Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

EIN: 530187508 501(c)(3)

Vienna, VA

Total Revenue
$1,605,087
Total Expenses
$1,342,352
Total Assets
$12,900,263
Net Assets
$12,313,474
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1930
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Allison Kirsch
Phone
7032420315
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, founded in 1930, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $263K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (the Club), through volunteer efforts, education and advocacy, acquires, maintains and protects the trail and lands of the Appalachian Trail and other trails and related facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region for the enjoyment of present and future hikers.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $327,713 Revenue: $536,280

Cabin Services: Purchase, lease or manage cabins that protect the integrity and/or viewshed of pertinent trail lands; provide necessary maintenance and oversight of all cabins; rent cabins at...

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Cabin Services: Purchase, lease or manage cabins that protect the integrity and/or viewshed of pertinent trail lands; provide necessary maintenance and oversight of all cabins; rent cabins at affordable rates for members and general public for their enjoyment of the outdoors.

Program 2
Expenses: $176,686 Revenue: $268,985

Member and Communication Services: PATC has 7,231 members at the end of 2025, of whom more than 10 percent volunteer their time in service to the Club, including trail maintenance and monitoring...

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Member and Communication Services: PATC has 7,231 members at the end of 2025, of whom more than 10 percent volunteer their time in service to the Club, including trail maintenance and monitoring, education, cabin construction and/or maintenance, leave no trace ethics, headquarters administration, etc. All members receive a monthly newsletter, the Potomac Appalachian, monthly email updates, use of member-only cabins, and discounts on PATC merchandise.

Program 3
Expenses: $138,493

Outreach: PATC participates in various events and programs geared toward reaching and educating both members and the general public about the mission of the club, as well as to advocate for the care...

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Outreach: PATC participates in various events and programs geared toward reaching and educating both members and the general public about the mission of the club, as well as to advocate for the care and appreciation of the AT and other hiking trails. This includes attendance at various public fairs and festivals and the organization of group hikes. PATC also employs six seasonal individuals, known as Ridgerunners, who work on sections of the AT between spring and fall to educate and support hikers. We also maintain a volunteer group of trail advocates, known as the Trail Patrol, who do similar work as the Ridgerunners year round.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $289,948
Program Service Revenue $934,284
Investment Income $326,211
Other Revenue $54,644
TOTAL REVENUE $1,605,087

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $729,550
Fundraising Expenses $97,748
Program Expenses $945,560
Other Expenses $612,802
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,342,352

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,605,087 $1,420,655 +0.1%
Expenses $1,342,352 $1,428,607 -0.1%
Net Income $262,735 $-7,952 -34.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
17
Volunteers
1300

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
12
$0
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jim Fetig President 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Congdon Vice President-Operations 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jayne Mayne Vice President-Volunteerism 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Kirsch Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Murphy Secretary 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Waurio Supervisor of Communications 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anstr Davidson Supervisor of Facilities 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Russell RiggsPete Mindermann Supervisor of Lands 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Ede-Calton Supervisor of Outreach 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Brown Supervisor of Membership 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rush Williamson Supervisor of Trails 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Irick Supervisor of Marketing 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Perschel Charlottesville Chapter Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dee Utz North Chapter Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pam Heinrich Southern Shenandoah Valley Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danilelle DeHart Blue Ridge Chapter 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Ovedenko Mountaineering Chair 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Jarvis Ski Touring Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Hippe ATC Mid-Atl. Regional Partnership Chair 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Lupp AT Corridor Mgmt/MD AT Mgmt Chair 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Justin Corddry Cabins Operations 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lowell Smith Conservation 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Iva Gillet Hikes 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Curtis Bailey Trail Patrol 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Evan Hoffman Staff Director 40.00
Highest
$107,400 $146 $107,546
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 $1,605,087 $1,342,352 $12,900,263 $262,735
2024 $1,420,655 $1,428,607 $12,073,980 $-7,952
2023 $1,803,644 $1,376,275 $11,751,271 $427,369
2022 $1,297,876 $1,271,014 $10,980,797 $26,862
2021 $1,745,544 $1,232,065 $11,712,436 $513,479
2020 $1,049,794 $1,085,995 $11,128,707 $-36,201
2019 $1,245,131 $1,193,660 $10,839,235 $51,471
2018 $1,519,509 $1,172,014 $9,855,064 $347,495
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