American Hiking Society

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 12/2021, American Hiking Society employed 11 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 12/2021, American Hiking Society generated $761.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $838.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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.


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.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathryn Van Waes
Executive Director
$125,000
Saveria Tilden
Vice Chair
$0
Sarah Morgan
Chair
$0
Jeff Senterman
Secretary
$0
Bradley Ellis
Former Chair
$0
Fred Leffler
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,214
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $248,800
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$386,291
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,738
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$636,305
Total Program Service Revenue$123,101
Investment income $1,555
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 $760,961

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Hiking Society has awarded $140,000 in support to 11 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

OZARK TRAIL ASSOCIATION

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Potosi, MO

PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP

$21,000

TRAILS FOR ILLINOIS

PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP

$19,600

THE SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION

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San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP

$18,200

SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS TRAILS COUNCIL

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Agoura Hills, CA

PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP

$16,800

VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLORADO

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Denver, CO

PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP

$14,000

BAYOU LAND CONSERVANCY

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Houston, TX

PURPOSE: TRAIL STEWARDSHIP

$12,600
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Hiking Society has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Robert And Dee Leggett Foundation

Great Falls, VA

PURPOSE: EXPANDING THE IMPACT OF AHS'S ALTERNATIVE BREAK PROGRAM

$20,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$52,014
Earnings-$297
Ending Balance$51,717

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