Friends Of Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center is located in Girdwood, AK. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Friends Of Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center 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 09/2023, Friends Of Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center generated $148.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $68.3k during the year ending 09/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE AVALANCHE AWARENESS IN THE TURNAGAIN AREA THROUGH ADVISORIES AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER: FORECASTER SALARIES - PAID PARTIAL SALARIES FOR TWO (OR FOUR) AVALANCHE FORECASTERS (EMPLOYED BY THE US FOREST SERVICE - PAID THROUGH COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH USFS)
SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER: AVALANCHE FORECASTS ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE, WITH 10-15K UNIQUE VISITORS PER MONTH DURING AVALANCHE SEASON
SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER: MAINTAIN REMOTE WEATHER STATIONS WHICH PROVIDE SNOW SAFETY INFORMATION TO AVALANCHE FORECASTERS AND THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Todd Kelsey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tina Boucher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stuart Parks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Danny Hovancsek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Travis Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelli Spencer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $11,760 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,852 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $120,612 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $20,288 |
Investment income | $3,436 |
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 | $4,081 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $148,417 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,000 |
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 | $999 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $49,233 |
Advertising and promotion | $381 |
Office expenses | $3,025 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,292 |
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 | $2,991 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $68,343 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $231,059 |
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 | $21,375 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $138,367 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $390,801 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58 |
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 | $58 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $390,743 |
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 | $390,801 |
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