FRIENDS OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL

EIN: 522204330 501(c)(3) Environment

RALEIGH, NC

Total Revenue
$829,787
Total Expenses
$866,534
Total Assets
$1,261,874
Net Assets
$1,128,413
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
BRENT LAURENZ
Phone
9198250297
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $830K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITIES AND VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD, MAINTAIN AND ADVOCATE FOR AN ENDURING FOOTHPATH CONNECTING NORTH CAROLINA'S NATURAL, HISTORIC AND CULTURAL TREASURES AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME ON THE TRAIL

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $342,828 Revenue: $27,465

EDUCATION: PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT HIKING AND CARING FOR THE TRAIL THROUGH A WEBSITE, THE MEDIA, NEWSLETTERS, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS. PUBLISHED TRAIL GUIDES THAT ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. WORKED WITH...

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EDUCATION: PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT HIKING AND CARING FOR THE TRAIL THROUGH A WEBSITE, THE MEDIA, NEWSLETTERS, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS. PUBLISHED TRAIL GUIDES THAT ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. WORKED WITH ONLINE PARTNER TO MAINTAIN A MOBILE APP FOR THE TRAIL. ORGANIZED AND HELD A THREE-DAY ANNUAL EVENT OF 200 MEMBERS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT THE TRAIL AND HOW TO HELP BUILD, PROTECT AND PROMOTE IT. ORGANIZED A MONTH OF HIKING, 47 MILE HIKING CHALLENGE TO CELEBRATE THE 47TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RECOMMENDATION TO BUILD THE MST. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HIKED SECTIONS OF THE TRAIL EVERY DAY, WITH NEW PEOPLE USING THE TRAIL TO SAFELY EXPLORE OUTDOORS AND CONNECT WITH FAMILY. NINE PEOPLE COMPLETED THE ENTIRE 1,175 MILE TRAIL IN 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $175,201

TRAIL ROUTING: IDENTIFIED NEW CONNECTING ROUTES ON BACKROADS AND EXISTING TRAILS IN AREAS WHERE A FINAL ROUTE HAS NOT YET BEEN DESIGNATED. WORKED WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NON-PROFIT LAND TRUSTS TO...

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TRAIL ROUTING: IDENTIFIED NEW CONNECTING ROUTES ON BACKROADS AND EXISTING TRAILS IN AREAS WHERE A FINAL ROUTE HAS NOT YET BEEN DESIGNATED. WORKED WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NON-PROFIT LAND TRUSTS TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THEM IN ACQUIRING NEW LAND FOR THE TRAIL.

Program 3
Expenses: $233,413

TRAIL BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE: MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED EXISTING TRAIL AND CONSTRUCTED NEW TRAIL NEAR ELKIN IN SURRY COUNTY. BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON NEW TRAIL AT BENTONVILLE AND A REROUTE OF TRAIL IN...

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TRAIL BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE: MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED EXISTING TRAIL AND CONSTRUCTED NEW TRAIL NEAR ELKIN IN SURRY COUNTY. BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON NEW TRAIL AT BENTONVILLE AND A REROUTE OF TRAIL IN THE LINVILLE GORGE. COMPLETED A MASTER PLAN FOR EXPANDING THE TRAIL IN HOLLY SHELTER GAME LAND, WORKED ON DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FOR A FOOTBRIDGE IN BLADEN LAKES STATE FOREST. RESPONDED TO IMPACTS FROM HURRICANE HELENE. 1,000 VOLUNTEERS WORKED 37,244 HOURS TO BUILD, MAINTAIN, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE TRAIL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $757,738
Program Service Revenue $27,465
Investment Income $23,228
Other Revenue $21,356
TOTAL REVENUE $829,787

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,279
Salaries & Benefits $438,584
Fundraising Expenses $23,178
Program Expenses $766,128
Other Expenses $426,671
TOTAL EXPENSES $866,534

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $829,787 $1,002,599 -0.2%
Expenses $866,534 $929,707 -0.1%
Net Income $-36,747 $72,892 -1.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
6
Volunteers
1000

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
$102,328
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HEATHER COTTON PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY HUMBERT VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARL ANDERSON TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA BROMBERG SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY BARKER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNNE BRESLER BOARD MEMBER 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL DEANDRADE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB DILLARD BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY PROCTOR BOARD MEMBER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA LEE BOARD MEMBER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LES LOVE BOARD MEMBER 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE PARKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY SCARLETT BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENTZ LAURENZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 41.00
Officer
$85,821 $16,507 $102,328
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
2024 $829,787 $866,534 $1,261,874 $-36,747
2023 $1,002,599 $929,707 $1,264,165 $72,892
2022 $721,101 $640,325 $1,090,336 $80,776
2021 $762,437 $451,443 $997,980 $310,994
2020 $472,579 $356,935 $686,039 $115,644
2019 $395,175 $355,977 $570,362 $39,198
2018 $370,210 $307,439 $563,138 $62,771
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