Support Our Work

Our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is pending with the IRS and State of California. Once approved, tax-exemption status is retroactive to the date of incorporation (2026/01/23). Your donation may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law (retroactive to our date of incorporation) if the IRS and California approve our application. We will notify all donors via e-mail once our official Determination Letter is received.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our tax-exemption status is pending approval with the IRS and with the State of California.

    If you are paying $125 for VisionQuest: no. If you are paying more for VisionQuest, any amount above $125 may be tax-deductible (if our tax-exemption status is approved).

    If you are donating without expectation to ride VisionQuest (or other member benefits), then the entire contribution may be tax-deductible (if our tax-exemption status is approved).

  • Your donation helps us pursue our mission: Promote responsible recreation, ensure access and rebuild and maintain the trails of the Cleveland National Forest Trabuco Ranger District.

    Put simply, you are paying for the costs of trail rehabilitation and maintenance efforts:

    • Replacing worn out or broken tools

    • Maintaining our tools

    • Purchasing Lunch and snacks for our volunteers

    • Paying for costs associated with trash clean up efforts like graffiti remover, trash bags, etc.

  • Yes, absolutely! What’s better than donating dollars? Donating your time and effort to help your Santa Ana trails directly, of course!

    Please sign up on our mailing list to be informed of upcoming events.

    Or contact us to attend one of the upcoming scheduled events!

  • Yes! We do have the need for good condition trail tools (saws, shovels, McLeods, etc), e-bikes or equipment that would help us out on the trail.

    We also run an annual marathon mountain bike ride, The VisionQuest, and have the need for prizes, swag and food (end ceremony food and on-trail aid station food).

    Furthermore, if you offer any professional services, we are small team and would leave to hear what you can do for us.

    Please contact us to see if your donation is valued!