EIN 94-3196927

Friends of CalTrain

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Friends of CalTrain provides educational information to the community about sustainable transportation and advocates for public transportation on the Peninsula Corridor. They consult regarding public transportation, successfully advocate for a transportation ballot measure, and work towards achieving a seamlessly integrated public transportation system in the San Francisco Bay Area. They are located in Palo Alto, CA.
Also known as...
Foundation for Regional Transit
Total revenues
$281,154
2023
Total expenses
$207,736
2023
Total assets
$243,363
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Friends of CalTrain

Friends of Caltrain provided community education about public transportation on the Peninsula Corridor advocacy for emergency transit funding, consulting regarding public transportation, successful advocacy for a transportation ballot measure.
Transbay Coalition provided mentoring for community advocates focused on sustainable transportation issues in the Bay Area as well as provided education to candidates and the broader community regarding sustainable transportation topics.
Menlo Together provided community education regarding housing, public transportation environmental sustainability, and equity in Menlo Park.

Grants made by Friends of CalTrain

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo CountyMenlo Together Funding$22,000
Climate Resilient Communities$6,000

Who funds Friends of CalTrain

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Housing and Transportation$125,000
RSF Social Finance (RSF)For General Operating Support - This Is One of Four Scheduled Annual Grants That Continue Through July 2025$40,000

Personnel at Friends of CalTrain

NameTitleCompensation
Adina LevinExecutive Director$0

Financials for Friends of CalTrain

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$171,437
Program services$104,510
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,207
Total revenues$281,154

Form 990s for Friends of CalTrain

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-19990View PDF
2022-122024-02-26990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingPartially liquidatedReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 60938
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
greencaltrain.com/ 
Phone
(650) 646-4344
IRS details
EIN
94-3196927
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
092532
FTB Entity ID
1877567
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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