Liabilities / Assets
32nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 52-0794368
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
32nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
55th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
69th percentile
Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
80th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 5.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
68th percentile
Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
67th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$19,564,850
Up $1,569,677 (+8.7%) from 2013
Net Assets
Up$17,870,922
Up $811,183 (+4.8%) from 2013
Liabilities
Up$1,693,928
Up $758,494 (+81%) from 2013
Revenue
Up$5,533,989
Up $556,722 (+11%) from 2013
Expenses
Up$4,962,761
Up $1,195,575 (+32%) from 2013
Net Income
Down$571,228
Down $638,853 (-53%) from 2013
The aaa foundation for traffic safety's mission is to save lives and reduce injuries through research into the causes of traffic crashes, and education about proven strategies for mitigating risks on the road.
The foundation conducts or funds research and develops educational materials to enhance traffic study
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $16,995,482 | $18,188,966 | ▲ $1,193,484 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $519,542 | $996,911 | ▲ $477,369 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $405,237 | $310,088 | ▼ $95,149 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $53,953 | $53,544 | ▼ $409 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $20,109 | $14,015 | ▼ $6,094 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $850 | $1,326 | ▲ $476 |
| Total Assets | $17,995,173 | $19,564,850 | ▲ $1,569,677 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $870,534 | $1,500,285 | ▲ $629,751 |
| Other Liabilities | $64,900 | $193,643 | ▲ $128,743 |
| Total Liabilities | $935,434 | $1,693,928 | ▲ $758,494 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $10,377,857 | $11,194,531 | ▲ $816,674 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $6,538,647 | $6,538,647 | → $0 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $143,235 | $137,744 | ▼ $5,491 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $17,059,739 | $17,870,922 | ▲ $811,183 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $17,995,173 | $19,564,850 | ▲ $1,569,677 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $14,015 | $176,780 | $190,795 |
| Other Land Buildings | $0 | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $9,568,647 | - | ▲ $248,828 | $248,828 | $9,568,647 |
| 2013 | $9,568,647 | - | ▲ $1,018,596 | $1,018,596 | $9,568,647 |
| 2012 | $9,568,647 | - | ▲ $873,159 | $873,159 | $9,568,647 |
| 2011 | $9,561,958 | $6,689 | - | - | $9,568,647 |
| 2010 | $9,494,290 | $67,668 | - | - | $9,561,958 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John P Kissinger | President & CEO | FT | $259,626 | $49,317 | $308,943 |
| Jurek G Grabowski | Director, Research | FT | $135,551 | $39,630 | $175,181 |
| John E Hoch Iii | Webmaster, It | FT | $112,056 | $38,057 | $150,113 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Paul C Petrillo | Chairman |
| Tom Mckernan | Vice Chairman |
| Antonia Hernandez | Trustee |
| Carol Ormond | Trustee |
| Charles H Podowski | Trustee |
| Chris M Bauer | Trustee |
| Dennis J Crossley | Trustee |
| Don Main | Trustee |
| Mark a Shaw | Trustee |
| Kathleen Bower | Assistant Secretary |
| John G Schaffer | Assistant Treasurer |
| Donald R Gagnon | Secretary |
| John a Tomlin Thru 0914 | Secretary |
| Kenneth a Johnson | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Utah | Research Project | 201 S PRESIDENT CIR RM 406, Salt Lake, UT 84112 | $698,499 |
| The Trustees Of Columbia University | Research Project | PO BOX 29789, New York, NY 10087 | $503,317 |
| The Urban Institute | Research Project | 2100 M ST NW, Washington, DC 20037 | $483,859 |
| The Regents Of The University Of Mi | Research Project | PO BOX 223131, Pittsburgh, PA 15251 | $435,845 |
| University Of Iowa | Research Project | GRANT ACCOUNTING B5 JESSUP HALL, Iowa City, IA 52242 | $177,285 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $3,741,214 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,212,547 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $73,028 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $9,000 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Expenses | $1,173,948 | $3,489 | $33,875 | $1,211,312 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $504,043 | $69,316 | $16,143 | $589,502 |
| Other Expenses | $378,787 | - | - | $378,787 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $240,159 | $13,342 | $13,342 | $266,843 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $148,847 | $17,308 | $6,923 | $173,078 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | - | $128,743 | - | $128,743 |
| Travel | $59,971 | $6,787 | - | $66,758 |
| Payroll Taxes | $46,768 | $5,438 | $2,175 | $54,381 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $20,865 | - | $20,865 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $10,000 | - | $10,000 |
| Foreign Grants | $9,000 | - | - | $9,000 |
| Office Expenses | $7,726 | $623 | $439 | $8,788 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $6,094 | - | $6,094 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $2,494 | - | $131 | $2,625 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $1,100 | - | $1,100 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $4,606,628 | $283,105 | $73,028 | $4,962,761 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $5,755,978 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,962,761 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $4,962,761 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $793,217 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $115,488 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $5,445 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Outing | $115,488 | $115,488 | $4,000 | $111,488 |
