EIN 39-1503175

American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
City
Hayward
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation promotes cross-country ski competition, serves as trail stewards, and encourages healthy lifestyles in Hayward, WI.
Total revenues
$5,618,088
2022
Total expenses
$4,174,636
2022
Total assets
$8,260,022
2022
Num. employees
26
2022

Program areas at American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

The 54-kilometer American Birkebeiner, 29-kilometer kortelopet and 15-kilometer prince haakon cross country Ski races and related events conducted in february each year. In addition to handling all of the logistics for skiers prior to and on race day (registration, transportation, security, sanitation, food, medical, timing, etc. ), the organization is also responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the race course known as the American Birkebeiner Ski trail. This includes mowing, brushing, fallen tree removal, etc. During the summer months and snow grooming during the winter months; and to provide access amenities on a year-round basis...parking lots, lights, shelters, sanitation, signs, etc. The 107-kilometer trail network is utilitized by skiers, hikers, runners and mountain bikers and requires the organization to work directly with bayfield county, sawyer county, the national park service, the city of hayward and several private landowners.
The fat bike birkie is a march snow-bike race meant to promote a healthy lifestyle and showcase the American Birkebeiner Ski trail to a potentially new audience. It is the only day of the snow season when bicycles are allowed on the Ski trail.
The birkie trail run & trek is a september running/walking race/tour meant to promote a healthy lifestyle and showcase the American Birkebeiner Ski trail to a potentially new audience. There were approx 794 individuals and 176 team members registered for this year's events held in september.

Grants made by American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Nordic FoundationProgram Support$10,000

Who funds American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$57,920
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$57,800
Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF)Unrestricted$37,880
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Ben PoppExecutive Director$130,619
Jeff HommesSponsorship Director
Ronda TworekDirector of Volunteer and Membership Services
Kristy MakiSport Development and Operations Manager
Kathie PautschSecretary / Director$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,746,538
Program services$2,478,553
Investment income and dividends$860
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$359,448
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$32,689
Total revenues$5,618,088

Form 990s for American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-09-04990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
2017-062018-03-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The Huelsmann Foundation
November 30, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
September 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Larson Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Sports competitionsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesSports
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 911
Hayward, WI 54843
County
Sawyer County, WI
Website URL
birkie.com/ 
Phone
(715) 634-5025
IRS details
EIN
39-1503175
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N70: Amateur Sports Competitions
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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