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Causes: Philanthropy, Private Independent Foundations
Mission: The organization was created as a supporting organization for the western states trail foundation. Its main purpose is to manage the endowment fund for use in the charitable purposes of the western states trail, such as preservation and maintenance of the historic trail.
Programs: Another main program is for the preservation and improvement of land surrounding the western states trail recreation area. Donations were received again this year towards this mission and funds were distributed to the supported organization towards repairs and improvements of the trail. Development of a memorial structure at the auburn staging area is still in process. Donations of $33,231 were granted to the affiliate organization, western states trail foundation for support of their main program.
the endowment received cash pledges for "adopt a mile" or partial miles in the adopt-the-trail program of $16,870, plus $43,944 of unrestricted donations and $40,710 of temporarily restricted donations. Receivables are analyzed periodically for collectibility. Uncollectible pledges of $3,220 were written-off at year-end. Investment activity consisted of purchasing $750,008 of securities and selling $727,003 of various securities, realizing a net gain of $25,192. The organization's total investments had an unrealized gain of $4,710 for the year.