Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail
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.
Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail at a glance
- Total assets
- $77,193
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $134,984
- -47.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $121,214
- -55.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDowell County Marion, NC | — | $105,780 |
| Town of Old Fort Old Fort, NC | — | $89,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,193 | $134,984 | $121,214 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $62,395 | $254,648 | $270,012 | $194,830 | 2 | $5 |
| 2023 | $80,291 | $119,885 | $111,066 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $68,940 | $95,074 | $82,985 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $49,385 | $188,367 | $140,027 | — | — | — |
About Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Marion, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $77K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail is led by Angel Duff, Interim Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angel Duff
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Shelley McKechnie
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Kenny Greene
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Weatherford
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
megan Foy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Chabaane
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
WEs Shelley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Aldridge
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Pierce
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Cobb
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Phillips
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (33)
- Former: Amanda Finn (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Dave Keiser (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Doug Hay (2024) — Director
- Former: Renee Taylor (2024) — Director
- Former: Sigmon Jessica (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Beth Heile (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Clyde Zeno McSwain III (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Billstrom (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Margaret White (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Robert Benfield (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Carl Hunter (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Steven Charles Pierc (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Steven H Bush (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Timothy Todd Johnson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: William E. Phillips Jr. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Heather Cotton (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Lucille Crown (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandra N Aguirre (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Shane Thomas Prisby (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Charles Michael Sobol (2023) — Director
- Former: Mechele Renee (2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Kota (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Billy Martin (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Melvin Lytle (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Pamela C. King (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Smith Raynor (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy D. Blenco (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Laura Z. Urrea (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Peterson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: David N. Walker (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Oelschlaeger (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gwen Wisler (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Johnnie Carswell (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Shelley McKechnie (Interim Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail
How large is Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail?
Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail reported $77K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $135K.
What is Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail?
Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Marion, NC. It holds $77K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail operate?
Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail has awarded grants in North Carolina.
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 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail funds
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