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Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail

MARION, NC EIN: 84-4922798 Website

The mission of F3ST is to connect mountain communities in western North Carolina through the Fonta Flora State Trail to promote physical health, mental wellness, economic development, and outdoor recreation with trail partners for the enjoyment and education of all people.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$62K

-22.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$195K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$97K

About Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail

Based on IRS filings

Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in MARION, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $62K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $5.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

Cities

MarionOld Fort

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$74K$149K$223K$297K2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$62,395$80,291$68,940
Revenue$254,648$119,885$95,074
Expenses$270,012$111,066$81,307
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$5
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$49K$97K$146K$195K0 grants20210 grants20220 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

McDowell County$106KTown of Old Fort$89K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include McDowell County ($105,780), Town of Old Fort ($89,050).

RecipientPurposeAmount
McDowell County Marion, NC$105,780
Town of Old Fort Old Fort, NC$89,050

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Sigmon JessicaExecutive Dir.$24KAmanda FinnExecutive Director$10K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Sigmon JessicaExecutive Dir.20$24,035
Amanda FinnExecutive Director20$10,200
Mark CobbVice President1
Dave KeiserTreasurer1
Renee TaylorDirector1
Sarah ChabaaneDirector1
Megan FoyDirector1
Wes ShelleyDirector1
Julia WeatherfordDirector1
Doug HayDirector1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail?

Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in MARION, NC. It holds $62K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail?

As of 2024, Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail holds $62K in total assets with $255K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $195K in 2024.

Where does Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail operate?

Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What size grants does Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail award?

In 2024, Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail awarded 2 grants totaling $195K — an average of about $97K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail's EIN?

Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4922798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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