Friends of the Historic Columbiariver Highway
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway support the restoration and reconnection of the historic highway through the Columbia River Gorge. Our vision is to educate the public about the historic highway (Remember), advocate for the restoration and preservation of the existing drivable portions to their splendid 1920s appearance (Restore), and using funds raised to Reconnect drivable portions with pedestrian and bicycle accessible trails creating a continuous route through the Columbia River Gorge while Reviving the economies of the local communities.
- Income
- $45,197
- Spending
- $8,226
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $168 spent. 1.Education of the public, including: Display at 25 Edgefield concerts. 2.Distribution of organization information at various events. 3.Gorge Ride (education and fundraiser) introducing participants to the Historic Columbia River Highway and Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail through a scenic bike ride was cancelled because of the Rowen Fire Highway closed. 4.Adopted the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Departments Adopt a Park program. Four parties were held. We donated an additional 84 hours for Gorge Ride planning, plus 40 hours of other including work parties and antique car tour.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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