irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $116KTRAIL MAINTENANCE - CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE 105 MILES OF PUBLIC HIKING TRAILS IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS IN THE VICINITY OF KEENE VALLEY, NEW YORK. WORK IS ACCOMPLISHED BY A SIX-MEMBER PROFESSIONAL CREW AND INCLUDES CLEARING DOWNED TREES, PRUNING BACK BRUSH, MOWING WEEDS AND GRASSES, ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING DRAINAGE STRUCTURES, BUILDING BRIDGES, AND INSTALLING HARD TREAD WHERE NEEDED. THE STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION MAINTAINS TRAIL SIGN-IN REGISTERS AT EIGHT OF THE ELEVEN TRAILHEADS WHERE HIKERS ACCESS THE TRAILS MAINTAINED BY THE SOCIETY.
- #2 $15KHIGH PEAKS CAMP - TWO WEEK HIKING, CAMPING, AND CANOEING EXPERIENCE IN WILDERNESS AREA OF THE ADIRONDACK HIGH PEAKS REGION - FOR SMALL GROUPS OF 12 TO 15 YEAR OLD YOUTH.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Program
Volunteer-led outdoor excursions for adults, including hikes, paddling trips, birdwatching, and plein air painting, designed to foster appreciation of the Adirondacks.
High Peaks Camp
Two-week hiking, camping, and canoeing experience in the Adirondack High Peaks region for small groups of youth aged 12 to 15.
Junior Program
Offers day trips and multi-day excursions in the High Peaks region for children ages 4 to 16, focusing on hiking, canoeing, and outdoor education.
Leadership Camp
Program offering wilderness experiences including hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing for youth, building leadership and outdoor skills.
Trail Maintenance
Professional trail crew maintains 105 miles of public hiking trails near Keene Valley, including clearing blowdown, building bridges and drainage structures, and installing rock staircases and bog bridges.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 1 activity
- Adult outdoor excursions and recreational programmingOrganizes daily and weekly volunteer-led outdoor excursions for adults during the summer season, including hikes to waterfalls, 46er ascents, paddling trips, lakeside dinners, bird and fern identification, plein air painting, and rock climbing.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Introductory outdoor programs for young childrenOffers an introductory hiking program for children ages 4 to 7 and integrates nature exploration, swimming, and orienteering into weekday outdoor activities for young participants during summer months.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Junior Trail Crew program for youth trail workOperates a Junior Trail Crew program that engages youth in hands-on trail maintenance and improvement projects on mountains such as Hopkins Mountain, combining outdoor skill development with conservation service.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Summer picnic and community events at Lower Ausable LakeHosts recurring community events including monthly picnic suppers with water sports and canoe races, two annual picnics at Lower Lake in July and August, and themed events like "Capture the Flag" on Monday evenings during the summer season.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Support for hiker access through maintained trailheadsSupports public access to hiking trails in the Adirondacks, with 79,110 hikers recorded in 2021 and 78,210 in 2020 via sign-in registers at trailheads maintained in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
- Trail maintenance and construction in the Adirondack High Peaks regionConstructs, maintains, and improves 105 miles of public hiking trails near Keene Valley and St. Huberts, NY, including clearing downed trees, pruning brush, building drainage structures, installing bog bridges, and rebuilding 20 bridges and 24 ladders. Seasonal patrols assess damage and inform trail repair, hardening, and rerouting projects.
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Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
- Youth wilderness camping and outdoor education programOperates a two-week residential wilderness camp each summer for youth aged 12–15, offering hiking, backpacking, canoeing, camping instruction, rock climbing, and outdoor education in the Adirondack High Peaks region. The program includes multi-day trips and concludes with a culminating banquet featuring camper-performed skits and awards.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Transportation of supplies via guideboat for camp operationsUses guideboats to transport supplies to support the High Peaks Camp program, enabling logistical operations in remote areas of the Adirondack Park.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$662K
Contributions & grants$513K77%
Program service revenue$38K6%
Investment income$112K17%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$419K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$277K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.68M
Cash$165K
Investments$2.47M
Liabilities$444
Net assets$2.68M
Liquid reserves75.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +28.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 11
- BRENDAN BUSCHMAN — PRESIDENT
- CHRISTOPHER HUME — DIRECTOR
- ERICK VIVAS — DIRECTOR
- JEANNE WARNER — VICE PRESIDE
- JESSA BOUTTE — TREASURER
- KRISTINA FRASER — SECRETARY
- REID JEWETT SMTIH — DIRECTOR
- SAM TICKNOR — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNE SINER — DIRECTOR
- TYLER EATON — DIRECTOR
- WILLIE JANEWAY — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 2025 ATIS Donors & Partners Partner — Listed as donors and partners supporting ATIS programs in 2025
- 2025 ATIS Donors & Partners Partner — Listed as donors and partners supporting ATIS programs in 2025, though specific organizations are not named on this page.
- 2025 ATIS Donors & Partners Partner — Listed as donors and partners supporting ATIS programs, including camp initiatives.
- Airnow.gov Government — Relies on Airnow.gov for current air quality forecasts and maps to inform wildfire smoke policy decisions.
- Ben Runyon Partner — Executive Director of ATIS, involved in organizational leadership and operations.
- Brendan Buschman Partner — President of the Board of Directors for ATIS
- Erik Jacobson Partner — Trails Director responsible for overseeing trail maintenance operations and crew employment.
- Girls Inc Partner — Collaborated with Girls Inc at a dinner event
- Jill Yeomans Partner — Point of contact for individuals interested in volunteering to lead Adult Program trips.
- Kristina Fraser Partner — Secretary of the Board and Chair of the Governance Committee for ATIS
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Collaborated with ATIS Trail Crew to upgrade the cable route on Gothics Mountain using more durable chain.
- PayPal Partner — Partner for processing online membership and donation payments.
- State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Maintains trail sign-in registers at eight of the eleven trailheads where hikers access trails maintained by the Society.
- Weebly Partner — Uses Weebly as the platform to host its website.
- Weebly Partner — Website hosting platform used for ATIS website
- Weebly Partner — Website hosting platform used for the organization's public site
- Weebly Partner — Website hosting platform used for the organization's public website
- Weebly Partner — Website hosting platform used to publish ATIS program information
strategies · 2
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.
- Integrated Stewardship Modelmethodology: integrated_stewardship_and_outdoor_educationBy combining trail maintenance with outdoor education and recreation, the organization promotes long-term conservation because participants who develop emotional connections to natural areas through direct involvement are more likely to become committed stewards.
- Youth-Led Experiential Educationmethodology: experiential-youth-outdoor-educationBy engaging youth in immersive outdoor experiences such as hiking, camping, and canoeing, the organization fosters personal development and leadership skills because direct, hands-on interaction with nature deepens learning and builds resilience.