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FLAGSTAFF SKI CLUB INC

FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 860662302 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE N68 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · flagstaffskiclub.org
revenue
$356K
expenses
$325K
net assets
$102K
employees
35
volunteers
155
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

SPORTS EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team (FSST) is a nonprofit organization that trains junior athletes in competitive alpine skiing and snowboarding. Operating at Arizona Snowbowl, FSST serves youth aged 6-18, focusing on skill development, sportsmanship, and appreciation for the outdoors. The organization also provides scholarships to ensure financial accessibility for athletes.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Adult League
A ski event for adults, with a registration fee for participants.
Boze Bump Bash
A high-energy mogul competition and costume contest that also serves as a fundraiser for the team.
RACE/FREESKI Program
A competitive training program for athletes aged 10+ (U12 & Up) focused on alpine racing, big mountain skiing, and freeride/park disciplines under the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Organization, including gate training, video analysis, and expert terrain training.
Scholarship Program
Provides financial assistance to junior athletes for program fees, travel, equipment, and tuning expenses to ensure participation is not restricted by financial reasons.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Hockey Skills Development Programs 4 activities
    • Operate competitive junior alpine ski and snowboard programs
      Provides structured training and competition opportunities for over 170 junior athletes (ages 6–18) at Arizona Snowbowl, including alpine racing, big mountain skiing, and freeride/park disciplines, with more than 25 professional coaches and specialized training such as gate drills and video analysis.
    • Youth Alpine Ski and Snowboard Training Programs
      Provides structured training programs for over 170 junior athletes aged 6 to 18 in competitive alpine racing, big mountain skiing, and freeride/park disciplines, including video analysis, targeted drills, freestyle progression, and expert terrain training, with over 25 professional coaches at the Arizona Snowbowl. This includes gate training sessions and support for athletes to compete in the US Ski & Snowboard Southern Series and Rocky Mountain Competitions.
    • Youth Alpine Ski and Snowboard Training Programs
      Provides structured training programs for over 170 junior athletes aged 6 to 18 in competitive alpine racing, big mountain skiing, and freeride/park disciplines at the Arizona Snowbowl, utilizing over 25 professional coaches. These programs include video analysis, targeted drills, freestyle progression, expert terrain training, and gate training sessions.
    • Youth Alpine Ski and Snowboard Training Programs
      Provides structured training programs for over 170 junior athletes aged 6 to 18 in competitive alpine racing, big mountain skiing, and freeride/park disciplines at the Arizona Snowbowl. These programs include video analysis, targeted drills, freestyle progression, expert terrain training, and gate training sessions.
  • Youth Skill-Building Competitions and Clinics 3 activities
    • Adult Ski League
      Operated an adult ski league for the 2025-2026 season.
    • Adult Ski League
      Operated an adult ski league for the 2025-2026 season.
    • Operate adult ski league programs
      Ran an adult ski league during the 2025–2026 season, providing organized programming for adult participants.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Athlete Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships to families to provide financial support for athlete training and participation, including access to training, equipment, mentorship, and competition. For the 2025-2026 season, $11,800 in direct scholarship support was awarded to 18 families.
    • Athlete Scholarship Program
      Offers scholarship funding to youth athletes to provide access to training, equipment, mentorship, and competition. For the 2025-2026 season, the organization awarded $11,800 in direct scholarship support to 18 families.
    • Athlete Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships to families to provide financial support for athlete training and participation, with $11,800 awarded in direct scholarship support for the 2025-2026 season to 18 families.
    • Competitive Event Participation and Hosting
      Supports athletes in competing in the US Ski & Snowboard Southern Series and Rocky Mountain Competitions, including travel to events and training camps. The organization also hosts local races to provide competition opportunities, generate revenue, and attract visiting teams.
    • Competitive Race Participation and Hosting
      Supports athletes in competing in the US Ski & Snowboard Southern Series and Rocky Mountain Competitions, including travel to pre- and in-season training camps. The organization also hosts races locally to allow athletes to compete, generate revenue, and connect the ski and snowboard community.
