TRAILS FOR YOUTH ORG
EIN 47-0906586 · Youth Development Programs (O50)
What they do
TrailsforYouth.Org (TYO) Mission is to Mentor At-risk Youth and Provide Opportunities for All Children to Benefit From A Healthy, Active Lifestyle Through Safe Outdoor Experiences. Our Motto is "teaching Kids to Overcome Obstacles On The Trail and In Life!".
Are they doing good?
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Good signs we looked for
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $101,049 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
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Financial picture
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Money in and money out
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Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
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DERY MARTINEZDIRECTOR
JULIE CHILDERSDIRECTOR
KEN SCOTTPRESIDENT
MEGAN BROOKSVICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER
PATRICK CHILDERSSECRETARY
About this charity
- Recognized since
- March 2003
- Location
- 6109 Fox Hill Street, Springfield, VA 221502428
- County
- Fairfax
- In care of
- Megan Brooks
- Primary officer
- Megan Brooks, Vice President Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Youth Development Programs (O50)
- IRS tax category
- Youth Development Programs