EIN 87-0699956

The Trail Conservancy (TTF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
24
City
State
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Trail Foundation's mission is to protect and enhance the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake. Since their formation in 2003 as a 501(c)(3), they have fulfilled their mission through careful improvements to the Trail’s infrastructure and environment, while honoring the original vision of the Trail’s founders. In 2003, they formed the Town Lake Trail Foundation to continue the work of the Citizen’s Committee and ensure that the heart of Austin stays strong. In 2008, inspired by the renaming of the lake, they adopted the name The Trail Foundation.
Also known as...
Town Lake Trail Foundation; The Trail Foundation
Total revenues
$3,848,009
2022
Total expenses
$2,595,448
2022
Total assets
$7,792,219
2022
Num. employees
24
2022

Program areas at TTF

In 2022, the Organization signed a Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Austin. It immediately began fulfilling primary responsibility duties for the maintenance of over 110 acres of natural areas and Trail and park features such as manicured planting areas and gathering areas. Significant ecological restoration work was completed Trail-wide, including shoreline restoration and stabilization, urban forestry expansion, and wildflower meadow seeding. In addition, the Organization hosted 76 volunteer events, established 3,293 plants, collected 3,705 pounds of trash, and spread 470 cubic yards of mulch. Regular programming events that are free and open to the public have been expanded to include monthly fitness series, weekly music and cultural events, educational programs, and expanded cultural exhibits in collaboration with other Austin art and education institutions.
While no capital projects were fully completed in 2022, many progressed through advance design development and community engagement, including the Butler Shores Exercise Equipment, Holly Project, and the Rainey Street Trailhead projects. The Trail-wide Arts and Culture Plan also progressed through the final stages to be formally adopted in the following year.

Who funds The Trail Conservancy (TTF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Austin Community FoundationDonation$239,600
Jonna and Jill FoundationGeneral Support$50,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$36,725
...and 27 more grants received totalling $506,349

Personnel at TTF

NameTitleCompensation
Heidi AndersonChief Executive Officer$200,880
Paul ByarsSecretary / Director$0
Zach HunterChairman / Chair / Director$0
Andy AustinChair / Director$0
Mike ShawTreasurer$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for TTF

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,881,482
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$5,778
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-23,966
Net income from fundraising events$-93,853
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$78,568
Total revenues$3,848,009

Form 990s for TTF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-10-21990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122020-02-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $239,600 from Austin Community Foundation
December 30, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,018 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 6332
Austin, TX 78762
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
Website URL
thetrailconservancy.org/ 
Phone
(855) 448-7245
Facebook page
thetrailfoundation 
Twitter profile
@ttfaustin 
IRS details
EIN
87-0699956
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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