Eau Claire Ski Striders
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $60,897
- Spending
- $140,129
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
- Highest pay
- $3,000, coach
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 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)
- $1,343 spent. 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.
- $46,636 spent. 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.
- $94,262 spent. 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.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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