Civic Intelligence

Tri-State Trails

EIN 92-0271881 • 501(c)3 • Cincinnati, OH

Profile

Tri-State Trails' mission is to connect people and places with a regional trail and bikeway network that enhances vibrancy and equity in our community. Tri-State Trails unites advocates, leaders, and stakeholders in a collaborative discussion on active transportation and outdoor recreation in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, andSoutheast Indiana.To accomplish its mission, Tri-State Trails advocates for connecting and expanding the regional trail and bikeway network; collects and maintains data on trails locally; provides technical assistance to local governments and community groups to advise them on best practices for trail planning, design, funding, construction, and maintenance; and promotes and celebrates the existing trails in the Tri-State.

3080 Exploration Avenue 640Cincinnati, OH 45206

tristatetrails.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

9th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

10th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

86th percentile

42%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

9.0%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

140%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets9th percentile

Assets

Up

$8,169,360

Up $672,481 (+9.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$8,169,360

Up $672,481 (+9.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue10th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,529,613

Up $891,766 (+140%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$886,830

Up $522,446 (+143%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$642,783

Up $369,320 (+135%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2023: $7,496,879Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $7,496,8792023Assets 2024: $8,169,360Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $8,169,3602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$8,169,360
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$8,169,360
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2023: $637,847Expenses 2023: $364,384Net Income 2023: $273,4632023Revenue 2024: $1,529,613Expenses 2024: $886,830Net Income 2024: $642,7832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,529,613
Expenses$886,830
Net Income$642,783
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$8,169,360
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8,169,360
Revenue
$1,529,613
Expenses
$886,830
Net income
$642,783
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.17$0.00$8.17$1.53$0.89$0.64
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.50$0.00$7.50$0.64$0.36$0.27
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,564,027
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Tri-State Trails' mission is to connect people and places with a regional trail and bikeway network that enhances vibrancy and equity in our community. Tri-State Trails unites advocates, leaders, and stakeholders in a collaborative discussion on active transportation and outdoor recreation in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, andSoutheast Indiana.To accomplish its mission, Tri-State Trails advocates for connecting and expanding the regional trail and bikeway network; collects and maintains data on trails locally; provides technical assistance to local governments and community groups to advise them on best practices for trail planning, design, funding, construction, and maintenance; and promotes and celebrates the existing trails in the Tri-State.

To connect people and places with regional trail and bikeway network.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$7,496,879$8,169,360▲ $672,481
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$7,425,853$8,156,455▲ $730,602
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$8,276▲ $8,276
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$71,026$4,629▼ $66,397
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$7,496,879$8,169,360▲ $672,481
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,496,879$8,169,360▲ $672,481
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,496,879$8,169,360▲ $672,481

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,276-$8,276
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sean McGroryPresident
Rachel ComteVice President/Secretary
Amanda Penick - 2025Director
Christine Russell - 2025Director
Douglas PratherDirector
Kate GreeneDirector
Tanner Yess - resigned 51225Director
Todd Palmeter-resigned 51225Director
Tom Carleton - 2025Director
Wym PortmanDirector
Frances Kern MennoneTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$448,665
Program Service Revenue
$678,479
Investment Income
$358,681
Other Revenue
$43,788
All Other Contributions
$423,909
Change in Net Assets
$642,783
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$551,232
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$335,598
Total Fundraising Expense$34,412
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$197,836$74,547$14,336$286,719
Fees for Services Other$61,556$3,656$248$65,460
Other Employee Benefits$18,377$6,925$1,332$26,634
Payroll Taxes$15,349$5,784$1,112$22,245
Information Technology$9,834$11,319$22$21,175
Travel$5,294$4,549$30$9,873
Office Expenses$7,507$580$1,683$9,770
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,015-$9,015
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$4,114--$4,114
Conferences and Meetings$4,040--$4,040
Occupancy-$3,900-$3,900
Insurance-$3,332-$3,332
All Other Expenses$150$2,712-$2,862
Other Expenses$1,690$637$122$2,449
Advertising$82-$1,310$1,392
Total Functional Expenses$725,312$127,106$34,412$886,830
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$78,202
Fundraising Direct Expenses$34,414
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Tour de CROWN$49,108$49,108$8,701$40,407
Breakfast on the Bridge$8,534$8,534$7,860$674
Total Events$78,202$78,202$34,414$43,788
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“Dues paying members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“A copy is provided for review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Through the disclosure of conflicts, the conflict is documented and that party is removed from decision making on that issue.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Tri-State Trails makes it's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Tri-State Trails
EIN
92-0271881
Phone
5136553981
Address
3080 Exploration Avenue 640, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Signing Officer

Name
Wade Johnston
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5136553981
Signed
2025-11-17

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Wade Johnston
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Matthew J Ackermann CPA Inc
Address
405 McDowell Street, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Preparer
Matthew J Ackermann
Phone
5135034004
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Opening Balance Settlement 29698.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Public Education and Trail Promotion Activities:In 2024, Tri-State Trails organized several events to promote the existing trails, as well as educate the public about future trail opportunities and safe trail usage behaviors. The organization organized and published a Low-Stress Bike Map for the urban core to educate beginners about safe bicycling routes and behaviors. The organization organized and/or supported eight Pop-Up Bike Shop events to provide free bike repair and bike safety gear in underserved neighborhoods. Tri-State Trails organized bike ride activities including Breakfast on the Bridge, in celebration of National Bike to Work Day; the Tour de CROWN ride, to showcase the existing and planned trails in the CROWN project; the Meet the Candidates Ride, to educate candidates running for elected office about the opportunities and challenges associated with trails and bikeways; and several other one-off bike ride events. Many of Tri-State Trails' events have a fundraising component to them to generate sponsorship and registration income.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0The CROWN Capital Campaign:The CROWN Capital Campaign is a vision to build a 34-mile urban trail loop around the City of Cincinnati. Funds are in the process of being expended over the next five years to match state and federal grants to connect 24 miles of trails included in Phase I of the CROWN network. In 2024, Tri-State Trails funded the construction of Wasson Way Phase 6B on Xavier University's campus and a portion of the local match for the Mariemont Connector trail. Tri-State Trails is the fiscal agent and fiscal sponsor for the CROWN Capital Campaign, which was formerly managed by Green Umbrella from 2019 to December 2023. The CROWN Capital Campaign is governed by the CROWN Committee, which makes decisions about how the funds will be allocated for trail projects and other expenses required for fundraising, project management, administration, etc. Tri-State Trails performs services for the CROWN Capital Campaign including fund stewardship, project management, community engagement, trail planning, grant funding strategy, and trail beautification.
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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Tri-State Trails' staff advocated to Cincinnati City Councilmembers for $2 million to be allocated in the City's budget for the Gilbert Avenue Complete Streets Project.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Dues paying members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A copy is provided for review and approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Through the disclosure of conflicts, the conflict is documented and that party is removed from decision making on that issue.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Tri-State Trails makes it's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Opening Balance Settlement 29698.
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