EIN 38-2847396

Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
City
Traverse City
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Enriching the Traverse region by providing a network of Trails, bikeways and pedestrian ways; and encouraging their use. To provide and promote a trail network that enriches people and communities throughout the greater Traverse region. Provide and promote a trail network that enriches people and communities throughout the greater region.
Also known as...
T A R T Trails
Total revenues
$1,978,765
2023
Total expenses
$2,192,913
2023
Total assets
$8,012,034
2023
Num. employees
21
2023

Program areas at Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails

Tart Trails, Inc., est. 1998, includes a network of over 100 miles of non-motorized Trails in grand Traverse and leelanau counties with over 650,000 annual visits. We work to connect regional trail networks by developing and supporting Trails and advocating for active living and outdoor Recreation. Our long-term vision is that northwest lower Michigan will be connected by world-class Trails, bikeways, and pedestrian-friendly streets linking people to the beauty of the Area year round. The Area will be known for its natural surroundings, active, healthy outdoor lifestyles, and vibrant town centers where everyone has sustainable Transportation options. We will be a world-renowned outdoor Recreation and four-season destination. Our board, staff and hundreds of volunteers work every day toward achieving this vision.

Grants made by Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Grand Traverse Regional Community FoundationVasa Trail Endowment$19,061

Who funds Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF)Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail$250,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$61,100
Rotary Charities of Traverse CitySeed Grant/assets for Thriving Communities$60,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails

NameTitleCompensation
Julie ClarkChief Executive Officer$102,442
Meg AckermanVice President$0
Jessica AlpersSecretary$0
Linda ClineTreasurer$0
Ross HammersleyPresident$0

Financials for Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,874,009
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$35,662
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$15,000
Net income from fundraising events$30,966
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,228
Miscellaneous revenues$21,900
Total revenues$1,978,765

Form 990s for Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-07990View PDF
2022-092023-02-14990View PDF
2021-092022-01-10990View PDF
2020-092021-04-12990View PDF
2019-092020-09-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails

OrganizationLocationRevenue
San Diego Mountain Biking AssociationSan Diego, CA$508,375
Virginia Capital Trail FoundationRichmond, VA$612,177
Westchester Parks FoundationMount Kisco, NY$3,731,239
Glacier National Park ConservancyColumbia Falls, MT$7,528,007
Friends of the Katy TrailDallas, TX$1,611,070
Alaska TrailsAnchorage, AK$1,258,295
Friends of Mill Ridge ParkAntioch, TN$1,493,967
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC)Buffalo, NY$4,519,592
Allegheny County Parks FoundationPittsburgh, PA$2,610,960
New York-New Jersey Trail ConferenceMahwah, NJ$2,963,707
Data update history
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Charles and Rita Anderson Foundation
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from Rotary Charities of Traverse City
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF)
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 252
Traverse City, MI 49685
County
Grand Traverse County, MI
Website URL
traversetrails.org/ 
Phone
(231) 941-4300
IRS details
EIN
38-2847396
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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