EIN 94-3148503

Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Bay Area Ridge Trail Council plans, promotes and sustains a connected 550-mile hiking, cycling and equestrian trail on the ridge lines above the San Francisco Bay. The multi-use trail encompasses over 400 miles and follows along the ridge lines encircling the San Francisco Bay Area. The Council offers numerous guided trail outings, overnight treks, and fully-supported annual events for hikers, runners, equestrians and mountain bikers each year. To maintain the trail, the Council hosts stewardship projects throughout the year utilizing volunteer efforts.
Total revenues
$1,395,464
2023
Total expenses
$1,250,040
2023
Total assets
$1,243,307
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

Bay Area Ridge Trail is a multi-use (hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian) Trail that follows along the Ridge lines encircling the san francisco Bay Area. In 2021, the 400th mile was dedicated, and over 400 miles of Trail are ready to explore in over 75 parks and open spaces. In collaboration with over 35 regional organizations including parks, open space districts, land trusts, and other agencies and landowners, the Ridge Trail Council continues to plan, design, build, and steward the Trail with a goal of 550 contiguous miles uniting the 9-county Bay Area.
Each year, the Council hosts numerous guided Trail outings, overnight treks, and fully-supported annual events for hikers, runners, equestrians and mountain bikers. In addition, the Council hosts stewardship projects throughout the year utilizing volunteers to help build, maintain and restore the Trail and in 2022, we logged over 3000 volunteer service hours.

Grants made by Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Volunteers for Outdoor CaliforniaEast Bay Hills Event$16,575

Who funds Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Berkshire FoundationTo Further Exempt Purpose$50,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$45,124
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$38,938
...and 29 more grants received totalling $256,166

Personnel at Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

NameTitleCompensation
Janet McBrideExecutive Director$156,017
Marie SaylesDevelopment Director$105,935
Alex SaboAdvocacy and Outreach Manager
Lisa RigbyDevelopment Manager
Natalia CortesEvent and Volunteer Manager
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,279,754
Program services$66,257
Investment income and dividends$19,817
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-83
Net income from fundraising events$23,969
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,750
Total revenues$1,395,464

Form 990s for Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-15990View PDF
2022-122023-04-25990View PDF
2021-122022-05-11990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Railroad Park FoundationBirmingham, AL$1,679,583
Indianapolis Cultural TrailIndianapolis, IN$4,172,900
Data update history
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $7,250 from American Endowment Foundation
August 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Berkshire Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersMuseumsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2247 Sixth St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
ridgetrail.org/ 
Phone
(415) 561-2595
IRS details
EIN
94-3148503
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
085649
FTB Entity ID
1521598
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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