JRBAF Gets $100K Donation for California, Idaho Backcountry Projects

Donation will support foundation’s opening of public airstrip at Meadow View Peak and maintenance of Idaho’s 45 Ranch.

Jack Daleo

Monday, November 09, 2026 at 11:25 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation plans to build a 1,750-foot grass airstrip and aircraft camp sites at its Meadow View Peak property in California. [Credit: JRBAF]

Key Takeaways:

The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) received a $100,000 donation from Royce Anderson and Nancy Schatzberg.
A portion of these funds will be used to match donations for opening the new Meadow View Peak public backcountry airstrip in Plumas County, California, by summer 2027.
The remaining donation will support the preservation and maintenance of the existing 45 Ranch public airstrip in Idaho.
JRBAF's mission is to expand access to backcountry flying by acquiring and developing remote properties for public recreational use, conservation, and public safety, preserving Jim Richmond's legacy.

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The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has announced a $100,000 donation that will support the opening of a public backcountry airstrip in California and the maintenance of a second airstrip in Idaho.

JRBAF last week said the gift came from Royce Anderson and Nancy Schatzberg of Wellington, Nevada. According to the foundation, Anderson was a “longtime friend” of the late Jim Richmond—the founder of CubCrafters and namesake of the nonprofit organization, which was established in 2024 to preserve Richmond’s legacy and expand access to backcountry flying.