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Lagrange County Trails Inc

DEVELOP BIKE/PEDESTRIAN TRAILS IN LAGRANGE COUNTY

Community Development Howe, IN EIN 832411224 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About Lagrange County Trails Inc

Legal fees for negotiations with railroad to acquire land for trail; consulting fees for design engineering; miscellaneous operating expenses legal fees for negotiations with railroad to acquire land for trail; consulting fees for design engineering; miscellaneous operating expenses

Headquarters
Howe, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Develop bike/pedestrian trails in lagrange county

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S20
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 87%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 47
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($5,461)
100% to programs beats the peer average (87%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lagrange County Trails Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Howe, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 832411224. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $48K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Lagrange County Trails Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 47 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Lagrange County Trails Inc is located in Howe, IN, United States. Its registered address is 715 E 400 N, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Lagrange County Trails Inc has $48K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lagrange County Trails Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $48K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lagrange County Trails Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Lagrange County Trails Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 87%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Legal fees for negotiations with railroad to acquire land for trail; consulting fees for design engineering; miscellaneous operating expenses legal fees for negotiations with railroad to acquire land for trail; consulting fees for design engineering; miscellaneous operating expenses Lagrange County Trails Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Lagrange County Trails Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $48K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lagrange County Trails Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lagrange County Trails Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832411224, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2021) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JE
Jeffrey Wingstrom
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew S•••••••
Director
BE
Beth S••••••
TREASURER
BE
Beth T••••••••
SECRETARY
BR
Brad G••••
Director
DA
Dan Y••••
Director
FR
Fritz H••••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey W••••••••
PRESIDENT
MY
Myron Y••••
Director
SH
Sherryl R•••••••••
VICE PRESIDE
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lagrange County Trails Inc This page 47 $47,500 100%
Employee Assistance Fund for Alaska Airlines 93 $2.1 million 82%
Arrow Child & Family Ministries 93 $126.9 million 93%
Coastal Connections Inc 93 $4.1 million 85%
Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina 93 $569,341 89%
Coshocton Foundation 93 $2.7 million 82%
Project Kesher 93 $3.5 million 80%
Campus District Inc 93 $633,659 95%
Elizabeth Development Company of New Jersey 93 $3.8 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lagrange County Trails Inc

What is Lagrange County Trails Inc?
Lagrange County Trails Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Howe, United States. Legal fees for negotiations with railroad to acquire land for trail; consulting fees for design engineering; miscellaneous operating expenses legal fees for negotiations with railroad to acquire land for trail; consulting fees for design engineering; miscellaneous operating expenses
Who leads Lagrange County Trails Inc?
Jeffrey Wingstrom serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Lagrange County Trails Inc located?
Headquartered in Howe, United States.
What is Lagrange County Trails Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lagrange County Trails Inc trustworthy?
Lagrange County Trails Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lagrange County Trails Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 832411224.
What is Lagrange County Trails Inc's website?
https://lagrangecountytrails.org