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Salmonberry Trail Foundation

EIN 83-3675072 · Hillsboro, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE OTO ACQUIRE, OBTAIN, AND MAINTAIN FUNDS, MATERIALS OR LABOR FOR DONATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SALMONBERRY TRAIL, A NON-MOTORIZED RAIL-TRAIL CORRIDOR IN NW OREGON THAT HAS THE PURPOSE OF: * SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIES. ENCOURAGE NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN CORRIDOR COMMUNITIES. * PRESERVING THE INVESTMENT. STABILIZE THE EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY AND LIMIT FUTURE DAMAGE. * PROVIDE ACCESS FOR MULTIPLE USERS. IMPROVE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF USERS.* MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT. MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE SENSITIVE RIVER AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS. ANCILLARY PURPOSE:* HISTORICAL PRESERVATIONS. PRESERVE AND INTERPRET THE SALMONBERRY TRAILS HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE.* ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CORRIDOR TO SUPPORT TRAIL DEVELOPMENT.* ENSURE A FINANCIALLY-VIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE PROJECT.

Income
$579,650
Spending
$409,417
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
3
Volunteers
372
Highest pay
$124,565, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $258,277 spent. THE SALMONBERRY TRAIL IS AN 82-MILE RAIL-TO-TRAIL PROJECT THAT WILL CONNECT BANKS, OREGON TO THE OREGON COAST. SALMONBERRY TRAIL PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2024 INCLUDE:PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION*CLEARED MANY MILES OF TRAIL THROUGH VOLUNTEER LABOR.*COMPLETED 8 MILES OF RAIL SALVAGE FROM BANKS TO WILLIAMS CREEK TRESTLE.*RESEARCHED AND IDENTIFIED KEY TRAIL DEVELOPMENT TARGETS: ROCKAWAY BEACH, WHEELER, BANKS, MANNING, BUXTON.*PRIORITIZED FOUR TRAIL SEGMENTS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.*ESTABLISHED A FLORA AND FAUNA VOLUNTEER TEAM TO SUPPORT HABITAT RESTORATION ALONG THE TRAIL.*ESTABLISHED A TRAIL SCOUTING VOLUNTEER TEAM TO SURVEY CURRENT CONDITIONS OF THE RIGHT OF WAY, INCLUDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.*HOSTED VOLUNTEER TRAININGS, INCLUDING A WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING.CAPACITY*ADDED STAFF: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT.*EXPANDED BOARD, WITH A NEW TREASURER AND NEW MEMBERS.*EXPANDED BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE.*STRENGTHENED THE SALMONBERRY TRAIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (STIA), INCLUDING PASSING LIABILITY POLICIES, DEFINING TRAIL STANDARDS, AND EXPANDING LEADERSHIP.*ESTABLISHED A COMMITTEE TO GROW PARTNERSHIPS & DONOR SUPPORT.*SUBMITTED A $23.9 MILLION RAISE GRANT AND CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING FUNDING REQUESTS.*HIRED A LOBBYIST FOR THE 2025 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.*PARTICIPATED IN THE WILLAMETTE WEEK GIVE GUIDE.*IMPLEMENTED STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN.PROGRAMMING*CONTINUED VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT ON THE TRAIL.*BEGAN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL LANDOWNERS.*EXPANDED GUIDED HIKES INTO TILLAMOOK COUNTY IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL CITIES.*HOSTED EDUCATIONAL GET-TOGETHERS THROUGHOUT TILLAMOOK, WASHINGTON, AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES.*DEVELOPED NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING TILLAMOOK COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION, TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS COUNCIL.*EXPANDED PUBLIC SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH COMMUNITY CLUBS, LOCAL CITIES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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