Washington Trails Association is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Washington Trails Association employed 98 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Trails Association 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, Washington Trails Association generated $8.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVOCACY: WTA BELIEVES THAT PEOPLE WILL PROTECT THE PLACES THEY LOVE TO HIKE, FROM LOCAL PARKS TO REMOTE WILDERNESS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO TURNING HIKERS INTO CHAMPIONS FOR TRAILS AND PUBLIC LANDS THROUGH GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY. WTA WORKS CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE POLICYMAKERS TO ADVANCE HIKERS' INTERESTS IN FOREST PLANNING, TRAIL FUNDING, WILDERNESS PROTECTION AND NEW RECREATION PROJECTS. AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE HEAD OUTSIDE TO ENJOY WASHINGTON'S GREAT OUTDOORS, THE NEED TO STEWARD THESE LANDS INCREASES. IN 2023 WTA WORKED WITH OUR PARTNERS AT THE STATE LEVEL TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR STATE LAND AGENCIES TO REDUCE THEIR MAINTENANCE BACKLOG ON THEIR RECREATION LANDS AND FOR FUNDING TO EMPLOWER A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF OUTDOOR LEADERS TO EXPLORE, STEWARED AND PROTECT TRAILS AND PUBLIC LANDS THROUGH THE EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM. WTA ALSO ADVOCATED FOR FUNDING FOR NATIONAL FORESTS AND PARKS AND FACILITATED RECREATION COALITIONS IN SUPPORT OF RESPONSIBLE RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS. WTA CONTINUED TO EMPOWER MORE THAN 65,000 INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE ACTION FOR TRAILS USING ITS ONLINE TRAIL ACTION NETWORK.
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charlie Lieu Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anson Fatland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Dunfield Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ethan Evans Vp, Philanthopy | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Faubion Vp, Governance | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Surapisitchat Vp, Governance | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $14,704 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $71,748 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,989,117 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $595,517 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,075,569 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,942,916 |
Investment income | $336,418 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $47,027 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,401,930 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $314,890 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,234 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,899,722 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $122,306 |
Other employee benefits | $426,653 |
Payroll taxes | $529,931 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $45,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $80,220 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,521 |
Office expenses | $155,542 |
Information technology | $371,894 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $464,540 |
Travel | $152,990 |
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 | $94,539 |
Insurance | $59,271 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $8,177,861 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,409,702 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,217,475 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $597,338 |
Accounts receivable, net | $743,126 |
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 | $98,496 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $260,958 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,560,587 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,598,643 |
Total assets | $12,486,325 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $487,508 |
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 | $218,853 |
Total liabilities | $706,361 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,777,579 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,002,385 |
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 | $12,486,325 |