2026-04-28T09:13:15-05:00 2025-12-31 390974031 WEGNER CPAS LLP 419 N LEE ST ALEXANDRIA VA 223142301 990 2025-01-01 392015324 PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM INC PART 8302372866 PO BOX 75024 WASHINGTON DC 20013 COURTNEY LYONS-GARCIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8302372866 2026-04-27 1 GLENN MILLER CPA P00086726 7035190990 2026-04-27 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z COURTNEY LYONS-GARCIA PO BOX 75024 WASHINGTON DC 20013 506575 0 X PNTS.ORG/NEW/ X 2001 WI TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION ON NATIONAL ISSUES, TO PROMOTE COMMUNICATION AND MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AMONG AND PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE ORGANIZATIONS STRIVING TO PROTECT, DEVELOP, COMMEMORATE AND PROMOTE NATIONAL HISTORIC AND SCENIC TRAILS OF THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. 13 13 5 42 0 0 295780 433234 116119 60309 4806 13032 2234 0 418939 506575 95000 30553 0 0 239777 265186 0 0 0 180089 200667 514866 496406 -95927 10169 180661 176551 16276 1997 164385 174554 X OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT, STRENGTHEN AND AMPLIFY A VIBRANT NETWORK OF PARTNERS UNITED TO PRESERVE, ENHANCE AND PROMOTE NATIONAL HISTORIC & SCENIC TRAILS. 0 0 331887 0 56976 MEMBER SERVICES AND COORDINATION:THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM (PNTS) IS A COLLECTIVE VOICE, A RESOURCE PROVIDER AND A HUB FOR EXCHANGE, LEARNING, AND ACTION FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND THE ONLY 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THE 32 NATIONAL SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS (NSHT), PNTS BRINGS TOGETHER AND STRENGTHENS THE CAPACITY OF PROFESSIONALS, LEADERS AND TRAIL AND HIKING ENTHUSIASTS TO PROMOTE A THRIVING, ACCESSIBLE, AND INCLUSIVE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM.A UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC OF NSHT IS THAT THEY ARE COOPERATIVELY MANAGED BY FEDERAL ADMINISTRATORS AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT PARTNERS. THE 32 NSHT NONPROFIT PARTNERS ARE ALSO PNTS TRAIL ORGANIZATION MEMBERS AND OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS. THIS ENSURES THAT OUR WORK IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE NATIONAL TRAILS AND ADVANCES THE VISION AND PRIORITIES OF THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM COMMUNITY. SIMILARLY, WE WORK CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL PARTNERS THROUGH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS' ABILITIES AND CAPACITIES AND TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC ISSUES IN THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. 51752 0 0 TRAIL LAND CONSERVATION POLICY: THE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUED TO ENCOURAGE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE (USFS) TO ADOPT SPECIAL MANAGEMENT CORRIDORS TO GUIDE LAND USE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS. DESPITE REDUCTIONS IN FORCE AND FROZEN FUNDING WE WERE ABLE TO WORK WITH BOTH DEPARTMENTS TO ADVANCE TRAIL INITIATIVES AND HOST THE LANDS SUMMIT IN SAN ANTONIO TO ADDRESS PROTECTING TRAIL CORRIDORS. 56553 30553 0 NEXT GENERATION PROGRAMS:THE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUED THE YOUTH OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM BEGUN IN 2009 WITH FEDERAL FUNDING BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO THE NATIONAL TRAILS PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO FUND TRAIL APPRENTICES TO WORK ON PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES DETERMINED TO BE PRIORITIES BY EACH TRAIL PARTNERSHIP. WE ALSO PROVIDED STIPENDS TO SEVEN TRAIL APPRENTICES FOR THE 2025 WORKSHOP IN SAN ANTONIO. 6575 0 3334 ADVOCACY:HOSTED HIKE THE HILL 2025, AN ANNUAL CONVENING OF TRAILS GROUPS TO MEET IN WASHINGTON DC AND DISCUSS POLICY WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES AND LEGISLATION WITH CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES. IN 2024, WE SUCCEEDED IN OBTAINING A LINE ITEM FOR TRAILS FUNDING IN THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT BUDGET AND SUCCEEDED IN ACHIEVING UNIT STATUS FOR ALL OF THE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILS WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. IN 2025 WE WERE ABLE TO KEEP THE LINE ITEM FUNDING FOR TRAILS STATIC RATHER THAN REDUCED. 6575 0 3334 446767 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 WI CA NC ND CO FL PA WA VA X COURTNEY LYONS-GARCIA 8302372866 PO BOX 75024 WASHINGTON DC 20013 ANDREA KETCHMARK PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM DAHNKE TREASURER 10.