Gogebic Range Trail Authority Inc
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What it says it does
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority, Inc. is dedicated to the development, maintenance, and safe operation of public recreational trails. Our mission is to provide high-quality motorized and non-motorized trail systems for the community and visitors, ensuring environmental stewardship and promoting local tourism through safe and accessible trail infrastructure
- Income
- $188,661
- Spending
- $220,410
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $200,835 spent. In the 2024 fiscal year, the Gogebic Range Trail Authority successfully maintained and improved over 100 miles of public trails. Key accomplishments included: Infrastructure Projects: Completed major trail reconstruction and repairs, including significant gravel work on Trail 2 and professional engineering for trail re-routes (Coleman Engineering). Trail Safety & Maintenance: Performed intensive grooming and brush clearing using a fleet of specialized machinery, including the acquisition and deployment of a new Polaris Ranger and maintenance of Tucker grooming equipment. Community Engagement: Hosted annual member banquets and safety awareness events to promote responsible trail use and support local outdoor recreation tourism. Environmental Stewardship: Executed bridge repairs and erosion control measures (Trail-Bridge 18 and Trail Repairs 11-15) to ensure trail sustainability and protection of local waterways."
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on February 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2024.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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