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TRANSITCENTER INC

NEW YORK, NY 134146467 WWW.TRANSITCENTER.ORG

TransitCenter Inc is a New York-based philanthropic organization dedicated to improving public transit systems across the U.S., with significant assets and a focus on urban mobility and infrastructure.

Overview

About TRANSITCENTER INC

TransitCenter Inc is a philanthropic organization based in New York, NY, with a focus on improving public transit systems across various cities in the United States. With assets totaling over $71 million, the organization operates with annual expenses of approximately $5.9 million and generates revenue of about $4.2 million. TransitCenter funds initiatives in numerous cities, including major urban areas like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as states such as California, Texas, and Florida. The organization is governed by a board of directors, with Ratna Amin serving as the Chair and Stephanie Lotshaw as the Executive Director. The board members, mostly uncompensated, contribute their expertise to guide the organization's mission. TransitCenter's efforts are aimed at enhancing urban mobility and public transportation infrastructure, reflecting its commitment to sustainable and efficient transit solutions.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $71.2M
Total Awarded This Year $1.7M
Average Grant Size $46K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 11,791
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
NEW YORK, NY US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$71,237,732

in 2024, compared to $68,528,672 in 2023

Annual Grants
$1,687,250

37 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$143,000RIDERS ALLIANCE INCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT555 8TH AVE RM 1803 NEW YORK, NY US2022
$120,000PITTSBURGHERS FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATIONADVOCACY GRANT5119 PENN AVE PITTSBURGH, PA US2022
$110,000TRI-STATE TRANSPORTATION CAMPAIGNGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT350 W 31ST STREET 805 NEW YORK, NY US2022
$105,000COMMUNITY PARTNERS2023 ADVOCACY & ORGANIZING PROJECT SUPPORT1000 N ALAMEDA ST SUITE 240 LOS ANGELES, CA US2024
$100,000TRI-STATE TRANSPORTATION CAMPAIGNDIVEST HIGHWAY INVEST TRANSIT COALITION (WORKING TITLE)350 W31ST STREET 805 NEW YORK, NY US2023
$100,000ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY2023 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT3518 S EDMUNDS ST SEATTLE, WA US2024
$100,000RIDERS ALLIANCE INC2023 ADVOCACY & ORGANIZING PROJECT SUPPORT555 8TH AVE RM 1803 NEW YORK, NY US2024
$90,000PITTSBURGHERS FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION2023 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT5119 PENN AVE PITTSBURGH, PA US2024
$90,000RIDERS ALLIANCE INC2023 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT555 8TH AVE RM 1803 NEW YORK, NY US2024
$85,000ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCEGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT35 EAST WACKER DRIVE STE 1782 CHICAGO, IL US2022
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
DB
DAVID BRAGDON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$2900002023
DB
DAVID BRAGDON
FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$2734202024
SL
STEPHANIE LOTSHAW
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$2588172024
DB
DAVID BRAGDON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$2440002022
ESL
ERIC S LEE
CHAIR$15242022
DY
DARRYL YOUNG
BOARD MEMBER$15242022
CN
CLARE NEWMAN
TREASURER$6852022
JD
JENNIFER DILL
BOARD MEMBER$4002022
FNJ
FRED NEAL JR
SECRETARY$1802024
CN
CLARE NEWMAN
BOARD MEMBER$1252024
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025