Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited
To manage and maintain the Mon River and Deckers Creek Trails, a non-motorized use 48 mile trail network inspiring outdoor adventure, commuting, healthy lifestyles and fun for all ages.
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited at a glance
In short: Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited gave $224K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $74,667
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $420,300
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West 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 Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was WV Division of Highways ($224K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WV Division of Highways Charleston, WV | Required 20% matching funds for the Caperton Trail Lighting Project managed by the WV Division of Highways | $120,000 |
| WV Division of Highways Charleston, WV | 20% matching requirement for federal transportation grant managed by the WV Division of Highways | $60,000 |
| WV Division of Highways Charleston, WV | Required 20% matching funds for Arboretum Drainage project managed by the WV Division of Highways | $44,000 |
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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 | $420,300 | $561,471 | $557,823 | $224,000 | 3 | $9,080 |
| 2024 | $416,652 | $436,815 | $336,566 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $317,637 | $502,342 | $445,400 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $260,493 | $429,478 | $334,103 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $164,086 | $600,906 | $574,003 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $137,183 | $334,230 | $355,250 | — | — | $16 |
About Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited
Based on IRS filings
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Morgantown, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $420K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $224K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited is led by Ella Belling, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ella Belling
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $51K (2025)
David Harshbarger
President
President → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christiaan Abildso
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Parks
Vice President
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Marlin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Barnett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kite
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Selin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Arnett
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kristina Vrouwenvelder (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Bloom (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Herlihy (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $51K, to Ella Belling (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited
How much does Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited give each year?
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited gave $224K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited's typical grant size?
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $74,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited give grants?
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (3 grants).
Does Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited?
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited reported $420K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $561K.
What is Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited?
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Morgantown, WV. It holds $420K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited's EIN?
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy Limited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0709470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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