    • Engage volunteers to support program operations
      Relies on volunteers for event logistics including auction item collection, raffle sales, and on- and off-mountain event coordination to reduce program costs and ensure smooth operations.
    • Fundraising Events
      Organizes fundraising events such as the "Boze Bump Bash" to support its athletes and programs.
    • Fundraising Events and Volunteer Coordination
      Organizes fundraising events such as the "Boze Bump Bash" and plans ski events like "Slushfest" to support its athletes and programs. The organization utilizes volunteers for various tasks, including collecting auction items, selling raffle tickets, and assisting with on- and off-mountain events to manage program costs.
    • Host ski and snowboard events for fundraising and community engagement
      Organizes events such as the "Boze Bump Bash" and "Slushfest" to raise funds and support athletes, while also hosting local races that generate revenue, attract visiting teams, and strengthen community ties.
    • Hosting Ski and Snowboard Races and Events
      Hosts races and events, such as the "Boze Bump Bash" and the planned "Slushfest" in 2026, which allow athletes to compete locally, generate revenue, attract visiting teams, and connect the local ski and snowboard community. These events are supported by volunteers.
    • Provide scholarship funding for youth athlete participation
      Offers financial support to reduce barriers to participation, awarding $11,800 in direct scholarships to 18 families for the 2025–2026 season to cover training, equipment, and competition costs.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$356K
Contributions & grants$55K15%
Program service revenue$262K74%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$39K
expenses
Total expenses$325K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$213K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$115K
Cash$115K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$102K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +25.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHARLIE BOYER TRUSTEE 2 $48K
ERIN CHILDERS TRUSTEE 1 $6K
MORGAN SCHINDELE DIR. OF BUS. OPERATIONS 1 $6K
JEFF SCHULTZ HEAD COACH 1 $5K
RYAN RAWLINSON TRUSTEE 0 $1K
board members · 20
  • AARON GOLDMAN — TRUSTEE
  • ALI ARNOLD — TRUSTEE
  • ANDREW FROST — PRESIDENT
  • BRIAN BEAMER — DIRECTOR OF RACE
  • CHIRAG TRIVEDI — TRUSTEE
  • CHRIS KUEHL — SECRETARY
  • CHRISSY SPEER — VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
  • DAVIS BOYER — TRUSTEE
  • JERRY WOODS — TRUSTEE
  • JESSE CAUSER — TRUSTEE
  • JOE BITTEROLF — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JOHANNA STIEGERWALL — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN VAN COLDITZ — TRUSTEE
  • KEN GALINSKY — TRUSTEE
  • KENT HARMAN — TRUSTEE
  • MELISSA SOLARES — TRUSTEE
  • RICH VAN LOWMAN — TRUSTEE
  • SCOTT SAWYER — TREASURER
  • SONNY VARADHAN — TRUSTEE
  • TODD GILLENWATER — PAST PRESIDENT
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Arizona Snowbowl Partner — Hosts team events and displays sponsor branding at high-traffic areas including the team pop fence and sponsorboard adjacent to the Arizona Gondola.
  • Arizona Snowbowl Partner — Trains at the Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, AZ.
  • Arizona Snowbowl Partner — Trains athletes at this location.
  • Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton Partner — Offers discounted lodging rates, waived parking fees, and complimentary breakfast for athletes and families attending the Flagstaff Adult League.
  • TRU by Hilton Flagstaff Partner — Offers discounted lodging rates for athletes and families attending the Flagstaff Adult League.
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard Organization Partner — Operates training programs under the organization's framework for competitive alpine racing, big mountain skiing, and freeride/park disciplines.
  • US Ski & Snowboard Partner — Competes in the US Ski & Snowboard Southern Series of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Rocky-Central Alpine Region; utilizes the US Ski & Snowboard SkillsQuest curriculum; coaches are US Ski & Snowboard certified.
  • US Ski & Snowboard Southern Series Partner — Competes in this series.