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Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference Inc
Hauppauge, NY · EIN 112552490 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE C34 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · ligreenbelt.org
revenue
$47K
expenses
$45K
net assets
$256K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To maintain trails and expand trail hiking and education related to wilderness conservation on Long Island

profile · synthesized from sources

Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference Inc organizes and leads guided hikes across natural areas on Long Island, promoting outdoor recreation, trail use, and environmental appreciation. The organization focuses on maintaining access to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail system and connecting people with wilderness areas through regular group hikes. Activities emphasize physical activity, nature education, and community engagement in conservation.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Guided Hikes Program
Organizes regular group hikes across Long Island state parks and natural preserves, including Connetquot River State Park, Bethpage State Park, and Fire Island National Seashore, with varying difficulty levels and themes such as history, wildlife, and scenic views.
Long Island Greenbelt Trail Maintenance
Supports the upkeep and accessibility of the Long Island Greenbelt Trail system, promoting its use for hiking and environmental education.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 2 activities
    • Trail development and expansion
      Creates and develops new hiking trails across Long Island, including the design and implementation of over 200 miles of trails such as the Central Islip History Trail and three National Recreation Trails. Projects incorporate historical interpretation via QR codes and connect public lands, enabling passage under major infrastructure like Sunrise Highway.
    • Trail maintenance and stewardship
      Conducts ongoing trail maintenance, including clearing obstructions and litter, preventing erosion, installing signage, and repairing trails across Long Island. Volunteers and maintainers play a central role in establishing and sustaining over 200 miles of trails, including within state parks such as Connetquot River State Park Preserve and areas connected by the Long Island Greenbelt Trail.
  • Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
    • Guided public hiking programs
      Organizes and leads hundreds of free, guided hikes annually across Long Island’s trail network, including themed hikes focused on plant identification, foraging, fall foliage, and social engagement. Hikes range from 3 to 8 miles and occur in diverse locations such as Bethpage State Park, Hither Woods, pine barrens ecosystems, and along the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, with some offering long-distance experiences and access to natural landmarks.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Membership program and outreach events
      Offers multiple membership categories (standard, pathfinder, patron, sponsor, scout group) with options for traditional or electronic delivery, and organizes paid public events such as the annual Autumn Family BBQ & HIKES to engage members and non-members alike.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Publication of educational materials
      Produces a quarterly newsletter titled *Footnotes* to inform members about trail conditions, upcoming events, and conservation efforts, supporting communication and education around hiking and wilderness preservation.
  • Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 1 activity
    • Trail access facilitation for recreational events
      Provides access to its 200+ mile trail network for organized recreational uses, including trail running races, ensuring public enjoyment and utilization of green spaces.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Volunteer coordination and community engagement
      Organizes volunteer-led activities including invasive species removal and trail reporting systems to support conservation. Builds community among hikers through events such as barbecues, holiday parties, and social hikes, fostering sustained participation in trail stewardship.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Sale of trail maps and merchandise
      Sells detailed trail maps for key greenbelt areas including Pine Barrens, Walt Whitman, Nassau-Suffolk, and the Long Island Greenbelt trails, as well as branded apparel and hiking patches such as the Thru Hiker Rocker Patch and Paumanok Path Patch to support operations and promote trail use.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$47K
Contributions & grants$24K50%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10K22%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$256K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$256K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -75.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Carol Murphy — Board Member
  • Lisa Schary — Board Member
  • Nancy Manfredonia — Board Member
  • Tom Isles — Board Member
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Bayard Cutting Arboretum Partner — Leads hikes through Bayard Cutting Arboretum as part of the Greenbelt Trail system.
  • Bethpage State Park Partner — Hosted event activities including hikes and a barbecue at the park's picnic area.
  • Bethpage State Park Partner — Leads hikes on trails within the park, including the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail.
  • Bethpage State Park Partner — Organizes hikes along the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail within Bethpage State Park.
  • Connetquot River State Park Preserve Partner — Co-leads hikes within the preserve as part of the Long Island Greenbelt Trail system.
  • Connetquot River State Park Preserve Partner — Co-organizes or leads hikes within the preserve as part of the Long Island Greenbelt system.
  • Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference members Partner — Volunteer members lead hikes and maintain trails as representatives of the organization.
  • Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums Partner — Collaborates on trail access and maintenance within Nassau County parks.
  • National Recreation Trails Government — Designated trail system under the National Trails System, of which three are part of the Greenbelt trails.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Partners on environmental conservation and trail management initiatives.
  • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Partner in the administration of Park and Trail Partnership Grants supporting the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.
  • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Partner — Collaborates on trail development and preservation efforts across Long Island state parks.
  • Nissequogue River State Park Partner — Accesses and leads hikes through Nissequogue River State Park as part of the Greenbelt Trail network.
  • Parks & Trails New York Government — Administers Park and Trail Partnership Grants for the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference in partnership with New York State agencies.
  • Parks and Trails New York Network — Member organization collaborating on statewide trail advocacy and promotion.
  • Suffolk County Department of Parks Partner — Works together on trail development and public access in Suffolk County.
  • Sunken Meadow State Park Partner — Includes trails in Sunken Meadow State Park as part of guided Greenbelt Trail hikes.
  • Sunken Meadow State Park Partner — Includes trails in Sunken Meadow State Park as part of organized Greenbelt Trail hikes.
  • Volunteer Maintainers Partner — Individuals who maintain trails on behalf of the organization
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.

  • Membership-Supported Trail Engagement Model
    methodology: membership_model
    By offering flexible and accessible membership options, the organization ensures sustained financial and participatory support for trail stewardship, because lowering barriers to long-term engagement increases retention and community investment in trail conservation.
  • Recreation-Based Environmental Education
    methodology: ecosystem-based_education
    By integrating guided hikes through ecologically significant areas with educational content, the organization promotes conservation awareness, because experiential engagement with native ecosystems fosters deeper understanding and behavioral support for preservation.
  • Trail Network as Connector for Public Access
    methodology: trail-based_connectivity
    By positioning the Greenbelt Trail as a connecting spine between parks and natural areas, the organization enhances regional trail accessibility and usage, because integrated trail networks enable longer, more appealing hiking experiences that increase public engagement with conservation.
  • Volunteer-Driven Stewardship for Conservation
    methodology: grassroots_trail_conservation
    By engaging volunteers in trail maintenance and environmental education, the organization fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility that leads to sustained conservation of open spaces and increased public access to trails, because active participation strengthens community commitment to land protection.