Center For Snow And Avalanche Studies is located in Silverton, CO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Snow And Avalanche Studies is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Center For Snow And Avalanche Studies generated $261.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $199.6k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLORADO DUST ON SNOW (CODOS) PROGRAM CSAS PROVIDED REGIONAL FIELD MONITORING AND ANALYSIS SERVICES REGARDING THE EFFECTS OF DESERT DUST DEPOSITION IN COLORADO MOUNTAIN SNOWPACKS TO TEN REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AGENCIES (UNITS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT), COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, U.S. GEOLOGIC SURVEY, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS THROUGHOUT THE WINTER AND SPRING OF 2023/2024. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DERRY DEVOTED 49.0 % TO CODOS ACTIVITIES IN FY2324.
RESEARCH SUPPORT CSAS PROVIDED DIRECT FIELD RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES TO RESEARCHERS FROM BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY, NASA-SNOWEX CAMPAIGN, UTAH STATE, USGS, CRREL, CU, AND NASA JET PROPULSION LAB TEAM DURING FY2223. CSAS PROVIDED DATA AND OPERATED FIELD INSTRUMENTATION FOR THESE HOSTED RESEARCHERS. CSAS ALSO PROVIDED DATA FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS AND SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES TO OTHER TEAMS IN THE US AND ABROAD. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DERRY DEVOTED 0.1% TO CSAS RESEARCH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DURING FY2324.
EDUCATIONCSAS TYPICALLY SUPPORTS AN UNDERGRADUATE FIELD COURSE FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS, SUNY-GENESEO, MINNESOTA UNIVERSITY, AND CONDUCTS ITS OWN FIELD CLASS FOR FOUR COLORADO WATER MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS. WE ALSO HOSTED A SNOW/DUST CONFERENCE THIS YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPENT 4.2% ON EDUCATION EFFORTS IN FY2324.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Martha Whitmore Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dave Kanzer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Frank Kugel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Keith Roush Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Derry Executive Direc | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Heidi Steltzer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $256,190 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,419 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $261,609 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $261,609 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,623 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | -$111,886 |
Total functional expenses | $199,601 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $195,459 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $195,459 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $195,459 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $195,459 |