Backcountry Communities Thriving
Backcountry Communities Thriving's goal is to ensure the well-being of each child, family and individual in Julian and the surrounding rural areas through advocacy, service and support to foster a thriving community.
Backcountry Communities Thriving at a glance
- Total assets
- $89,944
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $173,551
- -36.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $198,193
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Backcountry Communities Thriving funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Julian High School District Julian, CA | Support High School Athletics | $70,749 |
| Julian Fire Safe Council Julian, CA | — | $46,488 |
| Julian High School District Julian, CA | Support High School Athletics | $11,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,944 | $173,551 | $198,193 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $114,794 | $274,899 | $226,209 | $129,037 | 3 | $56 |
| 2023 | $66,080 | $171,057 | $136,398 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $31,224 | $77,097 | $47,116 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $58 | $100 | $42 | — | — | — |
About Backcountry Communities Thriving
Based on IRS filings
Backcountry Communities Thriving is a public charity, based in Julian, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $90K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Backcountry Communities Thriving is led by Hilary Ward, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hilary Ward
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Bakken
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Britni Mushet
Executive Director Pro-Tem
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kathy Louv
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kim Simas
CFO
Secretary → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$40K (2022) → $60K (2025)
Rhonda Gregor
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Alison Hernandez (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Tere Tangeman (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Vanessa Vargas (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Brooke Gonzales (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Marisa Day (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Patricia Thornburgh (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robin Boland (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Vika Golovanova (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Alison Usray (2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Morgan (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Kim Simas (CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Backcountry Communities Thriving
How large is Backcountry Communities Thriving?
Backcountry Communities Thriving reported $90K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $174K.
Where does Backcountry Communities Thriving operate?
Backcountry Communities Thriving has awarded grants in California.
What is Backcountry Communities Thriving's EIN?
Backcountry Communities Thriving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2679329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
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