New England Mountain Bike Association - Central Connecticut Chapter General Information Contact Information nprofit Address New England Mountain Bike Association - Central Connecticut Chapter c/o John Joy, Treasurer 2 Cedar Ln Oxford, CT 06478 1225 Phone (203) 260-6200 Web Site Web Site Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Email RideHelpJoin@cctnemba.org At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1993 Organization's type of tax exempt status Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years Public Supported Charity 1
Mission & Areas Served Statements Mission The New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable trail access for mountain bicyclists, and to maintaining the trails on which mountain bikers ride. NEMBA supports the conservation of open spaces and is committed to educating mountain bicyclists to ride sensitively and responsibly in order to protect the natural environment and the experience of other trail users. The Central Connecticut Chapter serves the north central and south central regions of Connecticut. Background The New England Mountain Bike Association is a community of mountain bikers committed to creating epic riding experiences, preserving open space, and guiding the future of mountain biking in New England. What began as a group of friends and riding enthusiasts giving testimony at a 1987 meeting of the Massachusetts Metropolitan District Commission is now a recreational trails advocacy organization with 27 chapters and over five thousand members throughout the six state region. We lead nearly a thousand mountain bike rides a season, put on various skills clinics and trail building schools, and advocate for mountain biking and recreational trails. We put on hundreds of trail building and maintenance events in scores of parks in the region, donating over 8,000 volunteer hours in the process. We work with key leaders and land managers to protect our sport and allow our members to give back to the trails and to the sport they love. The original Connecticut Chapter was founded in 1996. Due to the tremendous growth of, and interest in, mountain biking, there are now five chapters in the state. The north central and south central regions of Connecticut are served by the Central Connecticut Chapter. Impact CCT NEMBA ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR (2016) 1. Major improvements at Madison's Rockland Preserve, including two new trail segments and installation of new maps reflecting twenty miles of singletrack trails. 2. Replaced an aging bridge in River Highlands State Park in Cromwell, as well as creating additional trail features. 3. Constructed a 9.5 mile network of trails at Mooween State Park in Lebanon. 4. Organized a trail school in Oxford. (Originally scheduled for fall 2016; postponed to May 20, 2017.) GOALS FOR 2017 1. Working with the Town of Madison Beach and Recreation Department, begin construction of Rockland Bike Park, an outdoor recreation project at Rockland Preserve which will include a pump track, skills area and natural element playground. The trails at Rockland Preserve are already recognized as the best singletrack trail network in Connecticut; this project will further enhance the resource to become a place for families in Madison and surrounding towns to meet and develop healthy habits. 2. In cooperation with our Southeastern Connecticut Chapter, continue development of the trail network at Mooween State Park in Lebanon. 3. In cooperation with our Fairfield County Chapter, the Oxford Land Trust and Oxford High School Youth Conservation Corps, expand the trail network in Oxford's Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary to include several new miles of beginner/intermediate shared-use singletrack. 4. Continue trail projects at River Highlands State Park in Cromwell, Branford Supply Ponds, Pisgah Preserve in Durham, and the Quillinan Reservoir Block of the Naugatuck State Forest. 5. Expand group ride opportunities. The chapter will be leading several weekly and bi-weekly group rides that will be open to riders with a variety of skill levels, from beginner/novice to advanced intermediate. We are also hoping to add a weekly women's ride at Rockland Preserve. Needs People:Increase number of active members by 50%.Increase chapter membership by 10% in 2017.Communication:Increase local land managers' awareness of the chapter, especially beyond DEEP, and what it can do for them vis a vis trail building and maintenance, helping to turn their preserves into places for healthy outdoor recreation.activity:expansion of trail building and maintenance projects.enhance outreach by hosting events such as trail schools for other organizations, including and especially youth organizations. Service Categories Primary Organization Category Recreation & Sports / Alliances & Advocacy 2
Secondary Organization Category Environment / Natural Resources Conservation & Protection Areas Served In a specific U.S. city, cities, state(s) and/or region. Ansonia Bethany Branford Cheshire Derby East Haven Guilford Hamden Lower Naugatuck Valley Madison Milford New Haven rth Branford rth Haven Orange Oxford Seymour Shoreline Wallingford West Haven Woodbridge Other Central Connecticut NEMBA serves the north central and south central areas of Connecticut. The state is also served by the Fairfield County, rthwest Connecticut, Quiet Corner, and Southeastern Connecticut Chapters. NEMBA's remaining twenty-two chapters serve the other New England states. 3
Programs Programs Work Sessions Description Trail maintenance and development work sessions occur throughout the year. In cooperation with land managers including Connecticut s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, chapter volunteers have built miles of trails enjoyed by all users of the resource. Recent local projects include the extensive trail network at Rockland Preserve in Madison, and, working with volunteers from Thule in Seymour, the trails of the Quillinan Reservoir block of the Naugatuck State Forest. Budget $0.00 Category Environment, General/Other / Environment, General/Other Population Served General/Unspecified / / Program is linked to organization s mission and strategy Trail School Description Locally as well as in cooperation with other Connecticut chapters, the chapter hosts training sessions in trail maintenance and principles of sustainable shared-use singletrack trail development. Training includes both theory of sustainable trail construction and hands-on skills, including proper safety practices, during supervised work sessions. Budget $0.00 Category Environment, General/Other / Environmental Education Population Served General/Unspecified / / Program is linked to organization s mission and strategy Trail Ambassadors Description Chapter volunteers offer assistance to other trail users (on or off bikes) via our Trail Ambassador program. Ambassadors also serve as eyes and ears for land managers, observing and reporting back trail conditions. Budget $0.00 Category Environment, General/Other / Environment, General/Other Population Served General/Unspecified / / Program is linked to organization s mission and strategy 4
