2024-08-30T11:07:19-05:00 2023-12-31 390974031 WEGNER CPAS LLP 419 N LEE ST ALEXANDRIA VA 223142301 990 2023-01-01 392015324 PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM INC PART 2029632910 PO BOX 96503 PMB 93203 WASHINGTON DC 200906503 WILLIAM DAHNKE TREASURER 2029632910 2024-08-29 1 1 GLENN MILLER CPA P00086726 7035190990 2024-08-27 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z COURTNEY LYONS-GARCIA PO BOX 96503 PMB 93203 WASHINGTON DC 200906503 518559 0 X PNTS.ORG X 2001 WI TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. 14 14 8 14 0 0 448421 419059 113433 94796 1336 4450 1668 254 564858 518559 100000 125000 0 0 199822 231667 0 0 29512 217783 271997 517605 628664 47253 -110105 577799 312937 191384 32666 386415 280271 X OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER, INSPIRE AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO DEVELOP, PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE NATIONAL SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS. 0 0 351343 0 94796 MEMBER SERVICES AND COORDINATION:THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM (PARTNERSHIP) IS A COLLECTIVE VOICE, A RESOURCE PROVIDER AND A HUB FOR EXCHANGE, LEARNING, AND ACTION FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND THE ONLY 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THE 30+ NATIONAL SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS (NSHT), PNTS BRINGS TOGETHER AND STRENGTHENS THE CAPACITY OF PROFESSIONALS, LEADERS AND TRAIL AND HIKING ENTHUSIASTS TO PROMOTE A THRIVING, ACCESSIBLE, AND INCLUSIVE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM.A UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC OF NSHT IS THAT THEY ARE COOPERATIVELY MANAGED BY FEDERAL ADMINISTRATORS AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT PARTNERS. THE 30+ NSHT NONPROFIT PARTNERS ARE ALSO PNTS TRAIL ORGANIZATION MEMBERS AND OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS. THIS ENSURES THAT OUR WORK IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE NATIONAL TRAILS AND ADVANCES THE VISION AND PRIORITIES OF THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM COMMUNITY. SIMILARLY, WE WORK CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL PARTNERS THROUGH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS' ABILITIES AND CAPACITIES AND TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC ISSUES IN THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. 170000 125000 0 NEXT GENERATION PROGRAMS:THE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUED THE YOUTH OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM BEGUN IN 2009 WITH FEDERAL FUNDING BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO THE NATIONAL TRAILS PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO FUND TRAIL INTERNS TO WORK ON PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES DETERMINED TO BE PRIORITIES BY EACH TRAIL PARTNERSHIP. 2736 0 0 ADVOCACY:HOSTED HIKE THE HILL 2023, AN ANNUAL CONVENING OF TRAILS GROUPS TO MEET IN WASHINGTON DC AND DISCUSS POLICY WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES AND LEGISLATION WITH CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES. IN 2023 WE SUCCEEDED IN OBTAINING A LINE ITEM FOR TRAILS FUNDING IN THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT BUDGET AND ALSO SUCCEEDED IN ACHIEVING UNIT STATUS FOR ALL OF THE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILS WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. 0 0 0 TRAIL LAND CONSERVATION POLICY: THE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUED TO ENCOURAGE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE (USFS) TO ADOPT SPECIAL MANAGEMENT CORRIDORS TO GUIDE LAND USE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS. WE EMPHASIZED THIS MANAGEMENT APPROACH THROUGH COMMENTS ON PLANNING FOR SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS ON PUBLIC LANDS ADJACENT TO THE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION SYSTEM AND IN COMMENTS ON SEVERAL PROPOSED REVISIONS AS CHANGES ARE PROPOSED. THE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUED TO MONITOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE'S REVISED SAW USE POLICY FOR STANDARDIZING PROCEDURES FOR SAFE USE OF CHAINSAWS AND CROSSCUT SAWS BY VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF ON ALL NATIONAL FORESTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, WHICH WAS PROMULGATED IN LATE 2016. THE PARTNERSHIP ALSO PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL MEETINGS ORGANIZED BY THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLY MAINTAINING THE 155,000 MILES OF TRAILS IN THE NATIONAL FORESTS. IT HELD SESSIONS FOR FEDERAL AGENCIES TO EXPLAIN NEW POLICIES FOLLOWING THE PASSING OF THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT. 0 0 0 524079 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 WI X COURTNEY LYONS-GARCIA 2029632910 PO BOX 96503 PMB 93203 WASHINGTON DC 200906503 VALERIE RUPP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH 2023) 40.00 X 42290 0 0 COURTNEY LYONS-GARCIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM OCT 2023) 40.00 X 25231 0 0 ANDREA KETCHMARK PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM DAHNKE TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 LIZ THOMAS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RG ABSHER TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 HEATHER CROZIER VP FOR DEVELOPMENT 2.00 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN FISCH VP FOR GOVERNANCE 2.00 X 0 0 0 RON TIPTON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LUKE KLOBERDANZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARNEY MANN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE GONZALES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 OFORIWAA PEE AGYEI-BOAKYE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMIE LOUCKY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTIN MURPHY DIRECTOR (FROM JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB RATCLIFFE DIRECTOR (FROM JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 67521 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 