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Trailblazer Foundation

EIN 20-1063922 · Fort Collins, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A self-sustaining and community driven effort to improve health, food security, education, and economic development in rural Cambodia.

Income
$265,555
Spending
$365,647
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
4

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $129,374 spent. Health Programs Total people helped 5,863 People 1. Bio-Sand Filters: Delivered 529 filters (400 new and 129 re-installed), surpassing the goal of 300 and serving over 2,640 people. 2. Water Access: Drilled 154 pump wells, providing clean water access to over 770 villagers. 3. Sanitation: Constructed 32 latrines for high-need families and conducted 4 hygiene training courses for 216 participants. 4. Hygiene Outreach: Distributed 4,200 toothbrushes to 2,100 students, teachers, and families in the Angkor Chum District. 5. Capacity Building: Hosted 10 group workshops on water safety and hygiene for 133 community members.
  2. $31,611 spent. Food Security Program Total Participants: 768 Farmers 1. Comprehensive Training: Conducted 45 specialized courses covering integrated farming, homestead gardening, and sustainable techniques. 2. Modern Agriculture: Trained 226 farmers in advanced fertilizer and pesticide application, plus focused workshops on composting and chicken raising. 3. Resource Distribution: Provided vegetable seeds to 34 trained farmers in reaul commune to kickstart local production. 4. Livestock Sustainability: Maintained oversight of Chicken Farm 1, and selected a new partner farmer to expand the poultry project. 5. Community Support: Provided ongoing consultancy and monitoring for the Lvea Farmer Community Group to ensure long-term stability.
  3. $149,745 spent. Education Program 1. School Infrastructure: Completed 7 major building projects at Tapang Primary School, and upgraded Kok Chan Primary School. 2. Technology & Equipment: Modernized classrooms with 7 laptops, and other adminstrative supplies for both schools. 3. Student Support: Distributed 844 school uniforms, and provided 75 bicycles to help high-need students attend classes. 4. Learning Resources: Delivered reading books, sports equipment, and other materials to enhance the educational experience for students.
  4. $42,434 spent. Economic Development Program 1. Financial Sustainability: Conducted 131 Village Fund refreshment trips, supporting 45 active funds and providing group savings consultancy. 2. Strategic Expansion: Completed 12 introduction trips and established 5 new Village Fund and Saving Group Committees in new communities. 3. Impact Documentation: Authored 24 case studies to highlight the real world success of our farmers and Village Fund Initiatives.
  5. 4. Project Monitoring: Completed 48 site visits to the Lvea Farmer Community Group and the re-established Chicken Farm to ensure long-term stability and growth.
  6. Economic Development Program 42434. 0. 38559.
  7. 4. Project Monitoring: Completed 48 site visits to the Lvea Farmer Community Group 0. 0. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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