TRF Foundation
The Transportation Research Forum (TRF) Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the District of Columbia.
Donations
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.
The TRF Foundation accepts both unrestricted gifts and restricted gifts, gifts towards current programs and contributions to expand our endowment. The TRF Foundation has funded awards and support to the TRF National Annual Forum particularly in encouraging attendance by students and is eager to support the expansion of geographic chapters.
The TRF Foundation is a 501c(3) not-for-profit charitable organizations and donations are federally tax exempt as limited by law.
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Prospective donors can also discuss their goals with the President or another member of the TRF Foundation board of directors to maximize the value of their contribution, arrange for payment by check and other means, and discuss arrangements for legacies or a restricted gift.
Financial Support Policy
Organizations delivering programs that align with the TRF Foundation’s purpose are invited to submit requests for financial support. These organizations 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.
Examples of requests that will be entertained include, but are not limited to:
- Travel expenses for speakers,
- Room hire and audio-visual expenses for graduate student paper or poster sessions,
- Room hire and audio-visual expenses for special panel sessions, and
- Prizes for outstanding papers.
The Foundation does not cover the cost of food or alcohol.
As a tax-exempt organization, the TRF Foundation is prohibited from supporting political candidates, or supporting speakers and events of a partisan nature.
Requests must be submitted no fewer than 30 days prior to events, although it is recommended that requests be made as far in advance as possible. Requests must include a line item budget and justification for each item. The Foundation may request additional information prior to making its decision.
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.
Transportation Research Forum Foundation Officers
President
David Ripplinger, North Dakota State University
Vice President
Jack Ventura, Retired
Secretary
Ian Savage, Northwestern University
Treasurer
Paul Gessner, Gessner Transportation Consulting LLC
Counsel
Michael McBride, Van Ness Feldman, LLC
