AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY (EIN 680381715) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

J Eric Seaborg

Phone

8006632387

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY, founded in 1996, is a micro nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $96K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $28K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

The American Discovery Trail is responsible for the ongoing development and promotion of America's first coast-to-coast non-motorized trail for hiking, biking, running and other recreational purposes. The trail runs through fifteen states from Delaware to California, promotes natural, cultural, and historical resources, and facilitates economic development in rural, suburban and large metropolitan areas.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $58,511

Program Service Revenue $48,194

Investment Income $2,869

Other Revenue $-9,638

TOTAL REVENUE $99,936

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $3,450

Program Expenses $79,448

Other Expenses $97,363

TOTAL EXPENSES $97,363

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$99,936	$105,414	-0.1%
Expenses	$97,363	$103,644	-0.1%
Net Income	$2,573	$1,770	+0.5%

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
J Eric Seaborg	President of the Board	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Harold Draper	Vice President of the Board	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Palin	Board VP, Information Technology	30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Schoettle	Board Secretary	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Alan Feyerherm	Treasurer	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Laurel Foot	Newsletter Editor	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mitch Bardoga	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
John Fazel	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Steven Hill	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DJ Loop	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Brad Marro	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
John Mercurio	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Butch Niebuhr	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Terry Shuchart	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Brian Stark	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Samantha Szesciorka	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Lorie Van Hook	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Richard Vonnegut	Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Sharon Weekley	Director	2	Officer	$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
2024	$99,936	$97,363	$330,545	$2,573
2023	$105,414	$103,644	$285,001	$1,770
2022	$108,835	$123,164	$260,237	$-14,329
2021	$107,646	$87,607	$293,823	$20,039
2020	$95,848	$67,859	$233,737	$27,989

AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY