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Aaa Foundation for Traffic Safety

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 52-0794368

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 08, 2017

607 14th Street NW No 201Washington, DC 20005

(202) 638-5944

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

75th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$329,346

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.8% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

66th percentile

6.2%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

48th percentile

2.4%

Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Up

$21,388,638

Up $1,254,174 (+6.2%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$19,062,126

Up $1,844,040 (+11%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$2,326,512

Down $589,866 (-20%) from 2015

Revenue

Up

$6,908,793

Up $165,163 (+2.4%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$5,968,896

Down $544,832 (-8.4%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$939,897

Up $709,995 (+309%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $13,526,900Liabilities 2010: $357,294Net Assets 2010: $13,169,6062010Assets 2011: $12,748,228Liabilities 2011: $644,839Net Assets 2011: $12,103,3892011Assets 2012: $14,628,468Liabilities 2012: $406,049Net Assets 2012: $14,222,4192012Assets 2013: $17,995,173Liabilities 2013: $935,434Net Assets 2013: $17,059,7392013Assets 2014: $19,564,850Liabilities 2014: $1,693,928Net Assets 2014: $17,870,9222014Assets 2015: $20,134,464Liabilities 2015: $2,916,378Net Assets 2015: $17,218,0862015Assets 2016: $21,388,638Liabilities 2016: $2,326,512Net Assets 2016: $19,062,1262016Assets 2017: $23,895,795Liabilities 2017: $3,225,478Net Assets 2017: $20,670,3172017Assets 2018: $22,366,474Liabilities 2018: $3,218,266Net Assets 2018: $19,148,2082018Assets 2019: $26,154,905Liabilities 2019: $1,475,574Net Assets 2019: $24,679,3312019Assets 2020: $28,249,789Liabilities 2020: $1,152,531Net Assets 2020: $27,097,2582020Assets 2021: $32,143,150Liabilities 2021: $1,242,882Net Assets 2021: $30,900,2682021Assets 2022: $26,518,472Liabilities 2022: $1,296,029Net Assets 2022: $25,222,4432022Assets 2023: $29,053,519Liabilities 2023: $857,876Net Assets 2023: $28,195,6432023Assets 2024: $31,213,624Liabilities 2024: $1,260,169Net Assets 2024: $29,953,4552024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$21,388,638
Liabilities$2,326,512
Net Assets$19,062,126

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $2,813,3922010Revenue 2011: $3,078,462Expenses 2011: $2,946,470Net Income 2011: $131,9922011Expenses 2012: $2,972,1982012Revenue 2013: $4,977,267Expenses 2013: $3,767,186Net Income 2013: $1,210,0812013Revenue 2014: $5,533,989Expenses 2014: $4,962,761Net Income 2014: $571,2282014Revenue 2015: $6,743,630Expenses 2015: $6,513,728Net Income 2015: $229,9022015Revenue 2016: $6,908,793Expenses 2016: $5,968,896Net Income 2016: $939,8972016Revenue 2017: $7,112,414Expenses 2017: $7,776,718Net Income 2017: -$664,3042017Revenue 2018: $7,330,428Expenses 2018: $6,888,213Net Income 2018: $442,2152018Revenue 2019: $7,537,518Expenses 2019: $5,827,837Net Income 2019: $1,709,6812019Revenue 2020: $3,960,209Expenses 2020: $3,935,966Net Income 2020: $24,2432020Revenue 2021: $6,568,449Expenses 2021: $4,723,952Net Income 2021: $1,844,4972021Revenue 2022: $5,652,477Expenses 2022: $5,331,587Net Income 2022: $320,8902022Revenue 2023: $4,576,327Expenses 2023: $4,743,312Net Income 2023: -$166,9852023Revenue 2024: $6,096,407Expenses 2024: $5,694,175Net Income 2024: $402,2322024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$6,908,793
Expenses$5,968,896
Net Income$939,897
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 8, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$10,029,650
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$17,977,424$19,031,063▲ $1,053,639
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$819,912$1,342,790▲ $522,878
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,268,536$1,000,939▼ $267,597
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$17,820$11,561▼ $6,259
Inventories for Sale or Use$49,340$1,628▼ $47,712
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,432$657▼ $775
Total Assets$20,134,464$21,388,638▲ $1,254,174
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,708,976$2,180,998▼ $527,978
Other Liabilities$207,402$145,514▼ $61,888
Total Liabilities$2,916,378$2,326,512▼ $589,866
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$10,545,970$12,362,879▲ $1,816,909
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$6,538,647$6,538,647→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$133,469$160,600▲ $27,131
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,218,086$19,062,126▲ $1,844,040
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$20,134,464$21,388,638▲ $1,254,174

