Nonprofit · EIN 52-1021004
GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,982,159 | $9,012,258 | $969,901 | $18,188,029 | $14,670,126 | $3,517,903 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,580,089 | $8,261,936 | $318,153 | $17,256,673 | $14,844,751 | $2,411,922 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,095,366 | $6,355,291 | -$259,925 | $13,591,992 | $11,703,878 | $1,888,114 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,335,941
- of which government grants
- $3,705,802
- Program service revenue
- $3,374,179
- Investment income
- $270,375
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $605
- Other revenue
- $1,664
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $576,607
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $449,832
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,121,321
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,835,136
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,524
- Accounting fees
- $56,641
- Occupancy
- $286,042
- Travel
- $138,513
- Depreciation
- $18,396
- Program services (functional)
- $7,469,450
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,542,808
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,256,673
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,188,029
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,670,126
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,517,903
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $140,018
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,913,604
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,517,903
- Gross receipts
- $12,272,059
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN R ADKINS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $311,537 | $33,727 |
| LISA WAGNER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $191,244 | $29,142 |
| PAMELA FISCHER | SR. DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,403 | $20,378 |
| KERRY CHAUSMER DIRECTOR | OF PROGRAMS & MEMBER SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,598 | $23,740 |
| ADAM KARL SNIDER | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,719 | $19,402 |
| BARBARA L ROONEY | CHAIR UNTIL SEP. 2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HANSON VICE CHAIR | UNTIL SEP. 2024, THEN CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DAVEY SECRETARY | UNTIL SEP. 2024, THEN VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FREEMAN MEMBER | UNTIL SEP. 2024, THEN SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GLASS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL GOULD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CRISTALLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK EZZELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY BALDWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTY TIMBRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDICA ESQUEDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON IVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARSON JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE TORREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK BIRT | BOARD MEMBER AS OF SEP. 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL KOTOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER AS OF SEP. 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER AS OF FEB. 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY HERMAN | BOARD MEMBER AS OF MAR. 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LETTY VON ROSSUM BOARD MEMBER | FROM SEP. 2024 THROUGH FEB. 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL BELL | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL MAY 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL KOVARIK | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL MAR. 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE SCHWENDAU | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL JAN. 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL SEP. 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG FLYNN | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL SEP. 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN R ADKINS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $291,250 | $30,900 |
| PAMELA FISCHER | SR. DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,190 | $29,511 |
| LISA WAGNER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $174,967 | $20,019 |
| RUSSELL MARTIN | SR. DIRECTOR OF GOV'T RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,986 | $22,531 |
| KERRY CHAUSMER DIRECTOR | OF PROGRAMS & MEMBER SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,185 | $22,524 |
| ADAM KARL SNIDER | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,008 | $18,606 |
| BARBARA L ROONEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HANSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DAVEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GLASS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL GOULD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CRISTALLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG FLYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET KENNY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK EZZELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SCHWENDAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY BALDWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LICET GAVEAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY TIMBRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDICA ESQUEDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON IVEY | BOARD MEMBER AS OF AUG. 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL KOVARIK | BOARD MEMBER AS OF AUG. 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARSON JAMES | BOARD MEMBER AS OF AUG. 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE TORREZ | BOARD MEMBER AS OF AUG. 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL MAR. 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN R ADKINS EXECUTIVE | DIRECTOR UNTIL DEC. 2022, THEN CEO Officer | 40 | $268,424 | $32,079 |
| PAMELA FISCHER | SR. DIR. OF EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,848 | $30,862 |
| KERRY CHAUSMER DIRECTOR | OF PROGRAMS & MEMBER SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,433 | $23,402 |
