NonprofitsThe Colorado Trail Foundation

Recreation & Sports

The Colorado Trail Foundation

PONCHA SPGS, CO

Total revenue

$982K

Total expenses

$888K

Net assets

$2.7M

Grants received

$834K

90 grants

EIN

841057336

Tax year

2024

Mission

To provide, improve, and maintain, through voluntary public involvement and in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, a linear, non-motorized, sustainable, scenic, recreation trail corridor between Denver and Durango, Colorado for hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders: The Colorado Trail. Significant activities include trail construction, improvement and maintenance, guided treks on the Colorado Trail, and outreach and education of trail users and the general public about the trail and the Foundation that cares for it.

Programs

3 programs

Guided treks: Trekkers participated in seven week-long supported treks along the Colorado Trail for recreational and educational activity keyed to the diverse, high mountain environment.

Expenses: $158K

Outreach and trail user education and assistance: Educated and aided hundreds of Colorado Trail users by responding to telephone and email requests for information. Distributed Treadlines newsletters to over 17,000 households. Maintained and improved the CTF website, social media, and database to support trail crew and adopter activities, and educate trail users about the trail and Leave No Trace ethics. Provided speakers and video information on the subject of the Colorado Trail, the Colorado Trail Foundation, trail crew and educational opportunities.

Expenses: $145K

Other program services: Maps and guidebooks: developed and updated materials to inform trail users and the general public about the Colorado Trail, and provided support information to the trail users in 2024. Events: The Foundation sponsored several events to celebrate new trail openings and connect with, educate, and thank its 700 volunteers who contributed over 12,000 hours to the protection and preservation of the Colorado Trail.

Expenses: $97K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$591K
Program service revenue$238K
Investment income$116K
Other revenue$36K
Total revenue$982K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$518K
Fundraising$41K
Other expenses$371K
Total expenses$888K
Total assets$2.7M
Net assets$2.7M

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Tisha McCombs

Executive Dir.

Board

$103K

50 hrs/wk

Paul Talley

Executive Dir.

Board

$64K

50 hrs/wk

Stevie Wydra

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Ian Altman

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Connie Wian

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Brent Adams

Director

Board

4 hrs/wk

Zach Sears

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Dan Cohen

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Carol Foster

Treasurer

Board

4 hrs/wk

Mark Ely

Vice President

Board

4 hrs/wk

Steve Staley

Chairman

Board

4 hrs/wk

Bill Manning

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 90 of 90

FromAmountPurposeYear
$55K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2024
$10K
COVER COSTS OF MAINTAINING TRAIL
2024
$5K
General Funds
2024
$3K
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
2024
$2K
OPERATING EXPENSE
2024
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$57K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2023
$36K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$30K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$25K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$10K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$8K
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
2023
$7K
RECREATION & SPORTS N.E.C.
2023
$5K
general operating funds
2023
$3K
MAINTAIN COLORADO TRAIL
2023
$2K
TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$2K
GENERAL FUNDING
2023
$1K
TRAIL RESTORATION
2023
$1K
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2023
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$500
General & Unrestrictive
2023
$275
General & Unrestricted
2023
$165
MATCH CREDIT CARD DONATION (501(C)3)
2023
$56K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$53K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$22K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$8K
TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY
2022
$5K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
$4K
MAINTAIN COLORADO TRAIL
2022
$2K
TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$2K
SUPPORT PROGRAM
2022
$2K
GENERAL FUNDING
2022
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$500
SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNTIY
2022
$500
OPERATING EXPENSES
2022
$500
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
$500
General & Unrestrictive
2022
$250
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
2022
$46
Colorado Gives Day Match
2022
$33K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$33K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$21K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$15K
PROGRAM
2021
$5K
MAINTAIN COLORADO TRAIL
2021
$4K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2021
$2K
GENERAL FUNDING
2021
$1K
Support for operations
2021
$25
Financial Assistance
2021
$53K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$15K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$10K
COVER COSTS OF MAINTAINING TRAIL
2020
$4K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2020
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$2K
MAINTAIN COLORADO TRAIL
2020
$2K
GENERAL FUNDING
2020
$500
SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY
2020
$350
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
2020
$42K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2019
$12K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$500
Operating grant
2019
$13K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$5K
PROGRAM & OPERATING
2018
$2K
GENERAL FUNDING
2018
$9K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$834K from 38 funders · 90 grants · 2017–2024

Colorado Gives Foundation

$261K · 5 grants · 2019–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$164K · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$113K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$51K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

The Summit Foundation

$34K · 3 grants · 2018–2021

Community Foundation Of Northern

$30K · 1 grant · 2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$25K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Details

EIN841057336
NTEE codeN320
Subsection03
Ruling date1987-09
Formed1987
Employees21
Volunteers700
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