Led Rides and Special Events Description Leaders experienced in riding a trail network host rides of various experience and skill levels, both to introduce riders to places new to them, and to encourage safe and responsible riding. Led rides may be regularlyscheduled, such as weekly, or as part of a special event, such as Central Connecticut s Winterfest or Fall Fiesta. Budget $0.00 Category Recreation & Sports, General/Other / Public Parks & Recreational Trails Population Served General/Unspecified / / Program is linked to organization s mission and strategy Giving Back Description The chapter was proud to be able to contribute towards the preservation of 1000 Acre Forest ( The Preserve ) by the Trust for Public Land. We were also able to assist our friends and colleagues of the Kingdom Trail Association in the acquisition and preservation of their West Branch ("Sidewinder") property. Budget $0.00 Category Environment, General/Other / Natural Resources Conservation & Protection Population Served General/Unspecified / / Program is linked to organization s mission and strategy 5
Leadership & Staff CEO/Executive Director Philip Keyes Term Start Mar 1998 Email pk@nemba.org Experience Philip Keyes, Executive Director, is a graduate of the U of Chicago with an advanced degree from Stanford University. His goal is to grow the organization and harness the energy of mountain bicyclists to become positive agents in the movement to preserve open spaces and care for our existing trail systems. Staff Number of Full Time Staff 1 Number of Part Time Staff 1 Number of Volunteers 167 Number of Contract Staff 0 Staff Retention Rate 100% Staff Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 2 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Staff Demographics - Gender Male 2 Female 0 Unspecified 0 Plans & Policies Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Management Succession Plan? Organization Policy and Procedures ndiscrimination Policy 6
Whistleblower Policy Comments CEO Comments Philip is employed by NEMBA at the organization-wide level; the Central Connecticut Chapter does not employ its own paid staff. The Central Connecticut Chapter has approximately 167 members. 7
Board & Governance Board Chair Glenn Vernes Company Affiliation Ahold USA Term Oct 2014 to Oct 2017 Board of Directors Name Shawn Cleveland Jason Engelhardt Peter Finch John Joy Marc Otfinoski Affiliation Community Volunteer Community Volunteer Community Volunteer Savage Joy Corporation Community Volunteer Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 5 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 1 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 6 Female 0 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 0 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 0% Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 6 Written Conflict of Interest Policy Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 0% 8
Financials Financials Fiscal Year Start Jan 01 2017 Fiscal Year End Dec 31 2017 Projected Revenue $5,000.00 Projected Expenses $5,000.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Prior Three Years Total Revenue and Expense Totals Chart Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Total Revenue $3,771 $4,209 $2,763 Total Expenses $4,340 $5,761 $3,610 Prior Three Years Assets and Liabilities Chart Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Total Assets $15,281 $15,850 $17,402 Current Assets $15,281 $15,850 $17,402 Long-Term Liabilities -- -- -- Current Liabilities -- -- -- Total Net Assets $15,281 $15,850 $17,402 Prior Three Years Top Three Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Trail Grant from Aetna $300 -- Regional Account $500 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar -- -- -- Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Solvency Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities -- -- -- Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% 9
Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Goal $0.00 Comments CEO Comments NEMBA submits a single 990 annually to the IRS, representing the combined financial data of the entire organization. Foundation Staff Comments ***The New England Mountain Bike Association - Central Connecticut Chapter operates under the 501c3 of the New England Mountain Bike Association. The 990s and audits contained in this profile are those of the New England Mountain Bike Association. The previous three years of financial information in the profile is specific to the Central Connecticut Chapter. This profile, including the financial summaries prepared and submitted by the organization based on its own independent and/or internal audit processes and regulatory submissions, has been read by the Foundation. Financial information is inputted by Foundation staff directly from the organization s IRS Form 990, audited financial statements or other financial documents approved by the nonprofit s board. The Foundation has not audited the organization s financial statements or tax filings, and makes no representations or warranties thereon. The Community Foundation is continuing to receive information submitted by the organization and may periodically update the organization s profile to reflect the most current financial and other information available. The organization has completed the fields required by The Community Foundation and updated their profile in the last year. To see if the organization has received a competitive grant from The Community Foundation in the last five years, please go to the General Information Tab of the profile. Created 04.12.2019. Copyright 2019 The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven 10