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Saratoga Trails Alliance Inc
Saratoga Springs, NY · EIN 990480393 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE C01 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · saratogatrails.org
revenue
$13K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$6K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Saratoga Trails Alliance serves as a central resource hub for trail users, organizations, and people who live, work and play in Saratoga County. We support ecologically sustainable and accessible trails and advocate for county-wide trail projects to benefit an inclusive and diverse community.

profile · synthesized from sources

Saratoga Trails Alliance serves as a central resource hub for trail users and organizations in Saratoga County, NY. The organization supports ecologically sustainable and accessible trails, advocates for county-wide trail development, and fosters community engagement through events and partnerships. It promotes outdoor recreation for residents, visitors, and diverse user groups including hikers, cyclists, and equestrians.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Monthly Community Chat
Monthly forum for discussing trail updates and future initiatives in Saratoga County, held at Whitman Brewing in Saratoga Springs
STA Art Show
Annual art exhibition featuring watercolor paintings and photographs by STA co-founder Jeff Olson, with proceeds supporting the organization
Trail Advocacy and Partnerships
Collaborative initiative to support trail development, conservation, and funding advocacy in partnership with local organizations and government entities
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 2 activities
    • Advocates for county-wide trail projects and policies
      Engages in advocacy efforts to advance trail development and protection across Saratoga County, including promoting future trail connections and sustainable access.
    • Operates as a central resource hub for trail users and organizations
      Provides centralized information and support for trail users and organizations in Saratoga County, promoting ecologically sustainable and accessible trails. Maintains and distributes a map of publicly open trails and publishes a county-wide trails Vision Map to guide recreation and future development.
  • Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 2 activities
    • Highlights and promotes specific trail systems for public use
      Actively promotes multi-use trail systems such as the Graphite Range Community Forest for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, and supports access through publicized activities like weekly trail runs.
    • Organizes and promotes trail-related events and community engagement activities
      Hosts and lists events such as group runs, mountain bike rides, trail maintenance days, guided hikes, and community outreach events to encourage public participation in trail use and stewardship. Includes monthly community meetings and chat events to discuss trail updates and initiatives.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
    • Hosts specialized symposia and festivals to promote trail use and awareness
      Organizes events such as an e-bikes symposium in collaboration with advocacy groups and the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Wildlife Festival to educate the public and promote trail access and conservation.
    • Produces educational materials to promote trail use and environmental ethics
      Distributes a printable Mini Trail Journal for children to document trail experiences and reinforce Leave No Trace principles, supporting environmental education and engagement.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Coordinates volunteer stewardship and maintenance of trails
      Organizes and supplies volunteers for the maintenance and ecological stewardship of trails and carriage roads in Saratoga County.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Organizes fundraising events to support trail conservation and advocacy
      Hosts events such as an annual art show and a cornhole tournament, with proceeds benefiting trail conservation, advocacy, and development projects including the Graphite Range Community Forest Northern Gateway.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$13K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -66.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Anna Laloe — Director
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Cycling Advocates Partner — Co-hosted the ACA E-bikes Symposium.
  • Byer Planning Partner — Partnered with Saratoga Trails Alliance to design the Saratoga County-wide trails Vision Map.
  • New York Ski Education Foundation (NYSEF) Partner — Collaborative relationship through board membership and shared engagement in outdoor recreation and education.
  • Parks & Trails New York Partner — References Parks & Trails New York as an advocate for New York's public lands and greenways.
  • Rails to Trails Partner — References Rails to Trails as a resource for federal-level trail funding advocacy.
  • Saratoga County Government — Collaborates with Saratoga County on trail projects and serves as a resource for local trail users and organizations.
  • Saratoga County Government — Works with Saratoga County, which owns and supports trail systems such as the Graphite Range Community Forest and Homestead County Forest Equine Trail.
  • Saratoga County Board of Supervisors’ Trails and Open Space Committee Government — Provides access to meeting minutes and webcasts for the committee, indicating an informational or collaborative relationship.
  • Saratoga Outdoors Partner — Hosts STA community events and donates a portion of sales to support Saratoga Trails Alliance.
  • Saratoga Outdoors Partner — Hosts joint community events with STA to promote trail advocacy and receive a portion of sales proceeds.
  • Saratoga PLAN Partner — Collaborates on organizing the cornhole tournament to benefit the Graphite Range Community Forest Northern Gateway.
  • Saratoga PLAN Partner — Collaborates with Saratoga PLAN to steward and maintain trails, including the Graphite Range Community Forest and Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail.
  • Saratoga PLAN Partner — Collaborative relationship through board membership and shared conservation goals.
  • Saratoga Stryders Partner — Promotes trail running events hosted by the Saratoga Stryders, a local running group.
  • Uncommon Grounds Partner — Venue for the STA Art Show, hosting trail-related artwork and supporting fundraising through art sales.
  • Uncommon Grounds Partner — Venue hosting the STA art show opening reception and exhibition.
  • Whitman Brewing Partner — Hosts monthly community chat events for Saratoga Trails Alliance to discuss local trail initiatives.
  • Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Partner — Co-hosts the Wildlife Festival at Camp Saratoga in partnership with Saratoga Trails Alliance.
  • Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Partner — Highlights Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park as a recommended trail destination offering environmental education and outdoor recreation.
  • Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Partner — Partnership indicated through board service and shared focus on land conservation and trail access.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collaborative Stewardship Model
    methodology: collaborative_stewardship
    By engaging landowners, land managers, and user groups in cooperative decision-making, we improve trail outcomes and increase buy-in, because inclusive governance fosters shared responsibility and more durable, widely supported trail systems.
  • Community-Driven Planning and Engagement
    methodology: community-driven_planning
    By using recurring community gatherings, feedback, and dialogue to shape trail planning and improve tools like the Vision Map, we produce more inclusive and usable trail systems, because involving the public in design fosters ownership, equity, and responsiveness to local needs.
  • Ecologically Sustainable Trail Development
    methodology: ecologically_sustainable_trails
    By designing and promoting trail systems that prioritize ecological sustainability, we ensure long-term environmental health and community access, because integrating conservation principles into trail planning reduces habitat disruption and supports resilient outdoor recreation infrastructure.
  • Experiential and Event-Based Public Engagement
    methodology: experiential_education
    By linking trail use to educational experiences, local events, and creative programming, we increase public engagement and stewardship, because experiential learning and cultural connections make conservation personally meaningful and accessible.
  • Policy Advocacy with Community Documentation
    methodology: policy_advocacy
    By advocating for trail and conservation interests through documented community support and engagement with government bodies, we advance policy change, because demonstrating public backing strengthens the legitimacy and political viability of trail initiatives.