San Francisco, CA

SAN FRANCISCO TRANSIT RIDERS

EIN 47-4568771

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Civic Engagement & Democracy

Mission

Putting riders first: empowering everyday transit riders to advocate for a fast, reliable, affordable, and equitable public transit system in San Francisco.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About SAN FRANCISCO TRANSIT RIDERS

San Francisco Transit Riders (SFTR) is a rider-based, donor-facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes and mobilizes transit users to shape public transit policy in San Francisco. The organization focuses on rider-first campaigns, community engagement, and collaboration with city agencies and allied organizations to secure funding, service improvements, and safer streets. SFTR is an active, operating advocacy organization with a visible web presence, membership program, and recurring public events. In recent years (2023–2026) SFTR has led and participated in campaigns that influenced state transit funding outcomes, advanced street-level projects such as the Geary Boulevard improvements, and convened the Transit Justice Coalition to center equity in transit planning. SFTR raises revenue through membership, grants, and donations and uses those resources to run campaigns, build membership, and support rider engagement that aims to restore and improve Muni service and shape long-term, equitable transit investments across the city.

Notable achievements

State Transit Funding Win (2023)

SFTR mobilized riders and coordinated advocacy actions in 2023 that contributed to shifting proposed state budget cuts into a larger investment package for transit, helping secure additional funding for regional transit needs.

Geary Boulevard Improvements Approved

SFTR participated in advocacy that supported the unanimous approval of the Geary Boulevard Improvement Project, bringing transit-only lanes and pedestrian safety improvements to a major corridor.

Lead Convenor of Transit Justice Coalition

SFTR co-led and convened the Transit Justice Coalition, bringing together labor, senior, disability, low-income, immigrant and neighborhood groups to produce a comprehensive, equity-centered policy platform for future transit investments.

At a glance

Total assets: $283K
Annual revenue: $356K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 47-4568771
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: sftransitriders.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains public organizational profiles on national nonprofit data platforms (e.g., GuideStar/Candid and ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer) and is listed as a 501(c)(3) with Tax ID 47-4568771.

Regularly cited and engaged in local policy discussions and coalition work with city agencies, community groups, and elected officials on Muni funding and street-design projects.

Runs an active membership and events program (Transit Month and recurring public events) that has grown the organization’s public engagement and volunteer base in recent years.

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