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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0271881

TRI-STATE TRAILS

Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45206

Financials

$638K$364K2023$1.5M$887K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRI-STATE TRAILS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,529,613$886,830$642,783$8,169,360$0$8,169,360
December 31, 2023990$637,847$364,384$273,463$7,496,879$0$7,496,879
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$448,665
of which government grants
$9,748
Membership dues
$15,008
Program service revenue
$678,479
Investment income
$358,681
Net income from fundraising events
$43,788
Other revenue
$43,788

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$286,719
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$335,598
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,015
Occupancy
$3,900
Travel
$9,873
Program services (functional)
$725,312
Management and general (functional)
$127,106
Fundraising (functional)
$34,412

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,496,879
Total assets, end of year
$8,169,360
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$8,169,360
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,276
Gross receipts
$1,564,027
Employees
5
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
OH

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tanner Yess - resigned 51225Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Rachel ComteVice President/Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Kate GreeneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Douglas PratherDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Wym PortmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tom Carleton - 2025Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Amanda Penick - 2025Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Christine Russell - 2025Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Todd Palmeter-resigned 51225Director
Officer
1$0
Sean McGroryPresident
Officer
3$0
Frances Kern MennoneTreasurer
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tanner YessDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Rachel ComteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kate GreeneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Douglas PratherDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Matt Butler resigned 51223Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Wym PortmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Todd PalmeterPresident
Officer
2$0
Sean McGroryVice President/Secretary
Officer
2$0
Frances Kern MennoneTreasurer
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3080 EXPLORATION AVENUE 640, CINCINNATI, OH 45206-6500
In care of
% WADE JOHNSTON
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO BOX 14270, CINCINNATI OH 45250
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Wade Johnston, 3080 Exploration Avenue 640, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Wade Johnston, PO BOX 14270, CINCINNATI OH 45250
Signed the 990
Wade Johnston, Executive Director
Phone
(513) 655-3981
Return prepared by
Matthew J Ackermann CPA Inc

Mission

Tri-State Trails' mission is to connect people and places with a regional trail and bikeway network that enhances vibrancy and equity in our community. Tri-State Trails unites advocates, leaders, and stakeholders in a collaborative discussion on active transportation and outdoor recreation in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, andSoutheast Indiana.To accomplish its mission, Tri-State Trails advocates for connecting and expanding the regional trail and bikeway network; collects and maintains data on trails locally; provides technical assistance to local governments and community groups to advise them on best practices for trail planning, design, funding, construction, and maintenance; and promotes and celebrates the existing trails in the Tri-State.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Technical Assistance to Local Governments and Community Groups:In 2024, Tri-State Trails worked on several fee for service projects by providing professional consulting on trail and bikeway planning to local governments and community groups. The organization prepared the Mill Creek Triangle Trail Feasibility Study to connect twelve local governments in central and northern Hamilton County, Ohio; and the Forest Park Winton Trail Plan in the City of Forest Park, Ohio. Tri-State Trails advised on a variety of other projects for several other local governments. The organization collected trail usage data on over 200 miles of regional trails in the Tri-State region.
    Expenses $145,160 · revenue $78,378
  • Public Education and Trail Promotion Activities:In 2024, Tri-State Trails organized several events to promote the existing trails, as well as educate the public about future trail opportunities and safe trail usage behaviors. The organization organized and published a Low-Stress Bike Map for the urban core to educate beginners about safe bicycling routes and behaviors. The organization organized and/or supported eight Pop-Up Bike Shop events to provide free bike repair and bike safety gear in underserved neighborhoods. Tri-State Trails organized bike ride activities including Breakfast on the Bridge, in celebration of National Bike to Work Day; the Tour de CROWN ride, to showcase the existing and planned trails in the CROWN project; the Meet the Candidates Ride, to educate candidates running for elected office about the opportunities and challenges associated with trails and bikeways; and several other one-off bike ride events. Many of Tri-State Trails' events have a fundraising component to them to generate sponsorship and registration income.
    Expenses $129,332 · revenue $378,047
  • The CROWN Capital Campaign:The CROWN Capital Campaign is a vision to build a 34-mile urban trail loop around the City of Cincinnati. Funds are in the process of being expended over the next five years to match state and federal grants to connect 24 miles of trails included in Phase I of the CROWN network. In 2024, Tri-State Trails funded the construction of Wasson Way Phase 6B on Xavier University's campus and a portion of the local match for the Mariemont Connector trail. Tri-State Trails is the fiscal agent and fiscal sponsor for the CROWN Capital Campaign, which was formerly managed by Green Umbrella from 2019 to December 2023. The CROWN Capital Campaign is governed by the CROWN Committee, which makes decisions about how the funds will be allocated for trail projects and other expenses required for fundraising, project management, administration, etc. Tri-State Trails performs services for the CROWN Capital Campaign including fund stewardship, project management, community engagement, trail planning, grant funding strategy, and trail beautification.
    Expenses $448,516 · revenue $959,824
  • Expenses $2,304

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-0271881
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,169,360
Income (IRS master file)
$1,564,027

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$637,847$364,384$7,496,879IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Wade Johnston
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about TRI-STATE TRAILS

What is the EIN of TRI-STATE TRAILS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRI-STATE TRAILS is 92-0271881.
Is TRI-STATE TRAILS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to TRI-STATE TRAILS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRI-STATE TRAILS 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 TRI-STATE TRAILS 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 TRI-STATE TRAILS 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 TRI-STATE TRAILS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Wade Johnston.
Who are the officers and directors of TRI-STATE TRAILS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TRI-STATE TRAILS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,529,613, expenses of $886,830 and total assets of $8,169,360 at year end.

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