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ARIZONA SKI COUNCIL
Mesa, AZ · EIN 860684996 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · arizona-ski-council.org
revenue
$36K
expenses
$36K
net assets
$20K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Organize and manage member ski trips.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Ski Council is a nonprofit coalition of ski clubs in Arizona that promotes camaraderie and collective benefits for its members. It organizes annual ski racing events, primarily the Jägermeister Challenge Cup at Telluride, and facilitates participation in regional and national ski events through its affiliation with the Far West Ski Association. The organization supports recreational skiing and snowboarding across skill levels and age groups.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Days
Annual winter gathering in Telluride featuring club races, social events, and camaraderie among member clubs
FWSA Ski Week Participation
Organizes member participation in the Far West Ski Association’s annual Ski Week, including group travel and competitive racing events
Jägermeister Challenge Cup
Annual racing event at Telluride, Colorado, featuring Giant Slalom races for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities; awards points to clubs and individuals with the winning club receiving the perpetual trophy
Safety Education
Provides safety resources and articles on avalanche safety, lift safety, ski equipment, and physical conditioning for members
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Off-Road Motor & Mountain Bike Racing Events 4 activities
    • Host FWSA conventions in Arizona
      Hosts FWSA (Federation of Western Ski Councils) conventions in Arizona, with the first held in June 1994 attracting 500 attendees, and a total of four conventions hosted to date.
    • Organize ski racing and social events at Telluride
      Hosts annual "Arizona Days" events in Telluride, Colorado, featuring club races and social gatherings, with historical participation of up to 300 members and 100 racers. The winning club receives the Jagermister Cup trophy, and awards are given to top finishers in various categories.
    • Organizing ski trips and events
      Organizes annual "Arizona Days" events in Telluride, featuring club races and parties, with a peak attendance of 300 members and 100 racers in 2001. The organization also hosts ski trips to international destinations like Valle Nevado, Chile, and participates in events such as the FWSA Ski Week in Aspen, Colorado.
    • Sponsoring and managing ski races
      Sponsors an annual racing event at Telluride, where the winning club receives the Jagermister Cup trophy, and awards pins to the top three finishers in each category, along with additional awards for the fastest finish time for men and women.
  • Bylaws and Governance Documentation 2 activities
    • Internal governance and organizational development
      Maintained and updated organizational structure by obtaining IRS non-profit status and amending by-laws to clarify officer roles, election procedures, and racing rules for both ASC and FWSA Ski Week.
    • Organizational governance and compliance
      Obtained non-profit status from the IRS and amended its By-Laws to update officer positions, clarify election rules, and add racing rules for both ASC and FWSA Ski Week.
  • Community Safety Education Programs 2 activities
    • Provide ski and outdoor safety education
      Produces and shares safety articles on topics such as avalanche safety, lift safety, ski and ride equipment, bicycle safety, healthy air travel, physical conditioning, and skiing on slush to promote responsible participation in winter sports.
    • Providing safety information
      Provides safety articles on topics including avalanche safety, bicycle safety, healthy air travel, lift safety, physical conditioning and sport safety, responsibility code, ski and ride safety equipment, and skiing on slush.
  • Organized Group Travel Programs 1 activity
    • Coordinate regional and international ski trips
      Organizes ski trips for members to domestic and international destinations, including participation in FWSA Ski Week in Aspen, Colorado (transporting 220 members via chartered flight and bus) and a 2004 trip to Valle Nevado, Chile, with excursions to Machu Picchu, Peru, and Easter Island.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
    • General event organization beyond skiing
      Organizes events that extend beyond skiing activities, indicating a broader engagement in recreational or social programming for members.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$36K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$20K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -51.5%
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Far West Race Association Network — Member of the Far West Race Association, which allows members of Arizona Ski Council clubs to race at other resorts with other councils after establishing a handicap.
  • Far West Racing Association Partner — Related organization with shared website presence
  • Far West Ski Association Partner — Related organization with shared website presence
  • Liftopia Partner — Partner that sells discount lift tickets and mountain access deals promoted by Arizona Ski Council
  • Member Clubs Network — Network of clubs that schedule events under the Arizona Ski Council umbrella.
  • National Ski Council Federation Network — Member organization of the National Ski Council Federation
  • Phoenix Ski Club (PSC) Partner — One of the two current member clubs of the ASC.
  • Travel Protectors Partner — Provides trip insurance services promoted by Arizona Ski Council