Nonprofit · EIN 47-4468143
BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BAYSIDE, CA 95524
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $369,521 | $257,664 | $111,857 | $205,383 | $26,848 | $178,535 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $279,650 | $255,315 | $24,335 | $145,634 | $79,427 | $66,207 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $161,433 | $143,152 | $18,281 | $106,007 | $65,123 | $40,884 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $368,988
- of which government grants
- $63,739
- Membership dues
- $6,560
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,686
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,153
- Other revenue
- -$1,153
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $31,645
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,413
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,048
- Occupancy
- $1,951
- Travel
- $7,353
- Program services (functional)
- $219,972
- Management and general (functional)
- $24,927
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,765
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $145,634
- Total assets, end of year
- $205,383
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,848
- Net assets, end of year
- $178,535
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $82,810
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $95,725
- Gross receipts
- $372,105
- Employees
- 0
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Shinners | Director Trustee or director | 0.86 | $0 |
| Gabrielle Gopinath | Director Trustee or director | 0.81 | $0 |
| Ken Mierzwa | Director Trustee or director | 0.71 | $0 |
| Karen Orso | Director Trustee or director | 1.4 | $0 |
| Harvey Kelsey | Director Trustee or director | 0.72 | $0 |
| Gretchen Ziegler | Director Trustee or director | 0.69 | $0 |
| Mike Splain | Director Trustee or director | 0.58 | $0 |
| Mary Kwart | Director Trustee or director | 3.84 | $0 |
| Vic Spain | Treasurer Officer | 1.29 | $0 |
| Steve Salzman | Vice President Officer | 3.93 | $0 |
| Laura Chapman | President Officer | 5.43 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle Gopinath | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Steve Salzman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ken Mizierwa | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Karen Orso | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Harvey Kelsey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Gretchen Ziegler | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Mike Splain | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Kwart | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Emily Sinkhorn | Treasurer Officer | 2.75 | $0 |
| Michael Kauffmann | President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Laura Chapman | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Sinkhorn | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Kauffmann | President | 6 | $0 |
| Rees Hughes | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Barnes | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Morris | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Chapman | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ian Nelson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sage Clegg | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Gretchen Ziegler | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jacob Shinners | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Babcock | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dennis Houghton | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mike Splain | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mary Kwart | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 777, BAYSIDE, CA 95524-0777
- In care of
- % MICHAEL KAUFFMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 777, Bayside CA 95524
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Emily Sinkhorn, 1037 F Street, Eureka CA 95501
- Signed the 990
- Vic Spain, Treasurer
- Phone
- (541) 231-5906
- Return prepared by
- PLAZA PROFESSIONALS LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-4468143 or by the name BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The Bigfoot Trail Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is working to support the establishment of the 360 mile route through the Klamath Mountains to celebrate the regions biodiversity. The BFTA fosters a community committed to maintaining, promoting, and protectingin perpetuitythe Bigfoot Trail.
Program accomplishments
- Education- BFTA connects peopleespecially youthto the natural world through immersive, field-based learning. BFTAs programs blend ecological science, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and hands-on stewardship to cultivate curiosity, skills, and a deeper understanding of the landscapes of the Klamath Mountains and North Coast.Expenses $116,713 · grants $122,829
- Trailwork- Bigfoot Trail Alliance (BFTA) trail crews and volunteers restore and maintain remote backcountry routes across Northwest California, reopening miles of trail lost to wildfire, storms, and time. Through hands-on stewardship, BFTA keeps these pathways aliveensuring safe passage for hikers, stock users, and future generations while protecting the ecological integrity of the landscapes they traverse.Expenses $101,130 · grants $74,867 · revenue $16,951
- Community Engagement- BFTA brings together volunteers, partners, and local communities to care for public lands. Through collaborative projects, events, and shared stewardship, BFTA builds lasting relationships that support both healthy ecosystems and resilient rural communitiesensuring that the work of conservation is both inclusive and enduring.Expenses $2,129
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4468143
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $205,383
- Income (IRS master file)
- $372,105
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2018
- Posted by the IRS
- August 13, 2018
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2018
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 2025 | $369,521 | $257,664 | $205,383 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $279,650 | $255,315 | $145,634 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $161,433 | $143,152 | $106,007 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Emily Sinkhorn | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Michael Kauffmann | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-4468143).
Questions about BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE is 47-4468143.
- Is BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
- Are donations to BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE 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 BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE 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 BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE 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 BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Emily Sinkhorn.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $369,521, expenses of $257,664 and total assets of $205,383 at year end.
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