The Trek Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWaterloo, Wisconsin · EIN 86-2850919 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $45,000 and $125,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT BURNS |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 W MADISON STREET, WATERLOO WI 53594 |
| Phone | 9204782191 |
| TREK_FOUNDATION@TREKBIKES.COM | |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT HTTPS://WWW.TREKBIKES.COM/US/EN_US/TREK-FOUNDATION/REQUEST-A-DONATION/ |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | SUBMISSIONS MUST 1) HELP PRESERVE THE LAND IN PERPETUITY, 2) BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE TO USE AND 3) PROVE A COMMITMENT TO ACTIVATE THE TRAILS WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Inc | Hayward, WI | Trail development at mt. telemark by the birkie foundation. | $250,083 |
| City of Idaho Springs | Idaho Springs, CO | Trail development in idaho springs, colorado. | $125,000 |
| Southern Off Road Bicycle Association | Jacksonville, FL | Trail development in jacksonville, florida. | $75,000 |
| Wheel Fun | Sedona, AZ | To support wheel fun in their dr. daniel bright school bike skills park, and oak creek school bike skills park, and payson bike skills park. | $45,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Trail development & improvements at santa barbara county elings park. | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $525,083 | 5 |
| 2023 | $415,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542589349100779
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2850919
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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