2025-05-19T16:23:14-05:00 2024-12-31 390974031 WEGNER CPAS LLP 2921 LANDMARK PLACE STE 300 MADISON WI 53713 990 2024-01-01 382423480 NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED NORT 6168975987 229 EAST MAIN STREET LOWELL MI 49331 ANDREA KETCHMARK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6168975987 2025-05-19 1 0 JASON STEPHENS CPA P01263225 6082744020 2025-05-19 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ANDREA KETCHMARK 229 EAST MAIN STREET LOWELL MI 49331 2408752 0 X NORTHCOUNTRYTRAIL.ORG X 1981 MI TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL. 19 19 17 1237 0 0 1862894 1950288 70985 110794 51243 54654 29320 29390 2014442 2145126 0 0 0 0 1027946 1067667 0 0 190289 783163 999595 1811109 2067262 203333 77864 1850320 2033439 44506 119957 1805814 1913482 X THE MISSION OF THE NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOCIATION (NCTA) IS TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL AS THE PREMIER HIKING PATH ACROSS THE NORTHERN TIER OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH A TRAIL-WIDE COALITION OF VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS. 0 0 1012071 0 0 TRAIL WORK AND PLANNING - THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUED TO PLAN THE ROUTE AND BUILD AND MAINTAIN THE NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL IN 2024, BUILDING 64 MILES OF NEW TRAIL AND INSTALLING 11,000 FT OF BOARDWALK, 33 NEW KIOSKS, TRAIL HEAD SIGNS AND INTERPRETIVE PANELS. NCTA MAINTAINED THE MILES OF OFF ROAD TRAIL TO MAKE IT SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO HAS A ROLE IN SECURING ACCESS FOR THE TRAIL AND PROTECTING THE CORRIDOR. IN 2024, THEY COMPLETED 6 PROJECTS PERMANENTLY PROTECTING SECTIONS OF THE TRAIL. 488323 0 110794 NETWORKING AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT - THE ASSOCIATION MANAGES A VAST NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTING 30 CHAPTERS AND A DOZEN AFFILIATE PARTNERS, ALL SUPPORTING THE NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL. IN 2024, 1,217 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 64,253 VOLUNTEER HOURS SUPPORTING THE MISSION. THE ASSOCIATION WORKED WITH 27 YOUTH PROGRAMS AND CORP CREWS TO ASSIST THE EFFORTS. 96816 0 0 PUBLIC SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND CARTOGRAPHY - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL. NCTA MAKES THE TRAIL ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PEOPLE BY PROVIDING FREE DOWNLOADABLE MAPS AND DATA. 200,000 PEOPLE CAME TO NCTA FOR MAPS IN 2024. 6,300 HIKERS PARTICIPATED IN 165 HIKES WITH NCTA HIKE LEADERS AND 1,300 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE HIKE 100 CHALLENGE. 1597210 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 19 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AR CA CT FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC ND OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X X KAREN RAAB 6168975987 229 EAST MAIN STREET LOWELL MI 49331 JAN ULFERTS STEWART PRESIDENT (FROM SEPT) 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE CHAPPLE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT (FROM SEPT) 5.00 X X 0 0 0 CHERYL KREINDLER VICE PRESIDENT (FROM SEPT) 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF VANWINKLE SECRETARY (THRU SEPT) 5.00 X X 0 0 0 TINA TOOLE SECRETARY (FROM SEPT) 5.00 X X 0 0 0 BRAD SLAGLE TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MAX HEITNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN WALKER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSH BERLO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUE HARVEY BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DERRICK PASSE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DUANE LAWTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHARON RAY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN RUSSELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEL BAUGHMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CLAIRE DROLSHAGEN PUCK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NATHAN MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DENNIS GARRETT DIRECTOR (THRU SEPT) 1.00 X 0 0 0 JARON NYHOF IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT (THRU SEPT) 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER WHITSEL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANE NORTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 YVETTE JESTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA KETCHMARK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 130000 0 12127 130000 0 12127 1 0 0 0 VILLAGE OF KALKASKA 200 HYDE STREET KALKASKA MI 49646 TRAIL CONSTRUCTION 100420 1 312218 699100 938970 1950288 PROGRAM EVENTS 711300 110794 110794 110794 54286 54286 248617 248249 368 368 368 34615 15377 19238 19238 10152 10152 10152 2145126 110794 0 84044 142127 98702 24872 18553 767940 533306 134390 100244 27423 19044 4799 3580 59725 41477 10452 7796 70452 48926 12329 9197 213 213 15800 15800 40480 34635 4069 1776 33284 5515 30 27739 48486 21804 15013 11669 47638 24196 19832 3610 27131 20637 4857 1637 68035 56650 8075 3310 170078 164988 4382 708 2831 2831 13085 13085 TRAIL MAINT AND PROTECT 422227 422227 OUTREACH AND HOSPITALIT 44019 43835 165 19 PUBLICATIONS 41140 41140 DUES 9650 9199 451 15498 10929 4569 2067262 1597210 279763 190289 526982 314747 154003 908 66543 56460 14577 10770 8268 8759 27810 17429 13212 10381 1066735 1432472 0 154262 0 44680 1850320 2033439 44506 74277 0 45680 44506 119957 X 1533281 1757612 272533 155870 1805814 1913482 1850320 2033439 77864 29804 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1360017 1557059 1980211 1862894 1950288 8710469 1360017 1557059 1980211 1862894 1950288 8710469 25763 8684706 2437 2191 11263 51243 54286 121420 24203 24203 8856092 460739 0.98060 0.98540 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER REVENUE - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 24,203. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 26490 0 0 26490 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: MET WITH REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO CONTINUE FUNDING THE FEDERAL AGENCIES THAT SUPPORT THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. 128791 367129 33218 529138 107691 21100 128791 136043 500 -28852 107691 116582 19461 136043 101084 500 14998 116582 0.96931 0.01247 0.01822 0 0 27810 17429 10381 10381 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 154262 F 154262 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 45680 45680 2186463 29804 11533 41337 2145126 0 2145126 2078795 11533 11533 2067262 0 2067262 PART V, LINE 4: THE ASSOCIATION'S LONG-TERM INVESTMENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS CONSIST OF FUNDS HELD AT AN INSTITUTION AND WERE ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF RESTRICTED AND DESIGNATED PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE RETURN. THE RETURN IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD'S FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THEN SHARES THE FORM WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY THE DIRECTORS. ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD, COMPARED TO SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR REASONABLENESS, AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. BOARD OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS DO NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.