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ARIZONA TRAIL ASSOCIATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860762149 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE W70 · Public & Societal Benefit · Medium ($1M-$10M) · aztrail.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$481K
employees
13
volunteers
2,400
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

THE ARIZONA TRAIL ASSOCIATIONS MISSION IS TO PROTECT, MAINTAIN, ENHANCE, PROMOTE, AND SUSTAIN THE ARIZONA TRAIL AS A UNIQUE ENCOUNTER WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Trail Association (ATA) is dedicated to the protection, maintenance, and promotion of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. It serves military veterans, service members, and the general public through various programs and community engagement initiatives. The organization operates primarily in Arizona, focusing on trail stewardship and veteran support.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Seeds of Stewardship
Engages youth in conservation and stewardship activities related to the Arizona Trail.
Trail Skills Institute
Offers hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and monitoring to volunteers.
VETS Program
Connects military veterans with fellow service members and the Arizona National Scenic Trail through stewardship and engagement opportunities.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Cultural Heritage Promotion & Tourism Development 10 activities
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Supports community events by staffing booths, sharing information, assisting with logistics to promote the Arizona Trail, and offers custom group volunteering opportunities.
    • Documentary Production and Screenings
      Produced a documentary titled "Trailblazers" about the history and significance of the 800-mile Arizona Trail and hosted film premieres in various cities.
    • Gateway Community Program
      Engages Gateway Community Ambassadors to connect locals with the trail, maintain community-specific Arizona Trail web pages, and promote trail-friendly tourism.
    • Gateway Community Program
      Engages Gateway Community Ambassadors to connect locals with the trail, maintain community-specific Arizona Trail web pages, and promote trail-friendly tourism.
    • Group Volunteering Opportunities
      Offers custom group volunteering opportunities for schools, businesses, and organizations to engage with the Arizona Trail.
    • Promoting the Arizona Trail
      Produces and screens documentaries about the history and significance of the Arizona Trail, and supports community events by staffing booths and sharing information to promote the trail.
    • Promoting the Arizona Trail
      Produces and screens documentaries about the history and significance of the Arizona Trail, and supports community events by staffing booths and sharing information to promote the trail.
    • Promoting the Arizona Trail through Media and Events
      Produces documentaries, hosts film premieres, and supports community events by staffing booths, sharing information, and assisting with logistics to promote the Arizona Trail.
    • Youth and Gateway Community Programs
      Operates Youth and Gateway Community Programs, engaging Gateway Community Ambassadors to connect locals with the trail, maintain community-specific Arizona Trail web pages, and promote trail-friendly tourism.
    • Youth and Gateway Community Programs
      Operates programs for youth and engages Gateway Community Ambassadors to connect locals with the trail, maintain community-specific web pages, and promote trail-friendly tourism.
  • Commemorative Journey Events 4 activities
    • Annual Meeting and Community Engagement
      Hosts an annual meeting to celebrate successes, featuring guest speakers and a lunch, and organizes initiatives like "Operation Freedom March" to encourage participation on the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
    • Operation Freedom March
      Organizes "Operation Freedom March," a year-long initiative challenging participants to collectively cover all 800 miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail by hiking, riding, or horseback riding.
    • Operation Freedom March
      Organizes "Operation Freedom March," a year-long initiative challenging participants to collectively cover all 800 miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail by hiking, riding, or horseback riding.
    • Organized Trail Challenges
      Organizes initiatives like "Operation Freedom March," a year-long challenge for participants to collectively cover all 800 miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail by hiking, riding, or horseback riding.
  • Volunteer-Driven Trail Construction & Maintenance 4 activities
    • Trail Construction and Maintenance
      Organizes hands-on stewardship activities and operates a Remote Trail Maintenance Task Force for building, maintaining, and monitoring segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, including custom group volunteering opportunities.
    • Trail Construction and Maintenance
      Organizes hands-on stewardship activities and operates a Remote Trail Maintenance Task Force for building, maintaining, and monitoring segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, often involving volunteers.
    • Trail Construction and Maintenance
      Organizes hands-on stewardship activities and operates a Remote Trail Maintenance Task Force for building, maintaining, and monitoring segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, including custom group volunteering opportunities.
