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TONTO RECREATION ALLIANCE INC

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 264342310 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE M40 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · tralaz.org
revenue
$240K
expenses
$239K
net assets
$25K
employees
6
volunteers
95
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

VOLUNTEER GROUP WORKING TO KEEP TRAILS AND ROADS IN THE TONTO NATIONAL FOREST OPEN FOR OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE OHV RECREATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tonto Recreation Alliance (TRĀL) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail access in the Tonto National Forest, Arizona. The organization advocates for responsible recreation, conducts trail inspections and maintenance, and provides up-to-date digital and printed maps for OHV users. TRĀL relies on volunteer efforts and public donations to support its mission.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy for OHV Recreation
Engages in advocacy efforts to preserve trail access and promote responsible OHV use in collaboration with the Tonto National Forest and other stakeholders
Tonto Discovery Trail (TDT)
500+ mile journey through all regions of the Tonto National Forest, available as part of the Tonto OHV User Map and promoted via a story map experience
Tonto OHV User Map
Interactive digital map for Apple and Android devices providing offline access to over 3,000 miles of designated OHV trails in the Tonto National Forest
Volunteer Trail Maintenance
Organized volunteer events for trail inspection, maintenance, and signage upkeep across the Tonto National Forest OHV trail system
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Single-Track Trail Development & Maintenance 1 activity
    • Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail Maintenance and Monitoring
      Engages volunteers to inspect, monitor, and maintain over 3000 miles of Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails in the Tonto National Forest, including maintaining trail signage and supporting projects to enhance the trail system.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Development and Distribution of Tonto OHV User Map
      Collects GPS data from active off-road vehicle routes in the Tonto National Forest to create and regularly update the Tonto OHV User Map. This map is provided as a downloadable application for Apple and Android mobile devices, functions offline, and is also available in printed form in popular areas. The organization also created the Tonto Discovery Trail, a 500+ mile journey, as part of this map.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$240K
Contributions & grants$233K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$239K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$174K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$25K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +42.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RICHARD SMITH PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $43K
board members · 4
  • BRET MARCHANT — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID GRONLUND — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN BRICKER — DIRECTOR
  • RANDY HILL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • ESRI Partner — Utilizes ESRI's ArcGIS Field Maps app for the downloadable version of its Tonto OHV User Map.
  • Fry’s Food Stores Partner — Participates in Fry's Food Stores community rewards program, which donates to non-profit organizations.
  • Tonto National Forest Government — Primary public land area where TRĀL conducts trail preservation and enhancement activities.
  • Tonto National Forest Partner — Collaborates with the Tonto National Forest to identify and map designated open routes for the OHV User Map.
  • Tonto National Forest Partner — Works with the Tonto National Forest on education about responsible recreation and to preserve access to trails.