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Cottonwood Canyons Foundation

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 / Land Resources Conservation (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$898k (2023)

Expenses
$853k (2023)

Total Assets
$139k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$898,451
Expenses
$852,916
Net Income
$45,535
Net Assets
$138,516
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $898,451
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 $95,886
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,800
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $511,737
60.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,516
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $138,516
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanna Wheelton (Director, Ex Officio) $95,886 $0 $0
Hilary Arens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Maughan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lincoln Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Fonarow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Oliver Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
Constance Marshall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Thomas Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Hotze (Director, Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Laura Briefer (Director, Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Amber Broadaway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$579,270
Expenses
$615,725
Net Income
-$36,455
Net Assets
$115,643
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $579,270
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 $82,360
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $115,643
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $115,643
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanna Wheelton (Director, Ex Officio) $82,360 $0 $0
Mike Maughan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lincoln Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Fields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Fonarow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Oliver Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
Constance Marshall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Thomas Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Hotze (Director, Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Laura Briefer (Director, Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Amber Broadaway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$520,946
Expenses
$480,434
Net Income
$40,512
Net Assets
$154,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $505,008
96.9%
Program Services $15,938
3.1%
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 $63,997
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $257,811
53.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $154,514
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $154,514
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanna Wheelton (Director, Ex Officio) $63,997 $0 $63,997
Randy Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Maughan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lincoln Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Fields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Fonarow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Oliver Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
Constance Marshall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Thomas Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Hotze (Director, Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Laura Briefer (Director, Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Amber Broadaway (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$410,494
Expenses
$420,189
Net Income
-$9,695
Net Assets
$114,002
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $403,380
98.3%
Program Services $7,114
1.7%
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 $63,969
15.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,350
1.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $229,638
54.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,002
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $114,002
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Serena Anderson (Director, Ex Officio) $63,969 $0 $0
Randy Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Maughan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Mayhew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lincoln Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Fields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Fonarow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Oliver Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
Constance Marshall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Thomas Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Hotze (Director, Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Laura Briefer (Director, Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Joanna Wheelton (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$385,120
Expenses
$436,861
Net Income
-$51,741
Net Assets
$128,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $375,308
97.5%
Program Services $7,870
2.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,942
0.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,330
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $8,000
1.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $204,832
46.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,999
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,999

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$295,780
Expenses
$406,919
Net Income
-$111,139
Net Assets
$180,740
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $292,900
99.0%
Program Services $8,856
3.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$5,976
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,825
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $212,810
52.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,740
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $180,740
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Serena Anderson (2018 Exec. D) $70,825 $0 $0
Dave Fields Snowbird (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Doyle Brighton (Treasurer/Se) $0 $0 $0
Michael Maughan Alta Ski Area (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Mayhew Solitude (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley Stoel Rives (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Adams Utah Off Outdoor Rec (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lincoln Clark Rei (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bekee Hotze Usda Forest Service (Director No) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Nelson Sl Public Utilitie (Director No) $0 $0 $0
Connie Marshall Retired Alta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Fonarow Find Your Path (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,706
Expenses
$449,981
Net Income
-$114,275
Net Assets
$291,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $316,342
94.2%
Program Services $17,515
5.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,849
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,803
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $239,782
53.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $291,879
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $291,879
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Serena Anderson (2017 Exec. D) $64,803 $0 $0
Bob Bonar Snowbird Ski (Board Presid) $0 $0 $0
Randy Doyle Brighton Ski (Treasurer/Se) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley Stoel Rives (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lincoln Clark Rei (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Nelson Sl Public Utilitie (Director No) $0 $0 $0
Bekee Hotze Usda Forest Service (Director No) $0 $0 $0
Kim Mayhew Solitude (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Maughan Alta Ski Resort (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$315,768
Expenses
$333,888
Net Income
-$18,120
Net Assets
$406,154
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $310,933
98.5%
Program Services $4,213
1.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $622
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,378
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $179,123
53.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $406,154
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $406,154
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Serena Anderson (2016 Exec. D) $55,913 $0 $1,051
Bob Bonar Snowbird Ski (Board Presid) $0 $0 $0
Randy Doyle Brighton Ski (Treasurer/Sc) $0 $0 $0
Onno Wieringa Alta Ski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roody Rasmussen Petzl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley Stoel Rives (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lincoln Clark Rei (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Nelson Sl Public Utilitie (Director No) $0 $0 $0
Bekee Hotze Usda Forest Service (Director No) $0 $0 $0
Kim Mayhew Solitude (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$374,974
Expenses
$247,698
Net Income
$127,276
Net Assets
$424,274
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $370,282
98.7%
Program Services $4,692
1.3%
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 $34,895
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $133,765
54.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $424,274
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $424,274
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessie Walthers Non Voting (Executive Di) $34,895 $0 $0
Bob Bonar Snowbird Ski (Board Presid) $0 $0 $0
Randy Doyle Brighton Ski (Treasurer/Sc) $0 $0 $0
Onno Wierenga Alta Ski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roody Rasmussen Petzl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley Stoel Rives (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Kahlow Usda Fs Non Voting (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lincoln Clark Rei (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Briefer Slc Non Voting (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Mayhew Solitude (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,177
Expenses
$252,854
Net Income
$139,323
Net Assets
$296,998
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $313,451
79.9%
Program Services $77,000
19.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,726
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,080
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $119,525
47.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $296,998
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $296,998
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessie Walthers (Executive Di) $49,080 $0 $0
Bob Bonar Snowbird Ski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Randy Doyle Brighton Ski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Onno Wierenga Alta Ski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mark Rasmussen Petzel America (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley Stoel Rives (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Henry Hornberger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Wheaton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lincoln Clark (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Laura Briefer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Kahlow Sl Ranger Dis (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,436
Expenses
$274,319
Net Income
-$29,883
Net Assets
$157,675
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,036
55.2%
Program Services $88,000
36.0%
Investment Income $1,258
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,142
8.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,080
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,015
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,675
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $157,675
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessie Walthers (Executive Dir.) $49,080 $0 $0
Bob Bonar Co Snowbird Ski Res (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Randy Doyle Co Brighton Ski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Onno Wierenga Co Alta Ski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mark Rasmussen Co Petzl Ameri (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hindley Co Stoel Rives (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Deseelhorst Co Solitude (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Florence Reynolds Co Slc Corp (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Kahlow Co Sl Ranger Dis (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$240,817
Expenses
$224,931
Net Income
$15,886
Net Assets
$187,558
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,226
48.3%
Program Services $91,322
37.9%
Investment Income $70
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,499
13.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,700
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,192
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $115,469
51.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $187,558
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $187,558

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$235,966
Expenses
$195,563
Net Income
$40,403
Net Assets
$171,672
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,812
44.8%
Program Services $70,676
30.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $59,074
25.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $404
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,000
22.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $95,979
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $171,672
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $171,672

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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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