CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILS TO TRAILS … - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

Phone

7178600444

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILS TO TRAILS COUNCIL INC, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $155K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 73% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $202K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MULTI-USE PUBLIC RECREATION TRAILS, PRIMARILY ALONG ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY REGION OF PENNSYLVANIA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $162,201

DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON MAINTAINING THE EXISTING 16 MILES OF TRAIL. ENGINEERING WORK IS CONTINUING ON THE EXTENSION OF THE TRAIL THROUGH SHIPPENSBURG. EFFORTS CONTINUE ON...

DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON MAINTAINING THE EXISTING 16 MILES OF TRAIL. ENGINEERING WORK IS CONTINUING ON THE EXTENSION OF THE TRAIL THROUGH SHIPPENSBURG. EFFORTS CONTINUE ON ACQUIRING LAND TO COMPLETE THE TRAIL CONNECTION IN CARLISLE.

Program 2

Expenses: $16,975

THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS AT THE SHIP STATION ALONG THE COMMUNITY TRAIL TO BRING RESIDENTS TOGETHER, PROMOTE AWARENESS OF TRAIL RESOURCES, AND ENCOURAGE OUTDOOR RECREATION...

THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS AT THE SHIP STATION ALONG THE COMMUNITY TRAIL TO BRING RESIDENTS TOGETHER, PROMOTE AWARENESS OF TRAIL RESOURCES, AND ENCOURAGE OUTDOOR RECREATION. PROCEEDS FROM EVENT PARTICIPATION AND SPONSORSHIPS ARE USED TO FUND TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $15,888

THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS COMMUNITY RACES/MARATHONS EACH YEAR TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ACTIVE USE OF LOCAL TRAILS. THESE EVENTS ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE THE REGIONS PATHS FIRSTHAND. ENTRY FEES FROM PARTICIPANTS FUND THE DIRECT COSTS OF ORGANIZING THE RACES, AND REMAINING PROCEEDS ARE USED TO MAINTAIN, IMPROVE, AND EXPAND THE COMMUNITY TRAIL SYSTEM AND RELATED FACILITIES. THROUGH THESE EVENTS, THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLS ITS MISSION TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACES FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $104,798

Program Service Revenue $44,559

Investment Income $5,938

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $155,295

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $195,064

Other Expenses $193,660

TOTAL EXPENSES $201,660

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$155,295	$577,525	-0.7%
Expenses	$201,660	$164,255	+0.2%
Net Income	$-46,365	$413,270	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GARRET STAHLMAN	PRESIDENT	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN SPEARS	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT SCHMIDLEIN	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL TAYLOR	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC DEARDORFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK ERICKSEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES MADER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLEN DIETERICH-WARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TANYA NITTERHOUSE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERRI FLOHR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED HICKS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES STANTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY BAILEY	DIRECTOR	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	$155,295	$201,660	$5,373,692	$-46,365
2024	$577,525	$164,255	$5,420,057	$413,270
2023	$207,195	$234,179	$5,348,708	$-26,984
2022	$104,576	$130,702	$5,057,193	$-26,126
2021	$97,638	$114,443	$5,015,999	$-16,805
2020	$54,397	$104,777	$5,028,691	$-50,380

CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILS TO TRAILS COUNCIL INC