Civic Intelligence

Western States Endurance

EIN 94-2902794 • 501(c)3 • Auburn, CA

Profile

To foster, plan and stage western states 100 mile endurance run. To conduct scientific research. To preserve historical sites and data relating to the trail.

PO Box 99Auburn, CA 95604

www.wser.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

38th percentile

-0.3%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

95th percentile

93%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$1,023,542

Up $42,588 (+4.3%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$459,065

Down $22,309 (-4.6%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$564,477

Up $64,897 (+13%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,253,158

Up $194,917 (+18%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,201,536

Up $139,893 (+13%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$51,622

Up $55,024 (+1617%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $199,259Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $199,2592011Assets 2012: $195,459Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $195,4592012Assets 2013: $188,967Liabilities 2013: $5,943Net Assets 2013: $183,0242013Assets 2014: $181,483Liabilities 2014: $1,910Net Assets 2014: $179,5732014Assets 2015: $150,742Liabilities 2015: $1,533Net Assets 2015: $149,2092015Assets 2016: $209,308Liabilities 2016: $2,235Net Assets 2016: $207,0732016Assets 2017: $231,375Liabilities 2017: $2,029Net Assets 2017: $229,3462017Assets 2018: $246,062Liabilities 2018: $3,266Net Assets 2018: $242,7962018Assets 2019: $217,665Liabilities 2019: $7,714Net Assets 2019: $209,9512019Assets 2020: $275,529Liabilities 2020: $2,558Net Assets 2020: $272,9712020Assets 2021: $236,629Liabilities 2021: $4,738Net Assets 2021: $231,8912021Assets 2022: $414,989Liabilities 2022: $6,980Net Assets 2022: $408,0092022Assets 2023: $507,398Liabilities 2023: $31,872Net Assets 2023: $475,5262023Assets 2024: $980,954Liabilities 2024: $481,374Net Assets 2024: $499,5802024Assets 2025: $1,023,542Liabilities 2025: $459,065Net Assets 2025: $564,4772025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,023,542
Liabilities$459,065
Net Assets$564,477
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth19th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $318,342Expenses 2011: $304,915Net Income 2011: $13,4272011Expenses 2012: $343,3182012Expenses 2013: $338,3772013Revenue 2014: $321,044Expenses 2014: $324,495Net Income 2014: -$3,4512014Revenue 2015: $382,758Expenses 2015: $425,228Net Income 2015: -$42,4702015Revenue 2016: $398,562Expenses 2016: $339,662Net Income 2016: $58,9002016Revenue 2017: $403,133Expenses 2017: $380,860Net Income 2017: $22,2732017Revenue 2018: $444,174Expenses 2018: $430,723Net Income 2018: $13,4512018Revenue 2019: $442,550Expenses 2019: $475,395Net Income 2019: -$32,8452019Revenue 2020: $351,651Expenses 2020: $288,632Net Income 2020: $63,0192020Revenue 2021: $445,797Expenses 2021: $486,877Net Income 2021: -$41,0802021Revenue 2022: $803,549Expenses 2022: $747,705Net Income 2022: $55,8442022Revenue 2023: $1,217,009Expenses 2023: $1,157,014Net Income 2023: $59,9952023Revenue 2024: $1,058,241Expenses 2024: $1,061,643Net Income 2024: -$3,4022024Revenue 2025: $1,253,158Expenses 2025: $1,201,536Net Income 2025: $51,6222025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,253,158
Expenses$1,201,536
Net Income$51,622
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,023,542
Liabilities
$459,065
Net assets
$564,477
Revenue
$1,253,158
Expenses
$1,201,536
Net income
$51,622
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.46$0.56$1.25$1.20$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.48$0.50$1.06$1.06$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.03$0.48$1.22$1.16$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.01$0.41$0.80$0.75$0.06
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.00$0.23$0.45$0.49$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.27$0.35$0.29$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.01$0.21$0.44$0.48$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.24$0.44$0.43$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$0.23$0.40$0.38$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$0.40$0.34$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.38$0.43$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.32$0.32$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.01$0.18$0.34
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.34
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.32$0.30$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 19, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$1,253,158
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To be a leader in the sport of ultrarunning and promote its personal and community benefits through trail stewardship, research, and providing a life-changing experience.

