Ice Age Trail Alliance
- Assets
- $14.2m
- Revenue
- $5.5m
- Investments
- $30.2k
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Cross Plains, WI
- Founding
- 08/1961
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 39-6076028
Organization Overview
Ice Age Trail Alliance is located in Cross Plains, WI. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ice Age Trail Alliance employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ice Age Trail Alliance 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 12/2022, Ice Age Trail Alliance generated $5.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONSERVE, CREATE, MAINTAIN, AND PROMOTE THE ICE AGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH - THE ALLIANCE CONTINUES TO ENGAGE NEW MEMBERS AND TRAIL USERS. 2022 INCLUDED AN AWARENESS MARKETING CAMPAIGN, THE 3RD MAMMOTH HIKE CHALLENGE WITH MORE THAN 7,000 REGISTRANTS WITH 63% BEING NEW, OUR THINK OUTSIDE YOUTH EDUCATION WORK ENLISTED MORE THAN 6,000 YOUTH TO THE TRAIL, AND 17 COMMUNITIES ARE DESIGNATED ICE AGE TRAIL COMMUNITIES. MEMBERSHIP - MEMBERSHIP CONTINUED TO GROW TO 5,322 MEMBERS, A SMALL INCREASE OVER 2021 (5,290).
TRAILS - THE ALLIANCE HAS BUILT AND MAINTAINSED NEARLY 700 MILES OF THE ICE AGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL. ALLIANCE STAFF COORDINATE THIS EFFORT AMONG 19 VOLUNTEER CHAPTERS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWEST. IN ADDITION TO TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, STEWARDSHIP, AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, THE ALLIANCE ADDED APPOXIMATELY 5 MILES OF NEW TRAIL AND BROUGHT AN ADDITIONAL 30 MILES UP TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STANDARDS. THE ALLIANCE'S 8 MSC EVENTS ACCOUNTED FOR 24% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S VOLUNTEER HOURS. ALL TOLD, THE ALLIANCES 1,839 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 84,349 HOURS - A NEW RECORD.
LANDS - IN YET ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING YEAR, THE IATA PROTECTED THIRTEEN LAND TRANSACTIONS PROPERTIES WHILE HELPING PARTNER AND COMPLETE ANOTHER 6 AND THEREBY PROTECTING 2,236 ACRES OF LAND AND ADDING 4 MILES OF FUTURE TRAILS. PROPERTIES WERE PROTECTED IN BOTH FEE AND EASEMENT. ALL THESE LANDS WILL HOST A VARIETY OF PUBLIC RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCLUDE THE ICE AGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL.THE ALLIANCE ALSO HOSTED 4 HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, DESIGNED TO REMOVE INVASIVE SPECIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patty Dreier President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Kolbe President Elect/vp Personnel | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sue Greenway Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maureen Skelton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Funk Vice President Leadership Development | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Malewicki Vice President Philanthropy | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $523,103 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $965,642 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,659,621 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,913,233 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,148,366 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $169,191 |
| Investment income | $64,604 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $16,400 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,455 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $83,622 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,491,175 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $153,260 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,760 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $975,614 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,492 |
| Other employee benefits | $104,354 |
| Payroll taxes | $85,226 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,726 |
| Fees for services: Other | $147,231 |
| Advertising and promotion | $119,746 |
| Office expenses | $90,385 |
| Information technology | $26,725 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,762 |
| Travel | $60,593 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $197,051 |
| Interest | $32,505 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $84,032 |
| Insurance | $41,524 |
| All other expenses | $49,978 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,855,876 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $325,483 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $136,272 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $95,056 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $351,532 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,996 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,311 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,163,737 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,277,990 |
| Investments—other securities | $30,178 |
| Investments—program-related | $629,131 |
| Intangible assets | $8,036 |
| Other assets | $147,335 |
| Total assets | $14,186,057 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $133,616 |
| 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 | $2,606 |
| Total liabilities | $136,222 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,881,221 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,168,614 |
| 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 | $14,186,057 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ice Age Trail Alliance has awarded $158,056 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC PURPOSE: LAND CONTRIBUTION FOR CONSERVATION | $151,856 |
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH LAND CONTRIBUTION | $6,200 |