Private foundation · EIN 13-4146467 · New York, New York · Public & societal benefit

Transitcenter Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 48 grants paid, $2.6M total, median $40K. 10% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
48
$2.6M
Median grant
$40K
Stays in NY
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$72M

Grants paid in 2024

48 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Riders Alliance IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$210K
Global Philanthropy PartnershipChicago, ILClean rides network$200K
Resource MediaBeaverton, ORRace-class narrative on public transportation$200K
Riders Alliance IncNew York, NYNew yorkers for transportation equity$145K
Urban InstituteWashington, DCPublic transit workforce analysis$123K
Alliance for a Just SocietySeattle, WANational campaign for transit justice$100K
Active Transportation AllianceChicago, ILGeneral operating$94K
Pittsburghers for Public Transit AssociationPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$92K
Baltimore Community Foundation IncBaltimore, MDTransform maryland transportation$90K
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CAMove la$90K
Evergreen CollaborativeSeattle, WAState-level sustainable transportation reform$90K
Bicycle Coalition of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PATransit forward philadelphia$75K
World Resources InstituteWashington, DCTransportation energy demand reduction$75K
Miami Dade Transit AllianceMiami, FLGeneral operating$70K
Baltimore Community Foundation IncBaltimore, MDGeneral operating$65K
Spring Street Climate Fund IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating$60K
Pittsburghers for Public Transit AssociationPittsburgh, PATransit for all pa!$55K
Acce InstituteLos Angeles, CA2024 general operating$50K
San Francisco Transit RidersSan Francsico, CAGeneral operating support$50K
The Piedmont Environmental Council (coalition for Smarter Growth)Warrenton, VAGeneral operating$50K
Tri-State Transportation CampaignNew York, NYGeneral operating$50K
Alliance for a Just SocietySeattle, WAMove oh$40K
Genesis Interfaith Community OrganizingOakland, CAGeneral operating$40K
Tides CenterSan Francsico, CAClimate and community project (dot transformation project)$40K
Transport for NolaNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating$40K
Transportation Riders United IncDetroit, MIGeneral operating$40K
Bike DurhamDurham, NCGeneral operating$35K
Conservation Law Foundation IncBoston, MATransitmatters$35K
Greater Greater Washington CommonsWashington, DCGeneral operating$35K
IsaiahSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$35K
Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling StrengthDetroit, MIGeneral operating$35K
St Paul Transportation Management OrganizationSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$35K
Partnership for Southern EquityAtlanta, GAYes! for equity$30K
Resource MediaBeaverton, OR2025 spend down$26K
Natural Resources Defense Council IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$20K
Resource MediaBeaverton, ORMove ca influencer campaign$15K
Christ-Centered MinistriesInglewood, CALa metro unhoused survey$8,000
Data for Social Good Education FundWashington, DCSurvey for congestion pricing$8,000
Special Service for Groups IncLos Angeles, CALa metro unhoused survey$8,000
Illinois Environmental Council Education FundSpringfield, ILGeneral operating$6,000
Acce InstituteLos Angeles, CADigital ad boosting and message testing$1,000
Bicycle Colorado Dba Denver Streets PartnershipDenver, CODigital ad boosting and message testing$1,000
Bike DurhamDurham, NCDigital ad boosting and message testing$1,000
Conservation Law Foundation IncBoston, MADigital ad boosting and message testing$1,000
Miami Dade Transit AllianceMiami, FLDigital ad boosting and message testing$1,000
Pittsburghers for Public Transit AssociationPittsburgh, PADigital ad boosting and message testing$1,000
Transport for NolaNew Orleans, LADigital ad boosting and message testing$1,000
Transportation Choices CoalitionSeattle, WADigital ad boosting and message testing$1,000

By state: New York 5 · Illinois 3 · California 8 · Oregon 3 · District of Columbia 4 · Washington 4

About this foundation

Transitcenter Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Btq Financial, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Transitcenter Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Transitcenter Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.6M across 48 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Transitcenter Inc give?

New York (5 grants), Illinois (3 grants), California (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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