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$11,561$193,340$204,901

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$13,738,647$160,600▲ $396,478$396,478$13,899,247
2015$9,568,647$4,170,000▼ $143,443$-143,443$13,738,647
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
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John P KissingerPresident & CEO (thru 06/30)FT$133,575$195,771$329,346
Jurek G GrabowskiDirector, ResearchFT$141,864$29,001$170,865
John E Hoch IiiWebmaster, ItFT$115,967$37,861$153,828
Chen-ye David Yang PhdExecutive Director (as of 09/16)FT$39,832$8,081$47,913

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul PetrilloChair Emeritus
Mark a ShawChairman
Tom MckernanVice Chairman
Bob DarbelnetTrustee
Carol OrmondTrustee
David HughesTrustee
Don MainTrustee
Joe RichardsonTrustee
Mark H ShawTrustee
Valerie Daniels-carterTrustee
Kathleen BowerAsst Secretary
David PolanskyAsst Treasurer
Suzanne BennettAsst Treasurer
Donald R GagnonSecretary
Kenneth a JohnsonTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Columbia UniversityResearchPO BOX 29789, New York, NY 10087-9789$2,038,278
The Regents Of The University Of MichigaResearchPO BOX 223131, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-2131$746,031
University Of UtahResearch201 S PRESIDENTS CIR RM 406, Salt Lake, UT 84112$529,912
Virginia Polytechnic InstituteResearch800 WASHINGTON ST SW STE 150, Blacksburg, VA 24061$456,122
The Urban InstituteResearch2100 M STREET NW, Washington, DC 20037$335,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,710,207
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$249,826
Other Revenue
$-51,240
All Other Contributions
$6,710,207
Change in Net Assets
$939,897

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,908,793
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,993,896
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,902,689
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,908,793
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$4,657,867
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,300,029
Total Fundraising Expense$67,740
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$11,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$1,246,765$25,642$32,476$1,304,883
Other Salaries and Wages$524,711$405,960$17,490$948,161
Other Expenses$218,800--$218,800
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$153,383$25,767$9,429$188,579
Other Employee Benefits$124,637$15,583$4,948$145,168
Payroll Taxes$68,694$8,588$2,727$80,009
Travel$46,863$15,457-$62,320
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,901-$21,901
Grants to Domestic Orgs$11,000--$11,000
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$10,000-$10,000
Office Expenses$7,433$930$295$8,658
Depreciation Depletion$7,265$908$288$8,461
Fees for Services Other$4,250--$4,250
Information Technology$2,186$273$87$2,546
Pension Plan Contributions-$-61,888-$-61,888
Total Functional Expenses$5,432,035$469,121$67,740$5,968,896

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,058,649
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,968,896
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,968,896
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,089,753
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$1,875,690

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central America and the CaribbeanInvestment in Drake Capital Offshore Partners Ii, L.p.-00$1,875,690
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Pensions & Other Liability$145,514
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

Mark a. Shaw, tom mckernan, don gagnon, valerie daniels-carter, don main, and joe richardson are directors of the american automobile association, inc.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4

The bylaws were amended to: 1. Change the classes voting and method of election from four to three, eliminating the president & ceo. 2. The president & ceo duties and responsibilities have been reassigned to the executive director.

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

Election of members and their rights in accordance with our by-laws, the aaa board may select up to 4 trustees to the foundation's board of trustees each year. In addition, aaa has 2 ex-officio positions on the foundation's board of trustees.