To promote sport through its annual race, medical research, and trail stewardship.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$499,580$564,477▲ $64,897
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$466,972$492,992▲ $26,020
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$422,827$457,811▲ $34,984
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$47,989$42,173▼ $5,816
Accounts Receivable$43,166$30,566▼ $12,600
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$980,954$1,023,542▲ $42,588
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$450,000$455,000▲ $5,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,374$4,065▼ $27,309
Total Liabilities$481,374$459,065▼ $22,309
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$499,580$564,477▲ $64,897
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$980,954$1,023,542▲ $42,588

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$9,252$9,252
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Craig ThornleyExecutive Director/Race DirectorFT$106,045$5,302$111,347

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christopher GaylordPresident
Diana FitzpatrickVice President
Allyson ThomasDirector
Billy YangDirector
Charles SavageDirector
Denis ZilaffDirector
Dylan BowmanDirector
Gary Towle MDDirector
John TrentDirector
Magdalena BouletDirector
Mo LivermoreDirector
Tia BodingtonDirector
Kara TeklinskiSecretary
Lamont KingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$897,308
Program Service Revenue
$247,735
Investment Income
$42,729
Other Revenue
$65,386
All Other Contributions
$897,308
Change in Net Assets
$51,622

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table9$177,675Retail selling value
Other Non Cash Contri Table2$43,250Retail selling value
Total Noncash Contributions11$220,925-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,069,740
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$123,796
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,000
Total Fundraising Expense$4,158
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$103,756$9,223$2,306$115,285
Conferences and Meetings$39,028$1,256$1$40,285
Travel$33,171--$33,171
Occupancy$31,026$89-$31,115
Other Expenses$21,998--$21,998
Fees for Services Other$2,620$15,172-$17,792
All Other Expenses$10,158$4,864-$15,022
Insurance$4,172$6,302-$10,474
Payroll Taxes$7,660$681$170$8,511
Office Expenses$4,927$85$1,681$6,693
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,000--$5,000
Advertising$3,977--$3,977
Grants to Domestic Individuals$3,000--$3,000
Total Functional Expenses$1,159,706$37,672$4,158$1,201,536
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$65,386
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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 A, line 8B

“No committees have broad authority to act on behalf of the board.”

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

“Form 990 is reviewed by committee and presented to the full board for review prior to filing with the IRS.”

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

“The Organization has a conflict of interest policy that board members review and sign on an annual basis. If it is determined there is a conflict, that board member would be recused from voting on the issue.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Organization did an in-depth performance review and salary benchmark analysis for the Race Director/Executive Director in 2020. This was done by a Compensation Committee and approved by the Board. Since then, the Organization has reviewed compensation on an annual basis to make sure any raise or bonus is reasonable per prior benchmarks and within general cost of living guidelines.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“All governing documents and financial statements are available upon written request sent to our mailing address.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Western States Endurance Run Foundation
EIN
94-2902794
Phone
4155788998
Address
PO Box 99, Auburn, CA 95604

Signing Officer

Name
Lamont King
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4155788998
Signed
2026-03-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Gaylord
Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
1
Volunteers
1,600

Preparer

Firm
Eide Bailly LLP
Address
877 W Main St Ste 800, Boise, ID 83702-5858
Preparer
Kimberly C Nelson CPA
Phone
2083447150
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IRS990/MissionDesc0To be a leader in the sport of ultrarunning and promote its personal and community benefits through trail stewardship, research, and providing a life-changing experience.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Completed the third year of a multi-year project with US Forest Service to re-route and improve several miles of the Western States trail in the Granite Chief Wilderness Area, a federally designated Wilderness Area. The re-route project will continue through the summer of 2026. Successfully completed annual trail work on 100 miles of the Western States trail using our volunteer steward program, a partnership between Western States Endurance Run Foundation, US Forest Service, Auburn State Recreation Area and Western States Trail Foundation, modeled after the Pacific Crest Trail Association. This trail work included both financial commitment from WSER and from coordinated volunteer effort.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Sponsored two medical studies at the 2025 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run entitled: "The interrelationship between nutritional strategies, body core temperature and gastrointestinal distress during the Western States Endurance Run" led by Lois Mougin of Loughborough University, UK and "Biomechanical workload, total energy expenditure and markers of bone health in ultrarunners competing in the 2025-2029 Western States Endurance Run" led by Richard Wily of the University of Montana and the Department of Defense.Both studies were successfully completed and researchers in the first study have recently published an article in the Journal of Applied Physiology entitled: (Continued on Schedule O)"Physiological, nutritional, and thermoregulatory responses of a world class mountain-ultramarathon athlete during the 2025 Western States Endurance Run 100."The WSER Foundation hosted a pre-race medical conference in Auburn on May 23, 2025 with 65 attendees to present the results of research conducted at the WSER. The Foundation's Medical Director presented pre-race zoom conferences to discuss medical issues of concern for WSER entrants.
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