EIN 71-0785162

Nwa Trailblazers

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
36
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Nwa Trailblazers designs, constructs, and maintains pedestrian and bicycle trails for the general public. Their work involves infrastructure development, construction, maintenance, outreach, and advocacy related to trails, cycling, and active transportation. In 2022, they completed one project and had 161 projects in progress with a total construction cost of $46,693,347. These projects will be granted to others in the future. The organization is located in Bentonville, AR.
Also known as...
Bentonvillebella Vista Trailblazer's Association
Total revenues
$28,686,053
2023
Total expenses
$3,986,142
2023
Total assets
$115,652,665
2023
Num. employees
36
2023

Program areas at Nwa Trailblazers

During the year 2023, no projects were completed and granted to the recipient. However, at year-end, the organization had 161 projects in progress, the accumulated construction cost of which totaled $67,468,183. These projects will be granted to others in the periods they are completed.
Trailblazers' work focuses on the following areas related to trails, cycling, and active transportation - infrastructure development, construction and maintenance, and outreach and advocacy. Trailblazers works with the general public, municipalities, community organizations, and philanthropists to plan, fund, construct, and maintain shared-use paved trails and multi-use soft surface trails for the public to enjoy.

Grants made by Nwa Trailblazers

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Strider Education FoundationYouth Bike Education$100,500

Who funds Nwa Trailblazers

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$8,294,473
Arkansas Community FoundationTo Support the Construction Cost of the Lake Frances Concrete Trail Connecting the Woka Whitewater Park Trail in Oklahoma To Arkansas Hwy 59$4,140,000
Arkansas Community FoundationTo Support the Program Outlined in the 2023 Uplift Cohort Capacity Building Implementation Proposal$74,750
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Nwa Trailblazers

NameTitleCompensation
Erin RushingChief Executive Officer
Richard Erin RushingExecutive Director$149,454
Paxton L RobertsManaging Director$108,106
Gina MovedDirector of Finance
Graham BurrowSenior Director of Development
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Nwa Trailblazers

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$27,652,701
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$444,995
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$581,461
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,896
Total revenues$28,686,053

Form 990s for Nwa Trailblazers

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-18990View PDF
2022-122023-10-26990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-06990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 31, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $4,140,000 from Arkansas Community Foundation
December 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2821
Bentonville, AR 72712
Metro area
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
County
Benton County, AR
Website URL
wearetrailblazers.org/ 
Phone
(479) 231-1365
IRS details
EIN
71-0785162
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N30: Physical Fitness and Community Recreational Facilities
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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