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

Form 990 is reviewed by the foundation's audit committee and board of trustees prior to submission.

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

Enforcement of conflict of interest policy annually -- the board of trustees, committees, 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 identifying any possible conflict of interest. The foundation executive director, and senior foundation managers keep this policy in mind when all potential contracts are being negotiated. The process is overseen by independent audit team.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

A comprehensive study of compensation and benefits was conducted by the mercer company in 2014 was used to benchmark the president & ceo's compensation, along with all associates. The foundation's administrative committee has formalized the process by which president & ceo's performance is measured and compensation established. That new process was instituted in april of 2015.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

Copies of form 990 and form 1023 are available upon request & on the aaa foundation for traffic safety's webpage.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Governance documents availability is noted on the aaa foundation for traffic safety's webpage for the same period of disclosure as set forth in irc section 6104(d).

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Aaa Foundation for Traffic Safety
EIN
52-0794368
Phone
2026385944
Address
607 14TH STREET NW NO 201, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Chen-ye David Yang Phd
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2026385944
Signed
2017-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chen-ye David Yang Phd
Formed
1947
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
9
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
7351 OFFICE PARK PL, MELBOURNE, FL 32940
Preparer
Theresa a Burdine CPA
Phone
3217516200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

The organization has closed its warehouse/product operations.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Dingus - drowsiness & distraction risk: program service expenses 174,543. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 174,543. Hickman - truck safety technology: program service expenses 168,464. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 168,464. Dickerson - senior driving evaluations: program service expenses 164,623. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 164,623. Fts - safety culture study: program service expenses 122,960. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 122,960. Goodwin - parent/teen sessions: program service expenses 111,291. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 111,291. Walden - drug countermeasures: program service expenses 110,024. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 110,024. Lemer - accelerating driving expertise: program service expenses 85,348. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 85,348. Dingus - drowsiness & distraction risk: program service expenses 73,713. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,713. Yetter - judicial/prosecutorial training: program service expenses 58,486. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 58,486. General outreach: program service expenses 47,273. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,273. Curry - extending gdl new jersey: program service expenses 45,600. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 45,600. Fundraising: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 32,218. Total expenses 32,218. Buckley - extending gdl michigan: program service expenses 28,424. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 28,424. Fisher - accelerating teen learning: program service expenses 25,822. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,822. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 16,858. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,858. Auto operating expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 8,023. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,023. Public education and giveaways: program service expenses 5,969. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,969. General research: program service expenses 5,716. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,716. Telephone: program service expenses 4,459. Management and general expenses 558. Fundraising expenses 177. Total expenses 5,194. Williams - ct learner requirement: program service expenses 4,750. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,750. Dues & subscriptions: program service expenses 3,388. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,388. Project outreach: program service expenses 3,310. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,310. Equipment repairs and maintenance: program service expenses 1,216. Management and general expenses 152. Fundraising expenses 48. Total expenses 1,416. Training: program service expenses 836. Management and general expenses 105. Fundraising expenses 33. Total expenses 974. Bad debt: program service expenses 550. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 550. Local taxes: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses -54. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses -54.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

No change from prior year

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

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.

PART X, LINE 2:

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, 2013.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Cost of sales reported against revenues 81,522.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Cost of sales reported against revenues 81,522.

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$31.2$1.26$30.0$6.10$5.69$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$29.1$0.86$28.2$4.58$4.74$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.5$1.30$25.2$5.65$5.33$0.32
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$32.1$1.24$30.9$6.57$4.72$1.84
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.2$1.15$27.1$3.96$3.94$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.2$1.48$24.7$7.54$5.83$1.71
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.4$3.22$19.1$7.33$6.89$0.44
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.9$3.23$20.7$7.11$7.78$0.66
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.4$2.33$19.1$6.91$5.97$0.94
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.1$2.92$17.2$6.74$6.51$0.23
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.6$1.69$17.9$5.53$4.96$0.57
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.0$0.94$17.1$4.98$3.77$1.21
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.6$0.41$14.2$2.97
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$12.7$0.64$12.1$3.08$2.95$0.13
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$13.5$0.36$13.2$2.81