Partnership For The National Trails System

Organization Overview

Partnership For The National Trails System is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Partnership For The National Trails System employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Partnership For The National Trails System 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 12/2023, Partnership For The National Trails System generated $518.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $628.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 9 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.

Since 2017, Partnership For The National Trails System has awarded 83 individual grants totaling $806,362. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MEMBER SERVICES AND COORDINATION:THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM (PARTNERSHIP) IS A COLLECTIVE VOICE, A RESOURCE PROVIDER AND A HUB FOR EXCHANGE, LEARNING, AND ACTION FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND THE ONLY 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THE 30+ NATIONAL SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS (NSHT), PNTS BRINGS TOGETHER AND STRENGTHENS THE CAPACITY OF PROFESSIONALS, LEADERS AND TRAIL AND HIKING ENTHUSIASTS TO PROMOTE A THRIVING, ACCESSIBLE, AND INCLUSIVE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM.A UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC OF NSHT IS THAT THEY ARE COOPERATIVELY MANAGED BY FEDERAL ADMINISTRATORS AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT PARTNERS. THE 30+ NSHT NONPROFIT PARTNERS ARE ALSO PNTS TRAIL ORGANIZATION MEMBERS AND OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS. THIS ENSURES THAT OUR WORK IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE NATIONAL TRAILS AND ADVANCES THE VISION AND PRIORITIES OF THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM COMMUNITY. SIMILARLY, WE WORK CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL PARTNERS THROUGH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS' ABILITIES AND CAPACITIES AND TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC ISSUES IN THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM.


TRAIL LAND CONSERVATION POLICY: THE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUED TO ENCOURAGE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE (USFS) TO ADOPT SPECIAL MANAGEMENT CORRIDORS TO GUIDE LAND USE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS. WE EMPHASIZED THIS MANAGEMENT APPROACH THROUGH COMMENTS ON PLANNING FOR SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS ON PUBLIC LANDS ADJACENT TO THE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION SYSTEM AND IN COMMENTS ON SEVERAL PROPOSED REVISIONS AS CHANGES ARE PROPOSED. THE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUED TO MONITOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE'S REVISED SAW USE POLICY FOR STANDARDIZING PROCEDURES FOR SAFE USE OF CHAINSAWS AND CROSSCUT SAWS BY VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF ON ALL NATIONAL FORESTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, WHICH WAS PROMULGATED IN LATE 2016. THE PARTNERSHIP ALSO PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL MEETINGS ORGANIZED BY THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLY MAINTAINING THE 155,000 MILES OF TRAILS IN THE NATIONAL FORESTS. IT HELD SESSIONS FOR FEDERAL AGENCIES TO EXPLAIN NEW POLICIES FOLLOWING THE PASSING OF THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT.


NEXT GENERATION PROGRAMS:THE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUED THE YOUTH OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM BEGUN IN 2009 WITH FEDERAL FUNDING BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO THE NATIONAL TRAILS PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO FUND TRAIL INTERNS TO WORK ON PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES DETERMINED TO BE PRIORITIES BY EACH TRAIL PARTNERSHIP.


ADVOCACY:HOSTED HIKE THE HILL 2023, AN ANNUAL CONVENING OF TRAILS GROUPS TO MEET IN WASHINGTON DC AND DISCUSS POLICY WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES AND LEGISLATION WITH CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES. IN 2023 WE SUCCEEDED IN OBTAINING A LINE ITEM FOR TRAILS FUNDING IN THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT BUDGET AND ALSO SUCCEEDED IN ACHIEVING UNIT STATUS FOR ALL OF THE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILS WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $334,348
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$84,711
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,860
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$419,059
Total Program Service Revenue$94,796
Investment income $4,450
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $518,559

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Partnership For The National Trails System has awarded $125,000 in support to 13 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL COALITION

PURPOSE: INTERNSHIPS

$9,850

ARIZONA TRAIL ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: INTERNSHIPS

$8,850

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB

PURPOSE: INTERNSHIPS

$9,900

EL CAMINO REAL DE LOS TEJAS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: INTERNSHIPS

$9,900

FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: INTERNSHIPS

$9,600

NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: INTERNSHIPS

$9,700
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