Nonprofit · EIN 45-2440958
BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SEATTLE, WA 98134
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,280,598 | $1,070,519 | $210,079 | $1,634,726 | $109,968 | $1,524,758 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,172,101 | $884,080 | $288,021 | $1,327,810 | $41,448 | $1,286,362 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $912,821
- Program service revenue
- $27,638
- Investment income
- $51,782
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $556
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $282,357
- Other revenue
- $288,357
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $162,962
- Other salaries and wages
- $133,063
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $320,091
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,352
- Accounting fees
- $40,078
- Occupancy
- $39,582
- Travel
- $92,201
- Depreciation
- $16,445
- Program services (functional)
- $661,912
- Management and general (functional)
- $298,711
- Fundraising (functional)
- $109,896
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,327,810
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,634,726
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $109,968
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,524,758
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,079,623
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,524,758
- Gross unrelated business income
- $6,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,744,102
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| INNA THORN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/VICE PR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $107,962 |
| BRYCE STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER/ROUTES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 25 | $55,000 |
| TIM JAMES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| JOCELIN SNOW | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PAUL GUILLIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RON WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KIRK LAKEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BILL WHITACRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| INNA THORN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $100,000 |
| TIM JAMES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| PAUL GUILLIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOCELIN SNOW | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RON WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| BRYCE STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BILL WHITACRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3250 AIRPORT WAY S, SEATTLE, WA 98134-2167
- In care of
- % PAUL GUILLIEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- INNA THORN, 3250 AIRPORT WAY S 733, SEATTLE, WA 98134
- Signed the 990
- INNA THORN, VICE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 383-6233
- Website
- WWW.RIDEBDR.COM
- Return prepared by
- GREENWOOD OHLUND PS
Mission
SINCE 2010, BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES HAS INSPIRED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE - SEASONED ADVENTURE RIDERS AND THOSE NEW TO THE SPORT - TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES ON PUBLIC LANDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK INCLUDES PROMOTING RIDER EDUCATION AND SAFETY CAMPAIGNS, DRIVING A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, AND ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL IN THE BACKCOUNTRY.
Program accomplishments
- ROUTES CREATION AND MANAGEMENT IN 2024 THE BDR ORGANIZATION ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES IN ROUTE CREATION AND MANAGEMENT. OUR MOST NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT WAS THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR 13TH ROUTE, THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BDR (CABDR-NORTH). THIS PROJECT ENTAILED THE CREATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE WATERPROOF MAP, PRODUCTION OF A FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FILM, A NATIONWIDE FILM TOUR AND COMPLETE TRAVEL RESOURCES ONLINE. FURTHERMORE, BDR EXPANDED ITS PORTFOLIO WITH THE CREATION OF TWO SHORTER, BDR-STYLE LOOP ROUTES: THE CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA BDR-X AND THE BIG BEND, TEXAS, BDR-X. THESE ROUTES OFFER SIMILAR RESOURCES TO OUR MAIN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE, ENHANCING THE DIVERSITY OF OPTIONS FOR ADVENTURE-SEEKING RIDERS.IN OUR COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE RIDING COMMUNITY, BDR CONTINUED TO ADMINISTER 18 SEPARATE FACEBOOK GROUP PAGES, ENSURING RIDERS HAVE ACCESS TO UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AND A PLATFORM TO CONNECT WITH FELLOW ENTHUSIASTS AND ASK ROUTE-RELATED QUESTIONS.ALL TOTAL THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES 18 ROUTES, INCLUDING COMPLETE TRAVEL RESOURCES, GPS TRACKS, ROUTE UPDATES, ROUTE COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER RIDER INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE ON OUR WEBSITE, WWW.RIDEBDR.COM.TO STRENGTHEN OUR ROUTE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT EFFORTS, BDR HAS BROUGHT ON CO-FOUNDER BRYCE STEVENS AS A PART-TIME ROUTES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. IN THIS ROLE, BRYCE LEADS STRATEGIC EXPANSION AND PLANNING INITIATIVES AS BDR WORKS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ROUTES AVAILABLE TO THE MOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY EACH YEAR. THIS ADDITION ENHANCES OUR ABILITY TO SCOUT, DESIGN, AND MANAGE HIGH-QUALITY ADVENTURE ROUTES, ENSURING THAT RIDERS HAVE EVEN MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THE BACKCOUNTRY.Expenses $437,717 · revenue $27,638
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH, BDR MAPS PRODUCTION AND STORE BDR REMAINED COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ENGAGING WITH NATIONAL ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE EVENTS AND RALLIES, AND SUPPORTING LOCAL ADV CLUBS AND GROUPS. WE PROVIDED GIVEAWAYS, FREE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS TO PROMOTE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL IN THE BACKCOUNTRY.THIS YEAR, BDR TOOK OVER THE PRODUCTION OF BDR MAPS FROM BUTLER MAPS. IN THE PAST, BDR PROVIDED THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WHILE BUTLER MAPS HANDLED PRODUCTION, PRINTING, AND RETAINED THE PROFITS. AS OF 2024, BDR HAS TRANSITIONED TO BEING THE SOLE PUBLISHER OF ITS MAPS. THIS SHIFT HAS ALLOWED BDR TO STREAMLINE AND ENHANCE MAP DESIGN, OFFERING MORE VALUE, BETTER RESOURCES, AND AN IMPROVED PRODUCT FOR THE BDR COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, BY RETAINING ALL PROFITS FROM MAP SALES, BDR CAN REINVEST MORE RESOURCES INTO DEVELOPING NEW ROUTES AND EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVENTURE RIDERS.ADDITIONALLY, OUR ONLINE STORE CONTINUED TO OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ADVENTURE RIDERS.Expenses $177,508 · revenue $282,357
- ACCESS & ADVOCACY AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC IMPACT IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ALONG ITS NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF ROUTES, BDR HAS STEPPED UP TO SUPPORT DAMASCUS, VIRGINIA, THE STARTING POINT OF THE MID-ATLANTIC BDR (MABDR) AND FUTURE TERMINUS OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SOUTH-EAST BDR (SEBDR). THROUGH ITS ACCESS & ADVOCACY GRANT PROGRAM, THE BDR BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED A $25,000 CONTRIBUTION TO THE DAMASCUS STRONG FUND, A RELIEF INITIATIVE AIDING THE TOWN'S RECOVERY FROM SEVERE DAMAGE CAUSED BY HURRICANE HELENE. THIS GRANT WILL HELP REPAIR ROADS AND BRIDGES, RESTORE TRAIL SYSTEMS, AND REBUILD THE DOWNTOWN AREA, WHICH RELIES HEAVILY ON OUTDOOR RECREATION TOURISM. BY INVESTING IN THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF GATEWAY COMMUNITIES LIKE DAMASCUS, BDR CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE PLACES THAT MAKE BACKCOUNTRY EXPLORATION POSSIBLE.Expenses $31,750 · grants $25,500
- SAFETY & EDUCATIONBDR PRODUCES AND MANAGES FOUR PUBLIC SERVICE CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING THE RIDE RIGHT, RIDE RESPECTFULLY, YIELD TO ANIMALS AND THE NEWEST ADDITION - KNOW YOUR LIMITS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE. THESE EFFORTS WERE SUSTAINED THROUGH THE CREATION OF MULTI-MEDIA CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSAS), DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETING COLLATERAL, AWARENESS VIDEOS, MAGAZINE ADVERTISING, STICKERS AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.Expenses $14,937
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2440958
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,634,726
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,744,102
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- May 11, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,280,598 | $1,070,519 | $1,634,726 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,172,101 | $884,080 | $1,327,810 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $768,821 | $721,154 | $1,060,806 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 45-2440958).
Questions about BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES
- What is the EIN of BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES is 45-2440958.
- Is BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES 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 BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names INNA THORN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,962 (INNA THORN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/VICE PR).
- How much revenue does BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,280,598, expenses of $1,070,519 and total assets of $1,634,726 at year end.
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