Nonprofit · EIN 41-1510679
MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $323,164 | $322,451 | $713 | $254,148 | $0 | $254,148 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $346,746 | $396,295 | -$49,549 | $340,596 | $0 | $340,596 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $348,465 | $351,181 | -$2,716 | $328,787 | $0 | $328,787 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,373
- Membership dues
- $35,373
- Program service revenue
- $285,744
- Investment income
- $2,047
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,886
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,252
- Accounting fees
- $793
- Travel
- $4,837
- Program services (functional)
- $285,096
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,355
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $340,596
- Total assets, end of year
- $254,148
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $254,148
- Gross receipts
- $323,164
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Davis | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| James Rochford JR | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rick Schmitz | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Meyer | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Grider | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brooke Vanderkellen Alba | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Vanderspoel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Doornbos | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mistica Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fred Seymour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Crislip | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Darcie Breidel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kaet Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kari Roder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chuck Randels | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layne Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Grider | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brooke Vanderkellen Alba | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Vanderspoel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pete Meyer | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| James Rochford Jr | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Davis | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Doornbos | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fred Seymour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mistica Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Walz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rick Schmitz | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Darcie Breidel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Crislip | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Layne Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chuck Randles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN GRIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETE MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM VANDERSPOEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM ROCHFORD JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHATHON DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BROOKE VANDERKELEN ALBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN DOORNBOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MISTICA WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRED SEYMOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB WALZ | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK SIRDENIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK SCHMITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARCIE BREIDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT CRISLIP | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAYNE ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5001 NORTHWEST DR UNIT 11372, SAINT PAUL, MN 55111-1211
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Bo Bigelow, 8001 33rd Ave S, D153, Bloomington, MN 55425
- Signed the 990
- Bolan Bigelow, Executive Director
- Phone
- (612) 405-4596
Mission
Our mission is to advance the Midwest ski industry by providing resources and training that elevate guest experiences, promote operational excellence, and support proactive risk management.
Program accomplishments
- Industry Conferences which provides member education, training and networking.Expenses $184,021 · revenue $226,161
- Ski Area Rentals and Buying Program - Midwest AreasExpenses $13,152 · revenue $33,630
- Ski Area Rentals and Buying Program - Non Midwest AreasExpenses $10,150 · revenue $25,953
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1510679
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $254,148
- Income (IRS master file)
- $323,164
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $323,164 | $322,451 | $254,148 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $346,746 | $396,295 | $340,596 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $348,465 | $351,181 | $328,787 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $304,166 | $280,772 | $331,503 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 41-1510679).
Questions about MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC is 41-1510679.
- Is MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1988.
- Are donations to MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC 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 MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bo Bigelow.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $323,164, expenses of $322,451 and total assets of $254,148 at year end.
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