The Colorado Trail Foundation
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $821.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Golden, CO
- Founding
- 09/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-1057336
Organization Overview
The Colorado Trail Foundation is located in Golden, CO. The organization was established in 1987. 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 12/2021, Colorado Trail Foundation employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Trail Foundation 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, Colorado Trail Foundation generated $821.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $495.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE, IMPROVE, AND MAINTAIN, THROUGH VOLUNTARY PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND IN COOPERATION WITH THE USDA FOREST SERVICE AND BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, A LINEAR, NON-MOTORIZED, SUSTAINABLE, SCENIC, RECREATION TRAIL CORRIDOR BETWEEN DENVER AND DURANGO, COLORADO FOR HIKERS, MOUNTAIN BIKERS, AND HORSE RIDERS: THE COLORADO TRAIL. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE, GUIDED TREKS ON THE COLORADO TRAIL, AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION OF TRAIL USERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE TRAIL AND THE FOUNDATION THAT CARES FOR IT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRAIL OPERATIONS: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE COLORADO TRAIL. THE COLORADO TRAIL FOUNDATION SPONSORED 16 TRAIL CREWS WITH AN AVERAGE OF 13 VOLUNTEERS PER CREW. THESE TRAIL CREWS BUILT AND REFURBISHED HUNDREDS OF WATER DIVERSIONS, REMOVED TREES AND UNDERGROWTH, ELIMINATED ROCKS IMPEDING THE TRAIL, AND CONSTRUCTED NEW TRAIL. THEY ALSO EXTENDED ANOTHER OFF-ROAD REROUTE, BUILT OR REBUILT OVER 10 TURNPIKES, CLEARED AVALANCHE DEBRIS, AND REBUILT BRIDGES. ADOPTER VOLUNTEERS CLEARED THE TRAIL, SAWED AND REMOVED HUNDREDS OF FALLEN TREES, CLEANED WATER DIVERSIONS, REPAIRED ROCKSLIDES,AND REPAIRED, REPLACED, AND INSTALLED SIGNS ENABLING HIKERS AND HORSES TO STAY ON THE TRAIL. IN ALL, 337 VOLUNTEERS WORKED A TOTAL OF 9,323 HOURS WITH THE US FOREST SERVICE, THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT THE TRAIL FOR COLORADO TRAIL USERS.
OUTREACH AND TRAIL USER EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE: EDUCATED AND AIDED HUNDREDS OF COLORADO TRAIL USERS BY RESPONDING TO TELEPHONE AND EMAIL REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION. DISTRIBUTED TREADLINES NEWSLETTERS TO OVER 17,000 HOUSEHOLDS, AND DISTRIBUTED BROCHURES TO VISITORS CENTERS, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, FOREST SERVICE OFFICES, AND SPORTING GOODS STORES. SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED THE CTF WEBSITE, FACEBOOK PAGE AND OTHER MATERIALS TO SUPPORT TRAIL CREW AND ADOPTER ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATE TRAIL USERS ABOUT THE TRAIL AND LEAVE NO TRACE ETHICS. PLACED DISPLAYS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES, PROVIDED SPEAKERS AND VIDEO INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT OF THE COLORADO TRAIL, THE COLORADO TRAIL FOUNDATION, TRAIL CREW AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
GUIDED TREKS: TREKKERS PARTICIPATED IN SEVEN WEEK-LONG SUPPORTED TREKS ALONG THE COLORADO TRAIL FOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY KEYED TO THE DIVERSE, HIGH MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Manning Executive Dir. | Trustee | 50 | $102,783 |
Tim Burroughs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Brown Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Carol Foster Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Steve Staley Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Diana Bristol Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $40,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $527,003 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $567,003 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $136,537 |
| Investment income | $33,118 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $26,664 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $57,949 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $821,271 |
| 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. | $91,460 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,710 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $142,429 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $27,643 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,739 |
| 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 | $36,606 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,985 |
| Information technology | $6,651 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,223 |
| Travel | $12,803 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,470 |
| Insurance | $6,525 |
| All other expenses | $26,991 |
| Total functional expenses | $495,149 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $505,412 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $40,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $34,117 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $20,723 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $446,515 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,492,091 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,538,858 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,262 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $40,500 |
| 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 | $51,762 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,273,450 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $213,646 |
| 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 | $2,538,858 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that The Colorado Trail Foundation has recieved totaling $126,732.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $61,312 |
Roundup Riders Of The Rockies Heritage And Trails Foundation Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $20,000 |
Kneller Family Foundation Breckenridge, CO PURPOSE: COVER COSTS OF MAINTAINING TRAIL | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,719 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $6,800 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: MAINTAIN COLORADO TRAIL | | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $203,277 |
| Earnings | $9,673 |
| Net Contributions | $10,369 |
| Other Expense | $9,673 |
| Ending Balance | $213,646 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western National Parks Association Tucson, AZ | $16,969,884 | $10,617,011 |
Davis & Weber Counties Canal Co Sunset, UT | $75,121,489 | $8,211,591 |
Memorial Park Tulsa, OK | $30,425,611 | $5,086,019 |
Steamboat Health & Recreation Association Steamboat Springs, CO | $16,901,518 | $6,123,576 |
Rocky Mountain Conservancy Estes Park, CO | $24,888,812 | $7,143,663 |
Ramah In The Rockies Denver, CO | $14,278,108 | $2,853,813 |
Fort Lyon Canal Company Las Animas, CO | $20,042,880 | $3,412,269 |
Doney Park Water Flagstaff, AZ | $8,658,378 | $2,522,367 |
Bear River Canal Co Tremonton, UT | $6,239,998 | $2,499,568 |
Durango Municipal Recreation Inc Durango, CO | $1,828,686 | $1,727,631 |
Strawberry High Line Canal Company Payson, UT | $4,583,401 | $1,788,945 |
Denver Tennis Park Inc Denver, CO | $14,829,310 | $1,270,663 |