The Florida Trail Association Inc
The Florida Trail Association (FTA) builds, maintains, protects, and promotes the Florida national scenic trail (Florida trail), and a network of hiking trails throughout the state of Florida. The association provides opportunities for the public to participate in environmental education, engage with in outdoor recreation and contribute to meaningful volunteer work.
The Florida Trail Association Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,341,467
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,032,290
- +38.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $74,633
- +73.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,517,252
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Florida Trail Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection Tallahassee, FL | Conservation | $31,013 |
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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 | $2,341,467 | $2,032,290 | $1,517,252 | — | — | $74,633 |
| 2024 | $1,841,765 | $1,471,064 | $1,564,582 | — | — | $43,004 |
| 2023 | $1,920,348 | $1,265,115 | $1,303,993 | — | — | $27,798 |
| 2022 | $1,622,306 | $1,191,411 | $1,092,238 | — | — | $2,560 |
| 2021 | $1,702,716 | $886,801 | $1,006,000 | $31,013 | 1 | $-3,274 |
| 2020 | $1,761,429 | $880,222 | $777,979 | — | — | $-20,291 |
| 2019 | $1,747,478 | $1,628,110 | $908,583 | — | — | $-23,507 |
About The Florida Trail Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Florida Trail Association Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Gainesville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Florida Trail Association Inc is led by Tisha McCombs, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tisha McCombs
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Duncan
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Turman
Director
Chair → Director & Chair, 2024
Director & Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Daniel
Director
Vice President → Director & 3rd Vice President, 2022
Director & 3rd Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Byars
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Robbins
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsey Stevens
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Emery
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Bright
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Buzz Scott
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Stevens
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Worthington
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Stoccardo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerrie Lindsey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Youmas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Horkan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Royce Gibson
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$17K (2021) → $115K (2025)
Leslie Wheeler
Secretary
Director & 4th Vice President → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elwood McElhaney
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Schofield
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Powell
Former Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Former Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abe Christian
Former Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Josh Johnson (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kristen Williams (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Maria Llorens Vice Chair (2024) — Jan. & Director · Filing note: Until
- Former: Darryl Updegrove (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Deborah Schroth (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Pamela Hale (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bill Bush (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: James Catalano (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Brennan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Maria Llorens (2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Shawn Naugle (2023) — Director
- Former: Amanda Kincaid (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: David Waldrop (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Jan S. Wells (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Alan Bradshaw (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sean Spence (2022) — Director
- Former: Janet Akerson (2019–2021) — Administrative Director
- Former: Greg Knecht (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Durnell (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Ralph Hancock (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Shellie Johnson (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $115K, to Royce Gibson (Former Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Florida Trail Association Inc
How large is The Florida Trail Association Inc?
The Florida Trail Association Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is The Florida Trail Association Inc?
The Florida Trail Association Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Gainesville, FL. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Florida Trail Association Inc operate?
The Florida Trail Association Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is The Florida Trail Association Inc's EIN?
The Florida Trail Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7079720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
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