Civic Intelligence

Transportation Lawyers Association

EIN 48-1155773 • 501(c)6 • Chicago, IL

Profile

For complete mission statement of tla, see 990 page 1, part 1, line 1 and continuing to schedule o

111 West Jackson Blvd Suite 1412Chicago, IL 60604

www.translaw.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

76th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

90th percentile

33%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$514,098

Up $127,463 (+33%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$514,098

Up $127,463 (+33%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$850,242

Up $239,656 (+39%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$722,779

Down $25,677 (-3.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$127,463

Up $265,333 (+192%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $336,545Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $336,5452011Assets 2012: $396,993Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $396,9932012Assets 2013: $408,326Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $408,3262013Assets 2014: $452,634Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $452,6342014Assets 2015: $380,058Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $380,0582015Assets 2016: $367,170Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $367,1702016Assets 2017: $427,718Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $427,7182017Assets 2018: $419,886Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $419,8862018Assets 2019: $630,143Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $630,1432019Assets 2020: $566,568Liabilities 2020: $14,943Net Assets 2020: $551,6252020Assets 2021: $638,498Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $638,4982021Assets 2022: $503,205Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $503,2052022Assets 2023: $386,635Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $386,6352023Assets 2024: $514,098Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $514,0982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$514,098
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$514,098
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $511,893Expenses 2011: $435,458Net Income 2011: $76,4352011Revenue 2012: $556,272Expenses 2012: $495,824Net Income 2012: $60,4482012Revenue 2013: $548,162Expenses 2013: $536,829Net Income 2013: $11,3332013Revenue 2014: $575,660Expenses 2014: $531,352Net Income 2014: $44,3082014Revenue 2015: $598,556Expenses 2015: $671,132Net Income 2015: -$72,5762015Revenue 2016: $593,755Expenses 2016: $606,643Net Income 2016: -$12,8882016Revenue 2017: $611,232Expenses 2017: $550,684Net Income 2017: $60,5482017Revenue 2018: $644,271Expenses 2018: $652,103Net Income 2018: -$7,8322018Revenue 2019: $876,694Expenses 2019: $666,437Net Income 2019: $210,2572019Revenue 2020: $388,245Expenses 2020: $467,013Net Income 2020: -$78,7682020Revenue 2021: $470,175Expenses 2021: $383,302Net Income 2021: $86,8732021Revenue 2022: $580,762Expenses 2022: $716,055Net Income 2022: -$135,2932022Revenue 2023: $610,586Expenses 2023: $748,456Net Income 2023: -$137,8702023Revenue 2024: $850,242Expenses 2024: $722,779Net Income 2024: $127,4632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$850,242
Expenses$722,779
Net Income$127,463
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$514,098
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$514,098
Revenue
$850,242
Expenses
$722,779
Net income
$127,463
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.14$0.00$5.14$8.50$7.23$1.27
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.87$0.00$3.87$6.11$7.48$1.38
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.03$0.00$5.03$5.81$7.16$1.35
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.38$0.00$6.38$4.70$3.83$0.87
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.67$0.15$5.52$3.88$4.67$0.79
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.30$0.00$6.30$8.77$6.66$2.10
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.20$0.00$4.20$6.44$6.52$0.08
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.28$0.00$4.28$6.11$5.51$0.61
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.67$0.00$3.67$5.94$6.07$0.13
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.80$0.00$3.80$5.99$6.71$0.73
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.53$0.00$4.53$5.76$5.31$0.44
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.08$0.00$4.08$5.48$5.37$0.11
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.97$0.00$3.97$5.56$4.96$0.60
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.37$0.00$3.37$5.12$4.35$0.76
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 11, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$850,242
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

For complete mission statement of tla, see 990 page 1, part 1, line 1 and continuing to schedule o

