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Rails to Trails Conservancy

Public charity
Environment · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 52-1437006

About

The rails-to-trails conservancy is the nations largest trails ORG. With a grassroots community more than 1 MIL. Strong dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, BIKE & be active outdoors.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
57
Volunteers
25

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$14.7M
Expenses
$14.0M
Assets
$22.8M
Liabilities
$6.1M

Financial history

$14.7M$7.4M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $14.7M · Avg: $11.8M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$198K
Grants Given
$676K
RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY
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Address

2445 M ST NW STE 650
Washington, DC, 20037-000

Governance

Voting board members19
Independent members19
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %56.0%
Permanent endowment %44.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$2.8M
Net to org$2.7M
Retained by contractors$124K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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