C&o Canal Trust Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $5.3k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Williamsport, MD
- Founding
- 06/2007
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 30-0401642
Organization Overview
C&o Canal Trust Inc is located in Williamsport, MD. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. C&o Canal Trust Inc 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 09/2021, C&o Canal Trust Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $996.0k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO PROTECT, RESTORE AND PROMOTE THE C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. THE TRUST SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE PARK'S NATURAL, HISTORICAL, AND RECREATIONAL POTENTIAL IS FULLY REALIZED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION:AS THE OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER OF THE C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, THE C&O CANAL TRUST WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE. 1) THE C&O CANAL TRUST'S NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED AND AWARD WINNING CANAL QUARTERS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE IMMERSIVE INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCES FOR OVERNIGHT VISITORS. THE SEVEN RESTORED LOCKHOUSES PROVIDE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FROM DIFFERENT PERIODS IN THE C&O CANAL'S HISTORY. THE PROGRAM HOSTED 3,584 VISITORS FOR OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS IN FY21. 2) THE C&O CANAL TRUST PROVIDED CRITICAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PARK'S CANAL CLASSROOMS EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH DELIVERS CURRICULUM-BASED STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH) INSTRUCTION TO AREA SCHOOLCHILDREN. PROGRAMS ARE TYPICALLY DELIVERED IN AN "OUTDOOR CLASSROOM" SETTING AT THE CANAL. DURING THE PANDEMIC, MANY VIRTUAL RESOURCES WERE DEVELOPED INCLUDING LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSES. IN FY21, MORE THAN 1,000 K-12TH GRADE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED VIRTUALLY IN CANAL CLASSROOMS.3) THE C&O CANAL TRUST'S CANAL DISCOVERIES PROVIDES A VIRTUAL TRIP PLANNING TOOLBOX INCLUDING A MAP-BASED WEBSITE, STORIES FROM ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE CANAL, NARRATED BY NPS RANGERS, AND INTERPRETIVE AUDIO PODCASTS. THE TRUST HAS ALSO DEVELOPED THE C&O CANAL EXPLORER, AN AWARD WINNING DOWNLOADABLE GEOLOCATION-BASED MOBILE APP, THAT HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED BY MORE THAN 7,223 PARK VISITORS.
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT:THE C&O CANAL TRUST ACTIVELY RECRUITS AND OVERSEES SEVERAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF THE PARK. 1) THE C&O CANAL TRUST MOBILIZED 246 VOLUNTEERS IN FY21 FOR THE 15TH YEAR OF THE CANAL COMMUNITY DAYS PROGRAM. THESE VOLUNTEERS DONATED NEARLY $20,306 WORTH OF IN-KIND LABOR TO CONSERVATION, ACCESS, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS IN THE PARK. 2) THE C&O CANAL TRUST'S VOLUNTEER QUARTERMASTERS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR THE UPKEEP AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE CANAL QUARTERS LOCKHOUSES. THE PROGRAM HAS 36 VOLUNTEER QUARTERMASTERS.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT:THE C&O CANAL TRUST CONNECTS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO IDENTIFY PRIORITIES AND ENGAGE THEIR SUPPORT IN KEY PARK INITIATIVES.1) THE CANAL TOWNS PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT ON BEHALF OF 10 COMMUNITIES ALONG THE CANAL, REAPING THE BENEFITS OF TRAIL-BASED TOURISM AND RECREATION. IN FY21, THE C&O CANAL TRUST CONTINUED TO SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE PARTNERSHIP AND HELPED TO SUPPORT TOURISM IN NEARBY COMMUNITIES. 2) IN FY21, AS PART OF THE TRUST'S TOWPATH FOREVER PROGRAM, THE C&O CANAL TRUST RALLIED COMMUNITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND'S TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) TO RESURFACE PORTIONS OF THE TOWPATH AND REWATER A STRETCH OF THE CANAL. THIS RESULTED IN $1.8 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PARK. 3) HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PARK INFRASTRUCTURE(A) THE TRUST RAISED $49,752 IN FY21 TO FUND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THE PARK'S MULTI-YEAR TOWPATH RESURFACING CAMPAIGN.4)IN FY21, OUR CANAL FOR ALL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ENGAGING DEMOGRAPHICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED AUDIENCES THROUGH RECREATIONAL, VOLUNTEER AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. TO DATE, NEARLY 300 LATINX AND AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN ONE OF THE TRUST'S CANAL FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robin Zanotti President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $128,477 |
Francis Grant-Suttie Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bert Swain Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anthony Stacy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Guttmann Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Chaudet Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $21,702 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $150,447 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $84,200 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $684,925 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $81,542 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $941,274 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $249,434 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,060 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,201,930 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $110,094 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,622 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,971 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $333,128 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,765 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,338 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,725 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,954 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,774 |
| Office expenses | $7,278 |
| Information technology | $14,319 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,000 |
| Travel | $9,096 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,317 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,445 |
| All other expenses | $6,883 |
| Total functional expenses | $995,978 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $821,565 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $326,079 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $69,066 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $10,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $5,321 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $20,960 |
| Total assets | $1,252,991 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,732 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $63,696 |
| 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 | $331,250 |
| Total liabilities | $407,678 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $388,802 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $456,511 |
| 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 | $1,252,991 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that C&o Canal Trust Inc has recieved totaling $124,749.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $34,750 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $23,499 |
Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation Glenelg, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
Community Foundation Of Washington County Maryland Incorporated Hagerstown, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Crescent Cities Charities Inc Oxon Hill, MD PURPOSE: CRESCENT CITIES CHARITIES FUNDS WILL HELP THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (NHP). THE GROUP WILL CELEBRATE THE PARK'S HISTORICAL, NATURAL, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. | $10,000 |
Mars Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Rails To Trails Conservancy Washington, DC | $16,243,959 | $14,519,472 |
Fairmount Park Conservancy Philadelphia, PA | $18,681,659 | $13,830,460 |
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc Annapolis, MD | $13,236,349 | $13,997,052 |
National Center For Electronics Recyling Vienna, WV | $611,266 | $3,611,645 |
Friends Of Derry Township Parks & Recreation Hershey, PA | $223,882 | $913,516 |
Friends Of The Pittsburgh Urban Forest Pittsburgh, PA | $3,690,341 | $1,725,352 |
Pa Cleanways Greensburg, PA | $701,740 | $1,339,245 |
C&o Canal Trust Inc Williamsport, MD | $1,252,991 | $1,201,930 |
Flying Hills Open Space Trust Reading, PA | $1 | $968,071 |
Forks Of Coal State Natural Area Foundation Inc Charleston, WV | $164,205 | $1,010,881 |
Friends Of Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, VA | $556,958 | $587,706 |
Regional Trail Corporation West Newton, PA | $22,430,578 | $772,544 |