Transitcenter Inc
Preselected recipients only
Transitcenter Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $210,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$210,000
- Assets$72.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 37 | $71.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 48 | $72.3 million |
How to apply
Transitcenter Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Transitcenter Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $485,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $299,500 |
| California | 8 | $287,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $241,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $240,720 |
| Washington | 4 | $231,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $223,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $155,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $71,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riders Alliance Inc | General operating | $210,000 |
| Global Philanthropy Partnership | Clean rides network | $200,000 |
| Resource Media | Race-class narrative on public transportation | $200,000 |
| Riders Alliance Inc | New yorkers for transportation equity | $145,000 |
| Urban Institute | Public transit workforce analysis | $122,720 |
| Alliance for A Just Society | National campaign for transit justice | $100,000 |
| Active Transportation Alliance | General operating | $93,500 |
| Pittsburghers for Public Transit Association | General operating | $92,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | Transform maryland transportation | $90,000 |
| Community Partners | Move la | $90,000 |
| Evergreen Collaborative | State-level sustainable transportation reform | $90,000 |
| Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia | Transit forward philadelphia | $75,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Transportation energy demand reduction | $75,000 |
| Miami Dade Transit Alliance | General operating | $70,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General operating | $65,000 |
| Spring Street Climate Fund Inc | General operating | $60,000 |
| Pittsburghers for Public Transit Association | Transit for all pa! | $55,000 |
| Acce Institute | 2024 general operating | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Transit Riders | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Piedmont Environmental Council (Coalition for Smarter Growth) | General operating | $50,000 |
| Tri-State Transportation Campaign | General operating | $50,000 |
| Alliance for A Just Society | Move oh | $40,000 |
| Genesis Interfaith Community Organizing | General operating | $40,000 |
| Tides Center | Climate and community project (dot transformation project) | $40,000 |
| Transport for Nola | General operating | $40,000 |
| Transportation Riders United Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Bike Durham | General operating | $35,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc | Transitmatters | $35,000 |
| Greater Greater Washington Commons | General operating | $35,000 |
| Isaiah | General operating | $35,000 |
| Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength | General operating | $35,000 |
| St Paul Transportation Management Organization | General operating | $35,000 |
| Partnership for Southern Equity | Yes! For equity | $30,000 |
| Resource Media | 2025 spend down | $26,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Resource Media | Move ca influencer campaign | $15,000 |
| Christ-Centered Ministries | La metro unhoused survey | $8,000 |
| Data for Social Good Education Fund | Survey for congestion pricing | $8,000 |
| Special Service for Groups Inc | La metro unhoused survey | $8,000 |
| Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund | General operating | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie Lotshaw
- Fred Neal Jr
- Christof Spieler
- Jennifer Dill
- Lisa Bender
- Aminah Zaghab
- Midori Valdivia
- Monica Tibbits-Nutt
- Ratna Amin
- Sharmila Mukherjee
- Tamika Butler
- Tom Kotarac
Questions people ask
Does Transitcenter Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Transitcenter Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Transitcenter Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephanie Lotshaw (Executive Director), Fred Neal Jr (Chair), Christof Spieler (Vice Chair) and Jennifer Dill (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Transitcenter Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and education.