Ride Connection Inc
Ride Connection Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Ride Connection provides free, customer-focused, safe, reliable transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities, and low income individuals in the Portland metro area of Oregon. Ride Connection's mission is to link accessible, responsive transportation alternatives with individual and community needs. Ride Connection links other nonprofits, human services agencies, and individuals into the complete transportation system in order to best meet their specific needs.
About
Ride Connection's services meet the transportation needs of each individual by offering a variety of transportation options. Our programs are designed for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, low income individuals and the general public. From public transit training to grocery shopping shuttles and to medical appointments, our priority is to ensure every person has access to reliable and accessible transportation. This last fiscal year, Ride Connection provided nearly 547,000 door-to-door rides, trained 333 people to use public transit, and introduced over 1,824 people to public transportation options. These numbers are not indicative of the myriad positive effects of gaining access to transportation which are personally significant, long-lasting, and globally beneficial.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Ride connection links accessible, responsive transportation alternatives with individual and community needs. our organization provides customer- focused, safe, reliable transportation options which helps people in clackamas, multnomah and washington counties access the goods and services they need to survivve and thrive.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Ride connection links accessible, responsive transportation alternatives with individual and community needs, helping people in clackamas, multnomah and washington counties access goods and services to survive and thrive.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is OR, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 9955 NE GLISAN, PORTLAND, OR, 97220.
- The form of the non-profit reports 111 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$671,329.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1988.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $4,795,962 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $453,638 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.