Nonprofit · EIN 27-2916050
SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION
Tax-exempt · WILLIS, TX 77378
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $379,575 | $368,585 | $10,990 | $240,141 | $132,322 | $107,819 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $239,688 | $237,414 | $2,274 | $115,369 | $18,540 | $96,829 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $50,889 | $45,875 | $5,014 | $105,876 | $11,319 | $94,557 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $378,623
- of which government grants
- $365,597
- Membership dues
- $4,522
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $952
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,000
- Depreciation
- $6,982
- Program services (functional)
- $357,565
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,020
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $115,369
- Total assets, end of year
- $240,141
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $132,322
- Net assets, end of year
- $107,819
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $93,721
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $29,651
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $78,168
- Gross receipts
- $379,575
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF HELLER | MOTORIZED DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| ROBIN RILEY | HIKING DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LINDA SECRIST | PRESIDENT Officer | 20 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA METTES | SECRETARYTREASURER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| RICK VALDEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA SECRIST | PRESIDENT Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JAMES GUNTER | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA METTES | SECRETARYTREASURER Officer | 20 | $0 |
| LORI MOSELEY | MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 |
| RICK VALDEZ | CYCLING DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Secrist | President | 20 | $0 |
| Jeff Raymer | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Cynthia Mettes | Secretary/Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Lori Moseley | Membership Director | 10 | $0 |
| Rick Valdez | Cycling Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 502 W MONTGOMERY STE 236, WILLIS, TX 77378-8827
- In care of
- % CYNTHIA METTES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 502 W Montgomery Suite 236, Willis TX 77378
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Cynthia Mettes, 502 W Montgomery Suite 236, Willis TX 77378
- Signed the 990
- CYNTHIA METTES, SECRETARYTREASURER
- Phone
- (936) 337-3348
- Website
- www.samhoustontrails.com
- Return prepared by
- LISA N JACOBS CPA LLC
Mission
TO PLAN, DEVELOP, FUND, IMPLEMENT, AND MAINTAIN A SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE TRAIL NETWORK IN THE SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST FOR DIVERSE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL USERS.
Program accomplishments
- RT-16015: RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FOR REHABILITATION OF THE MULTI-USE TRAILS IN THE SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST.Expenses $215,830 · revenue $215,830
- NFF GRANT-FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION FOR REHABILITATION OF A PORTION OF THE MULTI-USE TRAIL IN THE SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST.Expenses $70,022 · revenue $70,000
- OH-16015: RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FOR REHABILITATION OF THE MULTI-USE TRAILS IN THE SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST.Expenses $35,736 · revenue $35,061
- FOREST SERVICE FUNDING SPA: THIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT AGREEMENT AWARDED FROM THE USDA FOREST SERVICE TO THE SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION (SHTC) FOR SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES BY THE SHTC THAT GO TOWARD REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES, REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAILS IN THE SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST.Expenses $22,686 · revenue $34,078
- ADDITIONAL TRAIL MAINTENANCEExpenses $13,291
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2916050
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C36)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $240,141
- Income (IRS master file)
- $379,575
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $379,575 | $368,585 | $240,141 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $239,688 | $237,414 | $115,369 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $50,889 | $45,875 | $105,876 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Cynthia Mettes | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Cynthia Mettes | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: David Todd | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-2916050).
Questions about SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION
- What is the EIN of SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION is 27-2916050.
- Is SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION 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 SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Cynthia Mettes.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SAM HOUSTON TRAILS COALITION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $379,575, expenses of $368,585 and total assets of $240,141 at year end.
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