Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy Inc

EIN: 223225931 501(c)(3) Environment

Wexford, PA

Total Revenue
$278,602
Total Expenses
$192,882
Total Assets
$1,386,878
Net Assets
$1,386,876
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
Charles Brethauer
Phone
4124758881
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy Inc, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $279K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $86K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

Development and stewardship of community trails

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $82,888
Program Service Revenue $176,948
Investment Income $18,766
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $278,602

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $582
Program Expenses $181,435
Other Expenses $192,882
TOTAL EXPENSES $192,882

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $278,602 $368,749 -0.2%
Expenses $192,882 $117,308 +0.6%
Net Income $85,720 $251,441 -0.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
211

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Steve Mentzer Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlie Brethauer Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ed Engler Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Nelson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Sauers current President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Vernon previous President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ed Scurry Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Levi Wilson Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Fockler Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Ganster Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Eyerman Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Shuster Recording Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Devon Misour Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam Apleberry Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Elliott Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $278,602 $192,882 $1,386,878 $85,720
2024 $368,749 $117,308 $1,301,156 $251,441
2023 $230,512 $137,851 $1,049,719 $92,661
2022 $319,148 $160,337 $957,096 $158,811
2021 $235,133 $111,655 $798,347 $123,478
2020 $122,138 $103,817 $725,083 $18,321
2019 $211,230 $95,572 $656,452 $115,658
2018 $169,496 $146,996 $540,841 $22,500
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Pennsylvania Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy Inc with other nonprofits in Pennsylvania and across the country.