Desert Roads & Trails Society
Educate the public & off-road enthusiasts about the proper use of equipment, off-road recovery, safety and the wise use of public lands and trails. Maintain and improve roads and trails for off-road use. Provide a positive experience to share the trails with other off-road enthusiasts.
Desert Roads & Trails Society at a glance
In short: Desert Roads & Trails Society gave $78K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $78,000
- +4.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $19,500
- +4.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $63,221
- -7.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Idaho (51% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Desert Roads & Trails Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Blue Ribbon Inc ($40K). Together the top 4 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Desert Roads & Trails Society gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2022) to $78K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ribbon Inc Pocatello, ID | Support organizations mission to advocate for shared recreation on public lands | $40,000 |
| Washington County Search & Rescue Hurricane, UT | Provide financial support to volunteers to fulfill their mission to support the Sheriff's office in search and rescue activities. | $18,000 |
| Utah Public Lands Alliance St George, UT | Aid the organization in the mission of representing the needs and advocating for the use of public land by the off-road community. | $10,000 |
| Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association Salt Lake City, UT | General support of organizations mission | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,221 | $199,377 | $204,145 | $78,000 | 4 | $2,032 |
| 2025 | $67,989 | $202,768 | $225,613 | $75,000 | 4 | $3,854 |
| 2024 | $90,834 | $514,718 | $483,211 | $73,686 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $59,327 | $273,408 | $245,885 | $72,000 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $31,942 | $429,063 | $444,454 | $66,000 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $47,333 | $144,801 | $109,766 | — | — | — |
About Desert Roads & Trails Society
Based on IRS filings
Desert Roads & Trails Society is a public charity focused on Education, based in St George, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $63K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Desert Roads & Trails Society is led by Jeff Bieber, President on the 2026 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jeff Bieber
President
New on the 2026 filing
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Nelson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hess
Director
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Nast
Director
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ike Turner
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasen Chandler
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hardy
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordyn Burke
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Bauer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Poulson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary A. Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Boren
Directoer
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bud Sanders (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Jeff Beiber (2021–2025) — President
- Former: Kent McKee (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Michael Groeger (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: Jay Malinowski (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Eric Dobrzynski (2024) — Director
- Former: Chelsey Gregory (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Julie Lindquist (2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Malinoski (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Troy Saladin (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Desert Roads & Trails Society
How much does Desert Roads & Trails Society give each year?
Desert Roads & Trails Society gave $78K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $75K across 4 grants.
What is Desert Roads & Trails Society's typical grant size?
Desert Roads & Trails Society's median grant in 2026 was $14,000, and its average grant was $19,500, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Desert Roads & Trails Society give grants?
Desert Roads & Trails Society gives mostly in Idaho: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (49%).
Does Desert Roads & Trails Society give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Desert Roads & Trails Society's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Desert Roads & Trails Society?
Desert Roads & Trails Society reported $63K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $199K.
What is Desert Roads & Trails Society?
Desert Roads & Trails Society is a public charity focused on Education, based in St George, UT. It holds $63K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Desert Roads & Trails Society's EIN?
Desert Roads & Trails Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5022398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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