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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1397705

RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PLACERVILLE, CA 95667

Financials

$92K$70K2024$106K$77K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$106,465$77,071$29,394$727,392$4,523$722,869
December 31, 2024990$91,983$70,027$21,956$693,488$13$693,475
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,758
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5,793
Net income from fundraising events
$65,354
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,560
Other revenue
$66,914

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$14,373
Accounting fees
$750
Occupancy
$12,441
Travel
$278
Depreciation
$4,770
Program services (functional)
$56,646
Management and general (functional)
$20,425

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$693,488
Total assets, end of year
$727,392
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,523
Net assets, end of year
$722,869
Land, buildings and equipment
$366,369
Net assets without donor restrictions
$699,990
Net assets with donor restrictions
$22,879
Gross receipts
$167,865
Employees
0
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERRY HAWKTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHN ARENZDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JC JENKINSDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
DIANE HAWKSSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
BRETT JOINERDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JEFF BLEWETTPresident
Trustee or director
0$0
KEN HOWERDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
RANDY BURLESONDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
ALAN JOHNSONPresident
Trustee or director
0$0
RICH KLEINDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
GREG CASTROVice President
Trustee or director
0$0
JON LARSONDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
RON CANNONDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
SAL SUNZERIDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
TIM OWENDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERRY HAWKTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHN ARENZDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JC JENKINSDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
AMY WESSELS-SAGRAVESecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
BRETT JOINERDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JEFF BLEWETTPresident
Trustee or director
0$0
KEN HOWERDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
RANDY BURLESONDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
ALAN JOHNSONVice President
Trustee or director
0$0
RICH KLEINDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
DIANE HAWKSDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
GREG CASTRODirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JON LARSONDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
RON CANNONDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
SAL SUNZERIDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
TIM OWENDirector
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2188, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667-2188
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ALAN JOHNSON, PO BOX 2188, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
Signed the 990
SHERRY HAWK, Treasurer
Phone
(888) 678-2426
Return prepared by
Accurate Tax Service Inc

Mission

THE RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE FUTURE HEALTH AND USE OF THE RUBICON TRAIL WHILE ENSURING RESPONSIBLE MOTORIZED YEAR-ROUND TRAIL ACCESS. THE FOUNDATION ACTS AS THE SUPPORT FOR RUBICON WORK PROJECTS AND AS LIAISON WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS. THIS SUPPORT CAN RANGE FROM GETTING APPROVAL FRO PROJECTS FROM THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES TO FEEDING VOLUNTEERS AND BUYING THE SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THE TRAIL. WE ALSO FIGHT THE EFFORTS OF OTHERS TO CLOSE OR RESTRICT USE OF THE RUBICON TRAIL SYSTEM.OUR OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS REPRESENT A WIDE VARIETY OF RUBICON TRAIL USERS AND SUPPORTERS. THESE INCLUDE TRAIL USERS, RUBICON AREA LAND OWNERS, COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES, MANUFACTURERS AND RUBICON EVENT ORGANIZERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ENGAGED IN EDUCATION OUTREACH TO TRAIL USERS BY WORD OF MOUTH AND HANDOUTS AS PART OF A JOINT VENTURE WITH EL DORADO COUNTY. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING TRAIL BROCHURES WITH MAP AND DETAILS, PLUS RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION TRAIL PATROL AND FRIENDS OF THE RUBICON BROCHURES, T-SHIRTS PROVIDED TO VOLUNTEER TRAIL PATROL AND KIOSK STAFF FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION.HELD VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AND LAND STEWARDSHIP CLASS.PROVIDED MAINTENANCE OF THE TRAIL BY SUPPORTING VOLUNTEER WORKERS AND PROVIDING SUPPLIES. WORKED CLOSELY WITH SURROUNDING COUNTIES AND FORESTRY SERVICES ON TRAIL PROJECTS AND ENHANCEMENTS. PROVIDED VOLUNTEER MEALS AND TRACKED VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR MATCHING DONATION FUNDS TO COUNTIES.
    Expenses $56,646

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1397705
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$727,392
Income (IRS master file)
$167,865

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$151,234$60,550$672,019IRS
990December 2022$98,833$44,338$580,067IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION is 20-1397705.
Is RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALAN JOHNSON.
Who are the officers and directors of RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $106,465, expenses of $77,071 and total assets of $727,392 at year end.

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