Dallas, TX

FRIENDS OF THE KATY TRAIL INC

EIN 75-2708139

Environment & Animal Welfare Parks, Trails & Green Spaces

Mission

To maintain, enhance, and advocate for the Katy Trail as the premier trail for recreation, wellness, and alternative transportation in the City of Dallas.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FRIENDS OF THE KATY TRAIL INC

Friends of the Katy Trail is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit steward responsible for operating, maintaining, and enhancing the 3.5-mile Katy Trail in Dallas for residents and visitors. The organization funds and manages landscaping, lighting, water stations, safety patrols, signage, surface repairs, public art, and community programming through memberships, events, sponsorships, grants, and donations.

The group was formed in 1997 as a public–private partner with the City of Dallas and now supports millions of annual visits to the Trail. In recent years Friends of the Katy Trail has focused on capital improvements, restoration plantings, soft-surface path repairs, public art installations, and fundraising to match city bond investments that expand and improve the Trail.

Notable achievements

Major fundraising and fiscal scale (FY2024)

Reported substantial operating scale in 2024 with roughly $4.75 million in income and $4.50 million in expenses, directing the majority of funds to trail operations and improvements.

Secured City bond support and local match campaign

Helped secure inclusion of two Katy Trail projects in the 2024 City of Dallas bond program and raised $1 million toward the organization’s campaign goal to meet the City match for those projects.

Capital and program accomplishments (2024)

Completed a major planting restoration project, opened the Staubach Pass Plaza connection at Harvard, repaired sections of the soft-surface path, and expanded Katy Trail Art public installations.

At a glance

Total assets: $5.2M
Annual revenue: $4.4M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 75-2708139
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: katytraildallas.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile with an overall positive score (Three-Star designation and strong accountability/financial reporting indicators).

Recognized community partner in Dallas civic planning: two Katy Trail improvement projects included in the City of Dallas 2024 bond program.

Featured public-art partnerships (Katy Trail Art) including collaborations with local cultural institutions to bring commissioned installations to the Trail.

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