Central Oregon Trail Alliance
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Central Oregon Trail Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bend, Oregon, registered in 1998, with $717,191 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 555, Bend, OR, 97709 EIN 91-1827339 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$717K
▼ 1.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$731K
Net assets
$737K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Central Oregon Trail Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Central Oregon Trail Alliance: 12 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Central Oregon Trail Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Central Oregon Trail Alliance: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 555, Bend, OR, 97709
- City
- Bend
- State
- Oregon
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $66K (FY2010) to $717K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $42KNet assets $737K
Operating margin
-1.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$779K
Total liabilities
$42K
Net assets
$737K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $717,191▼1.9% | $730,894▲15.8% | $737,056▼1.8% | $778,616▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $730,971▲55.5% | $631,406▲40.5% | $750,390▲16.7% | $792,307▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $469,963▼14.9% | $449,409▲54.5% | $642,888▲3.3% | $665,805▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $552,184▲142% | $290,877▲80.2% | $622,334▲72.4% | $639,833▲75.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $227,820▼14.8% | $161,417▼34.3% | $361,028▲21.1% | $364,825▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $267,529▲49.7% | $245,610▲73.4% | $298,003▲59.8% | $298,003▲59.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $178,703▲31.8% | $141,657▼11.9% | $186,537▲24.7% | $186,537▲24.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $135,592▲35.8% | $160,715▲8.3% | $149,577▼14.4% | $149,577▼14.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $99,819▼12.3% | $148,333▲144% | $174,700▼21.7% | $174,700▼21.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $113,867▲18.1% | $60,732▲71.2% | $223,170▲31.2% | $223,170▲31.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $96,447▲34.2% | $35,473▼32.3% | $170,035▲55.9% | $170,035▲55.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $71,868▲29.2% | $52,397▲53.6% | $109,061▲21.7% | $109,061▲21.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $55,619▼21.4% | $34,114▼45.0% | $89,590▲31.6% | $89,590▲31.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $70,747▲8.0% | $61,986▲68.3% | $68,085▲14.9% | $68,085▲14.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $65,525 | $36,840 | $59,267 | $59,267 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $491K total
26 grants to Central Oregon Trail Alliance totaling $491K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $41,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $13,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,198 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,197 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $55,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,125 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $19,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $17,963 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $8,250 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $55,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $18,400 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $16,500 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2022 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Central Oregon Trail Alliance a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Central Oregon Trail Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1827339, based in Bend, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Central Oregon Trail Alliance's EIN?
- Central Oregon Trail Alliance's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1827339.
- How much revenue does Central Oregon Trail Alliance report?
- Central Oregon Trail Alliance reported $717,191 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Central Oregon Trail Alliance have?
- CharityIndex grades Central Oregon Trail Alliance C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Central Oregon Trail Alliance (EIN 91-1827339) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.