| RUSSELL MARTIN | SR. DIRECTOR OF GOV'T RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,306 | $18,143 |
| LISA WAGNER | CFO AS OF MAY 2022 Officer | 40 | $117,788 | $7,336 |
| ADAM KARL SNIDER | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,739 | $17,871 |
| BARBARA L ROONEY | CHAIR AND REGION 9 REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN STEWART | VICE CHAIR AND REGION 1 REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DAVEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HANSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CRISTALLI | REGION 2 REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SAUNDERS | REGION 3 REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORA HOLLINGSWORTH | REGION 4 REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG FLYNN | REGION 5 ALTERNATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FREEMAN | REGION 6 REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN NELSON | REGION 7 REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE SILCOX | REGION 8 REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET KENNY | REGION 10 REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAPHNE O'NEAL | REGION 2 ALTERNATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK EZZELL | REGION 3 ALTERNATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON IVEY | REGION 4 ALTERNATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY DAVIDSON | REGION 5 ALTERNATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL KOVARIK | REGION 7 ALTERNATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARSON JAMES | REGION 8 ALTERNATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI BENES | REGION 9 ALTERNATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY BALDWIN | REGION 10 ALTERNATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 660 N CAPITOL ST NW STE 220, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-7415
- In care of
- % JONATHAN R ADKINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JONATHAN R ADKINS, 660 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NW 220, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
- Signed the 990
- JONATHAN R ADKINS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (202) 789-0942
- Website
- WWW.GHSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JM&M
Mission
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FOR THE STATES AND TERRITORIES TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY, INFLUENCE NATIONAL POLICY, ENHANCE PROGRAM MANANGEMENT, AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES.
Program accomplishments
- BEHAVIORAL TRAFFIC SAFETY COOPERATIVE RESEARCH - THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO RESEARCH AND EVALUATE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS AND COUNTERMEASURES THAT ARE READY TO BE USED BY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS AND HIGHWAY SAFETY PROFESSIONALS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS.Expenses $2,987,929 · revenue $1,203,872
- INDUSTRY RESEARCH, DATA, & EDUCATION & MEMBER SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM CAPTURES GHSA'S ENGAGEMENT IN INDUSTRY RESEARCH, METICULOUS DATA ANALYSIS, AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. GHSA COLLABORATES WITH DIVERSE PARTNERS ON EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING FORD'S DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE AND OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS TAILORED FOR STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICES (SHSOS). FURTHERMORE, GHSA'S PARTNERS ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE RESOURCES DEDICATED TO ASSISTING STATES IN CREATING SAFER ROADWAYS. GHSA DISSEMINATES REPORTS ADDRESSING CRITICAL HIGHWAY SAFETY ISSUES TO ITS MEMBERS AND PARTNERS, LEVERAGING INSIGHTS DERIVED FROM INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS.Expenses $1,960,517 · grants $50,000
- ANNUAL MEETING - GHSA HOLDS AN ANNUAL MEETINGS TO JOIN COLLEAGUES AND PARTNERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT OFFER EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, A MARKETPLACE FOR NEW PRODUCTS AND IDEAS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $1,109,932 · revenue $1,467,216
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - DISCOUNTS ON EXPENSES DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY TO GHSA MEMBERS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE SEMINARS, CONSULTANT SERVICE INITIATIVES AND OTHER MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE OFFERINGS.Expenses $656,521 · grants $526,607 · revenue $703,091
- SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS - GHSA PARTNERS WITH BOTH NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE AIMED AT PROMOTING GHSA'S VISION TO HELP LEAD STATES AND TERRITORIES TOWARD ZERO DEATHS ON THE NATION'S ROADWAYS.Expenses $754,551
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1021004
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M42Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,188,029
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,272,059
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,982,159 | $9,012,258 | $18,188,029 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,580,089 | $8,261,936 | $17,256,673 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,095,366 | $6,355,291 | $13,591,992 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,191,852 | $5,318,867 | $9,639,746 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 52-1021004).
Questions about GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA
- What is the EIN of GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA is 52-1021004.
- Is GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA 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 GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JONATHAN R ADKINS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $311,537 (JONATHAN R ADKINS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION GHSA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,982,159, expenses of $9,012,258 and total assets of $18,188,029 at year end.
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