Teens To Trails is located in Brunswick, ME. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Teens To Trails employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Teens To Trails is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Teens To Trails generated $258.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $288.4k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONNECT MAINE STUDENTS TO LIFE-CHANGING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTDOOR PROGRAM/OUTDOOR CLUB: TEENS TO TRAILS WORKS WITH 70+ OF MAINE'S MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE FUN OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS. WE PROVIDE GRANTS, GEAR, PRE-PLANNED TRIPS AND OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING. AT A TIME WHEN PHONES AND SOCIAL MEDIA ARE PULLING ADOLESCENTS INWARD, TEENS TO TRAILS WORKS WITH SCHOOLS TO MOVE KIDS OUTWARD, WITH PROGRAMMING THAT CREATES STRONG SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, BUILDS CONFIDENCE AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS, AND PROVIDES THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF SPENDING UNSTRUCTURED TIME OUTSIDE.
LIFE HAPPENS OUTSIDE CHALLENGE: MAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED TO SPEND AS MANY MINUTES OUTSIDE AS THEY CAN FOR A WEEK IN MAY. ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITY COUNTS! WINNING SCHOOLS EARN CASH TO INVEST IN MORE OUTDOOR PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS COPIOUS PR TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE BENEFITS OF TIME SPENT OUTSIDE. RESULTS: STUDENTS FEEL THAT THEY HAVE MORE AGENCY AND MORE POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH PEERS. TEACHERS SEE FEWER DISCIPLINARY CHALLENGES.
SARA'S SCHOLARSHIP: THIS IS AN INVESTMENT IN A TEEN'S CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS. THIS AWARD IS WHAT STARTED TEENS TO TRAILS AND CONTINUES 17 YEARS LATER TO PROVIDE AN IMMERSIVE SUMMER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE FOR 2-3 TEENS, OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOME OF MAINE'S BEST EXPEDITION CAMPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ted Hall President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirstie Truluck Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Connolly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zach Stegeman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Leanna Bonds Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ashley Edmondson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $14,771 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,761 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $164,845 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $219,377 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,259 |
Investment income | $3,357 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,458 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,980 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $9,541 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $258,322 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,650 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,437 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,731 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $94,610 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,060 |
Payroll taxes | $12,085 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $969 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,904 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,538 |
Office expenses | $2,202 |
Information technology | $9,106 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,096 |
Travel | $4,908 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,074 |
Interest | $8 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,506 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $288,364 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$2,922 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $179,486 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $39,761 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,192 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $580 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $600 |
Total assets | $218,697 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,674 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,326 |
Total liabilities | $13,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $165,936 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $39,761 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $218,697 |