COMMUNITY SKATING INC

EIN: 770089303 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

PALO ALTO, CA

Total Revenue
$2,227,016
Total Expenses
$2,346,081
Total Assets
$2,389,730
Net Assets
$2,389,730
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LINDA S JENSEN
Phone
6504934566
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

COMMUNITY SKATING INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

COMMUNITY SKATING, INC. WAS FOUNDED TO OPERATE THE WINTER LODGE, A POPULAR MID-PENINSULA RECREATION FACILITY AND THE ONLY PERMANENT OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK WEST OF THE SIERRAS WHICH WAS ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AS A RESULT OF A 1985 VOTER APPROVED MANDATE. THOUSANDS OF PRE-SCHOOLERS THROUGH SENIORS FROM SAN JOSE TO REDWOOD CITY AND THOSE WHO ENROLL IN A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES FROM BEGINNING TO ADVANCED ARE SERVED BY THE WINTER LODGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,111,472 Revenue: $2,110,373

COMMUNITY SKATING, INC. OFFERS BEGINNING TO ADVANCED ICE SKATING LESSONS TO PRE-SCHOOLERS, YOUTH AND ADULTS IN ONE OF THE LARGEST ICE SKATING SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN THE NATION. IN ADDITION...

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COMMUNITY SKATING, INC. OFFERS BEGINNING TO ADVANCED ICE SKATING LESSONS TO PRE-SCHOOLERS, YOUTH AND ADULTS IN ONE OF THE LARGEST ICE SKATING SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN THE NATION. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 15,000 DEDICATED ICE-TIME ADMISSIONS ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS, SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES, SCOUTS, AND OTHER YOUTH AND CHURCH GROUPS. IN ACCORD WITH THE VOTER-APPROVED MANDATE, THE CITY OF PALO ALTO ACQUIRED THE LAND AND COMMUNITY SKATING, INC. ASSUMED SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE WINTER LODGE FACILITY. IN ADDITION TO ITS SKATING LESSON PROGRAM, THE WINTER LODGE PROVIDES A SPECIAL PLACE FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION ON ICE. IN THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN THE RINK IS CLOSED, COMMUNITY SKATING, INC. CONTRACTS WITH A TENNIS PROFESSIONAL TO PROVIDE A TENNIS SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, CONCENTRATING ON YOUNGER, BEGINNING PLAYERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $90,675
Program Service Revenue $2,110,373
Investment Income $25,968
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,227,016

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,138,177
Fundraising Expenses $12,079
Program Expenses $2,111,472
Other Expenses $1,207,904
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,346,081

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,227,016 $2,043,377 +0.1%
Expenses $2,346,081 $2,154,969 +0.1%
Net Income $-119,065 $-111,592 +0.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
75
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$222,907
Total Directors
14
$222,907
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JACK MORTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERYL KELLER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANNE LIPANOVICH CO-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LANG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN YOUNG AMES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE BLISS CO-PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DORETTA BONNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA STEBBINS JENSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer Director
$222,907 $0 $222,907
VINCE FOECKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBBIE GROVES TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE KELSO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN VAN DER LAAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET BROWN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM EDMONDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,227,016 $2,346,081 $2,389,730 $-119,065
2024 $2,043,377 $2,154,969 $2,508,795 $-111,592
2023 $2,395,276 $1,769,646 $2,620,387 $625,630
2022 $1,754,741 $1,352,975 $2,290,203 $401,766
2021 $942,113 $1,176,004 $1,888,438 $-233,891
2020 $1,577,557 $1,736,602 $1,958,211 $-159,045
2019 $1,592,585 $1,671,332 $2,119,199 $-78,747
2018 $1,650,599 $1,761,424 $2,090,118 $-110,825
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