To promote trails and parks in the Matanuska Susitna Borough
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-14.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$376K
-19.8% YoY
Grant Count
8
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+20.3% YoY
About Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in PALMER, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $376K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,729,436 | $2,025,900 | $2,170,327 |
| Revenue | $1,435,090 | $1,114,025 | $728,619 |
| Expenses | $1,388,891 | $1,248,668 | $645,058 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,694 | $34,717 | $4,742 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alaska Trails ($101,245), Matanuska-Susitna Borough ($92,375), Alaska State Parks ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska State Parks Wasilla, AK | Tarn Point Trail Improvements | $75,000 |
| Alaska Trails Anchorage, AK | 2024 trail maintenance program; Pioneer Peak Trail Reconstruction | $101,245 |
| Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats Wasilla, AK | Reawakening Tladje't project | $39,976 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough Palmer, AK | Settlers Bay 2nd Parcel Development; purchase of trail dozer | $92,375 |
| Student Conservation Association Anchorage, AK | Pink Wild Rose Trail Improvements | $20,000 |
| United Way of Matanuska Susitna Borough Palmer, AK | Parks and Playgrounds Coordination and Collaboration | $20,000 |
| Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers Wasilla, AK | Anchorage to Mat-Su Strategic Mountain Bike Trails Plan | $21,000 |
| Willow Area Community Organization Willow, AK | Newman Park Trail Extension | $6,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Raftery | Executive Director | 40 | $75,183 |
| George Hoden | Board President | 2 | — |
| Kathryn Swartz | Board Vice President | 2 | — |
| Lorraine Cordova | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Chelsea Hedrick | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Bob Charles | Director | 1 | — |
| Susie Lemons | Director | 1 | — |
| Josh Leutzinger | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan Maroney | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan Mollnow | Director | 1 | — |
| Troy Shelden | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Winnestaffer | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation?
Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in PALMER, AK. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation?
As of 2024, Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation holds $1.7M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $376K in 2024.
Where does Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation operate?
Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Virginia.
What size grants does Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation award?
In 2024, Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $376K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation's EIN?
Mat-su Trails & Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0699180. 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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