Friends of Northaven Trail Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Friends of Northaven Trail, Inc. is a 100% volunteer organization for the support, maintenance and beautification of the Northaven Trail, an 9.0 mile long commuter and recreational bike and hike trail built by the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department in Dallas, Tx.
- Income
- $76,290
- Spending
- $70,372
- Reserves
- 34.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $28,804 spent. Hwy 75 Mural Project. During the year a new pedestrian and cycling bridge was complete across Central Expressway with a spiral ramp on the west side terminus. We commissioned a mural picturing native plants and butterflies on 8 pillars of the spiral ramp. The Bridge and pillars are visible to trail users and approximately 240,000 cars per day.
- $15,749 spent. Landscape Enhancements and Beautification: Major projects this year were continuing the Rewilding Project which included planting wild flower seeds the complete length of the Trail, creation of pollinator gardens and butterfly habitat, and initiation of a Backland Prairie Restoration Project. Throughout the length of the Trail, these projects served approximately 150,000 walkers, runners and bikers
- $7,945 spent. Other programs included our annual Christmas Light the Trail Event, Multiple Volunteer Workdays on the Trail, Ice Cream on the Trail, and a Free Bike Check Day in conjunction with a local bike shop. Approximately 1,000 trail users participated in these programs
- $7,687 spent. Trail Maintenance and Upkeep. We supplemented services provided by the Parks and Recreation Department to keep the Trail maintained and protect our investment in the landscape enhancements made to the Trail over the years. This also included a summer pilot program for underprivileged high school to learn about conservation, backland prairie restoration and help maintain the Trail. Throughout the length of the Trail, these projects served approximately 150,000 walkers, runners and bikers
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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