Civic Intelligence

California Trails Foundation

EIN 88-1387346 • 501(c)3 • Forestville, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

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

7000 Holmes Hill RoadForestville, CA 95436

www.californiatrails.foundation

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

11th percentile

-72%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Down

$10,486

Down $42,260 (-80%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$85

Up $85 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$10,401

Down $42,345 (-80%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$59,375

Down $51,863 (-47%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$102,169

Up $41,868 (+69%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$42,794

Down $93,731 (-184%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $52,746Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $52,7462023Assets 2024: $10,486Liabilities 2024: $85Net Assets 2024: $10,4012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$10,486
Liabilities$85
Net Assets$10,401
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $111,238Expenses 2023: $60,301Net Income 2023: $50,9372023Revenue 2024: $59,375Expenses 2024: $102,169Net Income 2024: -$42,7942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$59,375
Expenses$102,169
Net Income-$42,794
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$10,486
Liabilities
$85
Net assets
$10,401
Revenue
$59,375
Expenses
$102,169
Net income
-$42,794
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.59$1.02$0.43
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$1.11$0.60$0.51
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$59,375
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CATF supports improving trails and trail advocacy groups throughout the state of California.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 2024, CAMTB supported over 30 different member organization charities, whose individual memberships and participation approach nearly 25,000 people. In calendar 2024, CATF's expenses (in the form of grants awarded) was $100,200.00CATF also engaged with elected officials and the pbulic to support legislation to this end. Minimal volunteer time were incurred for this activity. $500 was spent to support the passage of CA Prop 4 for trail funding."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 2024.-$102,169
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
jacob baylessPresident-$0--
austin mcinernySecretary-$0--
Matthew BlainTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
California Trails Foundation
EIN
88-1387346
Address
7000 Holmes Hill Road, Forestville, CA 95436

Signing Officer

Name
Matthew Blain
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Goranson Tax and Consulting Inc
Address
403 Chinn Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Preparer
Blake Gunter
Phone
7075421256
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $713”

Other Expenses.1

“CAMTB grants $100200”

Other Expenses.2

“Other support $500”

Other Expenses.3

“Government Fees $150”

Other Expenses.4

“Paypal Fees $86”

Other Expenses.5

“software & apps $10”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $85”

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