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Nonprofit · EIN 40-0004304

EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS

Tax-exempt · EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701

Financials

$148K$81K2023$61K$140K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990-EZ$60,897$140,129-$79,232$27,241–$27,241
March 31, 2024990-EZ$147,941$81,260$66,681$106,473–$106,473
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$20,785
Program service revenue
$35,359
Investment income
$192
Net income from fundraising events
$4,561

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,519
Benefits paid to members
$576
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$3,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,500
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$996
Other expenses
$132,538
Program services (functional)
$142,241

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$106,473
Total assets, end of year
$27,241
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$27,241
Cash, savings and investments
$27,241
Gross receipts
$62,997

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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Andrew JohnsonCoach10$3,000
Chris GorzekVice President10$0
Bob SchwartzTreasurer5$0
Sue LindstedtPresident5$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Andrew JohnsonCoach10$2,500
Sue LindstedtPresident5$0
Chris GorzekVice President10$0
Bob SchwartzTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
401 LINCOLN AVE, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701-4094
In care of
% MARK BLASKEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
401 Lincoln Ave, EAU CLAIRE WI 54701
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Bob Schwartz, 401 Lincoln Ave, Eau Claire WI 54701
Signed the 990-EZ
Bob Schwartz, Treasurer
Phone
(715) 492-4180

Mission

Eau Claire Ski Striders purpose is to promote recreational cross-country skiing and citizen racing for adults and youth alike. Simultaneously, our organization supports the development of health, fitness and companionship.

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Kickin Kids: This eight week program teaches not only cross country skiing skills but also winter safety, group participation, and techniques learned can also be used in downhill skiing and ski jumping. The program provides opportunity for skill development, fitness, fun, and family participation. Parents are encouraged to ski along. Approximately 200 youth benefited from this service. Funding is through user fees.
    Expenses $1,343
  • Chippewa Valley Nordic: Provide an opportunity for area students to learn, train, compete, and have fun cross country skiing. Focus is on improving technique and training for competition in the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League. This is funded by user fees, fundraising events, and contributions specific to this program.
    Expenses $46,636
  • Get it Groomed: Eau Claire community campaign to purchase Ski Trail Grooming Gear to keep ski trail conditions at Tower Ridge in better shape for locals, visitors, events, and youth. This program is funded only through contributions specific to this effort.
    Expenses $94,262

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990-N on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
40-0004304
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
2003
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Bob Schwartz
March 31, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZMarch 2025$60,897$140,129$27,241XML
990-EZMarch 2024$147,941$81,260$106,473XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Bob Schwartz
March 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: BETH HOUGEN
March 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Beth Hougen
March 31, 2020≤ $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 40-0004304).

Questions about EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS

What is the EIN of EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS is 40-0004304.
Is EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS?
The 990-N for 2025 names Bob Schwartz.
Who are the officers and directors of EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,000 (Andrew Johnson, Coach).
How much revenue does EAU CLAIRE SKI STRIDERS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,897, expenses of $140,129 and total assets of $27,241 at year end.

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