American Association Of Avalanche Professionals is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (M03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 06/2022, American Association Of Avalanche Professionals employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Association Of Avalanche Professionals 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 06/2021, American Association Of Avalanche Professionals generated $347.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $250.0k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AMERICAN AVALANCHE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE IN AVALANCHE SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNICATION AND SHARING OF TECHNICAL SNOW AND AVALANCHE INFORMATION AND RESEARCH VIA A PRINTED PERIODICAL, THE WEBSITE AVALANCHE.ORG, AND VARIOUS BOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIALS. PUBLICATION OF VOLUME 40 OF THE AVALANCHE REVIEW, FOUR ISSUES THROUGH THE WINTER OF 2021/22 (OCTOBER AND DECEMBER OF 2021 AND FEBRUARY AND APRIL OF 2022). THE AVALANCHE REVIEW IS A TRADE PERIODICAL THAT SHARES PERTINENT INFORMATION, NEWS, AND RESEARCH ACROSS THE AVALANCHE INDUSTRY IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. THE WEBSITE AVALANCHE.ORG CONNECTS THE PUBLIC TO RESOURCES SUCH AS LOCAL AND REGIONAL AVALANCHE FORECASTS, A LISTING OF COURSE PROVIDERS WHOSE CURRICULUM ALIGNS WITH AAA GUIDELINES FOR AVALANCHE EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES, AND AN ONLINE AVALANCHE LIBRARY WITH SELECTED ARTICLES AND RESOURCES ORGANIZED BY TOPIC. A3 CONTINUES ITS TECHNICAL PUBLISHING PROGRAM BY PUBLISHING THE SNOWY TORRENTS, SNOW WEATHER AND AVALANCHE GUIDELINES, AND THE SNOW WEATHER AND AVALANCHE GUIDELINES QUICK REFERENCE STICKER.
INVESTED IN PROFESSIONAL AVALANCHE TRAINING PROGRAMS. 1) CONTINUED OVERSIGHT OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR AVALANCHE PROFESSIONALS WITH OUR SIX PRO TRAINING PROVIDER PARTNERS, RESULTING IN APPROXIMATELY 40 COURSES EDUCATING ABOUT 400 STUDENTS, 2) RAN A PRO TRAINING WORKSHOPS TO PREPARE FUTURE PRO COURSE INSTRUCTORS FOR TEACHING AND EVALUATING STUDENTS ON A3 PRO TRAINER COURSES, COORDINATED AND REFINED THE PROGRAM AS NEEDED.
SUPPORTED GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS. CONTRIBUTED SUPPORT TO REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP EVENTS THROUGH THE A3 PRO DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP GRANT PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erich Peitzsch Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Halsted Morris President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katie Warren Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Kaveney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean Zimmerman-Wall Governance C | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jake Hutchinson Membership C | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $222,639 |
Investment income | $20 |
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 | $1,648 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $347,508 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $65,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $19,337 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,938 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,094 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,904 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $90 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,962 |
Advertising and promotion | $479 |
Office expenses | $7,465 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,614 |
Travel | $1,036 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $30 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $628 |
Insurance | $6,499 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $249,985 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,693 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $99,750 |
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 | $5,000 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $61 |
Total assets | $259,029 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,666 |
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 | $38,528 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $41,194 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $217,835 |
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