Nonprofit · EIN 01-0523949
EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · SACO, ME 04072
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $201,882 | $167,965 | $33,917 | $557,901 | $20,000 | $537,901 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $228,530 | $274,117 | -$45,587 | $522,041 | $0 | $522,041 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,025
- of which government grants
- $5,000
- Membership dues
- $10,814
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,119
- Net income from fundraising events
- $89,818
- Other revenue
- $90,738
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $99,243
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $116,021
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $90
- Accounting fees
- $1,860
- Occupancy
- $4,588
- Program services (functional)
- $167,965
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $521,041
- Total assets, end of year
- $557,901
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $537,901
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $537,901
- Gross receipts
- $278,527
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsey Berlin | Executive Director Officer | 22.5 | $57,630 |
| Doug Smith | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Whetstone | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Wright | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Yuhas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Hetzel | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MaryBeth McNicholas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Randi Hogan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jen Steele Skillings | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Kachmar | Former Executive Director Officer | 22.5 | $56,274 |
| Chelsey Berlin | Executive Director Officer | 22.5 | $7,308 |
| Randi Hogan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Whetstone | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jen Steele Skillings | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Wright | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Yuhas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom McCullom | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Hamblen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ralph Hiltz | Immediate Past Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Doug Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Dehais | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 250, SACO, ME 04072-0250
- In care of
- % ERIC WRIGHT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Chelsey Berlin, PO Box 250, Saco, ME 04072
- Signed the 990
- Chelsey Berlin, Executive Director
- Phone
- (207) 284-9260
- Website
- easterntrail.org
- Return prepared by
- RHR Smith & Company CPA's
Mission
The Eastern Trail Alliance is a 501c3 nonprofit that builds, maintains, and promotes the Eastern Trail, southern Maines premier multi-use greenway.
Program accomplishments
- The ETA is proud to monitor, administer, and promote use of the Eastern Trail, a long-distance walking and bicycling trail in southern Maine. The ETA funds routine trail monitoring and maintenance efforts including cleaning up trash and maintaining trail drainage systems, removing downed trees, and clipping brush, and liaising with municipal contacts, as appropriate, on larger maintenance projects. The ETA connects with local communities, members, and trail users to promote usage of the Eastern Trail. The ETA maintains a website regarding its activities and how to use the trail, responds to inquiries about the trail, and keeps digital maps on its website and various print maps for public distribution and sale. The ETA provides community engagement opportunities through monthly and annual events and volunteer opportunities. The ETA also supports the Eastern Trail Management District in funding continued expansion of the Eastern Trail.Expenses $167,965
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0523949
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $557,901
- Income (IRS master file)
- $278,527
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $201,882 | $167,965 | $557,901 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $228,530 | $274,117 | $522,041 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $390,811 | $344,909 | $548,338 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0523949).
Questions about EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE is 01-0523949.
- Is EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Chelsey Berlin.
- Who are the officers and directors of EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,630 (Chelsey Berlin, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does EASTERN TRAIL ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $201,882, expenses of $167,965 and total assets of $557,901 at year end.
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