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Education (B01) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

ADVOCATE FOR TRUCK SAFETY AND SAFETY LAWS INC

EIN: 82-4218145 · BRIGHTON, MI 48116-2464 · United States · FY 2024 Data
4 out of 5 73 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 80/100
Reliability (20%) 74/100
Effectiveness (25%) 70/100
Impact (25%) 65/100
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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ADVOCATE FOR TRUCK SAFETY AND SAFETY LAWS INC logo
66
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

Our Mission We aim to honor Dave Fons’ dedication to truck safety by advocating for safe operating, educating and supporting drivers, and providing resources for accident survivors. 1) Promote truck safety through advocacy, awareness, and support of truck drivers. 2) Improve safety by supporting education and training of truck-related professionals. 3) Provide resources and support to survivors and families affected by truck-related accidents.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$103K
Total Revenue
$67K
Total Expenses
$306K
Net Assets
0
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 61.2%
Fundraising Efficiency 0.0%
Operating Reserve 54.49x
Liability-to-Asset 0.0%
Revenue Diversification 89.5%
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 19,826 similar organizations (United States, Education, under $100K in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
61.2% 87.4%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
38.8% 7.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
0.0% 0.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
0.0% 39.6%
P10P90
Top quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
54.5 mo 19.7 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.0% 0.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
89.5% 85.3%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
0.6% 1.6%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-8.2% 0.2%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
34.9% 10.7%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
66 / 100
57
Financial
74
Reliability
70
Effectiveness
65
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 57
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 74
Program Effectiveness (25%) 70
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 65

34 served annually $3K per beneficiary 7 programs 0 staff

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 95% Data Complete
Impact
7 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Donation to Mothers Against Drunk Driving for Participation in their 5K Walk like MADD 2 $34.05 Per Year
Sponsorship for Charity Golf Tournament Hosted by Ajax Paving Industries supporting multiple chariti 1 $1,000.00 Per Year
Victim/Family Support 2 $2,500.00 Per Year
In-Kind Donation for Institute for Safer Trucking 1 $10,000.00 Per Year
Awarded 24 CDL drivers a Safe Driver of the Month monetary prize. 24 $250.00 Per Year
FTBA Scholarship $6000 MAA Scholarship $4000 MITA Scholarship $6000 3 $5,333.33 Per Year
Veteran Scholarship award to Veteran attending CDL School 1 $795.00 Per Year
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $103K $67K $306K 61.2% 0
2023 $103K $73K $270K 45.1% 0
2022 $183K $49K $135K 36.8% 0
2021 $106K $42K $176K 229.6%
2020 $75K $12K $112K 20.1%
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Organization Details
EIN
82-4218145
State
MI
City
BRIGHTON
ZIP
48116-2464
Classification
B01
Category
Education
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2018
Foundation Code
16
Form 990
On File
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