West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation

EIN: 810508729 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

West Yellowstone, MT

Total Revenue
$311,360
Total Expenses
$178,379
Total Assets
$1,080,330
Net Assets
$1,080,330
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
Marc Sheppard
Phone
4065390003
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $311K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $133K, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

To educate the public about the benefits of skiing as a lifelong endeavor. WYSEF sponsors and hosts races for skiers of all abilites and aids the local school ski team with coaching.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $47,772 Revenue: $20,727

Supported 21 members of the Junior Cross-county ski program (ages 7-18) by funding divisional membership fees,transportation expenses, race registration fees,and meals and lodging at divisional and...

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Supported 21 members of the Junior Cross-county ski program (ages 7-18) by funding divisional membership fees,transportation expenses, race registration fees,and meals and lodging at divisional and national level competitions. That would be 3 Junior Qualifiers, the Rendezvous, Viking races, and an Intermountain Youth Championship. In addition to supporting our competitive skiers, we regularly had 20-30 students attending our afterschool ski program. At the elementary grades there were 3 classes per week who skied during school hours January through March.

Program 2
Expenses: $14,922 Revenue: $35,941

Hosted 5 racing events, registering 407 skiers and bikers. That was Inter Mountain Division Opener, a mountain bike biathlon, our local,fun SPAM cup, the ParaNordic Continental Cup,and a Biathlon Cup...

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Hosted 5 racing events, registering 407 skiers and bikers. That was Inter Mountain Division Opener, a mountain bike biathlon, our local,fun SPAM cup, the ParaNordic Continental Cup,and a Biathlon Cup race,all supported,timed,and officiated by WYSEF volunteers.

Program 3
Expenses: $67,000 Revenue: $20,000

We provide grooming of the Community Trail System. We receive Federal RTP community grants to assist with the expense of paying the operator for his time and use of grooming equipment. The Community...

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We provide grooming of the Community Trail System. We receive Federal RTP community grants to assist with the expense of paying the operator for his time and use of grooming equipment. The Community Trail System is used for an afterschool ski program for all students - not just ski team members.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $248,305
Program Service Revenue $33,337
Investment Income $2,069
Other Revenue $27,649
TOTAL REVENUE $311,360

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $24,483
Salaries & Benefits $27,247
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $129,694
Other Expenses $126,649
TOTAL EXPENSES $178,379

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $311,360 $235,672 +0.3%
Expenses $178,379 $195,055 -0.1%
Net Income $132,981 $40,617 +2.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
24

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
2
$1,000
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
2
$8,225
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Marc Sheppard Chairman 15.00
Officer
$1,000 $0 $1,000
Kelli Hart Vice Chair 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Julie Weisler Grant Writer 10.00
Highest
$5,798 $0 $5,798
Kati Holtzman Coach 10.00
Key Emp
$5,500 $0 $5,500
Julia Everest Assistant Coach 5.00
Key Emp
$2,725 $0 $2,725
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 $311,360 $178,379 $1,080,330 $132,981
2024 $235,672 $195,055 $916,254 $40,617
2023 $242,409 $137,351 $850,860 $105,058
2022 $209,011 $144,213 $694,241 $64,798
2021 $157,554 $173,828 $729,535 $-16,274
2020 $160,145 $139,224 $666,616 $20,921
2019 $183,776 $128,722 $624,406 $55,054
2018 $129,780 $106,310 $601,034 $23,470
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