2024-11-15T14:27:53-08:00 2023-12-31 920162157 Fosselman & Associates CPAs 610 South Bailey St Palmer AK 99645 990 2023-01-01 920097677 MATANUSKA VALLEY SPORTSMEN INC MATA 9077464862 PO Box 1875 Palmer AK 99645 Steve Myers President 2024-11-08 true true Amy Weiman P01895685 9077450135 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Steve Myers 891567 false X http://matvalleyrange.org X 1962 AK To educate members and the general public regarding the safe handling of firearms, and to promote a better understanding of firearm use. 7 7 0 75 24997 23997 5212 5651 146208 151472 906 7918 47670 6683 199996 171724 400 400 0 0 0 0 151659 153888 152059 154288 47937 17436 1059927 1077363 0 1059927 1077363 X The Sportsman's club was organized in 1948 by a group of like-minded individuals who wanted to educate the general public about the safe handling and use of firearms. It was later incorporated in 1962 and is dedicated to firearms safety education as a public service, marksmanship training as a contribution to individual preparedness for personal and national defense, and the sports of shooting, hunting, and fishing as wholesome forms of recreation. false false 76067 400 95434 Participation, operations, and membership levels have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels due in part to management efforts, the training manager, and a dedicated cadre of instructors. The mix of participants remained similar to previous years, but the programs and classes we are promulgating have generated additional interest for members and potential members. During 2023, the Personal Protetion Outside the Home class was introduced and well received. The Ladies Only Night program continues to be successful. The Junior team sponsorship has continued, and members have placed highly in local and national competitions. The classrooms continue to be well used and have a high occupancy factor. The indoor high-power range has been successful with good utilization. Volunteer range safety officers, instructors, board members, and others provided over 10,000 volunteer labor hours to the organization at a value of over $313,400. 32727 27125 Competition and training classes were offered an average of once per week. Both formal and informal classes were offered. We continue to develop new classes to add to the offerings. The State of Alaska Hunter Education Program classes are also offered and have been well attended.Over 315 people were trained in both formal and informal training classes. The classes given provided training from introduction to firearms through advanced personal defense. Training also included Range Safety Officer Training, Chief Range Safety Officer Training, a metallic cartridge reloading class, and a Refuse To Be A Victim class. A total of 44 classes were provided in 11 different disciplines. In 2023, 97 people were trained under the State of Alaska Hunter Education Program in 8 different classes. 9750 21265 A gun show was sponsored in 2023 to provide members and the public: 1) the opportunity to view new developments in the firearms industry; 2) the opportunity to upgrade personal and professional equipment; 3) to purchase new and specialized personal and professional equipment and supplies; 4) the opportunity to observe historically significant educational displays; and 5) to sell un-needed personal supplies and equipment. Over 90 vendors displayed and 1750 people attended. 5415 7648 123959 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 0 true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false true true true true false false false true true true false false true false false false X X X John Pratt 9072742990 1557 Sunrise Drive Anchorage AK 99508 X Earl Lackey until 1223 President 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Myers as of 1223 President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Myers 223-1223 Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Roger Stickney until 223 Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mike Nickles as of 1223 Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Larry White Treasurer 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kelly Mears Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Faulkner Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Nickles until 1223 Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diana Lopez as of 1223 Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rex Walling Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 5651 5651 Classes 611600 27125 27125 General/Shooting Fees 900099 53012 53012 Gun Show 900099 21265 21265 Membership Dues & Assessments 900099 42422 42422 Range Rental 900002 7648 7648 151472 7918 7918 0 0 0 0 0 707757 667849 39908 24997 14911 18769 51994 -33225 -33225 0 171724 151472 24997 -10396 400 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3555 3555 0 0 0 0 1200 1200 4050 4050 222 222 0 40594 40594 0 0 0 0 0 42175 42175 20873 20873 Gun Shows 9750 9750 Supplies 8265 8265 Credit Card Fees 4907 4907 Food 4305 4305 13992 12363 1629 154288 123959 30329 0 300 300 409239 473198 0 0 0 0 0 33891 20144 0 1097132 517337 612571 579795 0 0 0 0 3926 3926 1059927 1077363 0 0 X 1059927 1077363 1059927 1077363 1059927 1077363 17436 X false false false X 93149 38464 37993 42737 48073 260416 144743 147190 170834 159067 168103 789937 0 0 0 237892 185654 208827 201804 216176 1050353 0 0 1050353 1759 1788 1188 906 7918 13559 0 1759 1788 1188 906 7918 13559 0 0 239651 187442 210015 202710 224094 1063912 0.98730 0.99350 0.01270 0.00650 X 11592 11592 371905 95748 276157 232949 71496 161453 289237 248336 40901 191449 101757 89692 579795 false 377007 253600 111066 false 316515 232867 59170 false 14235 6477 4669 true 0.90000 707757 492944 174905 667849 39908 AK true false true false 0.50000 0.50000 Dave Young PO Box 1875 Palmer AK 99645 true 37715 39065 Big Valley Bingo 2431 E Old Matanuska Rd Wasilla AK 99654 true 40284 Part III, Line 17b - Distributions Required Under State Law Alaska $40284 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Government agencies use of the range. This program provides an opportunity for specialized training by a government agency through curricula that are developed by the agencies to meet their unique training requirements. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The gaming program has been successful. Income from the program exceeds expenses. We have supported other non-profits in their gaming programs with positive results. A bingo parlor has played our permit. A variety of raffles have been held. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A formal policy is in place requiring the Governing Board to review and approve the 990 prior to signature by the President. Approval to submit the 990 is reflected in the minutes of the meeting of the board. The completed return is provided to each member of the board early enough for each member to complete a thoughtful review of the document. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 A copy of the return as filed is posted at the association; methodology to request a copy is posted on our web site, and the document is posted in the public domain at guidestar.org and others.Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public at the association.