# Western States Trail Foundation

Amateur sports nonprofit in Auburn, California 95603. EIN 68-0009186. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/680009186-western-states-trail-foundation

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To preserve and promote the historic western states pony express trail

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680009186/202630249349300508/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N7XZ)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1991
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $529,890 | $376,568 | $425,110 | $418,113 | 5 | 790 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680009186/202630249349300508/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $400,731 | $416,056 | $301,238 | $283,322 | 4 | 760 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680009186/202412129349301696/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $340,735 | $328,419 | $272,818 | $247,328 | 4 | 800 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680009186/202330919349300308/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $279,826 | $335,027 | $256,803 | $235,012 | 3 | 800 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680009186/202212249349301871/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $316,964 (84%), management $33,611 (9%), fundraising $25,993 (7%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $330,967, program fees $215,212, investment income $86.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +17% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 18 amateur sports nonprofits in Auburn.
- Revenue $529,890 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Placer County, California: about 92,480 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Auburn: 10 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/auburn
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Western States Trail Foundation's EIN?**

Western States Trail Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0009186. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Western States Trail Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Western States Trail Foundation in Auburn, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1991. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Western States Trail Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Western States Trail Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Western States Trail Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "To preserve and promote the historic western states pony express trail" The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does Western States Trail Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Western States Trail Foundation reported total revenue of $529,890 and total expenses of $376,568 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.