The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) received a $100,000 donation commitment from Royce Anderson and Nancy Schatzberg of Wellington, Nevada, to support backcountry aviation access.
A portion of the gift establishes a dollar-for-dollar matching pool for the foundation’s newest project, Meadow View Peak in Plumas County, California. Acquired in September 2026, the 136-acre property sits surrounded by the Plumas National Forest, approximately 40 air miles northwest of Reno, Nevada. JRBAF is conducting a $200,000 capital campaign to retire acquisition debt and construct a 1,750-foot grass airstrip alongside modest amenities, with a target opening date in summer 2027, according to foundation officials.
The remaining funds will support deferred maintenance at the foundation’s flagship 45 Ranch in Idaho’s Owyhee Canyonlands, where a primary focus will be replacing the caretaker residence roof. The remote ranch features a 2,700-foot grass airstrip and public camping accommodations.
“Jim was a friend, and the airplanes that CubCrafters builds have been a part of my life for decades,” said donor Royce Anderson. “Nancy and I are happy to have the opportunity to support his legacy through the foundation established in his honor. We believe in what the foundation is doing, and we’re excited to help ensure these special places remain accessible for generations to come.”
For more information: JRBAF.org
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