    • Trail Construction and Maintenance
      Organizes hands-on stewardship activities for building, maintaining, and monitoring segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, including through a Remote Trail Maintenance Task Force where volunteers report on trail conditions and perform light upkeep.
  • Trail Crew Training & Skills Development 4 activities
    • Trail Skills Institute Courses
      Provides hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and monitoring through the Trail Skills Institute Courses.
    • Trail Skills Institute Courses
      Provides hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and monitoring through the Trail Skills Institute Courses.
    • Trail Skills Training
      Provides hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and monitoring through the Trail Skills Institute Courses.
    • Trail Skills Training
      Provides hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and monitoring through the Trail Skills Institute Courses to build capacity for trail stewardship.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Annual Meeting and Celebrations
      Hosts an annual meeting to celebrate successes, featuring guest speakers and a lunch for its members and supporters.
    • Veteran Engagement and Trail Stewardship (VETS) Program
      Connects military veterans with fellow service members and the Arizona Trail through the VETS program, creating meaningful opportunities on and off the trail, with a goal to involve at least 250 members of Arizona's military community.
    • Veteran Engagement and Trail Stewardship (VETS) Program
      Connects military veterans with fellow service members and the Arizona Trail through the VETS program, creating meaningful opportunities on and off the trail, and aims to involve at least 250 members of Arizona's military community.
    • Veteran Engagement and Trail Stewardship (VETS) Program
      Connects military veterans with fellow service members and the Arizona Trail through the VETS program, creating meaningful opportunities on and off the trail, and aims to involve at least 250 members of Arizona's military community in its programs.
    • Veteran Engagement and Trail Stewardship (VETS) Program
      Connects military veterans with fellow service members and the Arizona Trail through the VETS program, creating meaningful opportunities on and off the trail, and aims to involve at least 250 members of Arizona's military community.
    • Youth Programs
      Operates Youth Programs related to the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
    • Youth Programs
      Operates Youth Programs related to the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.17M
Contributions & grants$1.12M95%
Program service revenue$5K0%
Investment income$1500%
Other revenue$49K
expenses
Total expenses$1.20M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$462K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$690K
Cash$217K
Investments$347K
Liabilities$209K
Net assets$481K
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MATTHEW NELSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $89K
ANNA PERREIRA CFO UNTIL 2/24/2021 40 $10K
board members · 12
  • AMBIKA BALASUBRAMANIYAN — VP OF BOARD DEV / INTERIM TREASURER
  • BIANCA SALAZAR — DIRECTOR
  • DANA ERNST — DIRECTOR
  • FRED GAUDET — VP OF TRAIL OPERATIONS UNTIL 2/2021
  • JAMES ARNDT — DIRECTOR
  • JAN HANCOCK — SECRETARY
  • KAIT BOYLE — DIRECTOR
  • LISA SCHNEBLY HEIDINGER — DIRECTOR
  • PHYLLIS RALLEY — DIRECTOR
  • ROB MASON — TREASURER THRU 02/2021
  • SUSAN LAGERMAN — PRESIDENT
  • VICTORIA LEVIN — VP OF MEMBERSHIPS
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
  • Arizona Highways Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
  • Arizona businesses Partner — Collaborates with Arizona businesses through tax-deductible partnerships that provide visibility and support for the Arizona Trail.
  • Be Connected Partner — Be Connected Partner Organization providing connections to services for veterans
  • Consilium Consulting Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
  • Desert Botanical Garden Partner — Hosts the Arizona Trail Association's annual meeting
  • Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival Partner — Hosted a film premiere for "Trailblazers" at the Orpheum Theater
  • ON Services Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
  • Pima Community College Center for the Arts Partner — Hosted a film premiere for "Trailblazers"
  • Quantum Leap Productions Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
  • Scottsdale Center for the Arts Partner — Hosted a film premiere for "Trailblazers"
  • Tandem Wealth Advisors Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
  • Three Peaks Toffee Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
  • VOAG Coalition Coalition — Member of the Veteran’s Outdoor Advocacy Group coalition advocating for Outdoor Adjunct Therapy for veterans
  • Willmeng Construction Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
  • Willmeng Construction Partner — Adopted a mile or more of the Arizona Trail as a Legacy Trailblazer