share and other micromobility services, valet bike parking for community events, educational and fun rides, a bicycle courier service, and more. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 200,000 people.Expenses $40,786 · revenue $70,727
- Salem Bike Vision (SBV), a fiscally sponsored project of BEST, believes Salem needs a safe and efficient transportation system for all residents to get around the city including those who bike, roll, or use mobility devices. Although SBV does not provide direct services, their efforts benefit roughly 200,000 people.Expenses $570
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1661720
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,623,769
- Income (IRS master file)
- $184,104
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $184,104 | $177,165 | $1,623,769 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $158,131 | $158,112 | $1,617,861 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,687,799 | $124,138 | $1,620,246 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Rob Zako | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 42-1661720).
Questions about BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION
- What is the EIN of BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION is 42-1661720.
- Is BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Rob Zako.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,460 (Rob Zako, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BETTER EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD TRANSPORTATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $184,104, expenses of $177,165 and total assets of $1,623,769 at year end.
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