Backcountry Discovery Routes
SINCE 2010, BACKCOUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTES HAS INSPIRED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE - SEASONED ADVENTURE RIDERS AND THOSE NEW TO THE SPORT - TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES ON PUBLIC LANDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK INCLUDES PROMOTING RIDER EDUCATION AND SAFETY CAMPAIGNS, DRIVING A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, AND ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL IN THE BACKCOUNTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+23.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$25K
About Backcountry Discovery Routes
Based on IRS filings
Backcountry Discovery Routes is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,634,726 | $1,327,810 | $1,060,806 |
| Revenue | $1,280,598 | $1,172,101 | $768,821 |
| Expenses | $1,070,519 | $884,080 | $721,154 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $51,782 | $25,266 | $9,117 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Backcountry Discovery Routes
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Damanscus Strong Fund ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAMANSCUS STRONG FUND DAMASCUS, VA | TO SUPPORT RECOVERY EFFORTS FOLLOWING TROPICAL STORM HELENE, FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR ROADS AND BRIDGES, RESTORE ESSENTIAL TRAIL SYSTEMS, AND REBUILD DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE CRITICAL TO TOURISM AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| INNA THORN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/VICE PR | 30 | $107,962 |
| BRYCE STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER/ROUTES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 25 | $55,000 |
| TIM JAMES | PRESIDENT | 12 | — |
| JOCELIN SNOW | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| PAUL GUILLIEN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RON WEST | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| KIRK LAKEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BILL WHITACRE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| THOMAS MYERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Backcountry Discovery Routes?
Backcountry Discovery Routes is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Backcountry Discovery Routes?
As of 2024, Backcountry Discovery Routes holds $1.6M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $25K in 2024.
Where does Backcountry Discovery Routes operate?
Backcountry Discovery Routes has awarded grants in California, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does Backcountry Discovery Routes award?
In 2024, Backcountry Discovery Routes awarded 1 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Backcountry Discovery Routes's EIN?
Backcountry Discovery Routes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2440958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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