Liabilities / Assets
84th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Camels Hump Skiers Association Inc.
EIN 03-0354509 • 501(c)3 • Huntington, VT
Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage
Profile
To preserve, maintain and foster a community network of ski and snowshe trails. CHSA further aims to foster appreciation for The CHSA ski trail network exists at the pleasure of almost 30 different landowners who charge nothing for the use of their land over a 45 year history. The trails are maintained by a cadre of about 25 volunteers during the summer/fall months. Community businesses have provided donated materials for bridges on the trails and construction of a warming hut. Donations are regularly received from community members to maintain existing trails and construct new trails. CHSA provides the highest quality Nordic skiing experience with a trail fee of $15/day that is 40%-50% of the going rate at other Vermont Nordic ski areas, and CHSA offers free skiing to all children under 13 and all skiers 70 and older.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.27x
Liabilities / Revenue
88th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
70th percentile
Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
66th percentile
Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
88th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$78,564
Up $6,135 (+8.5%) from 2024
Liabilities
Down$20,947
Down $6,454 (-24%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$57,617
Up $12,589 (+28%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$80,077
Up $32,186 (+67%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$67,488
Up $6,437 (+11%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$12,589
Up $25,749 (+196%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $78,564
- Liabilities
- $20,947
- Net assets
- $57,617
- Revenue
- $80,077
- Expenses
- $67,488
- Net income
- $12,589
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
- Signed
- Sep 28, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $80,077
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To preserve, maintain and foster a community network of ski and snowshe trails. CHSA further aims to foster appreciation for The CHSA ski trail network exists at the pleasure of almost 30 different landowners who charge nothing for the use of their land over a 45 year history. The trails are maintained by a cadre of about 25 volunteers during the summer/fall months. Community businesses have provided donated materials for bridges on the trails and construction of a warming hut. Donations are regularly received from community members to maintain existing trails and construct new trails. CHSA provides the highest quality Nordic skiing experience with a trail fee of $15/day that is 40%-50% of the going rate at other Vermont Nordic ski areas, and CHSA offers free skiing to all children under 13 and all skiers 70 and older.
To preserve, maintain and foster a community network of ski and snowshe trails. CHSA further aims to foster appreciation for The CHSA ski trail network exists at the pleasure of almost 30 different landowners who charge nothing for the use of their land over a 45 year history. The trails are maintained by a cadre of about 25 volunteers during the summer/fall months. Community businesses have provided donated materials for bridges on the trails and construction of a warming hut.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| volunteers helping groom the trails in winter fosters community and appreciation of outdoor winter activity to widest number of participants | $0 | $37,138 |
| volunteer construction of new trail fosters community affordable to all | $0 | $14,807 |
| email list allows 1200+ Nordic skiers enjoy a sense of community with the opportunity to communicate freely with one another about trail conditions and positive experiences of outdoor winter fun | $0 | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Brautigam | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Diane Lavine | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Brett Lindemuth | Vice President, Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Ray Mainer | Board | - | $0 | - | - |
| William Reilly | Board | - | $0 | - | - |
| Casey Gianfagna | Board | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Camels Hump Skiers Association Inc
- EIN
- 03-0354509
- Phone
- 8027355490
- Address
- Po BOx 43, Huntington, VT 05462
Signing Officer
- Name
- David Brautigam
- Title
- Officer
- Phone
- 8027355490
- Signed
- 2025-09-28
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Fraga and Lilja
- Address
- 2 CROSS ST, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753
- Preparer
- Rachael Gosselin
- Phone
- 8023889863
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Fees 1399.”
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Supplies 900.”
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Interest 0.”
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Trail work 13907.”
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Capital expenses 0.”
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Depreciation 14144.”
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