FRIENDS OF THE NORTHERN RAIL TRAIL

EIN: 841665769 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

New London, NH

Total Revenue
$212,805
Total Expenses
$146,230
Total Assets
$121,399
Net Assets
$121,399
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2025
Legal Domicile
NH
Principal Officer
Thomas Rousseau
Phone
9788709191
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE NORTHERN RAIL TRAIL, founded in 2025, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $213K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 79% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $67K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

To Improve, Promote and Maintain the Northern Rail Trail as a Four Season Multi Use Recreational Trail

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $117,968 Revenue: $0

1. $117,968 Total for Trail Resurfacing, Maintenance & Improvements. This includes: A. $79,460 Grafton, NH Resurfaced and widened the trail north and south of Grafton Center Meetinghouse, By Mark...

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1. $117,968 Total for Trail Resurfacing, Maintenance & Improvements. This includes: A. $79,460 Grafton, NH Resurfaced and widened the trail north and south of Grafton Center Meetinghouse, By Mark Thompson Excavation Inc. B. $11,709 for Bridge Deck Replacement and Bridge Repairs by Belletetes Building Materials, Lavalley Building Supplies. "C. $11,071 for Mowing and Leaf Blowing by Tucker Mountain Land Services and $1,224 leaf blower by Ready Rents. " D. $4,518, Boscawen, NH Resurfaced trail approach to Hannah Duston Bridge, by Mark Thompson Excavation Inc. E. $3,240, Danbury, NH Trail Resurfacing resulting from flood damage at Jack Wells Road north and south, by Mark Thompson Excavation Inc. F. $3,000, Danbury, N.H Added hard pack surface at Carr Street Crossing & cover exposed Rail Resurface, by J&B Landscaping & Excavation LLC. G. $1,820, for 3 TrafX Trail Counters by TRAFx Research Ltd. H. $1,650, Danbury, N.H. Culvert Cleaning and Ditching at Beaver Pond by Mark Thompson Excavation. I. $1,500 For State of NH Dredge & Fill Permit Trail Services at Enfield ,NH by Meridian Land Services.

Program 2
Expenses: $8,000 Revenue: $0

2. New Parking Lot Total = $8,000, Franklin,NH Excavate and surface new parking lot at Chance Pond Road for 10 cars, by J&B Landscaping & Excavation LLC . This new parking lot attracts more trail...

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2. New Parking Lot Total = $8,000, Franklin,NH Excavate and surface new parking lot at Chance Pond Road for 10 cars, by J&B Landscaping & Excavation LLC . This new parking lot attracts more trail users as it offers safe and convenient parking to access the trail that is away from the high traffic road opposite the Webster Lake entrance.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,822 Revenue: $0

3. $6,792 Trailhead Sign and two Kiosks. This includes: A. $3,436 for a Welcome Sign at the southern trailhead. This new Welcome Sign features the 10 towns that the 59 mile Rail Trail goes through...

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3. $6,792 Trailhead Sign and two Kiosks. This includes: A. $3,436 for a Welcome Sign at the southern trailhead. This new Welcome Sign features the 10 towns that the 59 mile Rail Trail goes through and attracts folks to the health and wellness benefits of cycling, running, walking, x-country skiing, snowmobiling and horseback riding on the trail. B. $3,386 for 2 Kiosks, Tables and a Bike Rack. These Kiosks provide a trail map with "you are here" information on trail mileage, distances to south and northbound destinations, rest area, parking, food and bicycle charging stations. Also featured is information on trail etiquette, shared use path safety protocol, permitted trail uses, QR codes for information on the NH Trails Bureau and Friends of The Northern Rail Trail. The Kiosks include historical pictures of the railroad beginning in 1847 of the economic, social and cultural impact of train services with regular passenger services ending in 1965 and regular freight services ceased in the mid-1970s.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $208,371
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,434
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $212,805

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $132,790
Other Expenses $146,230
TOTAL EXPENSES $146,230

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $212,805 $118,887 +0.8%
Expenses $146,230 $136,444 +0.1%
Net Income $66,575 $-17,557 -4.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

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
4
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lindy Heim President 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Don Moyer Vice President 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Rousseau Treasurer 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
George Heaton Jr Recording Secretary 1.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Couturier Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Daniels Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Darling Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Kalinski Director 6
Director
$0 $0 $0
Myra Mayman Director 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ricker Miller Director 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Mosseau Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Olimpio Director 10
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 $212,805 $146,230 $121,399 $66,575
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