Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc
MGTA is committed to building a multiuse, multimodal walking and cycling trail connecting the communities along the path of the historic Mountain Goat Railroad.
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc gave $49K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,165
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $24,583
- Median grant
- $24,583
- Total assets
- $13,216,835
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Tracy City ($39K). Together the top 2 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $49K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Tracy City Tracy City, TN | Trail Development | $39,165 |
| Sewanee Community Chest Sewanee, TN | Sewanee Welcome Center | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,216,835 | $765,132 | $301,147 | $49,165 | 2 | $546,066 |
| 2023 | $12,665,637 | $743,842 | $185,305 | — | — | $165,511 |
| 2022 | $2,870,141 | $1,302,935 | $99,275 | — | — | $12,823 |
| 2021 | $1,666,425 | $493,507 | $276,373 | — | — | $5,333 |
| 2020 | $1,458,775 | $1,378,645 | $264,331 | $33,947 | 1 | $1,832 |
About Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Monteagle, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $546K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc is led by Patrick Dean, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Dean
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $61K (2024)
William N. Wilson
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Rollins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Roberts
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb McGrath
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Cameron
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Partin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Clements
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President & Co-Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Favaloro
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Rice III
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Reynolds
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anne Chenoweth Deutsch (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Maloof (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Henry Blizzard (2020–2021) — Co-Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $61K, to Patrick Dean (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc
How much does Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc give each year?
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc gave $49K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc?
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $765K.
What is Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc?
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Monteagle, TN. It holds $13.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc operate?
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc's EIN?
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5363669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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