The transportation lawyers association ("tla") is an independent bar association comprised of in-house, government and private practice attorneys. Its members assist providers and commercial users of domestic and international logistics and transportation services, in all modes. Tla is dedicated to keeping its members ahead of the constant changes in the specialized legal environment governing all aspects of the supply chain and passenger travel. With commitment to excellence in continuing legal education and a long tradition of collegiality and exchange of ideas, tla is a collaborative resource for lawyers seeking to maximize the quality of the legal services they provide and enhance their professional lives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$206,202$329,761▲ $123,559
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$180,433$184,337▲ $3,904
Total Assets$386,635$514,098▲ $127,463
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$250,668$378,131▲ $127,463
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$135,967$135,967→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$386,635$514,098▲ $127,463
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$386,635$514,098▲ $127,463
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christopher KellyImmediate Past President
Eric R BentonPresident
Kathy GarberPresident-elect
Louis Amato-gauciFirst Vice President
Patrick E FoppeSecond Vice President
Bill TaylorDirector/voting Past Presi
Frank BottaDirector/voting Past Presi
Kathleen C JeffriesDirector/voting Past Presi
Patrick McmonigleDirector/voting Past Presi
Steve NovyDirector/voting Past Presi
Ashley W WinskyRep at Large
Chris E CotterRep at Large
Daniel R SonnebornRep at Large
Kristen JohnsonRep at Large
Marshal M PitchfordRep at Large
Peggy Smith BushRep at Large
Rick a SteinbergRep at Large
Thomas C MartinRep at Large
Roger WattsSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Kellen CompanyManagement Services529 14TH STREET NW SUITE 1280, Washington, DC 20045$183,690
Wyndham Grand Rio MarAnnual Conference6000 RIO MAR BLVD, Rio Grande, PR 00745$122,289
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$34,045
Program Service Revenue
$811,925
Investment Income
$3,905
Other Revenue
$367
All Other Contributions
$34,045
Change in Net Assets
$127,463
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$722,779
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings---$368,215
Fees for Services Management---$183,690
Fees for Services Other---$28,000
Travel---$10,888
All Other Expenses---$9,803
Other Expenses---$8,198
Office Expenses---$5,519
Insurance---$5,477
Fees for Services Accounting---$3,700
Information Technology---$1,288
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$722,779
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3

“Tla has contracted with a management company (kellen company) to perform their daily operations. All major decisions regarding the organization's mission, goals and activities are determined by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“Tla has approximately 875 members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“Tla's nomination committee compiles a nomination slate for members to vote on during the annual business meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The 990 is typically prepared by an outside independent accountant. A draft is submitted to certain officers for review and approval. The officers are elected by the membership to make financial decisions about the association on the membership's behalf.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Every year the board completes and signs the conflict of interest form. The forms are reviewed and kept on file at the executive office.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Tla's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Transportation Lawyers Association
EIN
48-1155773
Phone
8476862233
Address
111 WEST JACKSON BLVD SUITE 1412, CHICAGO, IL 60604

Signing Officer

Name
Erin Erickson
Title
Executive Client Lead
Phone
8476862233
Signed
2025-06-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Eric Benton
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
0
Volunteers
65

Preparer

Firm
Christopher J Clair CPA Pa
Address
6409 GLADSTONE DRIVE, SHAWNEE, KS 66218
Preparer
Christopher J Clair
Phone
9132442521
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Special projects - event microsite 28000.”

Form 990, Part IX, line 24E

“Webinar cle 6249. Creative & design 3188. Dues and subscriptions 286. Filing fees 80.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES THE PUBLICATION "THE TRANSPORTATION LAWYER" TO UNITE, EDUCATE AND INFORM MEMBERS ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA OF TRANSPORTATION LAW.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TLA HAS CONTRACTED WITH A MANAGEMENT COMPANY (KELLEN COMPANY) TO PERFORM THEIR DAILY OPERATIONS. ALL MAJOR DECISIONS REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, GOALS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2TLA'S NOMINATION COMMITTEE COMPILES A NOMINATION SLATE FOR MEMBERS TO VOTE ON DURING THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE 990 IS TYPICALLY PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. A DRAFT IS SUBMITTED TO CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP TO MAKE FINANCIAL DECISIONS ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION ON THE MEMBERSHIP'S BEHALF.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4EVERY YEAR THE BOARD COMPLETES AND SIGNS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED AND KEPT ON FILE AT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5TLA'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6SPECIAL PROJECTS - EVENT MICROSITE 28000.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7WEBINAR CLE 6249. CREATIVE & DESIGN 3188. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 286. FILING FEES 80.
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