2026-09-21T09:01:26-07:00 2025-12-31 742981758 Dunagan Jack LLP 4833 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste 102 Austin TX 78759 990 2025-01-01 870699956 The Trail Conservancy TRAI 8554487245 1920 E Riverside A-120 PMB 223 Austin TX 78741 Julie Fisher CEO 2026-09-21 true Nicole Powell P00543197 5124208997 X 2025 X Julie Fisher 1920 E Riverside A-120 PMB 223 Austin TX 78741 5518512 false X thetrailconservancy.org X 2003 TX To protect, enhance and connect the Ann and Roy Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all. 20 20 34 3662 0 7695074 4961900 0 83996 133185 49612 11550 7828682 5106635 0 0 1900356 2181852 126000 96731 840289 3024727 2803851 5051083 5082434 2777599 24201 9870543 9772030 1025132 882514 8845411 8889516 To protect, enhance and connect the Ann and Roy Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all. false false 2253838 In 2025, significant ecological restoration work was completed Trail-wide, including shoreline restoration and stabilization, urban forestry expansion, significant invasive species removal, and wildflower meadow seeding. In addition, the Organization hosted 118 volunteer events totaling 3,662 volunteers, established 4,506 native plants, collected 16,975 pounds of trash, and spread 320 cubic yards of mulch to protect mature trees along the trail. The Organization hosted 51 community events. Regular programming events that are free and open to the public include music and cultural events, fitness classes, education programs, and expanding partner programming in collaboration with other Austin-area and educational institutions. 1430724 The Organization worked on the following capital projects during 2025: The Holly Fishing Pier completed construction and the project opened in mid-2025, the Comprehensive Signage Plan fabrication started in early 2025 and the first signs were installed in late 2025, the Longhorn Dam bridge benches finished fabrication and were installed in late 2025, Big Cy (Zilker retaining walls) complete site and building permitting, and Eastside Family Garden (part of the Holly Area Projects) progressed through schematic design and community engagement. 3684562 true true false false false false false false false true true true false false true false true false false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false true 59 0 false 34 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false true true false false X X X Beth Rindfuss 8554487245 1920 E Riverside A-120 PMB 223 Austin TX 78741 Julie Fisher CEO 40.00 0.00 X 188238 0 10824 Grady Reed Chief of Park Ops 40.00 0.00 118440 0 13222 Charlotte Tonsor CPO 40.00 0.00 118179 0 13176 Mandi Thomas CMO 40.00 0.00 114332 0 13092 Lila Weatherly Dev Director 40.00 0.00 103110 0 12860 Hanna Cofer Interim CEO 40.00 0.00 X 40545 0 4707 Mike Shaw Chairman 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ashley Fisher Chair-Elect 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jim Matoushek Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Claire Hempel Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Alex Albright Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ashley Jones Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Ragland Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Whitaker Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Evan Taniguchi Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Frances Jordan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Stephenson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Lanza Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lia Truitt Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Harriss Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Marin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rob Gandy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sandra Gonzalez Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Thomas Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Taylor Davis Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Zach Hunter Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 682844 67881 5 false true false 0 640799 1236835 3084266 48461 4961900 0 133185 133185 0 0 0 27682 27682 0 384195 640799 384195 0 0 0 Other revenues 900099 11550 11550 11550 5106635 144735 0 0 0 0 244314 83247 47058 114009 0 1630989 981385 265326 384278 14732 9428 2303 3001 151787 99977 18457 33353 140030 80374 22575 37081 0 9305 9305 15700 15700 0 96731 96731 0 144262 53739 90523 2172 1237 935 8295 2412 418 5465 95305 43770 12775 38760 0 181113 118003 28425 34685 8247 6115 1422 710 0 0 0 0 91021 76857 5661 8503 38084 22333 12521 3230 Trail maintenance/improvement 2021690 2021690 Trail events 61420 36885 1345 23190 Miscellaneous 44240 10542 22323 11375 Outreach and donor cultivation 35418 17905 10022 7491 47579 9358 729 37492 5082434 3684562 557583 840289 X 340458 388596 3024762 3994916 3930816 2153115 0 0 0 0 0 30281 37987 742036 174603 473710 567433 0 1344067 1906938 0 662453 650785 63996 72260 9870543 9772030 244674 129721 3445 25781 19268 751232 733525 1025132 882514 X 1681268 2885344 7164143 6004172 8845411 8889516 9870543 9772030 X 24201 11640 8264 X false true X true false X 4034750 3881482 3590714 7695074 4961900 24163920 0 0 4034750 3881482 3590714 7695074 4961900 24163920 2837889 21326031 3749 5778 8600 86366 133185 237678 0 56881 78568 71528 49612 11550 268139 24669737 0.86450 0.83960 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 63996 8264 72260 58267 5729 63996 51515 6752 58267 59831 -8316 51515 51665 8166 59831 0.60020 0.39980 true false false 395862 67918 327944 275724 57134 218590 70450 49551 20899 567433 1906938 Finance lease liabilities 41954 Operating lease liability 691571 733525 5147039 32140 8264 40404 5106635 5106635 5102934 20500 20500 5082434 5082434 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. To provide for long-term stewardship of the Organization's projects on the Trail. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Change in value of beneficial interest $8264 X X X X X X true Six Town Consulting LLC 6313 Gato Path Austin TX 78731 Consulting false 48625 Hanna Morgan Cofer 4607 Cactus Lane Austin TX 78745 Consulting false 18240 Sarah Story Consulting 201 W 5th St 1100-8 Austin TX 78701 Project Campaign Manager false 11000 Potrero Group 843 Butternut Drive San Rafael CA 94903 Consulting false 8260 Fryeday 712 Limon Lane Austin TX 78704 Consulting false 6000 92125 TX Twilight on the Trail 729888 530003 199885 199885 MM Run 295106 110796 184310 184310 1024994 640799 384195 384195 384195 X false false false false false false false false false Julie Fisher CEO 158238 30000 3640 7184 199062 Sarah Story Family Member 11000 Compensation false 5 27682 Exchange Miscellaneous 6 20779 FMV false true false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Finance Committee and the Board of Directors review the Form 990 before it is finalized and filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Directors are reached out to individually at the start of every year to update and sign the Conflict of Interest form and reminded of their duty to disclose potential conflicts. Any Director who states a potential conflict is given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of any potential or perceived conflicts of interest and all material facts, and after discussion with the interested person, the Executive Committee determines whether a potential or perceived conflict of interest exists. If they determine there is a potential or perceived conflict of interest then the Executive Committee then discloses to the Board the potential or perceived conflict of interest. Procedures for addressing any conflicts are within our Conflicts of Interest Policy.The minutes of a Board meeting in which a conflicted person(s) is present, the minutes contain the names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have an interest in connection with an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest, the nature of the interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the Executive Committees or Boards decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed. In addition, minutes include the names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection therewith.Each Director and staff of the Organization annually sign a statement which affirms that such persona. has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy,b. has read and understands the policy,c. has agreed to comply with the policy, andd. understands that the Organization is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Organization's independent Board draws upon other board experience, business experience, discussions with other organizations, and any other sources considered necessary to determine compensation for the Chief Executive Officer. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Certain other documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Change in value of beneficial interest = $8264