The Road Less Traveled Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Road Less Traveled Foundation provides educational and charitable programs in the United States and abroad to support young people and underserved communities. Our initiatives include scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the operation of a safe boarding house for scholarship recipients, and the distribution of bicycles to rural students to improve school access. Internationally, we support youth through community development projects, including the construction of recreational spaces and the provision of mentoring opportunities. The foundation also partners with schools, organizations, and local leaders to foster entrepreneurship, promote literacy, and encourage civic engagement. Our mission is to empower students and communities to realize their potential and create a brighter future by removing barriers to education and opportunity.
- Income
- $3,000
- Spending
- $3,000
- Reserves
- 12 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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)
- Program Service Accomplishments Scholarship Program The Foundation provides scholarships to students from economically disadvantaged communities to cover tuition, supplies, and related educational costs. During the year, the Foundation supported students in pursuing secondary and higher education, paired with mentoring to encourage academic success and personal growth. Boarding House Program The Foundation operates a safe boarding house for scholarship students who would otherwise face long commutes or unstable housing. The program provides housing, meals, and guidance, ensuring students have a stable environment in which to thrive academically and personally. Bicycle Distribution & Community Projects The Foundation provides bicycles to rural students, improving school attendance by reducing transportation barriers. It also supports community development projects, including recreational facilities and mentoring initiatives, to strengthen communities and create healthier opportunities for young people. Mentorship and Leadership Development The Foundation partners with schools and community leaders to provide mentoring, leadership opportunities, and service projects. These initiatives equip students with civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and life skills that empower them to contribute positively to society.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2017.
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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