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
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-09-30Financial history
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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
RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY
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
Public records
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