2025-08-15T10:31:27-07:00 2024-12-31 920162157 Fosselman & Associates CPAs 610 South Bailey St Palmer AK 99645 990 2024-01-01 920097677 Matanuska Valley Sportsmen Inc MATA 9077464862 PO Box 1875 Palmer AK 99645 Lawrence R Boyle President 2025-07-21 true true Amy Weiman P01895685 9077450135 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lawrence R Boyle 1035204 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 90 37378 36378 5651 3159 151472 164901 7918 13872 6683 60680 171724 242612 400 7700 0 0 0 0 153888 231756 154288 239456 17436 3156 1077363 1080519 0 1077363 1080519 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 164324 7700 116574 Participation, operations, and membership levels have returned to normal after the medical crisis. At the end of 2024, membership increased slightly to 1601 members. During the year, range participation was slightly higher (at 7235 people who shot at the range) than previous years, and we anticipate that those numbers will rise. The mix of participants remained similar to previous years, but the programs and classes we are promulgating have generated additional interest on the part of members and potential members. The Ladies Only Night program continues to be successful. More classes have been provided and attendance is up slightly. The Junior team sponsorship has continued and members have placed highly in local and national competition. 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 $313,400.00. 21309 19385 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. Class attendance has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels due in part to management efforts on the part of the training manager and a dedicated cadre of instructors. Over 325 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 Refuse To Be A Victim class. A total of 34 classes were provided in 9 different disciplines and 263 people received training.. We continue to develop new classes to add to the offerings. The State of Alaska Hunter Education Program classes are also offered. In 2024, 97 people were trained under that program in 8 different classes. 10238 20432 A gun show was sponsored in 2024 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 100 vendors displayed and over 1500 people attended. 7597 8510 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.A number of church groups have used the range to develop contingency plans for active shooter scenarios and to develop their participant skill levels.We have seen an increase in corporate security training activities. 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. 7597 8510 203468 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 true 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 Steve Myers President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mike Nickles 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 Diana Lopez Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rex Walling Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rocky Jones as of 0224 Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Falkner until 0224 Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 3159 3159 Classes 611600 19385 19385 General/Shooting Fees 900099 66983 66983 Gun Show 900099 20432 20432 Membership Dues & Assessments 900099 49591 49591 Range Rental 900002 8510 8510 164901 13872 13872 0 0 0 0 0 832753 784600 48153 37378 10775 20519 7992 12527 12527 0 242612 164901 37378 37174 1400 1400 6300 6300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5729 5729 0 0 0 4585 4585 3136 3136 7579 7579 723 723 0 78488 78488 0 0 10238 10238 0 0 39129 39129 20338 20338 Unrelated Business Taxes 18720 18720 Supplies 9726 9726 Credit Card Fees 7300 7300 Penalties & Interest 6744 6744 19321 17702 1619 239456 203468 35988 0 300 300 473198 446005 0 0 0 0 0 20144 29081 0 1139959 556466 579795 583493 0 0 0 0 3926 21640 1077363 1080519 0 0 X 1077363 1080519 1077363 1080519 1077363 1080519 3156 X false false false X 38464 37993 42737 48073 52750 220017 744423 968466 638967 835576 968582 4156014 0 0 0 782887 1006459 681704 883649 1021332 4376031 0 0 4376031 1788 1188 906 7918 13872 25672 0 1788 1188 906 7918 13872 25672 0 0 784675 1007647 682610 891567 1035204 4401703 0.99420 0.98730 0.00580 0.01270 X 11592 11592 371905 104180 267725 232949 80881 152068 289237 262727 26510 234276 108678 125598 583493 false 272481 182800 80713 false 541346 415830 88759 false 18926 7783 3028 5687 true 0.90000 832753 606413 3028 175159 784600 48153 AK true false true false 0.50000 0.50000 Dave Young PO Box 1875 Palmer AK 99645 true 46836 36644 Big Valley Bingo 2431 E Old Matanuska Rd Wasilla AK 99654 true 46836 Part III, Line 17b - Distributions Required Under State Law Alaska $46836 true 0 0 Sponsorship 1 6300 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used During the year, the organization sponsored an individual in a competitve shooting event. The cost of sponsorship is reported herein as a cash grant to said individual. 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.