| Total Events | $115,488 | $115,488 | $4,000 | $111,488 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Accrued Pensions & Other Liability | $193,643 |
“During the election of members and their rights in accordance with the by-laws, aaa's board may select up to 4 trustees to the board of trustees each year. In addition, aaa has 2 ex-officio positions on the board of trustees.”
“Form 990 is reviewed by the foundation's audit committee and board of trustees prior to submission.”
“In accordance with existing policy and the code of conduct, enforcement of conflict of interest policy - the board of trustees, committees, consultants, and the aaa foundation for traffic safety associates are asked to read the foundation's policy on potential conflicts of interest and execute a form signifying they have identified any possible conflict of interest. The foundation president and ceo, and senior foundation managers keep this policy in mind when all potential contracts are being negotiated. And, the annual process is initiated and monitored by the aaa internal audit team, who reports progress to the foundation audit committee.”
“A comprehensive study of compensation and benefits was conducted by the mercer company in 2014, that is being used to benchmark the president and ceo's compensation, along with all associates. The foundation's administrative committee is also in the process of formalizing the process by which the president & ceo's performance is measured and compensation established. The new process should be instituted by april of 2015.”
“Copies of form 990 and form 1024 are available upon request & on the aaa foundation for traffic safety's webpage.”
“Governance documents availability is noted on the aaa foundation for traffic safety's webpage.”
“Strayer phase iiia: program service expenses 305,470. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 305,470. Crash causation: program service expenses 161,243. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 161,243. Traffic safety culture index: program service expenses 153,057. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 153,057. Senior cohort urban institute: program service expenses 128,729. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 128,729. Cannabis - der: program service expenses 72,439. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 72,439. Safety culture study: program service expenses 65,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 65,000. Cannabis - washington: program service expenses 61,485. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 61,485. Extending graduate driver licensing: program service expenses 44,828. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 44,828. Expanding usrap: program service expenses 41,656. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 41,656. Brookings recession driving: program service expenses 33,917. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 33,917. Fundraising: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 33,549. Total expenses 33,549. General research: program service expenses 29,338. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,338. General outreach: program service expenses 21,967. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,967. Roadwise online: program service expenses 12,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,500. Project outreach: program service expenses 10,676. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,676. Mit tech matrix: program service expenses 9,966. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,966. Telephone: program service expenses 5,550. Management and general expenses 653. Fundraising expenses 326. Total expenses 6,529. Dues & subscriptions: program service expenses 5,261. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,261. Cognitive distraction phase 2a: program service expenses 5,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,000. Public education and giveaways: program service expenses 4,141. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,141. Auto operating expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,160. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,160. Cognitive distraction phase ii: program service expenses 1,405. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,405. Equipment repairs and maintenance: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 685. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 685. Enforcement studies: program service expenses 210. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 210. Bad debt: program service expenses 110. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 110. Local taxes: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses -9. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses -9.”
“No change from prior year”
“Contributions to the endowment fund are subject to donor restrictions that stipulate the original principal of the gift is to be held and invested by the foundation indefinitely. Income from the fund may be expended to fund the foundation's general operations and various programs. The foundation board specifies a spending rate policy that authorizes spending a portion of the investment income generated by the endowment fund each year for research projects, public outreach, and educational efforts.”
