Supporting the next generation of transportation researchers and the communities that advance the field.
The Transportation Research Forum (TRF) Foundation is a 501(c)(6), not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the District of Columbia. Your support helps sustain and expand TRF's mission of advancing transportation research, education, and professional development for researchers and practitioners worldwide.
Your Impact
Reduced registration fees help students attend the TRF National Annual Forum — giving them the opportunity to learn, network, and grow in the transportation and logistics industries.
Sponsoring awards recognizes and encourages high-quality research papers and presentations at the Annual Forum, improving content quality and encouraging greater participation.
Sponsoring events and expanding activities by TRF regional chapters — the heart of TRF — increases their vibrancy and the overall visibility of the organization.
Seed grants help establish new TRF regional chapters, giving members access to local programming and activities that enhance the value of TRF membership.
We will work with donors interested in developing specific ideas for additional activities and for structuring restricted gifts consistent with our mission of "achieving improved, more efficient, and more economical transportation and logistics in the United States and abroad by promoting and conducting educational and scientific exchange and interaction among researchers and others."
Donate now securely via PayPal. All donations are federally tax-exempt as limited by law.
Ways to Give
Annual giving to the general fund
Unrestricted gifts
Restricted gifts for a specific purpose
Unrestricted or restricted endowments
Annuities
Gifts of appreciated stocks and other securities
Planned giving and legacies
Gifts in your honor from friends and family
Prospective donors can discuss their goals with the President or another TRF Foundation board of directors member to maximize their contribution's value and discuss arrangements for legacies or a restricted gift.
Contact us at: [email protected]
Donations are federally tax-exempt as limited by law. Potential donors are advised to discuss the tax implications with a tax professional.
⬇ Download Foundation BrochureGrants & Support
Organizations delivering programs that align with the TRF Foundation's purpose are invited to submit requests for financial support. These include, but are not limited to, the TRF national council, organizers of the TRF annual forum, and TRF Chapters.
The TRF Foundation by-laws define our purpose as achieving improved, more efficient, and more economical transportation and logistics in the United States and abroad by promoting and conducting educational and scientific exchange and interaction among researchers and others.
Payment will only be made after the event has occurred, on receipt of a detailed invoice that includes supporting materials showing actual expenses incurred. Payment will not exceed the preauthorized spending limit.
Leadership
President
Ian Savage
Northwestern University
Vice President
Jack Ventura
Retired
Secretary
Jill Bernard-Bracy
University of Missouri – St. Louis
Treasurer
Paul Gessner
Gessner Transportation Consulting LLC
Counsel
Michael McBride
Van Ness Feldman, LLP