TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIVERSE HIGH QUALITY TRAILS AND GREENWAYS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE VALUE THESE TRAILS OFFER.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$550K
+165.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+151.7% YoY
Grant Count
36
+63.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+53.8% YoY
About American Trails
Based on IRS filings
American Trails is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in REDDING, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $550K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 36 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $550,351 | $206,953 | $424,896 |
| Revenue | $1,592,550 | $1,418,818 | $789,183 |
| Expenses | $1,699,208 | $1,562,171 | $708,132 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3 | $118 | $16 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Trails
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wood River Trails Coalition ($101,993), Cottonwood Canyons Foundation ($95,290), Tread Lightly Inc ($74,643).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALASKA TRAILS ANCHORAGE, AK | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $6,500 |
| ALBORN DIRT DEVILS ALBORN, MN | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $6,300 |
| AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY SILVER SPRING, MD | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $31,549 |
| BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS FRIES, VA | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $24,701 |
| BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF WASHINGTON ELLENSBURG, WA | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $58,176 |
| CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INC ASHEVILLE, NC | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $12,250 |
| COLORADO FOURTEENERS INITIATIVE GOLDEN, CO | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $41,960 |
| COTTONWOOD CANYONS FOUNDATION SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $95,290 |
| ECO SERVANTS RUIDOSO, NM | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $10,000 |
| FOOTHILLS RAILS-TO-TRAILS COALITION PUYALLUP, WA | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $8,002 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE PASSO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,832 |
| JOHN FAVRO | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MARIANNE FOWLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| TERRY HANSON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH BURGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAN HANCOCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT LANDES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DANIELLE MCNIVEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BOB WALKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARIE WALKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Trails?
American Trails is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in REDDING, CA. It holds $550K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Trails?
As of 2024, American Trails holds $550K in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 36 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does American Trails operate?
American Trails has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does American Trails award?
In 2024, American Trails awarded 36 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Trails's EIN?
American Trails's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1591902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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