Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail supports the National Park Service in keeping the Mount Vernon Trail safe and welcoming for all users through trail maintenance education and community events.
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail at a glance
In short: Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail gave $89K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,420
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $89,420
- Median grant
- $89,420
- Total assets
- $189,641
- +89.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Park Service ($89K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service McLean, VA | Water Fountains | $89,420 |
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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 | $189,641 | $224,832 | $135,419 | $89,420 | 1 | $2,100 |
| 2024 | $100,228 | $79,619 | $33,853 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $64,462 | $66,952 | $42,576 | — | — | — |
About Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $89K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail is led by Justin Isbell, Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Isbell
Board Chair
Board Member & Board Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Myers
Board Member
Board Member & Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josephine Liu
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Windle
Board Member -
Board Member Since & Treasurer Since → Board Member, Treasurer & Jan Nov, 2024
Board Member, Treasurer & Jan Nov → Board Member -, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Carioscia
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Fiske
Treasurer
Board Member, Treasurer & Dec → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Gluth
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pete Nuwayser (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
How much does Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail give each year?
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail gave $89K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail?
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail reported $190K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $225K.
What is Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail?
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $190K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail operate?
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail's EIN?
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4129792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
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