THE RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY IS THE NATIONS LARGEST TRAILS ORG. WITH A GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY MORE THAN 1 MIL. STRONG DEDICATED TO BUILDING A NATION CONNECTED BY TRAILS, REIMAGINING PUBLIC SPACES TO CREATE SAFE WAYS FOR EVERYONE TO WALK, BIKE & BE ACTIVE OUTDOORS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.8M
+12.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$657K
+67.0% YoY
Grant Count
34
+47.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+13.0% YoY
About Rails to Trails Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Rails to Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 34 grants totaling $657K. Net investment income was $916K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,824,509 | $20,326,477 | $16,243,959 |
| Revenue | $14,740,431 | $11,711,163 | $14,519,472 |
| Expenses | $13,989,120 | $12,950,447 | $12,120,757 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $915,551 | $310,673 | $195,976 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Jersey Bike Walk Coalition ($180,000), 30th Street Industrial Corporation ($55,000), Manhattan Trail System ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 30TH STREET INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION MILWAUKEE, WI | TRAIL DEVELOPMENT | $55,000 |
| ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE CHICAGO, IL | TRAIL ADVOCACY | $7,500 |
| ARIZONA TRAIL ASSOCIATION TUCSON, AZ | TRAIL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
| BENTONVILLE BELLA VISTA TRAILBLAZERS ASSOCIATION BENTONVILLE, AR | TRAIL ADVOCACY | $7,500 |
| BROOKE-HANCOCK-JEFFERSON METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION STEUBENVILLE, OH | TRAIL DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
| BROOKVILLE TRAIL HUB BROOKVILLE, PA | TRAIL DEVELOPMENT | $20,000 |
| CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT ASSOCIATION HARRISBURG, PA | TRAIL DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
| CITY OF GREELEY NATURAL AREAS & TRAILS DIVISION GREELEY, CO | TRAIL ACCESS | $15,000 |
| CLINTON COUNTY FOUNDATION WILMINGTON, OH | TRAIL ACCESS | $15,000 |
| COMMUNITIES UNLIMITED FAYETTEVILLE, AR | TRAIL DEVELOMENT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JON COFSKY | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| EDWARD CHANG | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| M KATHERINE KRAFT | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| DOUGLAS MONIESON | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| BALAJI BONDILI | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JAMES BRAINARD | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MARK FILIPPELL | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JOHN FRIEDMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| VANESSA GARRISON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| CATHERINE SLOSS JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| NOEL KEGEL | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| GAIL LIPSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ELIZABETH LYNN | BOARD MEMBER, (FROM 2/2024) | 5 | — |
| AYESHA MCGOWAN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| TIM PETRI | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MARVIN PLAKUT | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JULIETTE RIZZO | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| DANIEL RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JAMES SALLIS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| RYAN CHAO | PRESIDENT | 40 | $308,721 |
| CYNTHIA DICKERSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $204,743 |
| KEVIN MILLS | VP OF POLICY | 40 | $182,418 |
| ALISA BORLAND | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $178,325 |
| BRANDI HORTON | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $174,375 |
| FREDERICK SCHAEDTLER | CTO | 40 | $178,006 |
| ELIZABETH THORSTENSEN | VP OF TRAIL DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $152,138 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rails to Trails Conservancy?
Rails to Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $22.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Rails to Trails Conservancy?
As of 2024, Rails to Trails Conservancy holds $22.8M in total assets with $14.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 34 grants totaling $657K in 2024.
Where does Rails to Trails Conservancy operate?
Rails to Trails Conservancy has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Pr, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does Rails to Trails Conservancy award?
In 2024, Rails to Trails Conservancy awarded 34 grants totaling $657K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rails to Trails Conservancy's EIN?
Rails to Trails Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1437006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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