﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2024v5.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-10-13T10:29:58-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>251622758</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>503 MARTINDALE STREET SUITE 600</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PITTSBURGH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>15212</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>450588810</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE CONSERVANCY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>GREA</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7243099334</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 228</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>HOMESTEAD</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>151201800</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>BRYAN PERRY</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7243099334</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-10-13</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>NATALIE CAPONI</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01742735</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4124715500</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>BRYAN PERRY</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 228</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>HOMESTEAD</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>151201800</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>581182</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.GAPTRAIL.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2010</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>PA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>FOUNDED IN 1995 TO COORDINATE THE COMPLETION OF THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE, A 150-MILE NON-MOTORIZED PATH CONNECTING PITTSBURGH AND CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND, THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE CONSERVANCY PROMOTES THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE AND COORDINATES, STRENGTHENS, AND SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF ALLIED TRAIL PARTNERS TO ENSURE A HIGH-QUALITY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL THOSE WHO ENJOY IT.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>10</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>10</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>3</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>55</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>154593</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>369294</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>202701</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>211782</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>106</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>357294</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>581182</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>19000</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>7850</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>155642</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>130344</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>3028</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>101</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>25213</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>210943</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>211506</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>388613</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>349801</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-31319</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>231381</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>1301738</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>1629062</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>22889</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>36604</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>1278849</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>1592458</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>FOUNDED IN 1995 TO COORDINATE THE COMPLETION OF THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE, A 150-MILE NON-MOTORIZED PATH CONNECTING PITTSBURGH AND CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND, THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE CONSERVANCY PROMOTES THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE AND COORDINATES, STRENGTHENS, AND SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF ALLIED TRAIL PARTNERS TO ENSURE A HIGH-QUALITY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL THOSE WHO ENJOY IT.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>243987</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>7850</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>211782</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE CONSERVANCY (CONSERVANCY) (FORMERLY THE ALLEGHENY TRAIL ALLIANCE) PROMOTED THE 150-MILE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE (GAP) BY PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING MAPS, BROCHURES AND TRAILGUIDE:THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO TRAVELING THE C&amp;O CANAL TOWPATH AND GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE; MAINTAINED WWW.GAPTRAIL.ORG; FIELDED THOUSANDS OF INQUIRIES FROM POTENTIAL TRAVELERS TO THE GAP, AND EXECUTED A MULTICHANNEL MARKETING STRATEGY TO ATTRACT NEW AND RETURNING TRAVELERS. IT MADE GRANTS TO LOCAL VOLUNTEER GROUPS TO ENHANCE THE GAP OR ADDRESS MAINTENANCE EMERGENCIES THAT THREATENED TO CLOSE IT. THE CONSERVANCY RECRUITED AND DEPLOYED VOLUNTEERS TO GATHER TRAIL USE PATTERNS ALONG THE GAP, AND ANALYZED AND PUBLISHED THAT DATA. IT AMPLIFIED THE WORK OF MULTIPLE OWNERS AND VOLUNTEER GROUPS ALONG THE ENTIRE GAP, AND PROMOTED THE SERVICES AND ATTRACTIONS AVAILABLE TO TOURISTS.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>243987</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>7</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>3</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>10</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>10</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>1</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>PA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BRYAN PERRY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>7243099334</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 228</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>HOMESTEAD</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>151201800</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRETT HOLLERN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEBORAH FISHER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DARLA CRAVOTTA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRIS HOUCK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MANAGER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID BREWTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOM PETRUS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CATHIE BEAL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KELSEY RIPPER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JACOB WEILAND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MANAGER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ASHLI WORKMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRYAN PERRY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>86228</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>86228</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>369294</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>369294</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>TRAILGUIDE SPONSORSHIP</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>519200</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>116603</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>116603</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>TRAILGUIDE SALES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>519200</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>42511</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>42511</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>BROCHURE SPONSORSHIPS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>519200</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>23503</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>23503</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>WEBSITE SPONSORSHIPS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>519200</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>23199</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>23199</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>519200</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5966</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>5966</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>211782</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>106</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>106</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>581182</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>211782</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>106</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7850</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7850</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>86228</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>57098</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>29130</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>29350</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>19410</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9940</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4922</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3474</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1050</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>398</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9844</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6556</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2447</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>841</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>14532</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>14532</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>14254</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>14254</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <TotalAmt>101</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>101</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>26315</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>14689</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11626</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>15693</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>15693</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8524</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1257</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2842</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4425</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10129</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10129</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8813</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4103</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4343</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>367</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1347</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1347</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PRINTING AND DESIGN</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>66858</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>66782</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>76</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>TRAIL SERVICES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>24927</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>24927</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EVENT EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>15432</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6310</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9122</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>STAFF AND BOARD DEVELOP</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1123</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>45</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1078</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3559</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1261</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2279</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>19</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>349801</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>243987</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>80601</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>25213</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>580475</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>439703</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <EOYAmt>376877</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>42382</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>14356</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10285</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>53417</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5518</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5384</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>663078</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>739325</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1301738</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1629062</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9748</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>28525</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>13141</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8079</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>22889</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>36604</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>982460</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1251586</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>296389</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>340872</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1278849</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1592458</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1301738</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1629062</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>231381</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>82228</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>158528</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>202061</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>348202</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>154593</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>369294</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1232678</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>158528</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>202061</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>348202</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>154593</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>369294</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1232678</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>275312</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>957366</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>757</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>114</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>106</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>977</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>428</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>324</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <TotalAmt>752</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>1234407</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>1034926</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.77560</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.80420</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>0</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>FUNDS HELD BY OTHERS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>731272</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSET</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>8053</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>739325</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY</Desc>
        <Amt>8079</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>8079</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>663410</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>82228</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>82228</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>581182</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>581182</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>349801</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>349801</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>349801</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CONSERVANCY REGULARLY COMMUNICATIONS WITH ITS GRANTEES TO ENSURE THE GRANTS ARE PROPERLY USED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERSHIP IN THE CONSERVANCY IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES: ALLEGANY COUNTY (MD.), SOMERSET COUNTY (PA.), OHIOPYLE STATE PARK, THE REGIONAL TRAIL CORPORATION, ALLEGHENY COUNTY (PA.), THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, AND POINT STATE PARK. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES AT LEAST ONE PERSON APPOINTED BY EACH MEMBER ENTITY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CONTRACTED ACCOUNTANT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE FORM 990 WITH THE PREPARERS. THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUALLY, BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE BOARD PRESIDENT ENSURES DISCLOSED CONFLICTS ARE ADDRESSED PROPERLY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FOR 2024, THE CONSERVANCY WORKED TO SET THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION PROPERLY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR GRANTS, ETC.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>