THE WEST CENTRAL MONTANA AVALANCHE FOUNDATION
EIN 81-0538197 · Safety Education (M40)
What they do
The WCMAF Was Formed In 2001 to Bridge The Growing Gap Between The Funding Available From The U.S. Forest Service and The Expenses Required to Operate The West Central Montana Avalanche Center (WCMAC). Today, It Raises The Funding Needed to Run The Avalanche Center, Maintains The Website Missoulaavalanche.org, Delivers High-quality Avalanche Education, and Connects The Public to Resources for Staying Safe In Avalanche Terrain. The WCMAF Oversees and Supports The West Central Montana Avalanche Center (WCMAC). The WCMAC Generates Avalanche Forecasts for The West-central Montana Forecast Area and Provides Information to The Public Regarding Terrain, Weather, and Snow Conditions That Contribute to Avalanche Danger. U.S. Forest Service Employees Assist The WCMAC On The Bitterroot, Nez Perce-Clearwater, and Lolo National Forests, Contributing Field Observations and Administrative Support.The Board of Directors Collaborates With The National Ski Patrol and Regional Riding Clubs to Install and
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PATRICK BLACKEXECUTIVE DIR.
ANDREW MARTINBOARD MEMBER
DEREK PANSZEBOARD MEMBER
EMILY JOCHEMPRESIDENT
JACK DOERINGSECRETARY
JACLYN RUSHINGBOARD MEMBER
JASON HARBYTREASURER
MARY ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2001
- Location
- PO BOX 72, MISSOULA, MT 59806-0072
- County
- Missoula
- In care of
- % CAMPUS REC/D IMPROTA
- Primary officer
- PATRICK BLACK, Executive Dir.
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- CARVER FLOREK & JAMES LLC
- NTEE classification
- Safety Education (M40)
- IRS tax category
- Safety Education