Ski for Light Inc
The mission of Ski for Light is to enhance the quality of life and independence of visually or mobility impaired adults through a program of cross-country skiing.
Ski for Light Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,096,262
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $832,607
- +75.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $54,981
- -38.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $691,504
- +86.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ski for Light Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwoods Nordic Ski Club Rhinelander, WI | Grant for Capital Campaign to Acquire New Equipment | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,096,262 | $832,607 | $691,504 | — | — | $54,981 |
| 2024 | $946,782 | $474,377 | $370,523 | — | — | $89,298 |
| 2023 | $870,390 | $405,304 | $393,691 | $10,000 | 1 | $-5,698 |
| 2022 | $811,209 | $224,026 | $56,760 | — | — | $50,154 |
| 2021 | $781,573 | $199,174 | $35,393 | — | — | $50,842 |
| 2020 | $550,070 | $354,947 | $312,180 | — | — | $18,879 |
About Ski for Light Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ski for Light Inc is a public charity, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $55K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ski for Light Inc is led by Julie Coppens, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 25 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Coppens
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Goddard
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Seeger
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Dixon
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Wood
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynee Forsyth
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Elmquist
Director
Immediate Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Hollands
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Evelo
Director
Director at Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Haley
Director at Large
Director → Director at Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy White
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Ishibashi
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Huston
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Kevin Whitley
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fisichella
Director at Large
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Paterson
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Cox
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Andrews
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCulloch
Director
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nino Pacini
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Civiak
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Zak
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Erickson
Secretary
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Richardson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim McCorcle
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Amy Brannan (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Betsy Fischer (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Bonnie O'Day (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Cara Barnes (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Larry Showalter (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Laura Oftedahl (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Robert Hartt (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Wendy David (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: John Amundsen (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: John Elliott (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Lauren Heine (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Renee Abernathy (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Kevin Whitley (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ski for Light Inc
How large is Ski for Light Inc?
Ski for Light Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $833K.
Where does Ski for Light Inc operate?
Ski for Light Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Ski for Light Inc's EIN?
Ski for Light Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0175938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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