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Governors Highway Safety Association

Foundation · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 52-1021004 Website

To provide leadership and advocacy for the states and territories to improve traffic safety, influence national policy, enhance program manangement, and promote best practices.

Key facts about Governors Highway Safety Association

In short: Governors Highway Safety Association gave $552K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), top state Missouri. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
52-1021004
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$551,610
Grants made (2025)
18
Average grant
$30,645
Median grant
$18,153
New grantees (estimate)
39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2025)
Total assets
$18,188,029
Primary geography
Missouri (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$18.2M

+5.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$552K

+75.3% YoY

Grant Count

18

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$31K

+16.9% YoY

Is Governors Highway Safety Association open to new grantees?

39%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $40K. How we count

Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.

  • 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

About Governors Highway Safety Association

Based on IRS filings

Governors Highway Safety Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 18 grants totaling $552K. Net investment income was $270K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

29states

Share of all 18 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

Glen BurnieJefferson CityBoiseHelenaAtlantaAustinBaton RougeCarson CityColumbusDenverHood RiverHorshamMccleanOlympiaWashingtonAlexandriaArlingtonBaltimoreCharlestonClarks Summit

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M7 grants20207 grants202110 grants202214 grants202312 grants202418 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Missouri Department of Transportation: $92KMissouri Department ofTransportation$92KWashington Regional Alcohol Program: $89KWashington Regional AlcoholProgram$89KMaryland Motor Vehicle Administration: $75KMaryland Motor VehicleAdministration$75KWashington Traffic Safety Commission: $56KWashington Traffic SafetyCommission$56KKentucky Association of Chiefs of Police: $29KKentucky Association of Chiefsof Police$29KOhio Department of Public Safety: $28KOhio Department of PublicSafety$28KMontana Department of Transportation: $25KMontana Department ofTransportation$25KVermont Criminal Justice Council: $20KVermont Criminal JusticeCouncil$20KFredric Rieders Family Foundation: $20KFredric Rieders FamilyFoundation$20KTeton County Sheriff's Office: $16KTeton County Sheriff's Office$16K

Grant Size Distribution

61 grants across all recorded years

51<$50K6$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Jefferson City, MOSAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$91,875
WASHINGTON REGIONAL ALCOHOL PROGRAM McClean, VASAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$88,750
MARYLAND MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION Glen Burnie, MDSAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$75,310
WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Olympia, WASAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$56,250
KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE Alexandria, KYSAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$28,750
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Columbus, OHSAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$27,544
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Helena, MTSAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$25,000
VERMONT CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL Montpelier, VTSAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$20,000
FREDRIC RIEDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION Horsham, PASAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$19,980
TETON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Driggs, IDSAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS$16,326

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$18,188,029$17,256,673$13,591,992
Revenue$9,982,159$8,580,089$6,095,366
Expenses$9,012,258$8,261,936$6,355,291
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$270,375$228,031$119,238
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Governors Highway Safety Association is led by Jonathan R. Adkins, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 31 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Jonathan R. Adkins

    Chief Executive Officer

    Executive Direcctor → Executive Director, 2022

    Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $234K (2020) → $312K (2025)

  • Barbara L. Rooney

    Chair

    Vice Chair → Chair & Region Representative, 2023

    Chair & Region Representative → Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pamela Fischer

    Senior Director of External Engagement

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $149K (2021) → $180K (2025)

  • Adam Karl Snider

    Director of Communications

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $110K (2022) → $124K (2025)

  • Kerry Chausmer Director

    Of Programs & Member Services

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $139K (2022) → $142K (2025)

  • Lisa Wagner

    Chief Financial Officer

    CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $118K (2023) → $191K (2025)

  • Joe Cristalli

    Board Member

    Region Designate → Region Representative, 2023

    Region Representative → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Saunders

    Board Member

    Region Designate → Region Representative, 2023

    Region Representative → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Nelson

    Board Member

    Region Designate → Region Representative, 2023

    Region Representative → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karson James

    Board Member

    Region Alternate → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren Stewart

