Transitcenter Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4146467 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$72.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
89% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders Alliance Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $210,000 |
| Global Philanthropy Partnership | Chicago, IL | Clean rides network | $200,000 |
| Resource Media | Beaverton, OR | Race-Class narrative on public transportation | $200,000 |
| Riders Alliance Inc | New York, NY | New yorkers for transportation equity | $145,000 |
| Urban Institute | Washington, DC | Public transit workforce analysis | $122,720 |
| Alliance for a Just Society | Seattle, WA | National campaign for transit justice | $100,000 |
| Active Transportation Alliance | Chicago, IL | General operating | $93,500 |
| Pittsburghers for Public Transit Association | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $92,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | Transform maryland transportation | $90,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Move LA | $90,000 |
| Evergreen Collaborative | Seattle, WA | State-Level sustainable transportation reform | $90,000 |
| Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Transit forward philadelphia | $75,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | Transportation energy demand reduction | $75,000 |
| Miami Dade Transit Alliance | Miami, FL | General operating | $70,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | General operating | $65,000 |
| Spring Street Climate Fund Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $60,000 |
| Pittsburghers for Public Transit Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Transit for all pa! | $55,000 |
| Acce Institute | Los Angeles, CA | 2024 general operating | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Transit Riders | San Francsico, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Piedmont Environmental Council (Coalition for Smarter Growth) | Warrenton, VA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Tri-State Transportation Campaign | New York, NY | General operating | $50,000 |
| Alliance for a Just Society | Seattle, WA | Move oh | $40,000 |
| Genesis Interfaith Community Organizing | Oakland, CA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Tides Center | San Francsico, CA | Climate and community project (dot transformation project) | $40,000 |
| Transport for Nola | New Orleans, LA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Transportation Riders United Inc | Detroit, MI | General operating | $40,000 |
| Bike Durham | Durham, NC | General operating | $35,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Transitmatters | $35,000 |
| Greater Greater Washington Commons | Washington, DC | General operating | $35,000 |
| Isaiah | St Paul, MN | General operating | $35,000 |
| Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength | Detroit, MI | General operating | $35,000 |
| St Paul Transportation Management Organization | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $35,000 |
| Partnership for Southern Equity | Atlanta, GA | Yes! for equity | $30,000 |
| Resource Media | Beaverton, OR | 2025 spend down | $26,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $20,000 |
| Resource Media | Beaverton, OR | Move ca influencer campaign | $15,000 |
| Christ-Centered Ministries | Inglewood, CA | LA metro unhoused survey | $8,000 |
| Data for Social Good Education Fund | Washington, DC | Survey for congestion pricing | $8,000 |
| Special Service for Groups Inc | Los Angeles, CA | LA metro unhoused survey | $8,000 |
| Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund | Springfield, IL | General operating | $6,000 |
| Acce Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Digital ad boosting and message testing | $1,000 |
| Bicycle Colorado Dba Denver Streets Partnership | Denver, CO | Digital ad boosting and message testing | $1,000 |
| Bike Durham | Durham, NC | Digital ad boosting and message testing | $1,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Digital ad boosting and message testing | $1,000 |
| Miami Dade Transit Alliance | Miami, FL | Digital ad boosting and message testing | $1,000 |
| Pittsburghers for Public Transit Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Digital ad boosting and message testing | $1,000 |
| Transport for Nola | New Orleans, LA | Digital ad boosting and message testing | $1,000 |
| Transportation Choices Coalition | Seattle, WA | Digital ad boosting and message testing | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburghers for Public Transit Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Transit for all pa | $20,000 |
| Path | Los Angeles, CA | LA metro unhouse survey | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,572,220 | 50 |
| 2023 | $1,687,250 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4146467
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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