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San Diego Mountain Biking Association

EIN 20-1701837 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADVOCATE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACCESS THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY. FOSTER RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATE TRAIL USERS IN SAFE AND APPROPRIATE MOUNTAIN BIKING USE. PROVIDE EXPERT ASSISTANCE IN SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN, BUILDING, AND MAINTENANCE. WORK WITH OTHER TRAIL USER GROUPS, LAND MANAGERS, AND POLICY MAKERS TO DEVELOP FAIR AND RESPONSIBLE POLICIESS GOVERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS.

Income
$809,748
Spending
$686,480
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
11
Volunteers
314
Highest pay
$69,864, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

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

  • 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, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $649,040 spent. TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORK: 28 MILES OF TRAIL MAINTAINED; 6 BRIDGES BUILT; 1 BOARDWALK BUILT; 32 VOLUNTEER EVENTS RECORDING OVER 3500 HOURS; BIKE PARK MAINTENANCETRAIL ADVOCACY: REGULAR CONTACT WITH OVER 20 AGENCIES AND JURISDICTIONS - FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL - TO PROMOTE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, TRAIL PLANNING, AND RESPONSIBLE TRAIL USAGE; REGULAR CONTACT WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT PARTNERS ON LIKE MINDED EFFORTS.COMMUNITY AND YOUTH EVENTS: TWO MAJOR COMMUNITY EVENTS; 75 GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES; 15 SMALLER EVENTS WITH PARTNERS AND AGENCIES TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE TRAIL USE AND MOUNTAIN BIKING SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 July 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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