    Board Member

    Secretary → Vice Chair & Region Representative, 2023

    Vice Chair & Region Representative → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Ezzell

    Board Member

    Region Alternate → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Harris

    Board Member

    Region Designate → Board Member, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Kovarik

    Board Member

    Region Alternate → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Flynn

    Board Member

    Region Alternate → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Glass

    Treasurer

    Region Designate → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Ivey

    Board Member

    Region Alternate → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shelly Baldwin

    Board Member

    Region Alternate → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carol Gould

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christy Timbrell

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edica Esqueda

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jesse Torrez

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Schwendau

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Davey Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Bell

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Kotowski

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Herman

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Letty Von Rossum Board Member

    From Sep.

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Freeman Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Hanson Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rick Birt

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (31)
  • Former: Amy Davey (2020–2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Russell Martin (2020–2024) — Senior Director of Gov't Relations
  • Former: Janet Kenny (2021–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Lisa Freeman (2021–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Hanson (2021–2024) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Licet Gaveau (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Lora Hollingsworth (2020–2023) — Region Representative
  • Former: Daphne O'Neal (2021–2023) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Carrie Silcox (2022–2023) — Region Representative
  • Former: Emily Davidson (2023) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Jonathan R. Adkins Executive (2023) — Director
  • Former: Kari Benes (2023) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Chuck Deweese (2020–2022) — Chair
  • Former: Denise Alston (2020–2022) — Director of Finance & Administration
  • Former: Franklin Garcia (2020–2022) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Michael Schwendau (2020–2022) — Region Designate
  • Former: Cecilia Javier (2021–2022) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Christopher Vetter (2021–2022) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Phil Riley (2021–2022) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Barbara Rooney Vice Chair (2022) — Region Designate
  • Former: Lauren Stewart Secretary (2022) — Region Designate
  • Former: John Tomlinson (2020–2021) — Region Designate
  • Former: Adam Gabany (2020) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Alberto Gutier (2020) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Chris Bortz (2020) — Region Designate
  • Former: Eric Heitmann (2020) — Region Designate
  • Former: Jeff Larason (2020) — Region Alternate
  • Former: Kara Macek (2020) — Research & Program Consultant
  • Former: Lee Axdahl (2020) — Treasurer
  • Former: Rhonda Craft (2020) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Traci Pearl (2020) — Region Alternate

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Jonathan R Adkins — Chief Executive Officer: $312KJonathan R AdkinsChief Executive Officer$312KLisa Wagner — Chief Financial Officer: $191KLisa WagnerChief Financial Officer$191KPamela Fischer — Sr. Director of External Engagement: $180KPamela FischerSr. Director of External…$180KKerry Chausmer Director — Of Programs & Member Services: $142KKerry Chausmer DirectorOf Programs & Member Services$142KAdam Karl Snider — Director of Communications: $124KAdam Karl SniderDirector of Communications$124K

Frequently asked questions about Governors Highway Safety Association

How much does Governors Highway Safety Association give each year?

Governors Highway Safety Association gave $552K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $315K across 12 grants.

What is Governors Highway Safety Association's typical grant size?

Governors Highway Safety Association's median grant in 2025 was $18,153, and its average grant was $30,645, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Governors Highway Safety Association that year got $17K on average.

Where does Governors Highway Safety Association give grants?

Governors Highway Safety Association's top state is Missouri, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Virginia (16%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (2 grants).

Does Governors Highway Safety Association give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Governors Highway Safety Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Safety Grant Partnerships" (18 grants).

Who are Governors Highway Safety Association's largest grantees?

Governors Highway Safety Association's largest 2025 grantees include Missouri Department of Transportation ($91,875), Washington Regional Alcohol Program ($88,750) and Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration ($75,310), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Governors Highway Safety Association?

Governors Highway Safety Association reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $10.0M.

What is Governors Highway Safety Association?

Governors Highway Safety Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Washington, DC. It holds $18.2M in total assets as of 2025.

What is Governors Highway Safety Association's EIN?

Governors Highway Safety Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1021004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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