TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY SKI EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY SKI EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INC

EIN 68-0431295 · Winter Sports (N68)

What they do

The Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Associations (TCCSEA) Mission is to Promote The Sport of Cross Country Skiing Through Educational Activities for Children and Adults In The North Lake Tahoe/Truckee Region of Northern California/Northern Nevada. Through The Partnership With The Tahoe City Public Utility District, TCCSEA Provides Several Educational Programs to Its Community Members. TCCSEA Provides School Children In The Community With A Unique Opportunity to Not Only Learn and Participate In A Sport That Will Provide Lifelong Enjoyment and Health Benefits But Also Can Provide Motivated Individuals With A Foundation for World Class Competitive Training. Many Young Athletes From The Area Move On to Competition At The National and International Level In Nordic Skiing. TCCSEA Supports Its Local Nordic Ski Team From North Tahoe Middle and High Schools By Providing Free Trail Access, Coaching Support and Ski Equipment.

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Of every $100 spent, about $57.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

14.39%of revenue went to mission work57.4% of expenses · Program services

0.88%of revenue went to fundraising3.5% of expenses

$25.06spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

9.79%of revenue went to management and office costs39.1% of expenses

$23.35in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

90.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$989,573

Mission workProgram services$142,35214.39% of revenue57.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$96,8719.79% of revenue39.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$8,7500.88% of revenue3.5% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$741,60074.94% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$247,97325.06% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 57.4% mission · 39.1% management · 3.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 25.06% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 45.8% mission · 28.6% management · 25.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 58.65% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 35.7% mission · 17.6% management · 46.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 65.58% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 26.3% mission · 13.2% management · 60.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 52.66% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 71.3% mission · 21.1% management · 7.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 45.97% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 63.5% mission · 26.2% management · 10.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 40.52% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 95.6% mission · 4.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 153.74% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 94.2% mission · 5.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 133.66% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$989,573

Expenses$247,973

Annual surplus $741,600 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$142,352 · 57.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$96,871 · 39.1% of expenses

Fundraising$8,750 · 3.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$989,573

Expenses$247,973

Assets$5,789,970

Income$1,030,378

Contributions$890,408

Mission work (program services)$142,352

Fundraising$8,750

Grants given$16,295

Average grant$16,295

Management and general$96,871

Accounting fees$2,000

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

BEN GRASSESCHIEXECUTIVE DIR. · 15 hrs/week $24,669

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

BEN GRASSESCHIEXECUTIVE DIR.

ANNIE STEFANISECRETARY

DEE BYRNEDIRECTOR

GERALD ROCKWELLVICE PRESIDENT

JAMES ROBINSPRESIDENT

KATE COOPERDIRECTOR

MIKE WELLSTREASURER

RICK GANONGDIRECTOR

RYAN ADAMSDIRECTOR

SUE RAE IRELANDIRECTOR

THOMAS SPIRGIDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2000
Location: PO BOX 7260, TAHOE CITY, CA 96145-7260
County: Placer
In care of: % MARK SPOHR
Primary officer: James Robins, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(530) 583-5475

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MIKE WELLS CPA
NTEE classification: Winter Sports (N68)
IRS tax category: Winter Sports
Grant-giving organization: Yes