North Carolina Rail-Trails, Inc.

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Name:	North Carolina Rail-Trails, Inc.
Phone:	(919) 542-0022
Address:	PO Box 61348
	Durham, NC 27715
Website:	www.ncrailtrails.org
Report Creation Date:	January 20, 2010
Report Expiration Date:	January 20, 2013
Principal:	Mr. Al Capehart, President
Customer Contact:	Mr. Al Capehart, President
Entity:	Non-Profit
Incorporated:	January 1990, NC
File Open Date:	January 2010
Type of Business:	Non Profit Organizations

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Stated Purpose

North Carolina Rail-Trails works to protect rail corridors for trails and rail with trail use. NCRT envisions a statewide trail network which provides active transportation and healthy recreational options, stimulates tourism and economic development, provides public access to historic places and open space connects communities and destinations.

Evaluation Conclusions

This organization has been evaluated according to the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.This organization meets all those Standards and is a BBB Accredited Charity.

Programs

Total Program Expenses:

$23,749

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:	Al Capehart
Chair of the Board:	John Morck
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:	NC Dept. of Commerce, Div. of Community Assistance
Board Size:	15

Tax Status

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

Financial

According to North Carolina Rail-Trails, Inc.'s Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2008:


Income
	Total Income:	$30,282

Expenses			% of total Expenses	% of total Income
	Programs:	$23,749	80.60%	78.43%
	Fund Raising:	$415	1.41%	1.37%
	Administrative:	$5,301	17.99%	17.51%
	Other:	$0	0.00%	0.00%
	Total Expenses:	$29,465

Excess of Income over Expenses		$817
Ending Net Assets:		$184,026

* Excess for the year indicates the portion of income remaining after expenses.

Charity Licensing

This organization is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

These agencies may include:

NC Solicitations Licensing Branch
PO Box 29622
Raleigh, NC 27626-0622
(888) 830-4989
www.secretary.state.nc.us/csl/

BBB records show a license number of SL001062 for this organization, issued by NC Solicitations Licensing Branch. Their web address is www.secretary.state.nc.us/csl/.

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