Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation
The Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation (PNWSEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by a board of trustees, comprised of divisional representatives passionate about alpine and nordic skiing. The Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation serves pacific nw ski association (pnw division) alpine and nordic athletes, coaches, officials, and clubs in their pursuit of excellence. Our mission is to help fund alpine and nordic racers, knowledgeable coaches, and high-quality race venues. PNWSEF is the fundraising arm of the pnw division. PNWSEF supports pnw division that was organized in 1930 and developed out of the need for uniformity to support all phases of ski competition. Pnw division works with U.S. ski & snowboard in establishing the eligibility and qualifications of competitors, setting standards and certifications for coaches and officials, and organizes clinics and training programs for all alpine skiing disciplines. As a division of U.S. ski & snowboard and the western
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation gave $53K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,200
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,300
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $959,139
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation
Individual Athlete Grant
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Individual Coaches Grant
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Level 100 Coaches Certification Reimbursement
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation
Amount
Up to $250
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pacific Northwest Ski Assn ($32K across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $55K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest Ski Association Quincy, WA | Office Support | $21,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ski Assn Quincy, WA | Alpine/Impact/Coach | $14,500 |
| Pacific Northwest Ski Assn Quincy, WA | NORDIC | $11,500 |
| Pacific Northwest Ski Assn Quincy, WA | Bnet/Masters | $6,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $959,139 | $148,664 | $99,301 | $53,200 | 4 | $70,048 |
| 2024 | $915,374 | $145,503 | $102,668 | $55,200 | 4 | $75,091 |
| 2023 | $870,883 | $114,255 | $97,406 | $48,617 | 3 | $39,653 |
| 2022 | $852,950 | $132,142 | $93,308 | $37,600 | 3 | $68,435 |
| 2021 | $809,334 | $57,632 | $64,519 | $30,250 | 3 | $41,526 |
About Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Quincy, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $959K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $70K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation's 2025 filing lists 14 officers; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deanne Woodring
Class A. Pos
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Godfrey
Class A. Pos
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Grover
Class B. Pos
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Vetterlein
Class A. Pos
Class B. Pos → Class A. Pos, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia McGinnis
Class A. Pos
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Larson
Class B. Pos
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Gibbons
Class B. Pos
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Vermaas
Class A. Pos
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Watts
Class B. Pos
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Sundquist
Class B. Pos
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rena Lunak
Class A. Pos
Class B. Pos → Class A. Pos, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Macartney
Class A. Pos
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Altringer
Class B. Pos
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zeb Millslagle
Class B. Pos
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Chuck Kenlan (2021–2024) — Class A. Pos
- Former: Dan Bates (2021–2024) — Class A. Pos
- Former: Teresa Cravens (2021–2024) — Class A. Pos
- Former: Alexi Panos (2022–2024) — Class B. Pos
- Former: Robert Rosen (2021–2023) — Class B. Pos
- Former: Tom Miller (2021–2023) — Class B. Pos
- Former: Jason Spadaro (2022–2023) — Class A. Pos
- Former: Roger Root (2021–2022) — Class A. Pos
- Former: Dan Simoneau (2021) — Class B. Pos
- Former: Debbie Kray (2021) — Class A. Pos
- Former: Vicki Longhini (2021) — Class A. Pos
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation
How much does Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation give each year?
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation gave $53K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $55K across 4 grants.
What is Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $13,300, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation give grants?
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Quincy, WA (4 grants).
Does Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation?
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation reported $959K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $149K.
What is Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation?
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Quincy, WA. It holds $959K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation's EIN?
Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7118655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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