Program areas at AAR
Strategic research initiatives (sri):the sri program focuses on research that will make rail transportation safer, more efficient, and more reliable. The current sri program includes projects addressing signals, train control, automated operations, track, bridges, and rail car components such as wheels, brakes, and couplers.
Preserving balanced regulation:a program to promote the balanced regulatory structure required to allow Railroads the opportunity to achieve a reasonable rate of return and to continue their substantial investment in the north American rail network. Such reinvestment is critical if Railroads are to be able to address the capacity challenges that increased rail demand for transportation brings.
Integrated communications campaign:a program of media outreach, public affairs, advertising, and content development that focuses on (1) how the freight rail industry consistently and efficiently delivers economic and environmental benefits to americans, (2) how Railroads use modern technology to improve safety and provide public benefits including a safe, fuel efficient way to move goods and connect us to the global economy, and (3) preserving balanced regulation of the freight rail industry.
Who funds Association of American Railroads (AAR)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Operation Lifesaver | 2022-12 | Ilcad Funding Support | $10,000 |
Personnel at AAR
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Ian N Jefferies | President , Chief Executive Officer and Director / Senior Vice President - Government Affairs / Senior Vice President , Government Affairs | $1,647,119 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jeffrey D Marsh | Senior Vice President , Aar Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer / Senior Vice President , Finance and Administration / Senior Vice President , Finance and Chief Financial Officer / Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer | $281,331 | 2022-12-31 |
| Paul Hedrick | Senior Vice President , Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer | $474,739 | 2023-11-14 |
| Michael J Rush | Senior Vice President , Aar Safety and Operations / Senior Vice President - Safety and Operations / Senior Vice President , Safety and Operations / Associate General Counsel | $500,128 | 2022-12-31 |
| Kristin A Smith | Senior Vice President , Aar Communications / Senior Vice President - Communications / Senior Vice President , Communications | $426,002 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 13 more key personnel |
Financials for AAR
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $159,812 | $0 | 999% |
| Program services | $55,761,092 | $52,728,379 | 5.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $53,711 | $2,649 | 1927.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $86,795 | $334,463 | -74% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-8,129 | $9,437 | -186.1% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $3,722,408 | $3,657,466 | 1.8% |
| Total revenues | $59,775,689 | $56,732,394 | 5.4% |
Organizations like AAR
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| American Chemistry Council (ACC) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $149,402,320 |
| Clean Fuels Alliance America (NBB) | 501(c)(6) | Jefferson City, MO | $15,134,555 |
| CompTIA | 501(c)(6) | Downers Grove, IL | $144,834,551 |
| Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $47,870,561 |
| National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $57,140,938 |
| National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $44,360,841 |
| Auto Care Association | 501(c)(6) | Bethesda, MD | $19,420,739 |
| Semi | 501(c)(6) | Milpitas, CA | $62,669,515 |
| Tulsa Regional Chamber | 501(c)(6) | Tulsa, OK | $17,671,809 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber | 501(c)(6) | Cincinnati, OH | $28,114,499 |
Data update history
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Operation Lifesaver Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Science and technologyBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelReceives government funding
General information
- Address
- 425 3rd St SW 1000
- Washington, DC 20024
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Website URL
- aar.org/
- Phone
- (202) 639-2345
- Facebook page
- FreightRail
- Twitter profile
- @aar_freightrail
IRS details
- EIN
- 53-6000125
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1934
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S41: Promotion of Business
- NAICS code, primary
- 813910: Trade Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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