“The foundation follows accounting standards relating to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Management assessed whether there were any uncertain tax positions which may give rise to income tax liabilities and determined that there were no such matters requiring recognition in the accompanying financial statements. The foundation files income tax returns in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction. Generally, the foundation is no longer subject to u.s. Federal income tax examination by tax authorities for years before december 31, 2011.”
“Cost of sales reported against revenues 33,025. Fundraising event expense reported against revenues 5,445.”
“Cost of sales reported against revenues 33,025. Fundraising event expense reported against revenues 5,445.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | RESEARCH: IN 2014, THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHED 10 NEW TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORTS, AND INITIATED 7 NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FOUNDATION'S 2014 WORK INCLUDE:COMPLETED 7 IN-HOUSE STUDIES: DRIVER LICENSE RENEWAL POLICIES AND FATAL CRASH RATES OF OLDER DRIVERS; VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF GDL IN NC & WA STATE; DISTRACTED DRIVING AND COGNITIVE DISTRACTION RESEARCH COMPENDIUM UPDATE; PEDESTRIANS ON THE INTERSTATE; DROWSY DRIVING CRASHES UPDATE; FOG CRASHES; AND 2013 TRAFFIC SAFETY CULTURE INDEX RE-ANALYSIS: "OLD, OLDER, AND OLDEST DRIVERS."ADDITIONALLY, WORK WAS COMPLETED ON 10 STUDIES FUNDED AND MANAGED BY THE FOUNDATION AND CONDUCTED AT LEADING UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS: MEASURING COGNITIVE DISTRATION IN THE AUTOMOBILE (PHASES II AND IIA); NATIONAL SURVEY OF CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIANS ON THE LATCH SYSTEM; UNDERSTANDING OLDER DRIVERS: AN EXAMINATION OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS, MEDICATION USE, AND TRAVEL BEHAVIOR; YOUNG DRIVER LICENSING IN NEW JERSEY; EVALUATION OF BEGINNER DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS; EXTENDING GDL - CA & NC; EXTENDING GDL - NEW JERSEY; AND EVALUATING TECHNOLOGIES RELEVANT TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF DRIVER SAFETY.FOUNDATION RESEARCH FINDINGS ARE USED TO SUPPORT NATIONAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, SUCH AS GLOBAL YOUTH TRAFFIC SAFETY MONTH, NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, AND DROWSY DRIVING PREVENTION WEEK. THEY ARE ALSO USED TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND SUPPORT ADVOCACY EFFORTS OF AAA AND OTHER TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. ALL OF THESE EFFORTS ARE ULTIMATELY DESIGNED TO INFLUENCE AND AFFECT REAL WORLD IMPROVEMENTS IN TRAFFIC SAFETY.FOUNDATION RESEARCH HAS ALSO SUPPORTED OUR NUMEROUS PARTNERSHIPS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMUNITIES. WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE UNITED NATIONS DECADE OF ACTION FOR ROAD SAFETY, AND ITS TOWARD ZERO DEATHS VISION, AND OTHER NATIONAL STRATEGIES AND CAMPAIGNS. WE ALSO TESTIFIED BEFORE AN NTSB HEARING ON DROWSY DRIVING, AND HOSTED A MEETING OF KEY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS TO DISCUSS COGNITIVE DISTRACTION FINDINGS AND FUTURE PLANS.FINALLY, IN 2014 WE INITIATED RESEARCH PROJECTS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS CRASH CAUSATION AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS; DRUGGED DRIVING; TRAFFIC SAFETY CULTURE, AT THE STATE LEVEL; SENIOR SAFETY AND MOBILITY; ROADWAY SAFETY; AND GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING. SEVERAL STUDIES WERE INITIATED RELEVANT TO THE PROJECT OBJECTIVES OF THE LONGROAD (LONGITUDINAL STUDY ON AGING DRIVERS) STUDY, AS THE AAA FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON WAYS TO KEEP SENIORS SAFE AND MOBILE AS A TOP PRIORITY. |
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