TransOptions Inc
Enhance mobility, improve air quality, and conserve energy through Transportation Demand Management (TDM) activities. The Organization serves as an information resource providing advocacy
TransOptions Inc at a glance
In short: TransOptions Inc gave $277K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $277,461
- +67.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,244
- +95.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,918
- Total assets
- $1,713,225
- +35.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to TransOptions Inc
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from TransOptions Inc
Community Change Grants from America Walks
TransOptions Inc
Amount
$1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Federal NJ Trails Program (off-road)
TransOptions Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
TransOptions Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who TransOptions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cross County Connection TMA ($60K). Together the top 3 received $121K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($156,100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2023) to $277K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $156,100 |
| Cross County Connection TMA Marlton, NJ | sub-grantee of fed award | $60,375 |
| goHunterdon Flemington, NJ | sub-grantee of fed award | $40,181 |
| RideWise Inc Bridgewater, NJ | sub-grantee of fed award | $20,805 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,713,225 | $1,937,217 | $1,786,507 | $277,461 | 6 | $101 |
| 2024 | $1,267,656 | $1,624,991 | $1,603,335 | $165,450 | 7 | $1,193 |
| 2023 | $1,271,473 | $1,705,479 | $1,600,369 | $157,072 | 5 | $39 |
| 2022 | $1,154,814 | $1,343,116 | $1,368,739 | — | — | $176 |
| 2021 | $1,118,398 | $1,327,041 | $1,289,003 | — | — | $248 |
| 2020 | $1,032,281 | $1,475,624 | $1,310,747 | — | — | $452 |
| 2019 | $833,948 | $1,489,165 | $1,327,430 | — | — | $290 |
About TransOptions Inc
Based on IRS filings
TransOptions Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cedar Knolls, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $277K. Net investment income was $101.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TransOptions Inc is led by Daniel Callas, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Callas
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$119K (2019) → $137K (2025)
Tom Phelan
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Buffalino
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Didden
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hayes
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen VanDerhoof
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lea Sheridan ex officio
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Conley
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik DeLine
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Behrend ex officio
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Corcoran
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valarie Discafani
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yahayra Mejorada
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Brazier
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Drabic
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Claire Zweig (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Douglas Cook (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Joe Toscano (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Pam Shadel Fischer (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Andrew Vischio (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Joshua Hertzberg (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Ali Vaezi (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Dot Ciolino (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Josh Hertzberg (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Robert Altieri (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Thomas Phelan (2019–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Mary Ameen ex officio (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Mary Ameen (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $137K, to Daniel Callas (President).
Frequently asked questions about TransOptions Inc
How much does TransOptions Inc give each year?
TransOptions Inc gave $277K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $165K across 7 grants.
What is TransOptions Inc's typical grant size?
TransOptions Inc's median grant in 2025 was $49,918, and its average grant was $46,244, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does TransOptions Inc give grants?
TransOptions Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does TransOptions Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on TransOptions Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sub-Grantee of Fed Award" (6 grants).
Who are TransOptions Inc's largest grantees?
TransOptions Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cross County Connection TMA ($60,375), goHunterdon ($40,181) and RideWise Inc ($20,805), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($156,100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TransOptions Inc?
TransOptions Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is TransOptions Inc?
TransOptions Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cedar Knolls, NJ. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is TransOptions Inc's EIN?
TransOptions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2758457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
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