NonprofitsBetter Eugene-Springfield Transportation

Youth Development

Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation

EUGENE, OR

Total revenue

$184K

Total expenses

$177K

Net assets

$1.6M

Grants received

$244K

7 grants

EIN

421661720

Tax year

2024

Mission

BEST is building a successful community by conducting research, engaging the public, convening community leaders, helping forge consensus, and advocating in the public interest.

Programs

2 programs

Nexus for Eugene Sustainable Transportation (NEST): BEST is supporting sustainable transportation efforts by managing a collaborating work space at 455 West 1st Avenue in Eugene used by BEST and other nonprofits to provide the community with bike share and other micromobility services, valet bike parking for community events, educational and fun rides, a bicycle courier service, and more. Although BEST does not provide direct services, our efforts benefit roughly 200,000 people.

Expenses: $41K

Salem Bike Vision (SBV), a fiscally sponsored project of BEST, believes Salem needs a safe and efficient transportation system for all residents to get around the city including those who bike, roll, or use mobility devices. Although SBV does not provide direct services, their efforts benefit roughly 200,000 people.

Expenses: $570

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$113K
Program service revenue$71K
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$184K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$133K
Fundraising$11K
Other expenses$44K
Total expenses$177K
Total assets$1.6M
Net assets$1.6M

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Rob Zako

Executive Director

Board

$53K

40 hrs/wk

Marianne Nolte

President

Board

2 hrs/wk

Mike Eyster

Vice-President

Board

2 hrs/wk

Jennifer Hayward

Secretary

Board

2 hrs/wk

Rachel McCoy

Treasurer

Board

2 hrs/wk

Steve Bade

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Mike DeLuise

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Tiffany Edwards

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Betsy Hunter

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Chandler Norton

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Annie Price

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 7 of 7

FromAmountPurposeYear
$41K
Community Development
2024
$46K
Community Development
2023
$41K
Community Development
2022
$40K
For Better Housing Together, a collaborative, community-based advocacy network that supports housing affordability, diversity and supply in Lane County
2020
$32K
Community Development
2020
$5K
General Support
2020
$40K
For Better Housing Together, a collaborative, community-based advocacy network that supports housing affordability, diversity and supply in Lane County
2019

Funded by

$244K from 3 funders · 7 grants · 2019–2024

The Oregon Community Foundation

$159K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Meyer Memorial Trust

$80K · 2 grants · 2019–2020

Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

$5K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN421661720
NTEE codeO50
Subsection03
Ruling date2005-09
Formed2005
Employees7
Volunteers48
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