Transit Riders Union
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$133K
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Transit Riders Union?
Transit Riders Union is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 ($48K), Service Employees International Union ($40K), Powerswitch Action ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $133K in grants to Transit Riders Union between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 | $47,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Service Employees International Union | $40,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Powerswitch Action | $40,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Peace Development Fund | $5,159 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $48K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Transit Riders Union received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 | General support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 | General support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Service Employees International Union | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Service Employees International Union | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 | General support | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 | General support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Service Employees International Union | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Powerswitch Action | WMTC/Athena | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Service Employees International Union | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2020 | Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 | General support | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Service Employees International Union | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2020 | Peace Development Fund | Econ Justice and Development | $5,159 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Transit Riders Union?
Transit Riders Union is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 ($48K), Service Employees International Union ($40K), Powerswitch Action ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $133K in grants to Transit Riders Union between 2020–2025.
Who is Transit Riders Union's largest funder?
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 is the largest recorded funder of Transit Riders Union, with $48K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Transit Riders Union received?
IRS 990 filings record $133K in grants to Transit Riders Union across 12 grants from 4 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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