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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0173900

KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

Also known as Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Corridor Communities Association

Tax-exempt · GIRDWOOD, AK 99587

Financials

$585K$555K2022$833K$622K2023$781K$523K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$780,906$523,343$257,563$710,237$6,295$703,942
September 30, 2024990$832,682$621,762$210,920$449,121$2,742$446,379
September 30, 2023990$584,698$555,162$29,536$249,464$14,006$235,458
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$711,658
of which government grants
$508,806
Program service revenue
$69,248
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$331,379
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$364,946
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,300
Occupancy
$6,211
Travel
$23,345
Depreciation
$14,080
Program services (functional)
$196,760
Management and general (functional)
$312,129
Fundraising (functional)
$14,454

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$449,121
Total assets, end of year
$710,237
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,295
Net assets, end of year
$703,942
Land, buildings and equipment
$45,760
Gross receipts
$780,906
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
AK

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rachel FreemanExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
40$106,520
Margaret TylerBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Jeff SamuelsBoard Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Maddie HalloranBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bernadine AtchisonBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rachel FreemanExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
40$115,900
Margaret TylerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Theo LexmondVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Maddie HalloranSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bernadine AtchisonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jeff SamuelsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Rachel JamesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bruce JaffaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jillian JablonskiDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Willow HetrickPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Theo LexmondVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Margaret TylerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bernadine AtchisonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jeff SamuelsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Maddie HalloranDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Rachel JamesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bruce JaffaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jillian JablonskiDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1934, GIRDWOOD, AK 99587-1934
In care of
% NA
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
3339 Wentworth St, Anchorage AK 995084348
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jeff Samuels, PO Box 1934, Girdwood, AK 99587
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
Jim Richardson, 3339 Wentworth St, Anchorage AK 995084348
Signed the 990
Jeff Samuels, President
Phone
(206) 920-9051
Return prepared by
Jay M Johnson LLC

Mission

The mission of the KMTA Corridor Communities Association (KMTA) is to honor the living heritage of the Turnagain Arm and Eastern Kenai Peninsula by connecting people to its lands, stories, and communities. Our vision is a place of belonging and shared responsibility.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In FY25, KMTA supported many community-based projects, including installing 16 signs across 25 miles of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, brushing 9 miles of historic trails, helping cleanup and maintain 3 campsites, and hosting 4 volunteer trail events. We helped provide training and professional development to 25 organizations and engaged 65 partners and 55+ volunteers who contributed nearly 7,000 volunteer hours to projects that supported local communities in the National Heritage Area. Additionally, we hosted our popular Spencer Glacier Dash recreation race that drew 125 participants to the region to experience travel on the Alaska Railroad and run through a historic part of our wild landscape.
    Expenses $22,257 · revenue $12,284
  • In FY25, KMTA led 5 distinct outdoor education programs for local youth that connected them to their public lands, and the NHA's living heritage. These programs were offered year-round, expanding access to impactful learning opportunities. In total we served 2,100 participants (1,384 of whom were youth) from 7 communities over 133 days of programming. Our programs included: Alaska Outdoor School - an overnight program for 5th graders in Portage Valley, Fresh Air Fridays - a school in-service day program, SnowSchool - a winter science and ecology program, Pathfinders - a trail-based program, and Coastal Connections - a day-based marine and coastal ecosystem program.
    Expenses $174,503 · revenue $56,964

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-0173900
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
2001
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$710,237
Income (IRS master file)
$780,906

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$780,906$523,343$710,237XML
990September 2024$832,682$621,762$449,121XML
990September 2023$584,698$555,162$249,464XML
990September 2022$197,541$303,523$229,248IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: Jim Richardson
December 31, 2009≤ $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 92-0173900).

Questions about KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

What is the EIN of KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR is 92-0173900.
Is KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR 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 KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Jeff Samuels.
Who are the officers and directors of KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,520 (Rachel Freeman, Executive Director).
How much revenue does KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $780,906, expenses of $523,343 and total assets of $710,237 at year end.

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