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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1387346

CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · FORESTVILLE, CA 95436

Financials

$111K$60K2023$59K$102K2024$80K$82K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$80,402$82,451-$2,049$10,547$2,116$8,431
December 31, 2024990-EZ$59,375$102,169-$42,794$10,486$85$10,401
December 31, 2023990-EZ$111,238$60,301$50,937$52,746–$52,746
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$80,402

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$81,002
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$500
Other expenses
$949
Program services (functional)
$81,163

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,486
Total assets, end of year
$10,547
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,116
Net assets, end of year
$8,431
Cash, savings and investments
$8,796
Gross receipts
$80,402

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
jacob baylessPresident2$0
austin mcinernySecretary2$0
Matthew BlainTreasurer2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
jacob baylessPresident2$0
austin mcinernySecretary2$0
Matthew BlainTreasurer2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
jacob baylessDirector2$0
austin mcinernyDirector2$0
lauren haugheyDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7000 HOLMES HILL RD, FORESTVILLE, CA 95436-9282
In care of
% JACOB BAYLESS
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
7000 Holmes Hill Road, Forestville CA 95436
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Jacob Bayless, 7000 Holmes Hill Road, Forestville CA 95436
Signed the 990-EZ
Matthew Blain, Treasurer
Return prepared by
Goranson Tax and Consulting Inc

Mission

CATF supports improving trails and trail advocacy groups throughout the state of California.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CATF offers operational grants to the California Mountain Biking Coalition for support, education, collaboration and coalition building of 501(c)(3) trail stewardship organizations across California. In 2025, CAMTB supported over 40 different member organization.CATF also engaged with elected officials and the public to support legislation to this end. Minimal volunteer time were incurred for this activity. "Connected California", a program derived to assist in connecting, expanding and further developing trail networks for the health and recreation of all Californians. Connected California is a nascent program that is still under development. No expenses were incurred for this program in 2025.
    Expenses $81,163

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-1387346
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,547
Income (IRS master file)
$80,402

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$111,238$60,301$52,746IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Jacob Bayless
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION is 88-1387346.
Is CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CALIFORNIA TRAILS 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 CALIFORNIA TRAILS 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 CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2022 names Jacob Bayless.
Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CALIFORNIA TRAILS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $80,402, expenses of $82,451 and total assets of $10,547 at year end.

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