Civic Intelligence

Western States Trail Foundation

EIN 68-0009186 • 501(c)3 • Auburn, CA

Profile

To preserve and promote the historic western states pony express trail

150 Gum Lane 103Auburn, CA 95603

www.teviscup.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

80th percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

75th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Assets

Up

$425,110

Up $147,709 (+53%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$6,997

Down $5,613 (-45%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$418,113

Up $153,322 (+58%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$529,890

Up $104,686 (+25%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$376,568

Down $61,554 (-14%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$153,322

Up $166,240 (+1287%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $138,867Liabilities 2010: $9,668Net Assets 2010: $129,1992010Assets 2011: $244,050Liabilities 2011: $80,033Net Assets 2011: $164,0172011Assets 2012: $199,172Liabilities 2012: $23,971Net Assets 2012: $175,2012012Assets 2013: $219,221Liabilities 2013: $18,753Net Assets 2013: $200,4682013Assets 2014: $265,624Liabilities 2014: $20,708Net Assets 2014: $244,9162014Assets 2015: $289,290Liabilities 2015: $15,425Net Assets 2015: $273,8652015Assets 2016: $219,864Liabilities 2016: $19,872Net Assets 2016: $199,9922016Assets 2017: $215,713Liabilities 2017: $39,101Net Assets 2017: $176,6122017Assets 2018: $215,435Liabilities 2018: $44,544Net Assets 2018: $170,8912018Assets 2019: $220,708Liabilities 2019: $20,376Net Assets 2019: $200,3322019Assets 2020: $316,464Liabilities 2020: $26,251Net Assets 2020: $290,2132020Assets 2021: $256,803Liabilities 2021: $21,791Net Assets 2021: $235,0122021Assets 2022: $272,818Liabilities 2022: $25,490Net Assets 2022: $247,3282022Assets 2023: $301,238Liabilities 2023: $17,916Net Assets 2023: $283,3222023Assets 2024: $277,401Liabilities 2024: $12,610Net Assets 2024: $264,7912024Assets 2025: $425,110Liabilities 2025: $6,997Net Assets 2025: $418,1132025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$425,110
Liabilities$6,997
Net Assets$418,113

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2010: $171,210Expenses 2010: $207,442Net Income 2010: -$36,2322010Expenses 2011: $174,0142011Expenses 2012: $223,4422012Expenses 2013: $197,2422013Revenue 2014: $273,428Expenses 2014: $227,980Net Income 2014: $45,4482014Revenue 2015: $250,632Expenses 2015: $475,183Net Income 2015: -$224,5512015Revenue 2016: $235,222Expenses 2016: $321,261Net Income 2016: -$86,0392016Revenue 2017: $230,499Expenses 2017: $253,879Net Income 2017: -$23,3802017Revenue 2018: $220,422Expenses 2018: $226,143Net Income 2018: -$5,7212018Revenue 2019: $271,080Expenses 2019: $238,639Net Income 2019: $32,4412019Revenue 2020: $170,139Expenses 2020: $81,948Net Income 2020: $88,1912020Revenue 2021: $279,826Expenses 2021: $335,027Net Income 2021: -$55,2012021Revenue 2022: $340,735Expenses 2022: $328,419Net Income 2022: $12,3162022Revenue 2023: $400,731Expenses 2023: $416,056Net Income 2023: -$15,3252023Revenue 2024: $425,204Expenses 2024: $438,122Net Income 2024: -$12,9182024Revenue 2025: $529,890Expenses 2025: $376,568Net Income 2025: $153,3222025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$529,890
Expenses$376,568
Net Income$153,322

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.25$0.07$4.18$5.30$3.77$1.53
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.77$0.13$2.65$4.25$4.38$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.01$0.18$2.83$4.01$4.16$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$0.25$2.47$3.41$3.28$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.57$0.22$2.35$2.80$3.35$0.55
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.16$0.26$2.90$1.70$0.82$0.88
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.20$2.00$2.71$2.39$0.32
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.45$1.71$2.20$2.26$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.39$1.77$2.30$2.54$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.20$2.00$2.35$3.21$0.86
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.89$0.15$2.74$2.51$4.75$2.25
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$0.21$2.45$2.73$2.28$0.45
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.19$0.19$2.00$1.97
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.99$0.24$1.75$2.23
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.44$0.80$1.64$1.74
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.39$0.10$1.29$1.71$2.07$0.36
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Jan 24, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$591,051
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preserve and promote the historic western states pony express trail

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$35,732$141,978▲ $106,246
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$46,400-
Inventories for Sale or Use$43,904$44,035▲ $131
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$25,399$29,626▲ $4,227
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$23,844-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$47,219$15,095▼ $32,124
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,500$3,025▼ $475
Intangible Assets$4,141$2,550▼ $1,591
Accounts Receivable$1,500$1,500→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Total Assets$277,401$425,110▲ $147,709
Other Assets Total$116,006$117,057▲ $1,051
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,335$6,247▼ $3,088
Deferred Revenue$3,275$750▼ $2,525
Total Liabilities$12,610$6,997▼ $5,613
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$131,694$355,462▲ $223,768
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$133,097$62,651▼ $70,446
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$264,791$418,113▲ $153,322
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$277,401$425,110▲ $147,709

