World Trails Network - Hub for the Americas

“WTN Americas granted $1,000 to the Waterman Fund to support the 2024 Northeast Alpine Stewardship Gathering (NASC)”

“The organizations Other Expenses consist of a range of direct program and administrative costs necessary to carry out its mission. A breakdown is as follows: Program Food and Lodging: $330 Costs for meals and accommodation during field-based and educational programs. Program Travel: $344 Includes transportation expenses for staff and participants involved in program delivery. Program Activities: $73 Entry fees, and other expenses related to workshops, guided hikes, and events. Program Coordination and Leadership: $6,000 Payments to independent contractors who coordinate or lead programs. Program Supplies and Materials: $7,762 Educational and trail stewardship materials used during program delivery. Fellowship Program Travel & Lodging: $8,454 As part of the organizations educational fellowship program, the organization covers fellows travel, lodging, and meals by paying vendors directly. No direct grants are made to individuals. These costs are mission-related program service expenses. Dues and Subscriptions: $$1,467 Fees and online platforms that support organizational activities. Licenses and Fees: $324 Includes state registration fees and program-related permits. Insurance: $5,272 General liability and directors and officers (D&O) insurance. Administrative Travel and Mileage: $611 Travel and mileage reimbursements for staff or volunteers. Bank and Payment Processing Fees: $203 Fees associated with PayPal and bank transactions. Miscellaneous: $131 Minor costs not otherwise categorized, all related to program or administrative functions. Professional Development: $308 Total other expenses: $31,281 All expenses reported under Line 16g directly support the organizations mission and program delivery. Where applicable, costs have been allocated between program and administrative functions. Explanation of Expense Surplus Use: In 2024, WTN Americas operated at a planned deficit of $66,760 as part of a deliberate use of surplus funds carried over from 2023. While no formal restricted fund exists, the Board of Directors designated a portion of the 2023 surplusoriginating from a donation by Mike Stonebrakerfor continued work on the White Mountains Trails Program in Franconia Notch State Park, NH, specifically the Old Bridle Path restoration. This strategic use of reserves accounted for the 2024 deficit.”

“Regarding line 5c. These were T-shirts sold in 2024 purchased and expensed in a prior year. No cost of goods sold is reported for 2024.”