334348 84711 7860 419059 MEMBERSHIP DUES 813920 65100 65100 WORKSHOP REVENUE 611430 29570 29570 WEBINAR INCOME 611430 126 126 94796 4450 4450 254 254 254 518559 94796 0 4704 X 125000 125000 67521 54017 6752 6752 133398 110200 14808 8390 11123 9091 1194 838 19625 16040 2106 1479 101 101 20523 16774 2202 1547 122424 74260 41886 6278 17146 14014 1840 1292 19884 16252 2134 1498 10210 8345 1096 769 3390 2771 364 255 72825 72825 5494 4490 590 414 628664 524079 75073 29512 423760 186134 87427 91877 31043 0 32870 31746 2699 3180 577799 312937 35171 17857 156213 14809 191384 32666 X 371415 280271 15000 0 386415 280271 577799 312937 -110105 3961 0 X 0 0 0 X 456876 456530 435404 448421 419059 2216290 456876 456530 435404 448421 419059 2216290 64684 2151606 3949 387 9 1336 4450 10131 2226421 375471 0.96640 0.96190 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 0 15 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDED ANNUAL REPORTS AND INFORMATION TO CONGRESS AND FEDERAL TRAIL MANAGING AGENCIES ABOUT THE STATE OF THE TRAILS AND CONTRIBUTIONS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES OF OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TOWARDS SUSTAINING THE NATIONAL SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS. THE PARTNERSHIP ALSO PROVIDED INFORMATION TO CONGRESS ABOUT THE FUNDING NEEDED TO SUSTAIN AND INCREASE ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY TO ACQUIRE LAND AND TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, INTERPRET, AND MANAGE THE SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS THROUGH WRITTEN AND ORAL TESTIMONY PROVIDED TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES. THE PARTNERSHIP PARTICIPATED WITH DOZENS OF OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN COALITIONS URGING CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO REAUTHORIZE AND FULLY FUND THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND AND REAUTHORIZE THE FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM TO CONTINUE THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUNDING PROGRAM AND OTHER PROGRAMS FUNDING DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL TRAILS. 1 APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB 10 CITY SQ GRANTS OFFICE BOSTON MA 02129 046001677 501(C)(3) 9900 0 INTERNSHIPS ARIZONA TRAIL ASSOCIATION 738 N 5TH AVENUE STE 201 TUCSON AZ 85705 860762149 501(C)(3) 8850 0 INTERNSHIPS CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL COALITION 710 10TH ST STE 200 GOLDON CO 80401 455051775 501(C)(3) 9850 0 INTERNSHIPS EL CAMINO REAL DE LOS TEJAS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ASSOCIATION 3710 CEDAR ST STE 288 AUSTIN TX 78705 208296273 501(C)(3) 9900 0 INTERNSHIPS FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION 1050 NW 2ND STREET STE A GAINESVILLE FL 32601 237079720 501(C)(3) 9600 0 INTERNSHIPS NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOCIATION 229 E MAIN STREET LOWELL MI 49331 382423480 501(C)(3) 9700 0 INTERNSHIPS OREGON-CALIFORNIA TRAILS ASSOCIATION 524 S OSAGE ST INDEPENDENCE MO 64050 840962140 501(C)(3) 9800 0 INTERNSHIPS PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAIL ASSOCIATION 209 FERRY STREET SUITE A SEDROWOOLLEY WA 98284 911023116 501(C)(3) 9600 0 INTERNSHIPS ICE AGE TRAIL ALLIANCE PO BOX 128 CROSS PLAINS WI 53528 396076028 501(C)(3) 9900 0 INTERNSHIPS BCHC EDUCATION FUND INC PO BOX 1182 COLUMBIA FALLS MT 59912 204093378 501(C)(3) 9000 0 INTERNSHIPS BITTERROOT CULTURAL HERITAGE TRUST INC PO BOX 2216 HAMILTON MT 59840 810446981 501(C)(3) 10000 0 INTERNSHIPS NATIONAL HISTORIC CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER FOUNDATION 1501 NORTH POPLAR STREET CASPER WY 82601 274488823 501(C)(3) 9000 0 INTERNSHIPS NATIONAL WASHINGTON-ROCHAMBEAU REVOLUTIONARY ROUTE ASSOCIATION PO BOX 38255 BALTIMORE MD 21231 331106734 501(C)(3) 9900 0 INTERNSHIPS 13 0 PART I, LINE 2: PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM TRACKS REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS, THEIR DEADLINES AND PARTIES RESPONSIBLE IN A SPREADSHEET TO ENSURE TIMELY COMPLIANCE AND SOUND GRANT MANAGEMENT. AS APPROPRIATE, INFORMATION IS ADDED INTO THE ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOPMENT DATABASE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE PARTNERSHIP HAS TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP; REGULAR AND AFFILIATE MEMBERS. REGULAR ORGANIZATION MEMBERS CAN DESIGNATE A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL TO VOTE ON THEIR BEHALF. AFFILIATE MEMBERS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE ON THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL ELECTS FROM COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES THREE MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECRUITS AND NOMINATES TWELVE AT-LARGE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL APPROVES ALL APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE PARTNERSHIP AND ESTABLISHES THE AMOUNT OF DUES PAYABLE TO THE PARTNERSHIP ANNUALLY BY THE PARTNERSHIP'S MEMBERS. THE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OR EXPEL A MEMBER ORGANIZATION FROM THE PARTNERSHIP IS RESERVED TO THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL. A RECOMMENDATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REMOVE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE AND SIGN A STATEMENT THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND REVIEW ACTUAL CONFLICTS. ANY PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A FOR THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HIRED IN 2023, OUR CONSULTANT PROVIDED COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA TO HELP US CHOOSE THE SALARY RANGE. USING THIS SALARY DATA, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE MADE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD, WHICH WAS APPROVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE PARTNERSHIP MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 74,260. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 41,886. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 6,278. TOTAL EXPENSES 122,424.