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Trailnet Inc

EIN 43-1509048 · Saint Louis, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO LEAD IN FOSTERING HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WHERE WALKING, BICYCLING, AND THE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT ARE A WAY OF LIFE.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
23
Volunteers
89
Highest pay
$123,596, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $273,800 spent. PLANNING SAFE STREETS528,805 RESIDENTS WILL BENEFIT FROM STREET SAFETY PLANNING CONDUCTED BY TRAILNET'S TEAM IN WELLSTON, JEFFERSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, AND POPLAR BLUFF.TRAFFIC CALMING LENDING LIBRARY: HELPED COMMUNITY PARTNERS HOST THEIR OWN DEMONSTRATIONS AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS, INCLUDING THREE PARTNERS BORROWING EQUIPMENT FOR PARK(ING) DAY, AND RESIDENTS FROM THE BEVO MILL AND TOWER GROVE NEIGHBORHOODS.TECHNICAL SUPPORT: TRAILNET ADVISED ON 18 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MUNICIPAL PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, ATTENDING ADVISORY COMMUNITY MEETINGS, TECHNICAL ADVISORY MEETINGS, AND GENERATING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT. WE ALSO MEET WITH CONCERNED RESIDENTS TO HELP THEM ADDRESS A DANGEROUS STREET. THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM MAKES THE SCHOOL TRIP SAFER FOR STUDENTS IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS. TRAILNET PARTNERED WITH TWO SCHOOLS AND STL BWORKS TO TEACH SAFE BIKING AND WALKING SKILLS AND CREATE SCHOOL MOBILITY PLANS.
  2. $431,218 spent. ADVOCACY / OUTREACH / EDUCATIONCONNECTING ST. LOUIS: TOWER GROVE AVE AND TUCKER BLVD ARE APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN 2025. TRAILNET'S SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION EFFORTS HELP SECURE FUNDING FOR 34.1 NEW MILES OF BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE IN STL. DRIVE THE CHANGE CAMPAIGN SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE NEW HANDS FREE LAW, SECURING 1,000 NEW BUCKLE UP PHONE DOWN PLEDGES IN 2024. COMPLETE STREETS FOR ALL PROJECT TRAILNET ATTENDED 207 ADVOCACY MEETINGS AND EVENTS TO LISTEN TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT TRAFFIC VIOLENCE, AND BUILD SUPPORT FOR STREET INFRASTRUCTURE THAT FOLLOWS COMPLETE STREETS BEST PRACTICES. COMPLETE STREETS PROVIDE ACCOUNTABILITY TO ALIGN STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS AND DESIRES.
  3. $213,030 spent. RIDES / EVENTSTRAINET BROUGHT 105,649 MILES OF SMILES TO 3,029 PEOPLE AT 13 TRAILNET BIKE RIDES THIS YEAR WITH OUR FULL SEASON OF RIDES. FREE CLASSES INCLUDED 89 PEOPLE WHO LEARNED BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE SKILLS OR HOW TO FIX A FLAT TIRE AT 13 CLASSES HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FREE BIKE RODEOS PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH A FITTED HELMET AND BIKE SKILLS LIKE RIDING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, STOPPING, AND CHANGING DIRECTIONS. 119 KIDDOS JOINED OUR SEVEN BIKE RODEOS THIS YEAR!TRAILNET'S WORK FALLS INTO FOUR CATEGORIES: ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PLANNING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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