American Trails is located in Redding, CA. The organization was established in 1989. 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 12/2023, American Trails employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Trails 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 Trails generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.3% 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.
Since 2022, American Trails has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $457,556. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION, AMERICAN TRAILS ADVANCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY TRAILS AND GREENWAYS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGACY TRAILS PROGRAM: ENABLES PROJECT PARTNERS FROM NONMOTORIZED AND MOTORIZED USER GROUPS TO COMPLETE TRAILS PROJECTS ON LANDS MANAGED BY THE USDA FOREST SERVICE, WHICH IMPROVE WATERSHED HEALTH, RESTORE AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGES, PRESERVE ACCESS, AND DECOMMISSION UNAUTHORIZED AND PREVIOUSLY CLOSED TRAILS.
NATIONAL TRAILS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP: AS THE LEAD TRAIL ORGANIZATION FOR THE PARTNERSHIP, AMERICAN TRAILS IS ALSO PROVIDING ON-LINE DETAILS OF BUSINESSES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT TRAIL PLANNING, IMPROVEMENT, AND EDUCATION. AMERICAN TRAILS PROVIDES WORKSHOPS ON KEY TRAIL TOPICS FOR STATES AND LOCAL GROUPS TO HOST. WE'RE ALSO DOING RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY NEEDS AS WELL AS RESOURCES IN PRIORITY AREAS SUCH AS ACCESSIBLE TRAILS, VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT, FUNDING, TRAIL DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE, NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND LIABILITY. AMERICAN TRAILS IS ALSO SEEKING GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM AND DEVELOP NEW TRAINING MATERIALS AND CURRICULA.
INTERNATIONAL TRAILS SUMMIT: EVERY TWO YEARS AMERICAN TRAILS AND THE PROFESSIONAL TRAILBUILDERS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS THE INTERNATIONAL TRAILS SUMMIT TO BRING TOGETHER TRAIL AND GREENWAY ADVOCATES, MANAGERS, PLANNERS, AND USERS, AS WELL AS TOURISM AND BUSINESS INTERESTS. THE SUMMIT IS THE LARGEST GATHERING OF ALL TRAIL INTERESTS - PROFESSIONALS, MANAGERS, AND USERS WHO BELIEVE THEIR COMBINED VOICES ARE THE BEST WAY TO STRENGTHEN TRAILS FOR EVERYONE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mike Passo Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $97,295 |
John Favro President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marianne Fowler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mikaela Randolph Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Terry Hanson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Burger Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $30,186 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $813,908 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $136,614 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $980,708 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $443,819 |
Investment income | $118 |
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 | -$8,191 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,418,818 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $440,129 |
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. | $108,673 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,676 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $199,901 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $28,911 |
Payroll taxes | $27,518 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $38,292 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $274,711 |
Advertising and promotion | $581 |
Office expenses | $141,039 |
Information technology | $5,705 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,977 |
Travel | $10,510 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $206,026 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,607 |
Insurance | $2,148 |
All other expenses | $74,443 |
Total functional expenses | $1,562,171 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,136 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $53,574 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $79,516 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,237 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,424 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,066 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $206,953 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,244 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $23,385 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $83,629 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,969 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $60,355 |
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 | $206,953 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Trails has awarded $422,132 in support to 22 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY PURPOSE: TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $31,477 |
BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $41,824 |
BCH OF VA HIGHLANDS TRAIL ACCOUNT PURPOSE: TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $49,331 |
BCHC EDUCATION FUND INC PURPOSE: TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $5,440 |
FRIENDS OF THE INYO PURPOSE: TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $8,452 |
FRIENDS OF PATHWAYS PURPOSE: TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $12,464 |