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First Trail Foundation

EIN 35-2334651 • 501(c)3 • San Diego, CA

Profile

Research at the foundation is focused on the understanding and prevention of chronic infections. One of our current efforts is to develop a vaccine and diagnostic test for tuberculosis. With 8 million new cases and 2 million deaths from the disease each year, success in this endeavor will have great impact in many parts of the world where tuberculosis remains prevalent.

826 Aspin CourtSan Diego, CA 92109

firsttrail.org

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2022

Net Margin

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Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

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Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

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Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,200

Up $400 (+50%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$1,200

Down $400 (-50%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet MarginScore unavailable

Revenue

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$400

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Flat

-$400

Flat from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2011: $20,183Net Assets 2011: $20,1832011Assets 2012: $27,763Net Assets 2012: $27,7632012Assets 2013: $12,343Net Assets 2013: $12,3432013Assets 2014: $11,923Net Assets 2014: $11,9232014Assets 2015: $11,503Net Assets 2015: $11,5032015Assets 2016: $11,083Net Assets 2016: $11,0832016Assets 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $400Net Assets 2022: -$4002022Assets 2023: $0Liabilities 2023: $800Net Assets 2023: -$8002023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $1,200Net Assets 2024: -$1,2002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$0
Liabilities$1,200
Net Assets-$1,200
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$20K$10K$0-$10K-$20KRevenue 2011: $8,500Expenses 2011: $420Net Income 2011: $8,0802011Revenue 2012: $8,000Expenses 2012: $420Net Income 2012: $7,5802012Revenue 2013: $0Expenses 2013: $15,420Net Income 2013: -$15,4202013Revenue 2014: $0Expenses 2014: $420Net Income 2014: -$4202014Revenue 2015: $0Expenses 2015: $420Net Income 2015: -$4202015Revenue 2016: $0Expenses 2016: $420Net Income 2016: -$4202016Revenue 2017: $0Expenses 2017: $11,083Net Income 2017: -$11,0832017Revenue 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $02019Revenue 2020: $02020Revenue 2021: $02021Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $400Net Income 2022: -$4002022Revenue 2023: $0Expenses 2023: $400Net Income 2023: -$4002023Revenue 2024: $0Expenses 2024: $400Net Income 2024: -$4002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$0
Expenses$400
Net Income-$400
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$1,200
Net assets
-$1,200
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$400
Net income
-$400
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$1.20$1.20$0.00$0.40$0.40
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.80$0.80$0.00$0.40$0.40
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.40$0.40$0.00$0.40$0.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$11.1$11.1
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.1$11.1$0.00$0.42$0.42
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.5$11.5$0.00$0.42$0.42
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.9$11.9$0.00$0.42$0.42
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.3$12.3$0.00$15.4$15.4
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$27.8$27.8$8.00$0.42$7.58
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$20.2$20.2$8.50$0.42$8.08
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Research at the foundation is focused on the understanding and prevention of chronic infections. One of our current efforts is to develop a vaccine and diagnostic test for tuberculosis. With 8 million new cases and 2 million deaths from the disease each year, success in this endeavor will have great impact in many parts of the world where tuberculosis remains prevalent.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Research at the foundation is focused on the understanding and prevention of chronic infections. One of our current efforts is to develop a vaccine and diagnostic test for tuberculosis. With 8 million new cases and 2 million deaths from the disease each year, success in this endeavor will have great impact in many parts of the world where tuberculosis remains prevalent.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ANTHONY M SORGEExecutive Direc-$0--
ANTHONY M SORGEChief Finl Ofcr-$0--
THOMAS N DAVIESSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Trail Foundation
EIN
35-2334651
Phone
8584571919
Address
826 ASPIN COURT, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109

Signing Officer

Name
Anthony M Sorge
Title
Executive Direc
Signed
2025-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Magnus Blue LLP
Address
100 E San Marcos Blvd Ste 100, San Marcos, CA 92069
Preparer
Jack M Shirley
Phone
7605999900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“ACCOUNTING FEES $400”

Total Liabilities.1

“- Beginning $800 - Ending $1200”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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