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Nonprofit · EIN 87-4122215

GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59604

Financials

$186K$16K2023$23K$30K2024$20K$13K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$20,311$13,165$7,146$198,457$42$198,415
December 31, 2024990-EZ$23,214$30,478-$7,264$191,935$666$191,269
December 31, 2023990-EZ$185,865$16,298$169,567$198,533$0$198,533
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$21,837
Net income from fundraising events
-$2,346
Other revenue
$820

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$950
Occupancy
$6,301
Other expenses
$5,914
Program services (functional)
$9,732

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$191,935
Total assets, end of year
$198,457
Total liabilities, end of year
$42
Net assets, end of year
$198,415
Cash, savings and investments
$31,413
Land and buildings
$167,044
Gross receipts
$22,657

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PETER STRAUSSCHAIR10$0
JEREMY PARKINSONVICE CHAIR5$0
JANAE GROTBOTREASURER10$0
STEPHEN MARKWARDTSECRETARY10$0
MAC SMITHDIRECTOR5$0
JIM WHALEYDIRECTOR5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PETER STRAUSSCHAIR10$0
JEREMY PARKINSONVICE CHAIR5$0
JANAE GROTBOTREASURER10$0
STEPHEN MARKWARDTSECRETARY10$0
MAC SMITHDIRECTOR5$0
JIM WHALEYDIRECTOR5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PETER STRAUSSCHAIR1$0
CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH ASHERVICE CHAIR1$0
JUDY HAYTREASURER1$0
STEPHEN MARKWARDTSECRETARY1$0
MAC SMITHDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4671, HELENA, MT 59604-4671
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
4671, Helena MT 59604
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Peter Strauss, PO Box 4671, Helena MT 59604
Signed the 990-EZ
JANAE GROTBO, TREASURER
Phone
(406) 431-7220
Return prepared by
RED ROCK ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS

Mission

TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF OUTDOOR EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES AT GREAT DIVIDE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE PROVISION OF OUTDOOR EMERGENCY CARE BY MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL BY PROVIDING A FACILITY FOR THE PROVISION OF THOSE SERVICES AND TRAINING RELATED TO THOSE SERVICES. THE NEW BUILDING PROVIDES SPACE FOR TREATING 4-6 SEPARATE INJURED PEOPLE AT THE SAME TIME, SAME LEVEL AMBULANCE ACCESS AND SKI IN TOBOGGAN ACCESS, PLUMBING FOR A BATHROOM AND SINK. THE TRAINING ROOM ACCOMMODATES THE PATROLLERS ON A SHIFT AND CAN HOLD AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF PATROLLERS FOR INITIAL AND ANNUAL TRAINING AS NEEDED. STORAGE FOR EQUIPMENT THE PATROL USES IS INCLUDED, AND BATHROOM AND A SMALL KITCHEN FOR USE OF THE PATROL AS WELL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES A MEANS TO RAISE FUNDS AND OWNERSHIP OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND SUPPLIES TO BE USED BY THE PATROL MEMBERS IN PROVIDING OUTDOOR EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES.
    Expenses $9,732

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
87-4122215
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$198,457
Income (IRS master file)
$22,657

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$20,311$13,165$198,457IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$23,214$30,478$191,935XML
990-EZDecember 2023$185,865$16,298$198,533XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Peter Strauss
December 31, 2022≤ $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 87-4122215).

Questions about GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC is 87-4122215.
Is GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION 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 GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names Peter Strauss.
Who are the officers and directors of GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GREAT DIVIDE SKI PATROL FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,311, expenses of $13,165 and total assets of $198,457 at year end.

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