Nonprofit · EIN 81-0740934
SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,038,572 | $4,039,975 | -$1,403 | $709,499 | $663,362 | $46,137 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,111,719 | $4,113,382 | -$1,663 | $525,190 | $477,650 | $47,540 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,562,294 | $3,553,318 | $8,976 | $495,244 | $446,041 | $49,203 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,036,518
- of which government grants
- $4,036,518
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5
- Other revenue
- $2,049
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $310,406
- Other salaries and wages
- $911,732
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,632,870
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $34,763
- Accounting fees
- $28,250
- Occupancy
- $36,424
- Travel
- $574,175
- Program services (functional)
- $3,684,877
- Management and general (functional)
- $355,098
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $525,190
- Total assets, end of year
- $709,499
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $663,362
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,137
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $46,137
- Gross receipts
- $4,038,572
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS MURTA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $310,406 | $67,264 |
| SAM COTTON | DIRECTOR OF SAFETY CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,201 | $54,807 |
| JILL MEDEIROS | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,666 | $52,973 |
| JOHN WALSH | DIRECTOR OF HAZMAT TRAININ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,238 | $53,429 |
| RYAN RISDON | MANAGER OF PROGRAM SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,833 | $43,929 |
| JULIA LEONE | MANAGER OF RESEARCH AND OR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,778 | $41,659 |
| JOHN ANGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET GILBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN BEVIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JARED MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCH HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BROYLES | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS MURTA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $297,266 | $66,862 |
| SAM COTTON | DIRECTOR OF SAFETY CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,221 | $57,669 |
| JILL MEDEIROS | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,507 | $35,229 |
| JOHN WALSH | DIRECTOR OF HAZMAT TRAININ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,272 | $31,739 |
| RYAN RISDON | MANAGER OF PROGRAM SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,060 | $27,359 |
| JULIA LEONE | MANAGER OF RESEARCH AND OR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,698 | $24,350 |
| JOHN ANGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BROYLES | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET GILBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN BEVIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JARED MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCH HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS MURTA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $284,943 | $86,081 |
| SAM COTTON | DIRECTOR OF SAFETY CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,898 | $77,382 |
| JILL MEDEIROS | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,176 | $55,178 |
| JOHN WALSH | DIRECTOR OF HAZMAT TRAINING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,758 | $53,860 |
| JULIA LEONE | MANAGER OF RESEARCH AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,292 | $39,618 |
| MATT WALSH | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BROYLES | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET GILBERT | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE LANG-POSTON | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SABIN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JARED MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCH HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 F ST NW STE 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1567
- In care of
- % JILL MEDEIROS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- THOMAS MURTA, 50 F STREET NW SUITE 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS MURTA, EXEC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 585-3446
- Website
- SHORTLINESAFETY.ORG
- 990-N for 2015 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Ron Hynes, 50 F Street NW Suite 7020, Washington DC 20001. Mailing address: 50 F Street NW Suite 7020, Washington DC 20001. Website: shortlinesafety.org
- Return prepared by
- BOWERS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY CULTURE AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE OF SHORT LINE AND REGIONAL RAILROADS THROUGH ASSESSMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
Program accomplishments
- SAFETY CULTURE ASSESSMENTS - A VOLUNTARY, CONFIDENTIAL, MULTI-METHOD ASSESSMENT OF THE SAFETY CULTURE AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE OF SHORT LINE REGIONAL RAILROADS.Expenses $1,876,006
- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM ENSURES EMPLOYEES ARE CONVERSANT AND COMPLIANT WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, PROVIDES FUNCTION SPECIFIC TRAINING, AND REVIEWS EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES.Expenses $983,826
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING - PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND SAFETY CULTURE OF SHORT LINE REGIONAL RAILROADS BASED ON THE DATA AND INFORMATION GATHERED THROUGH THE ASSESSMENTS, COLLABORATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, AND RESEARCH.Expenses $434,310
- STRATEGIC PLANNING- IN CONCERT WITH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND BOARD OF ADVISORS, THE INSTITUTE WILL DEVELOP A STRATEGIC OUTLINE FOR THE PROJECT REGARDING THE FOUR PILLARS AND OTHER TASKS AND HOW THE SHORT AND LONG TERM OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT WILL BE MET.Expenses $130,956
- COMMUNICATIONS - THE INSTITUTE DEVELOPED THE INSTITUTE'S EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES, TOOLS AND PRODUCTS ENGAGED IN OUTREACH TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE THE INSTITUTE TO KEY STAKEHOLDERS (E.G. RAILROADS, REGULATORY BODIES, LEGISLATURES, MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC).Expenses $63,777
- COLLABORATION - THE INSTITUTE COLLABORATES AND REMAINS INVOLVED WITH ENTITIES AND GROUPS, IN ADDITION TO THE ASLRRA, FRA, VOLPE AND UCONN INCLUDING CLOSE COOPERATION WITH CLASS I RAILROADS, THE RAIL REGULATORS AND THE RAIL INDUSTRY IN CANADA, THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY, SHIPPERS, AND OTHER GROUPS AND ASSOCIATIONS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN SAFETY ISSUES OR SAFETY CULTURE IMPROVEMENT, AND FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATORS AND AGENCIES.Expenses $85,907
- PROJECT PLANNINGExpenses $110,095
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 | 990 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
- 81-0740934
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $709,499
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,038,572
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,038,572 | $4,039,975 | $709,499 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,111,719 | $4,113,382 | $525,190 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,562,294 | $3,553,318 | $495,244 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,700,693 | $2,703,047 | $447,343 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Ron Hynes Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | 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 81-0740934).
Questions about SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE is 81-0740934.
- Is SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE 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 SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names THOMAS MURTA.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $310,406 (THOMAS MURTA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,038,572, expenses of $4,039,975 and total assets of $709,499 at year end.
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