TRANSIT RIDERS UNION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in Seattle, WA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $198K, expenses of $220K, total assets of $87K. Imperigo tracks 14 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $103K.
TRU organizes for economic justice including better public transit, stronger renter protections & labor standards, and progressive funding for public goods and services in Seattle and King County. In 2024, our main areas of work included campaigns to raise the minimum wage; organizing to protect renters; continuing direct "mutual aid" work with people living unsheltered; and advocating for robust public goods and social services funded with progressive revenue.
How Transit Riders Union divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 4 years.
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Showing up to 5 of 14 total records — full history available with membership.
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198K | $220K | $87K |
| 2023 | $197K | $235K | $109K |
| 2022 | $247K | $294K | $149K |
| 2021 | $204K | $134K | $194K |
Between 2021 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $204K to $198K (-3%), with total assets most recently reported at $87K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
