American Hiking Society
- Assets
- $714.2k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Founding
- 04/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 51-0211993
Organization Overview
American Hiking Society is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (N03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, American Hiking Society employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Hiking Society 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, American Hiking Society generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $947.8k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER ALL TO ENJOY, SHARE, AND PRESERVE THE HIKING EXPERIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS AND EDUCATION THROUGH THE BLOG, PAPERLESS TRAIL NEWSLETTER, AND SOCIAL MEDIA HELP EDUCATE THE HIKING PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO THEM AND CONNECT THEM TO THEIR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD ON CRITICAL ISSUES, AND ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE LATEST HIKING NEWS, HIKER SAFETY, AND OTHER TOPICS. NEXTGEN TRAIL LEADERS SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EMERGING LEADERS IN CONSERVATION AND EQUITY IN THE OUTDOORS, WHO IN TERM BECOME ACTIVIST AMBASSADORS.
VOLUNTEER VACATIONS FOSTERS PUBLIC LAND STEWARDSHIP NATIONWIDE THROUGH VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATE THEIR TIME, MONEY, AND ENERGY TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN TRAILS. ALTERNATIVE BREAKS INTRODUCE COLLEGE-AGED FOLKS NATIONWIDE TO TRAIL STEWARDSHIP, AND THE ALTERNATIVE BREAK SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO SCHOOLS WHOSE STUDENT BODY MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THAT OPPORTUNITY. AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY'S NATIONAL TRAILS DAY SERVES AS A DAY TO RAISE AWARENESS AROUND AND CONDUCT TRAIL SERVICE AND ADVOCACY THROUGH ON-THE-GROUND EVENTS NATIONWIDE AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS.
MEMBER SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT MEMBERS TO OUR ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND OUR MISSION OF EMPOWERING ALL TO ENJOY, SHARE, AND PRESERVE THE HIKING EXPERIENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Klein Olson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $127,219 |
Saveria Tilden Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Griffis Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeremy Su Board Member Until July, Then Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
E Fred Leffler III Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Jackson-Saulters Secretary Until July, Then Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $2,668 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $207,980 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $678,510 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $87,756 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $889,158 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $153,946 |
| Investment income | $7,359 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,511 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,053,088 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,219 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,204 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $395,945 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,588 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,219 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,463 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,206 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,833 |
| Office expenses | $23,367 |
| Information technology | $21,016 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,591 |
| Travel | $27,192 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $52,233 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,192 |
| Insurance | $5,877 |
| All other expenses | $1,500 |
| Total functional expenses | $947,832 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $165,739 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $468,470 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $33,091 |
| 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 | $13,656 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,251 |
| Total assets | $714,207 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,367 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $20,708 |
| 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 | $30,514 |
| Total liabilities | $82,589 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $589,569 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $42,049 |
| 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 | $714,207 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Hiking Society has awarded $140,000 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP | $7,000 |
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS TRAILS COUNCIL PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP | $16,800 |
BUCKEYE TRAIL ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP | $7,000 |
VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLORADO PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP | $14,000 |
FRIENDS OF GOVERNMENT CANYON PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP | $5,600 |
OZARK TRAIL ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP | $21,000 |