Bentonville Bella Vista Blazer Association
- Assets
- $115.7m
- Revenue
- $28.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Bentonville, AR
- Founding
- 07/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 71-0785162
Organization Overview
Bentonville Bella Vista Blazer Association, operating under the name Nwa Trailblazers, is located in Bentonville, AR. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (N30) the organization is classified as: Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Nwa Trailblazers employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nwa Trailblazers 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, Nwa Trailblazers generated $28.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.0% 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, Nwa Trailblazers has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $23,470,843. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, AND MAINTAIN PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAILS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND CREATE AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE YEAR 2023, NO PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED AND GRANTED TO THE RECIPIENT. HOWEVER, AT YEAR-END, THE ORGANIZATION HAD 161 PROJECTS IN PROGRESS, THE ACCUMULATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF WHICH TOTALED $67,468,183. THESE PROJECTS WILL BE GRANTED TO OTHERS IN THE PERIODS THEY ARE COMPLETED.
TRAILBLAZERS' WORK FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS RELATED TO TRAILS, CYCLING, AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION - INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE, AND OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY. TRAILBLAZERS WORKS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC, MUNICIPALITIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND PHILANTHROPISTS TO PLAN, FUND, CONSTRUCT, AND MAINTAIN SHARED-USE PAVED TRAILS AND MULTI-USE SOFT SURFACE TRAILS FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Erin Rushing Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $149,454 | |
Paxton L Roberts Managing Director | 40 | $108,106 | |
Jonathan Jon Johnson Director | Trustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Sam Slaton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Lauren Brewer President | OfficerTrustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Beatrice Becerra Director | Trustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Charles B Woods | 12/30/23 | $246,157 |
All Natural Earthworks Llc | 12/30/23 | $258,696 |
Rogue Trails Llc | 12/30/23 | $312,101 |
John Overton | 12/30/23 | $331,026 |
Louis Chevalier | 12/30/23 | $80,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,652,701 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $109,138 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,652,701 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $444,995 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $581,461 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $28,686,053 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $106,389 |
| 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. | $257,560 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,700 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,311,410 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $54,008 |
| Other employee benefits | $168,508 |
| Payroll taxes | $124,273 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $430,096 |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,661 |
| Office expenses | $38,279 |
| Information technology | $73,224 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,421 |
| Travel | $92,619 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,966 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $114,116 |
| Insurance | $33,682 |
| All other expenses | $215,206 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,986,142 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,911,139 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $29,611 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,723,539 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,159,288 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $67,829,088 |
| Total assets | $115,652,665 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $205,518 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $205,518 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $103,386,858 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,060,289 |
| 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 | $115,652,665 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bentonville Bella Vista Blazer Association has awarded $1,311,979 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF BENTONVILLE ARKANSAS PURPOSE: DEVELOP COMMUNITY | $1,100,900 |
CITY OF SPRINGDALE ARKANSAS PURPOSE: DEVELOP COMMUNITY | $86,656 |
STRIDER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: YOUTH BIKE EDUCATION | $102,168 |
OUTRIDE BIKE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: YOUTH BIKE EDUCATION | $22,255 |