Nonprofit · EIN 68-0381715
AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $150,257 | $180,762 | -$30,505 | $339,520 | $4,460 | $335,060 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $99,936 | $97,363 | $2,573 | $330,545 | $150 | $330,395 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $105,414 | $103,644 | $1,770 | $285,001 | $2,405 | $282,596 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,815
- Program service revenue
- $46,669
- Investment income
- $6,514
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,823
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,082
- Other revenue
- $1,259
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $110,824
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,500
- Accounting fees
- $1,949
- Travel
- $14,672
- Program services (functional)
- $125,175
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,505
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,082
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $330,545
- Total assets, end of year
- $339,520
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,460
- Net assets, end of year
- $335,060
- Publicly traded securities
- $286,709
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $305,013
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $30,047
- Gross unrelated business income
- $6,514
- Gross receipts
- $155,603
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Eric Seaborg | President of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Harold Draper | Vice President of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bob Palin | Board VP, Information Technology Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Peter Schoettle | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Alan Feyerherm | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Laurel Foot | Exec Cmte Member Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Mitch Bardoga | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Fazel | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Steven Hill | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DJ Loop | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brad Marro | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Mercurio | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Butch Niebuhr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Buss | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Brian Stark | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Szesciorka | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lorie Van Hook | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Richard Vonnegut | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sharon Weekley | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Eric Seaborg | President of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Harold Draper | Vice President of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bob Palin | Board VP, Information Technology Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Peter Schoettle | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Alan Feyerherm | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Laurel Foot | Newsletter Editor Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Mitch Bardoga | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Fazel | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Steven Hill | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DJ Loop | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brad Marro | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Mercurio | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Butch Niebuhr | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Shuchart | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Stark | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Samantha Szesciorka | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lorie Van Hook | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Vonnegut | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Weekley | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Seaborg | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Harold Draper | Executive Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bob Palin | Vice-President, Information Technology Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Steve Sherwood | Vice President, National Coordinator Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Tom Lillie | Vice President, Partnerships Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Peter Schoettle | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Mitch Barloga | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Laurel Foot | Newsletter Editor Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| John Fazel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alan Feyerherm | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Donna J Loop | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Reese Lukei | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brad Marro | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Mercurio | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Butch Niebuhr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Shuchart | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Stark | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Samantha Szesciorka | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lorie Van Hook | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Vonnegut | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1514, FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630-0032
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- J Eric Seaborg, 120 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Signed the 990
- J Eric Seaborg, President
- Phone
- (800) 663-2387
- Website
- www.discoverytrail.org
Mission
The American Discovery Trail is responsible for the ongoing development and promotion of America's first coast-to-coast non-motorized trail for hiking, biking, running and other recreational purposes. Passing near the homes of more than 40 million people, the trail runs through fifteen states and our nation's capital. It promotes natural, cultural, and historical resources and facilitates tourism and economic development in rural, suburban and large metropolitan areas.
Program accomplishments
- The Society raises awareness of the American Discovery Trail to educate the public of the opportunities for recreation and the health and enjoyment derived from using a trail that runs across North America through 15 states, making it one of the longest trails in the world. Society members and volunteers provide support to long-distance hikers, and we work with local, state, and federal officials on the installation of signage, such as larger signs at trailhead parking lots as well as small signs at regular intervals in state and national parks and forests and along trails managed by our collaborating nonprofit partners. In 2025, we also completely redesigned our website and our customer relationship management database.Expenses $82,955 · revenue $95,464
- The Society raises awareness of the American Discovery Trail to educate the members of the public, public officials, business and municipal leaders, and others about the economic and social benefits of a 6,500+ mile trail that runs through urban and rural communities. The Trail Town initiative is a major part of this work, and the first three communities were formally recognized in 2025, one in Maryland and two in Iowa.Expenses $22,199 · revenue $23,510
- The Society raises awareness of the American Discovery Trail to educate the members of the public, public officials, business and municipal leaders, and others about cultural, historic and ecological attributes associated with natural areas, historic sites, buildings, and communities along America's first coast-to-coast trail. The trail passes through / near multiple state capitals, and many actions in 2025 related to our preparations for the 250th anniversary of America's founding (1776-2026).Expenses $20,021 · revenue $23,510
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0381715
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $339,520
- Income (IRS master file)
- $155,603
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $150,257 | $180,762 | $339,520 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $99,936 | $97,363 | $330,545 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $105,414 | $103,644 | $285,001 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $108,835 | $123,164 | $260,237 | 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 68-0381715).
Questions about AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY is 68-0381715.
- Is AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY 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 AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY 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 AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY 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 AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names J Eric Seaborg.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $150,257, expenses of $180,762 and total assets of $339,520 at year end.
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