Nonprofit · EIN 87-0699956
THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78741
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,106,635 | $5,082,434 | $24,201 | $9,772,030 | $882,514 | $8,889,516 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,828,682 | $5,051,083 | $2,777,599 | $9,870,543 | $1,025,132 | $8,845,411 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,678,861 | $4,157,446 | -$478,585 | $7,253,064 | $1,174,127 | $6,078,937 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,961,900
- of which government grants
- $1,236,835
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $133,185
- Other revenue
- $11,550
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $244,314
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,630,989
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,181,852
- Professional fundraising fees
- $96,731
- Legal fees
- $9,305
- Accounting fees
- $15,700
- Occupancy
- $181,113
- Travel
- $8,247
- Depreciation
- $91,021
- Program services (functional)
- $3,684,562
- Management and general (functional)
- $557,583
- Fundraising (functional)
- $840,289
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,870,543
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,772,030
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $882,514
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,889,516
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $567,433
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,885,344
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,004,172
- Gross receipts
- $5,518,512
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 3,662
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Fisher | CEO Officer | 40 | $188,238 | $10,824 |
| Grady Reed | Chief of Park Ops | 40 | $118,440 | $13,222 |
| Charlotte Tonsor | CPO | 40 | $118,179 | $13,176 |
| Mandi Thomas | CMO | 40 | $114,332 | $13,092 |
| Lila Weatherly | Dev Director | 40 | $103,110 | $12,860 |
| Hanna Cofer | Interim CEO Officer | 40 | $40,545 | $4,707 |
| Mike Shaw | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Fisher | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Matoushek | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Hempel | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Albright | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Ragland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Whitaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Evan Taniguchi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Jordan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Stephenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Lanza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lia Truitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Harriss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Marin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Gandy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Taylor Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zach Hunter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Cofer | Interim CEO Officer | 40 | $144,864 | $13,381 |
| Jessica Stewart | CDO | 40 | $119,838 | $11,847 |
| Kimberly McNeeley | CEO Officer | 40 | $120,130 | $5,854 |
| Grady Reed | VP Park Ops | 40 | $112,101 | $12,539 |
| Mandi Thomas | CMO | 40 | $110,905 | $12,469 |
| Ashley Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $35,000 | $0 |
| Claire Hempel | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Marin | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Shaw | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Shaikh | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Austin | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Ragland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Whitaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Evan Taniguchi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Matoushek | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenny Carouthers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Lanza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Bojo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Harriss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Muna Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Gandy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Hunter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi Anderson | CEO Officer | 40 | $210,031 | $14,047 |
| Hanna Cofer | Interim CEO Officer | 40 | $123,623 | $12,484 |
| Andy Austin | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Hempel | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Shaw | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Shaikh | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Hunter | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Bojo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandro Delgado | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Harriss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Lanza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Marin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Matoushek | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Muna Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Ragland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Stein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Whitaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1920 E RIVERSIDE A-120 PMB 223, AUSTIN, TX 78741-1350
- In care of
- % SUSAN RANKIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Julie Fisher, 1920 E Riverside A-120 PMB 223, Austin, TX 78741
- Signed the 990
- Julie Fisher, CEO
- Phone
- (855) 448-7245
- Website
- thetrailconservancy.org
- Return prepared by
- Dunagan Jack LLP
Mission
To protect, enhance and connect the Ann and Roy Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $2,253,838
- 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.Expenses $1,430,724
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
- 87-0699956
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,772,030
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,518,512
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,106,635 | $5,082,434 | $9,772,030 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,828,682 | $5,051,083 | $9,870,543 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,678,861 | $4,157,446 | $7,253,064 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,848,009 | $2,595,448 | $7,792,219 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 87-0699956).
Questions about THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY
- What is the EIN of THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY is 87-0699956.
- Is THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY 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 THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY 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 THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY 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 THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Julie Fisher.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $188,238 (Julie Fisher, CEO).
- How much revenue does THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,106,635, expenses of $5,082,434 and total assets of $9,772,030 at year end.
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