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$101,759-$101,759
Equipment$40,219$45,755$85,974
Other Assets Org$5,784--
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tony BenedettiPresident
Jerry WittenauerVice President
Nicole WertzVice President
Frank CrumDirector
Kathie PerryDirector
Lucy TrumbullDirector
Mike PickettDirector
Jenni BenedettiSecretary
Crysta TurnageTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$330,967
Program Service Revenue
$215,212
Investment Income
$86
Other Revenue
$-16,375
All Other Contributions
$214,778
Change in Net Assets
$153,322
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$335,226
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$41,342
Total Fundraising Expense$25,993
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$89,487$429$17,947$107,863
Other Salaries and Wages$38,245--$38,245
Occupancy$15,837$8,730-$24,567
Fees for Services Other$22,473$1,200$300$23,973
Other Expenses$22,588$130$594$22,718
Information Technology$9,764$917$5,740$16,421
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,370-$15,370
Insurance$2,614$4,311-$6,925
Depreciation Depletion$4,674$478$1,173$6,325
Travel$5,807--$5,807
Payroll Taxes$3,097--$3,097
Office Expenses$963$1,625$14$2,602
Advertising$2,172-$225$2,397
Fees for Services Legal$1,250--$1,250
Total Functional Expenses$316,964$33,611$25,993$376,568
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$10,092
Fundraising Gross Income$7,825
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Treasurer and/or President reviews 990 before electronically filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Annual disclosures are required from all Board members, key employees and key volunteers. Executive committee considers all covered persons' actual or potential conflicts of interests and investigates and conducts proceedings to gather and consider information and circumstances. The committee then decides on resolution of matter, including disciplinary and corrective action when necessary.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Upon request, the Board will make the 990 and organization written policies available to interested individuals or entities. The Governance documents and policies are listed on the teviscup.org website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Western States Trail Foundation
EIN
68-0009186
Phone
5308237282
Address
150 Gum Lane 103, Auburn, CA 95603

Signing Officer

Name
Jerry Wittenauer
Title
Vice President
Signed
2026-01-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1956
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
30
Independent Board Members
30
Employees
5
Volunteers
790

Preparer

Firm
Suzanne H Peterson CPA
Address
12911 Erin Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
Preparer
Suzanne Peterson
Phone
5308878707
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Bank Fees: Column (A) - Total = $5917; Column (B) - Program Services = $3559; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2358

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Banquet & Barbeque: Column (A) - Total = $9154; Column (B) - Program Services = $9154; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Checkpoint Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $16791; Column (B) - Program Services = $16791; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Commissions: Column (A) - Total = $8239; Column (B) - Program Services = $1591; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $6648

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $746; Column (B) - Program Services = $576; Column (C) - Management & General = $170; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Equipment & Tools: Column (A) - Total = $2202; Column (B) - Program Services = $2202; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Gifts: Column (A) - Total = $160; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $160; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

JANITORIAL: Column (A) - Total = $4515; Column (B) - Program Services = $4515; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Meals & Entertainment: Column (A) - Total = $7600; Column (B) - Program Services = $2225; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $5375

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Misc or Other exp: Column (A) - Total = $450; Column (B) - Program Services = $450; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $19783; Column (B) - Program Services = $16118; Column (C) - Management & General = $99; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3566

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Repairs & Maint: Column (A) - Total = $626; Column (B) - Program Services = $626; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Special Events - Clinincs: Column (A) - Total = $6639; Column (B) - Program Services = $6639; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

STAGING AREA IMPROVEMENTS: Column (A) - Total = $2450; Column (B) - Program Services = $2450; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $8183; Column (B) - Program Services = $8183; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Trail Repairs & Improvements: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Transport & Emerg Services: Column (A) - Total = $2801; Column (B) - Program Services = $2801; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Vet Research: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

WASTE DISPOSAL: Column (A) - Total = $8926; Column (B) - Program Services = $8926; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Water: Column (A) - Total = $2681; Column (B) - Program Services = $2681; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Financial Statement Notes

Part III, Line 1A: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, O

Tevis Trophies, the Robie Trophy, historical Silver Award Buckles, and an antique saddle used by an award winning prominant Tevis rider.Film & videos

Part III, Line 4: Description of organization'S collections and how it furthers its purpose.

Donated Ride trophies and award buckles from significant years. Also, a saddle from a previous, notable ride participant. These items promote the historical significance of the Western States Trail and the world famous one day - 100 mile equestrian ride.Film and videos are a documentary of the historical Western States Pony Express trail and Tevis Cup Ride

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