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE JUDKINS SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 HEATHER CROZIER VP FOR DEVELOPMENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 RG ABSHER TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 BARNEY MANN AT-LARGE MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 BOB RATCLIFFE AT-LARGE MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 CALLUM CINTRON AT-LARGE MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 IAN MANGIARDI AT-LARGE MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 JACOB WILDFIRE AT-LARGE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 RON TIPTON AT-LARGE MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW NELSON NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL REP 5.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE GONZALES NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL REP 5.00 X 0 0 0 COURTNEY LYONS-GARCIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 107582 0 5493 107582 0 5493 1 0 0 0 0 248800 184434 433234 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 56975 56975 REGISTRATION REVENUE 813319 3334 3334 60309 13032 13032 506575 60309 0 13032 30553 30553 113075 113075 110836 110836 2546 2546 11300 11300 27429 18747 8682 23311 23311 24645 21840 2805 3 3 8007 586 7421 2625 2625 1711 1711 26236 26236 91876 91876 4379 1295 3084 PROGRAM EXPENSE 15969 15969 MEMBERSHIP DUES 1905 1905 496406 446767 49639 0 60441 75504 96683 100763 21500 0 1750 284 287 0 180661 176551 16276 1997 16276 1997 X 164385 174554 164385 174554 180661 176551 10169 0 X 0 0 0 X 435404 448421 419059 295780 433234 2031898 435404 448421 419059 295780 433234 2031898 31826 2000072 9 1336 4450 4806 13032 23633 2055531 477245 0.97300 0.94140 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 0 0 1 1057 0 0 0 1 5518 6575 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDED ANNUAL REPORTS AND INFORMATION TO CONGRESS AND FEDERAL TRAIL MANAGING AGENCIES ABOUT THE STATE OF THE TRAILS AND CONTRIBUTIONS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES OF OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TOWARDS SUSTAINING THE NATIONAL SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS. THE PARTNERSHIP ALSO PROVIDED INFORMATION TO CONGRESS ABOUT THE FUNDING NEEDED TO SUSTAIN AND INCREASE ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY TO ACQUIRE LAND AND TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, INTERPRET, AND MANAGE THE SCENIC AND HISTORIC TRAILS THROUGH WRITTEN AND ORAL TESTIMONY PROVIDED TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES. THE PARTNERSHIP PARTICIPATED WITH DOZENS OF OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN COALITIONS URGING CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO REAUTHORIZE AND FULLY FUND THE LEGACY RESTORATION FUND AND REAUTHORIZE THE FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM TO CONTINUE THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUNDING PROGRAM AND OTHER PROGRAMS FUNDING DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL TRAILS. 1 THE ESTRIA FOUNDATION 484 LAKE PARK AVE 667 OAKLAND CA 94610 273639013 501(C)(3) 30553 0 GENERAL SUPPORT 1 0 PART I, LINE 2: PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM TRACKS REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS, THEIR DEADLINES AND PARTIES RESPONSIBLE IN A SPREADSHEET TO ENSURE TIMELY COMPLIANCE AND SOUND GRANT MANAGEMENT. AS APPROPRIATE, INFORMATION IS ADDED INTO THE ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOPMENT DATABASE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE PARTNERSHIP HAS TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP; REGULAR AND AFFILIATE MEMBERS. REGULAR ORGANIZATION MEMBERS CAN DESIGNATE A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL TO VOTE ON THEIR BEHALF. AFFILIATE MEMBERS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE ON THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL ELECTS FROM COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES THREE MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECRUITS AND NOMINATES TWELVE AT-LARGE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THESE BYLAWS MAY BE AMENDED, REPEALED, OR NEW BYLAWS MAY BE ADOPTED AS FOLLOWS: PROPOSED CHANGES SHALL BE APPROVED BY AT LEAST A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWED BY THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL. THE TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL SHALL BE GIVEN AT LEAST THIRTY (30) DAYS TO CONSIDER PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE AND SIGN A STATEMENT THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND REVIEW ACTUAL CONFLICTS. ANY PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A FOR THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HIRED IN 2023, OUR CONSULTANT PROVIDED COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA TO HELP US CHOOSE THE SALARY RANGE. USING THIS SALARY DATA, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE MADE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD, WHICH WAS APPROVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE PARTNERSHIP MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.