Tread Lightly Incorporated
Tread Lightly! engages partnersincluding the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, other public land agencies, industry, and recreation communitiesto protect and sustain motorized access to America's public lands through responsible recreation education, stewardship and partnership activation.
Tread Lightly Incorporated at a glance
In short: Tread Lightly Incorporated gave $87K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $87K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,467
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $87,467
- Median grant
- $87,467
- Total assets
- $1,260,303
- -41.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tread Lightly Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trail Partners of Arizona ($87K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trail Partners of Arizona Sedona, AZ | Support | $87,467 |
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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 | $1,260,303 | $1,662,600 | $2,527,942 | $87,467 | 1 | $40,269 |
| 2024 | $2,150,255 | $2,129,208 | $2,539,855 | — | — | $68,809 |
| 2023 | $2,354,001 | $2,991,003 | $2,215,230 | — | — | $45,290 |
| 2022 | $1,548,846 | $2,287,290 | $1,831,825 | — | — | $112 |
| 2021 | $1,204,441 | $1,757,355 | $1,255,150 | — | — | $77 |
| 2020 | $768,494 | $1,369,560 | $1,360,455 | — | — | $97 |
| 2019 | $666,298 | $1,501,844 | $1,475,159 | — | — | $146 |
About Tread Lightly Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
Tread Lightly Incorporated is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in North Salt Lake, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $87K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tread Lightly Incorporated is led by Matt Gaskins, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Gaskins
Executive Director
Industry Member → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$77K (2025)
Matt Caldwell
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$52K (2025)
Harold Phillips
Board Chair
Membership M → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sype
Marketing Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Christine Jourdain
Board Member
Treasurer → User Group M, 2022
User Group M → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Logan
Board Member
Membership M → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Rintamaki
Board Member
Chair → Chair Emeritus, 2021
Chair Emeritus → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Nasi
Board Member
Industry Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Lee
Board Member
Industry Member → Marketing Me, 2022
Marketing Me → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Golliher
Treasurer
Media Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Ruby
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Granat
Board Member
User Group M → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Dudley
Board Member
User Group M → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Martelli
Board Member
Media Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Bower
Board Member
Industry Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nena Barlow
Board Member
User Group → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Frazier
Board Member
Industry Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thom Zielinski
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Smith
Board Member
Industry Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Clifford
Board Member
Media Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Willette
Board Member
Industry Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherina Appling-Pooler
Board Member
Industry Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Matthew Caldwell (2022–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: Tomi Lutz (2023–2024) — Industry Member
- Former: Brad Franklin (2019–2023) — Industry Member
- Former: David Behlings (2021–2023) — Industry Member
- Former: Nick Pinizzoto (2022–2023) — Consvervatio
- Former: Jerome Dziechiasz (2019–2022) — Media Member
- Former: Joel Pedersen (2019–2021) — Conservation
- Former: Russ Ehnes (2019–2021) — User Group M
- Former: John Lee (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Paul Golde (2019–2020) — At Large Member
- Former: Trish Engel (2019–2020) — Conservation
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $102K, to Michael Sype (Marketing Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tread Lightly Incorporated
How much does Tread Lightly Incorporated give each year?
Tread Lightly Incorporated gave $87K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Tread Lightly Incorporated?
Tread Lightly Incorporated reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Tread Lightly Incorporated?
Tread Lightly Incorporated is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in North Salt Lake, UT. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Tread Lightly Incorporated operate?
Tread Lightly Incorporated has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Tread Lightly Incorporated's EIN?
Tread Lightly Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0481456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
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