What Your Donation Supports

Volunteer Training

Hands-on training that prepares volunteers to safely and effectively perform trail work.

Tools & Safety Equipment

Trail tools, gloves, radios, first-aid supplies, safety equipment, and high-visibility gear.

Trail Maintenance

Equipment and materials used for cleanup, hazard removal, storm recovery, and trail restoration.

Public Education

Outreach materials, volunteer events, industry expos, and educational programs promoting responsible recreation.

VDAT Technology

Development and support of the Volunteer Data Acquisition Tool used to improve volunteer coordination and activity reporting.

Program Support

Administrative resources, volunteer recognition, printing, communications, and other program needs.

What It Takes

Every contribution helps provide real support to the Adopt-A-Trail volunteer community.

$50Helps print and distribute trailhead safety materials.
$200Helps outfit a volunteer with safety gear, gloves, signage, and first-aid supplies.
$600Helps provide a full set of trail tools for a new club.
$1,000Helps SCTAI participate in a public outreach or OHV industry event.
$2,500Can help fund specialized equipment training for a volunteer.

Amounts are examples based on recent program needs and costs.

501(c)(3) Tax Information

Southern California Trail Adoption Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Federal Tax ID (EIN): 99-2388897

Donations are tax deductible as allowable by the IRS. SCTAI is volunteer-staffed, with no paid positions.

More Ways to Help

In-Kind Donations & Sponsorship

Financial donations are only one way to support the program. SCTAI also welcomes in-kind contributions that directly support volunteers and trail stewardship.

  • Trail tools and equipment
  • Safety gear and high-visibility PPE
  • Printing and outreach materials
  • Off-road products and equipment
  • Volunteer recognition items
  • Training and event support