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Nonprofit · EIN 72-1580840

ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · ANCHORAGE, AK 99503

Financials

$565K$525K2022$508K$549K2023$458K$574K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$457,931$573,992-$116,061$141,485$38,669$102,816
June 30, 2024990$508,462$549,376-$40,914$218,877$0$218,877
June 30, 2023990$564,714$525,427$39,287$259,791$0$259,791
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,348
Program service revenue
$420,031
Investment income
$555
Net rental income
$805
Net gain from sales of assets
$529
Net income from fundraising events
$14,192
Other revenue
$14,997

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$130,054
Other salaries and wages
$169,833
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$324,676
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,623
Occupancy
$57,203
Travel
$69,095
Program services (functional)
$394,646
Management and general (functional)
$178,460
Fundraising (functional)
$886

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$218,877
Total assets, end of year
$141,485
Total liabilities, end of year
$38,669
Net assets, end of year
$102,816
Net assets without donor restrictions
$102,816
Gross receipts
$468,462
Employees
49
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1986
State of legal domicile
AK

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Heather JohnsonAssistant Director
Officer
40$56,656$3,208
Anne M CoadyExecutive Director (Jul-Aug 2024)
Officer
40$52,756$3,406
Forest WagnerExecutive Director (Sep-Dec 2024)
Officer
40$21,268$642
Tim ThomasDirector and Instructor
Trustee or director
1$7,752$0
Christina TwogoodDirector and Instructor
Trustee or director
1$5,759$0
John SykesDirector and Instructor
Trustee or director
1$100$0
Andrew DahlinInterim Executive Director (Dec 2024-Jun 2025)
Officer
40$0$0
Andrew ModerowPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Jenny McConnelVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Andrew DahlinTreasurer (Jul 2024-Dec 2024)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Rob BowlerTreasurer (Dec 2024-Jun 2025)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Andalyn PaceSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jessie JanowskiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Abbey JonesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Karsen CullensDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Anne M CoadyExecutive Director
Officer
40$49,350$3,406
Christina TwogoodDirector and Instructor
Trustee or director
1$5,759$0
Graham PredegerDirector and Instructor
Trustee or director
1$2,800$0
Peter WadsworthDirector and Instructor
Trustee or director
1$750$0
Andrew ModerowPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Jenny McConnelVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Andrew DahlinTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Andalyn PaceSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Jessie JanowskiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rob BowlerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tye Chikigak-SteadmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
John SykesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Anne M CoadyExecutive Director
Officer
40$59,698$3,950
Graham PredegerDirector and Instructor
Trustee or director
1$1,950$0
Brock RodenDirector and Instructor
Trustee or director
1$1,650$0
Heather JohnsonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Hazel BlumVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Andrew DahlinTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Emily SullivanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Peter WadsworthDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jessie JanowskiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MacKenzie BarnwellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tye Chikigak-SteadmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
John SykesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1113 W FIREWEED LN, ANCHORAGE, AK 99503-1753
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Heather Johnson, 1113 W Fireweed Ln, Anchorage, AK 99503
Signed the 990
Heather Johnson, Business Director
Phone
(937) 265-0061
Return prepared by
Tor Daley CPA

Mission

The mission of the Alaska Avalanche School is to provide exceptional experience-based avalanche safety education to all users of the mountain environment.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During the reporting period, Alaska Avalanche School advanced its mission to reduce avalanche-related accidents and fatalities through high-quality education and outreach focused on winter backcountry safety. The organization delivered professional avalanche education grounded in current snow science, best practices, and Alaska-specific conditions, serving recreational users, professionals, and community groups across the state.
    Expenses $394,646 · revenue $425,554

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
72-1580840
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$141,485
Income (IRS master file)
$468,462

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$457,931$573,992$141,485IRS
990June 2024$508,462$549,376$218,877IRS
990June 2023$564,714$525,427$259,791XML
990June 2022$390,066$382,983$220,504IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 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 72-1580840).

Questions about ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC is 72-1580840.
Is ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL 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 ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Heather Johnson.
Who are the officers and directors of ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,656 (Heather Johnson, Assistant Director).
How much revenue does ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $457,931, expenses of $573,992 and total assets of $141,485 at year end.

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