irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3KBARN DANCE MAINTENANCE
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Meeting & Country Breakfast
Annual gathering of members featuring organizational updates and community-building over breakfast
Jingle Bell Jog
Seasonal festive trail ride event followed by a social gathering, documented through professional photography
Summer Trail Ride Series
Organized group trail rides to encourage trail use and familiarize riders with different sections of the trail network
Trail Maintenance and Development
Volunteer-driven maintenance of over 100 miles of bridle trails through a network of trail wardens who report and address trail issues
Trail Safety and Education
Provides safety guidelines, trail etiquette resources, and emergency protocols for riders using the trail system
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
- Maintain and develop equestrian trailsMaintains and develops a historic trail system spanning over 100 miles across North Salem, NY and Ridgefield, CT, including ongoing monitoring and updates to trail conditions and closures.
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Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 1 activity
- Organize guided trail rides and equestrian eventsOrganizes a series of guided trail rides, including events like the Summer Trail Ride Series and Jingle Bell Jog, featuring designated routes with stream crossings and post-ride community gatherings such as barbecues and catered lunches.
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Equine Health and Welfare Education 1 activity
- Provide trail safety and rider education resourcesDevelops and disseminates safety guidelines, trail etiquette recommendations, and educational content on equine health and historical topics through newsletters, website updates, and published articles.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Support equestrian community engagement through eventsHosts annual meetings with country breakfasts and barn dance events to foster community among members and promote trail use and open space preservation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Require membership for trail accessEnforces a membership requirement for all trail riders to access the trail system, supporting stewardship and community involvement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$81K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$328K
Cash$62K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$328K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -29.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- ALISON ESTABROOK — SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
- ANITA ZANDER — DIRECTOR
- CAROL GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
- CHARLOTTE HARRIS — CO-PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR
- DEBBIE HIGGINS — TREASURER/DIRECTOR
- ED ISLER — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE DANIELS — CO-PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR
- LINDA VAN KOOY — DIRECTOR
- LYDIA SARRO — DIRECTOR
- OLIVIA GOODNOW — VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
- PETER KAMENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- REBECCA BOSE — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT CALDWELL — DIRECTOR
- SHAUN DOYLE — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN RATTNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Alison Estabrook Partner — Contact person for trail safety guidance and veterinary referrals in case of horse injury.
- Helen Houghton Partner — Photographer who documented the Jingle Bell Jog event.
- NSOLF Baxter North & South Preserves Partner — Manages trail access and maintenance in partnership with NSBTA, as reflected in designated trail warden territory.
- NSOLF Halmi/Mead Preserve Partner — Collaborates with NSBTA on trail maintenance and stewardship within shared trail areas.
- North Salem Historical Society Partner — Hosted the NSBTA Annual Meeting at its "White Elephant" venue on Keeler Lane.
- North Salem Open Land Foundation Partner — Allows walkers on NSBTA trails located on its property.
- North Salem Provisions Partner — Provides catering services for the post-ride lunch event.
- Ridgefield Partner — Collaborates on trail maintenance and development across municipal boundaries.
- Town of North Salem Government — Manages public property within the trail system alongside private landholdings.
- Valentine Farm Partner — Hosts NSBTA trail ride gatherings and post-ride barbecues at its location.
- tacktrunks.com Partner — Featured in article imagery related to equine education content.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community Engagement for Conservationmethodology: rural-preservation-through-community-engagementBy involving the community in trail and land preservation efforts, we foster collective ownership and support for maintaining rural character and open space, because engaged communities are more likely to sustainably protect shared resources.
- Decentralized Volunteer Stewardshipmethodology: decentralized_volunteer_stewardshipBy organizing geographically distributed volunteer trail wardens, we enable rapid identification and response to maintenance needs, because localized, on-the-ground oversight improves trail resilience and reduces dependency on centralized coordination.
- Stewardship-Based Access Modelmethodology: stewardship-based_accessBy framing trail access on private land as a privilege contingent on responsible use, we ensure long-term landowner cooperation and trail sustainability, because mutual respect and rider accountability reduce resistance to equestrian access.