Platte River Trails Trust
The mission of the Platte River Trails Trust is to develop and construct a river corridor that will function as a recreation and transportation trail providing users with the opportunity to enjoy the river environment and facilitate exercise for health and well being. The goal of the Trust is to bring together public and private funding sources to design and develop trail segments along the North Platte River through the Casper community.
Platte River Trails Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,501,625
- +36.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,343,055
- +533.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $111,079
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $794,184
- +37.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Platte River Trails Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Platte River Trails Trust gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2022) to $442K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Casper Wyoming Casper, WY | This represents capital projects that were completed by the Platte River Trails Trust, but will be maintained by the City of Casper, WY | $145,101 |
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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 | $9,501,625 | $3,343,055 | $794,184 | — | — | $111,079 |
| 2023 | $6,952,722 | $527,472 | $577,154 | $145,101 | 1 | $144,710 |
| 2022 | $7,002,468 | $163,550 | $541,570 | $71,883 | 1 | $54,507 |
| 2021 | $7,380,514 | $856,842 | $959,800 | $441,551 | 1 | $189,794 |
| 2020 | $7,483,493 | $678,449 | $895,171 | $439,152 | 1 | $79,304 |
About Platte River Trails Trust
Based on IRS filings
Platte River Trails Trust is a public charity, based in Casper, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $111K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Platte River Trails Trust is led by Nat Steinhoff, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nat Steinhoff
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bart Rea
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce English
Executive Board Member
Board Member → Executive Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Swedberg
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Hoffman
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Easton
Executive Board Member
Board Member → Executive Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bond
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Tyler
Executive Board Member
Board Member → Executive Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick McNamee
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Powell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Cepeda
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Sweda
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zulima Lopez
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Hawks
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Heili
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jeff Goetz (2020–2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Joann True (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Blair (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Milek (2022–2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: David Hough (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Pamela Mills (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Emery Angela (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Clarke Turner (2020) — Past-President
- Former: Eric Ruckle (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jolene Martinez (2020) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Matt Hahn (2020) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Tim Cortez (2020) — Ex-Officio
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.
Frequently asked questions about Platte River Trails Trust
How large is Platte River Trails Trust?
Platte River Trails Trust reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
Where does Platte River Trails Trust operate?
Platte River Trails Trust has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What is Platte River Trails Trust's EIN?
Platte River Trails Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2302478. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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