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JOLLY ROVERS TRAIL CREW INC
Poughkeepsie, NY · EIN 472961021 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · jollyrovers.org
revenue
$55K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$117K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO BUILD AND IMPROVE TRAILS THROUGH STONEWORK, IMPROVING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC WHILE PRESERVING ITS NATURAL BEAUTY. TO IMPROVE TRAILS IN A MANNER FOR THEM TO BE SUSTAINABLE FOR GENERATIONS, THUS PROVIDING OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENHANCE THEIR ENJOYMENT OF THE OUTDOORS AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH NATURE. TO SHARE OUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jolly Rovers Trail Crew Inc is a volunteer-based nonprofit that builds and improves sustainable trails in public parks, primarily using traditional stonework. They focus on enhancing community access to iconic natural sites while preserving environmental integrity. The organization operates in the Hudson Valley region of New York and offers training workshops to other groups, emphasizing skill-sharing and camaraderie.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

New Recruit Training Program
Four-day spring training series teaching traditional dry stone masonry and trail construction skills to new volunteers, required for official crew membership
Trail Building Projects
Volunteer-led construction and restoration of sustainable trails in public parks, focusing on stone steps and erosion control in high-traffic areas
Workshop Instruction Services
Provides paid multi-day training workshops to other organizations on stonework and trail-building techniques, led by experienced crew members
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 2 activities
    • Annual tool maintenance and preparation event
      Hosts an annual event to maintain and prepare tools for the upcoming trail season, supporting operational readiness for trail projects.
    • Trail construction and improvement using volunteer labor
      Builds and maintains sustainable trails in New York State parks and forests, primarily using volunteer crews who work weekends and contribute approximately $200,000 in annual value. Projects include construction, repair, and maintenance using hand tools and rigging equipment in all weather conditions.
  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
    • Training programs for trail building and dry stone masonry
      Provides structured training for new recruits through a four-class series and a 10-day apprenticeship requiring four training days and six workdays. Training is led by experienced crew members and includes skill development in traditional dry stone working and trail construction techniques.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Workshops and skill development for external organizations
      Offers paid workshops to organizations focused on trail building and volunteer management, with recommendations for a minimum of three consecutive days to ensure effectiveness.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$9K16%
Program service revenue$45K82%
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$117K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$117K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DAVID CHASE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUG COMEAU — BOARD CHAIR
  • LORRAINE GUTEREZ — BOARD VICE CHAIR
  • ROBERT BRUNNER — BOARD SECRETARY
  • ROBERT RICCI — BOARD TREASURER
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Cider Mill Friends Partner — Partners on stone wall reconstruction and trail-related projects, with collaborative work conducted in various weather conditions.
  • Georgia Appalachian Trail Club Partner — Collaborated with Jolly Rovers Trail Crew on the repair of an Appalachian Trail section.
  • Hudson Highlands Land Trust Partner — Engages professionals from the Hudson Highlands Land Trust in trail planning and execution.
  • Hudson Highlands State Park Partner — Works together on multiple trail building initiatives, including installations at Little Stony Point and the Wilkinson Trail to improve accessibility and safety.
  • Manitoga Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Jolly Rovers Trail Crew on trail projects
  • Minnewaska State Park Partner — Collaborates on trail construction and improvement projects, as acknowledged by the park manager.
  • NY State Parks and Historic Sites Partner — Collaborated on the construction and opening of the Ninham Trail on Breakneck Ridge.
  • New York State parks and forests Partner — Collaborates with New York State parks and forests to improve trail access at high-traffic natural and historic sites.
  • New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Partner — Collaborates on trail development projects at Anthony's Nose.
  • Open Space Institute Partner — Collaborates with a land project manager employed at the Open Space Institute who contributes professional expertise to trail projects.
  • Orange County Land Trust Partner — Works with professionals from the Orange County Land Trust who contribute land stewardship knowledge to trail initiatives.
  • Other organizations Partner — Receives knowledge-sharing from JOLLY ROVERS TRAIL CREW INC in trail-building skills.
  • Trust for Public Land Partner — Collaborates with staff from Trust for Public Land who bring conservation and trail development experience to crew efforts.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Mission-Aligned Conservation Through Trail Experience Design
    methodology: niche_conservation_design
    By designing high-quality, distinctive trail experiences in public parks, we advance conservation goals and community access, because well-crafted trails that align with ecological and historic preservation values foster public stewardship and sustainable use of natural areas.
  • Skills Development Through Repetition and Apprenticeship
    methodology: apprenticeship_based_skill_development
    By combining hands-on repetition with a structured multi-year apprenticeship model, we develop skilled trail builders and instructors, because sustained engagement and field experience produce mastery and leadership capacity that cannot be achieved through short-term training.
  • Stonework-Based Sustainable Trail Construction
    methodology: stone_based_sustainable_construction
    By using stonework and rock-based construction techniques, we build durable, low-impact trails that balance public access with environmental preservation, because permanent, well-constructed stone features reduce erosion and maintenance needs while blending with natural landscapes.
  • Team Building Through Shared Labor and Living
    methodology: camaraderie_through_shared_experience
    By integrating shared labor on trail projects with on-site camping and collaborative work, we build camaraderie and team cohesion, because sustained physical effort and communal living foster mutual respect, communication, and long-term volunteer engagement.