Trailfunds

Contribute directly to trail maintenance organizations via our mobile platform

See exactly where your money makes impact

Make Your Impact Today

Our primary mission to help foster engagement between trail users and volunteer trail maintenance organizations.

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Some of Our Partners

A Staggering Backlog

Severe Underfunding of Public Lands

With a deferred maintenance backlog of $23.3 billion for the National Park Service alone, public lands, including trails, suffer from significant underfunding, delaying repairs and improvements.

Reliance on Volunteers and Long Timelines

Many trail projects require years of volunteer effort, and they struggle to manage large-scale projects efficiently due to a lack of resources, leading to extended timelines for projects.

Resource Constraints for Trail Maintenance

Trail maintenance groups, which partner with agencies like the BLM and Forest Service, often operate on shoestring budgets and lack sufficient external support to carry out their critical work.

Breathe New Life into Trail Maintenance

Direct Funding for Trail Maintenance Organizations

Trailfunds provides a simple way for users to donate directly to trail maintenance organizations, helping fill the funding gaps left by underfunded public lands. The app ensures that a large portion (87%-93%) of the donation goes directly to these organizations, providing them with much-needed resources to address maintenance backlogs.

Supporting Volunteer-Driven Efforts with Technology

By offering cutting-edge technology and an easy-to-use platform, Trailfunds empowers volunteer-driven trail organizations with the tools they need to better manage and execute their projects, helping them overcome the resource constraints that typically limit their effectiveness.

Building a Community of Trail Supporters

The app connects trail users, from hikers to equestrians, allowing them to track their favorite trails, discover ongoing maintenance projects, and join a community of supporters. This collective effort ensures that trail organizations have the backing of a strong, engaged community, helping accelerate the work needed to preserve and improve trails.

Trailfunds in Action

Simple, Fast, Impactful

Trailfunds makes it easy for trail users to discover ongoing maintenance projects as you explore trails by sending a push notification when you get within a radius of a trailhead in need.

You can then directly donate to the organizations working to preserve and improve these trails with just a few taps.

With Trailfunds, 87%-93% of your donation directly supports trail organizations.

As you contribute, you join a community of passionate trail supporters, helping to bridge the funding gap and provide essential resources to volunteer-driven groups.

Trail organizations are able to visualize contributions made and track progress on project goals.

Trailfunds makes it simple to make a real impact on the trails that matter most to you.

Interactive Trail Map

Discover nearby trails and ongoing maintenance projects with our intuitive map interface.

Smart Notifications

Receive timely alerts when you're near trails that need support.

Select an Organization

Some trails are maintained by multiple organizations. Select the organization you'd like to support.

Select an Amount

Choose a preset amount or enter your own along with a personalized message.

Emailed Receipt on Confirmation

Immediateley receive an emailed receipt on confirmation of your donation for your tax records.

Personal Dashboard

Track your contributions and impact over time.

Meet the Team

Jared Vandeventer

CEO

Jared is a software engineer, a husband and father of 4 boys. He spends most weekends exploring the mountains with his family. Having spent the last 5 years building other people's startups, he decided it was time to build his own. What started out as a passion project, Trailfunds turned into his sole vocation at the end of 2024.

Bryan Wachs

Co-founder & Chairman

Bryan is the CEO and co-founder of QuikrStuff.com with a long track record of building and advising businesses. He focuses on customer experience, sales, marketing, and ROI-driven growth. His life goal is to build an employee-owned, value-driven company that delivers humane returns through conscious capitalism.

Chris Rizzo

Head of Operations

Chris leads operational strategy at Trailfunds, helping translate big ideas into working systems. With a background in product development and a lifelong passion for the outdoors, Chris ensures that Trailfunds runs smoothly behind the scenes while staying aligned with its mission. He works closely with partners, team members, and stakeholders to build a scalable foundation for growth.

David Barnett "aka" Barney

Co-founder & GIS Expert

Barney serves as Trailfunds’ in-house geologist and GIS advisor, bringing decades of field experience and a lifelong commitment to Colorado’s outdoor spaces. A seasoned volunteer and land steward, Barney has worked alongside countless conservation and trail crews across the Western Slope and beyond, cultivating a nuanced understanding of the landscapes Trailfunds aims to support.

Maha Aziz

Product Designer

Maha is a mission-driven product designer with a keen eye for intuitive user experiences and a passion for empowering nonprofits through accessible design. At Trailfunds, she leads all aspects of product design across mobile and web platforms, shaping the interface that connects outdoor recreationists with the trail organizations that care for our public lands.

Nicolette Makris

Social Media & Community Engagement Manager

Nicolette brings a strong background in environmental advocacy and digital storytelling to Trailfunds. With a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, she combines subject-matter knowledge with a passion for outdoor conservation. Nicolette leads Trailfunds’ social media strategy, where she crafts compelling narratives that connect users with trail stewardship efforts across the country.