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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4266168

VASA SKI CLUB

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685

Financials

$124K$125K2022$89K$104K2023$70K$80K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VASA SKI CLUB by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$70,207$79,632-$9,425$65,900$0$65,900
September 30, 2024990-EZ$89,185$103,901-$14,716$75,325$0$75,325
September 30, 2023990-EZ$123,853$124,619-$766$90,041$0$90,041
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,219
Membership dues
$7,718
Program service revenue
$34,343
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$21,927
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$900
Benefits paid to members
$993
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$27,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$37,779
Printing, publications and postage
$770
Other expenses
$39,190
Program services (functional)
$28,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$75,325
Total assets, end of year
$65,900
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$65,900
Cash, savings and investments
$38,601
Gross receipts
$76,918

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ethan GossHead Youth Ski Coach15$11,000
Pamela JeanCommunications Director10$4,500
Jordyn RossTreasurer/Assistant Ski Coach7$4,000
Amy PowellAssistant Ski Coach5$3,000
Hannah GossAssistant Ski Coach5$3,000
Melinda MitchellAssistant Ski Coach3$2,000
Eric JeanBoard Member5$0
Sam HolmesDirector, Skier Development, Assistant Ski Coach2$0
Mike StemoInterm President5$0
Paul CrowleyBoard Member/ Ski Caoch5$0
Linda ZeratskySecretary5$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ethan GossHead Youth Ski Coach/ Secretary25$11,200
Pamela JeanCommunications Director15$4,000
Jordyn RossTreasurer/Assistant Ski Coach10$2,800
Amy PowellAssistant Ski Coach10$2,000
Hannah GossAssistant Ski Coach10$2,000
Melinda MitchellAssistant Ski Coach10$2,000
Eric JeanPresident5$0
Curt PetersonDirector, Fund Raising5$0
Sam HolmesDirector, Skier Development, Assistant Ski Coach5$0
Ken DawsonDirector, Skier Development2$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ethan GossHead Youth Ski Coach/ Secretary30$11,105
Pamela JeanCommunications Director10$5,000
Jordyn RossTreasurer/Assistant Ski Coach15$2,605
Amy PowellAssistant Ski Coach8$1,500
Hannah GossAssistant Ski Coach8$1,500
Melinda MitchellAssistant Ski Coach5$500
Eric JeanPresident10$0
Curt PetersonDirector, Fund Raising5$0
Sam HolmesDirector, Skier Development, Assistant Ski Coach1$0
Ken DawsonDirector, Skier Development5$0
Annie PaulsonDirector at Large - Youth Rep1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
202 S UNION ST UNIT 1232, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685-5547
In care of
% RANDY SMITH
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
4442 Prouty Road, Traverse City MI 49686
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Anders J Gillis, 4442 Prouty Road, Traverse City MI 49686
Signed the 990-EZ
Jordyn Ross, Treasurer
Phone
(231) 392-1728

Mission

The mission of Vasa Ski Club is to promote access and enjoyment of Nordic skiing through instruction, recreation, and community.

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Youth Nordic skier development programs serving 200 elementary and middle school aged children. Instruction provided for beginner through intermediate level skills. Most of this cost is covered by the school district. We only provide coaching and some equipment.
    Expenses $3,000 · grants $11,000
  • Adult skier development programs including instruction, coaching certification and Michigan Cup racing. Around 100 adults.
    Expenses $3,000 · grants $7,300
  • provide high school age skier a structured place to learn and compete in Nordic skiing. This is an after school program that meets 5 days a week in the winter. This include 40-50 athletes
    Expenses $22,500 · grants $14,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
27-4266168
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$65,900
Income (IRS master file)
$76,918

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
July 11, 2015
Reinstated
Effective June 15, 2015

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$70,207$79,632$65,900XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$89,185$103,901$75,325XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$123,853$124,619$90,041XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Anders J Gillis
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-4266168).

Questions about VASA SKI CLUB

What is the EIN of VASA SKI CLUB?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VASA SKI CLUB is 27-4266168.
Is VASA SKI CLUB tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2015.
Are donations to VASA SKI CLUB tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VASA SKI CLUB file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of VASA SKI CLUB due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VASA SKI CLUB last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VASA SKI CLUB?
The 990-N for 2018 names Anders J Gillis.
Who are the officers and directors of VASA SKI CLUB?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $11,000 (Ethan Goss, Head Youth Ski Coach).
How much revenue does VASA SKI CLUB have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $70,207, expenses of $79,632 and total assets of $65,900 at year end.

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