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Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

EIN 23-7232617 · Anchorage, AK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage (NSAA) is dedicated to promoting all forms of Nordic skiing as a healthy form of individual and family activity. NSAA's primary activity is to build, groom and maintain over 140 kilometers of spectacular world class trails in Anchorage. Since the 1960's, NSAA has been introducing Alaskans to cross country skiing and developing youth athletes through learn-to-ski programs, biathlon, Nordic ski jumping, and back-country tours. Each winter, NSAA hosts dozens of local and national-level ski competitions and community events for skiers of all ages and abilities.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
210
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$93,841, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $554,299 spent. Nordic Competition consists of well-run events and races that NSAA hosts. Our Tour of Anchorage is the most popular, offering a 25K, 40K and 50K groomed course throughout Anchorage's trail system. It also includes the Anchorage Cup which is a series of races throughout the season that differs in distances and courses but challenges participants in both classic and skate disciplines. Other races in this grouping include: middle and high school races that NSAA officiates and grooms, as well as the SKAN24, a 24 hour race offered in the spring that challenges individuals and teams in a different way than other races.
  2. $528,050 spent. Developmental Nordic Skiing includes NSAA ski school opportunities for all ages at all levels including junior Nordic program, adult lessons, biathlon and ski jumping. Promoting all forms of Nordic skiing as a healthy form of individual and family activity is our primary mission. NSAA achieves this with high quality coaches, well organized program and a huge volunteer component, all with the goal of instilling the love for outdoor winter fun through Nordic Skiing.
  3. $298,831 spent. Recreational Programs covers NSAA programs and events that give participants unique outdoor experiences. NSAA Backcountry tours, the Hope Hut, Ski for Kids, the annual NSAA Ski Train and the Alaska Ski For Women event are all designed to give our community fun Nordic opportunities, some involving costumes and entertainment, other giving users off-the-trail, backcountry experiences that all levels can participate in.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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