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Center For Snow And Avalanche Studies

  • Silverton, CO
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2003
  • EIN: 04-3737768

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$262k (2024)

Expenses
$200k (2024)

Total Assets
$195k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$261,609
Expenses
$199,601
Net Income
$62,008
Net Assets
$195,459
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $261,609
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,623
56.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,459
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $195,459
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Martha Whitmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Kugel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Roush (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Derry (Executive Direc) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Ryan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 1, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$148,346
Expenses
$161,735
Net Income
-$13,389
Net Assets
$133,451
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $148,346
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,451
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $133,451
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Whitmore (Director) $0 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0
Frank Kugel (Director) $0 $0
Keith Roush (Secretary) $0 $0
Jeff Derry (Executive Direc) $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0
Tom Ryan (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 7, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$139,061
Expenses
$137,803
Net Income
$1,258
Net Assets
$146,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,061
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,840
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $146,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Whitmore (Director) $0 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0
Frank Kugel (Director) $0 $0
Keith Roush (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Derry (Executive Direc) $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0
Tom Ryan (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$150,347
Expenses
$129,061
Net Income
$21,286
Net Assets
$145,582
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,347
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $145,582
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $145,582
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jeff Derry (Executive Direc) $79,771 $0
Martha Whitmore (Director) $0 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0
Frank Kugel (Director) $0 $0
Keith Roush (Board Member) $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0
Tom Ryan (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$123,215
Expenses
$144,227
Net Income
-$21,012
Net Assets
$124,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,215
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,296
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $124,296
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jeff Derry (Executive Direc) $76,862 $0
Martha Whitmore (Director) $0 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0
Chris George (President) $0 $0
Keith Roush (Board Member) $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0
Tom Ryan (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 25, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$196,736
Expenses
$129,090
Net Income
$67,646
Net Assets
$145,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,736
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $145,308
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $145,308
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jeff Derry (Executive Direc) $74,168 $0
Martha Whitmore (Director) $0 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0
Chris George (President) $0 $0
Keith Roush (Board Member) $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0
Joe Busto (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Ryan (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200,152
Expenses
$145,541
Net Income
$54,611
Net Assets
$77,662
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200,152
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,220
47.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,662
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $77,662
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeff Derry (Executive Direc) $63,760 $0 $5,460
Martha Whitmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris George (President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Roush (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Busto (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Ryan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$125,395
Expenses
$128,459
Net Income
-$3,064
Net Assets
$23,051
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,395
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,051
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $23,051
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jeff Derry (Executive Direc) $58,000 $0
Martha Whitmore (Director) $0 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0
Chris George (President) $0 $0
Keith Roush (Board Member) $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0
Joe Busto (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Ryan (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 29, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$113,316
Expenses
$107,551
Net Income
$5,765
Net Assets
$26,115
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,316
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,115
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,115
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jeff Derry (Executive Direc) $41,432 $0
Christopher Landry (Executive Direc) $9,939 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0
Chris George (President) $0 $0
Keith Roush (Board Member) $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0
Joe Busto (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Ryan (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 19, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$132,546
Expenses
$110,661
Net Income
$21,885
Net Assets
$20,350
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,793
94.9%
Program Services $6,753
5.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,350
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,350
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Landry (Executive Direc) $47,621 $0
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0
Chris George (President) $0 $0
Arthur Ferguson (Vice President) $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0
Keith Roush (Secr / Treas) $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 10, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$125,909
Expenses
$123,712
Net Income
$2,197
Net Assets
-$1,535
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,196
92.3%
Program Services $9,713
7.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,227
Total Liabilities $8,762
Net Assets -$1,535
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Landry (Executive Direc) $49,536 $7,980
Dave Kanzer (Director) $0 $0
Chris George (President) $0 $0
Arthur Ferguson (Vice President) $0 $0
Heidi Steltzer (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Mears (Director) $0 $0
Keith Roush (Secr / Treas) $0 $0
Jeff Deems (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 16, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$146,138
Expenses
$153,463
Net Income
-$7,325
Net Assets
-$3,732
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,049
91.7%
Program Services $12,089
8.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,843
Total Liabilities $13,575
Net Assets -$3,732

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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 5, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$79,780
Expenses
$112,581
Net Income
-$32,801
Net Assets
-$17,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,456
80.8%
Program Services $15,306
19.2%
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,817
Total Liabilities $20,988
Net Assets -$17,171

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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