Nonprofit · EIN 94-3185639
TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION
Also known as ALT-TRANS
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,128,525 | $1,452,770 | $675,755 | $2,167,410 | $384,952 | $1,782,458 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,050,509 | $1,421,120 | -$370,611 | $1,214,877 | $108,174 | $1,106,703 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,055,959 | $1,189,634 | -$133,675 | $1,603,946 | $126,632 | $1,477,314 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $1,006,271 | $1,066,483 | -$60,212 | $2,395,477 | $772,549 | $1,622,928 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,011,170
- of which government grants
- $247,500
- Program service revenue
- $108,983
- Investment income
- $8,372
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $172,067
- Other salaries and wages
- $626,899
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $955,130
- Professional fundraising fees
- $17,079
- Accounting fees
- $53,592
- Occupancy
- $80,737
- Travel
- $25,380
- Program services (functional)
- $952,986
- Management and general (functional)
- $346,661
- Fundraising (functional)
- $153,123
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,214,877
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,167,410
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $384,952
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,782,458
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $93,407
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,090,703
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $691,755
- Gross receipts
- $2,239,155
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRK HOVENKOTTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $160,002 | $12,065 |
| KATHRYN RICCHIUTO | POLICY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,425 | $10,629 |
| MCKENNA A LUX | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,400 | $10,324 |
| EMILY MANNETTI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM ZIMBABWE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELIC PETERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB WEAVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DE SAM LAZARO | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLA SKAGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLIE ROLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KULLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE GARROW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LES REARDANZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AJ WOLCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY RULA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OSMAN SALAHUDDIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE DRIVER | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 5/28 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRK R HOVENKOTTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $149,325 | $11,581 |
| EMILY MANNETTI | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL ZIMBABWE | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELIC PETERS | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB WEAVER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DE SAM LAZARO | PAST BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE GARROW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KULLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LES REARDANZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLIE ROLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLA SKAGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY RULA | BOARD MAMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OSMAN SALAHUDDIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AJ WALCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELSEY MESHER | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR START 5/20 Officer | 40 | $103,987 | $12,025 |
| ALEX HUDSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/19 Officer | 40 | $45,320 | $4,977 |
| RICHARD DE SAM LAZARO | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KULLY | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM ZIMBABWE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA WALKER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLA SKAGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLIE ROLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY UNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB WEAVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATIENCE MALABA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE GARROW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY MANNETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LES REARDANZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE PETERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA HUDSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $121,551 | $11,128 |
| RICHARD DE SAM LAZARO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KULLY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA WALKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM ZIMBABWE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLA SKAGGS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY CRITTENDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLIE ROLF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY UNE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYNN BRADY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB WEAVER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATIENCE MALABA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE GARROW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY MANNETTI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 506 2ND AVE STE 630, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2374
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KIRK HOVENKOTTER, 506 2ND AVE 630, SEATTLE, WA 98104
- Signed the 990
- KIRK HOVENKOTTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 329-2336
- Return prepared by
- GREENWOOD OHLUND PS
Mission
TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ADVOCATE FOR SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, AND EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION ACROSS WASHINGTON.
Program accomplishments
- POLICY - THE POLICY PROGRAM DEVELOPS AND ADVANCES LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATE POLICIES TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESIDENTS TO WALK, BIKE AND TAKE TRANSIT SAFELY, AFFORDABLY AND CONVENIENTLY. THE PROGRAM ALSO IMPLEMENTS POLICIES TO MAKE IT MORE EFFICIENT TO MOVE PEOPLE AND GOODS.Expenses $383,688 · revenue $108,983
- EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION PROGRAM EDUCATES WASHINGTON RESIDENTS ON THE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO GET AROUND. THIS WORK INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS, MEETINGS, EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.Expenses $296,325
- ADVOCACY - THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM WORKS TO INCREASE FUNDING AND GAIN SUPPORT FOR TRANSIT, BIKE, AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH BUILDING OF INTERSECTIONAL COALITIONS THAT BRING TOGETHER BUSINESS, LABOR, SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND TRANSPORTATION ADVOCATES.Expenses $191,943
- THE LOBBY PROGRAM ADVANCES FUNDING AND POLICIES BY ADVOCATING TO STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THROUGH INITIATIVES TO THE PUBLIC AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATE LEVEL.Expenses $81,030
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
- 94-3185639
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,167,410
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,239,155
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,128,525 | $1,452,770 | $2,167,410 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,050,509 | $1,421,120 | $1,214,877 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,055,959 | $1,189,634 | $1,603,946 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,006,271 | $1,066,483 | $2,395,477 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 94-3185639).
Questions about TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION
- What is the EIN of TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION is 94-3185639.
- Is TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION 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 TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION 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 TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION 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 TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KIRK HOVENKOTTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $160,002 (KIRK HOVENKOTTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,128,525, expenses of $1,452,770 and total assets of $2,167,410 at year end.
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