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The West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation

EIN 81-0538197 • 501(c)3 • Missoula, MT

Profile

The mission of the wcmaf is to support avalanche information and education for all backcountry users.

Po Box 72Missoula, MT 59806

www. missoulaavalanche.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

4.77x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.50x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

38th percentile

-3.8%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$60,800

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 36.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-38%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-34%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$17,780

Down $10,972 (-38%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$84,775

Down $4,605 (-5.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$66,995

Down $6,367 (-11%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$168,383

Down $85,356 (-34%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$174,750

Down $71,710 (-29%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$6,367

Down $13,646 (-187%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2016: $32,527Liabilities 2016: $9,952Net Assets 2016: $22,5752016Assets 2017: $45,595Liabilities 2017: $5,934Net Assets 2017: $39,6612017Assets 2018: $71,630Liabilities 2018: $8,035Net Assets 2018: $63,5952018Assets 2019: $4,669Liabilities 2019: $3,900Net Assets 2019: $7692019Assets 2020: $92,092Liabilities 2020: $112,275Net Assets 2020: -$20,1832020Assets 2021: $4,915Liabilities 2021: $141,104Net Assets 2021: -$136,1892021Assets 2022: $75,356Liabilities 2022: $143,263Net Assets 2022: -$67,9072022Assets 2023: $28,752Liabilities 2023: $89,380Net Assets 2023: -$60,6282023Assets 2024: $17,780Liabilities 2024: $84,775Net Assets 2024: -$66,9952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$17,780
Liabilities$84,775
Net Assets-$66,995

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KRevenue 2016: $58,238Expenses 2016: $50,633Net Income 2016: $7,6052016Revenue 2017: $113,536Expenses 2017: $96,452Net Income 2017: $17,0842017Revenue 2018: $168,768Expenses 2018: $144,834Net Income 2018: $23,9342018Revenue 2019: $121,203Expenses 2019: $184,030Net Income 2019: -$62,8272019Revenue 2020: $170,539Expenses 2020: $191,491Net Income 2020: -$20,9522020Revenue 2021: $79,635Expenses 2021: $195,641Net Income 2021: -$116,0062021Revenue 2022: $267,545Expenses 2022: $199,263Net Income 2022: $68,2822022Revenue 2023: $253,739Expenses 2023: $246,460Net Income 2023: $7,2792023Revenue 2024: $168,383Expenses 2024: $174,750Net Income 2024: -$6,3672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$168,383
Expenses$174,750
Net Income-$6,367

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$171,331
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the wcmaf is to support avalanche forecasting and education throughout west central montana.

The mission of the wcmaf is to support avalanche information and education for all backcountry users.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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 maintain Backcountry Access Beacon Training Parks and Are you beeping? beacon checkers throughout west central Montana.-$113,950
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
PATRICK BLACKExecutive DirectorFT$60,800-$60,800
JASON HARBYTreasurer-$0--
EMILY JOCHEMPresident-$0--
JACK DOERINGSecretary-$0--
JACLYN RUSHINGBoard Member-$0--
MARY ANDERSONBoard Member-$0--
ANDREW MARTINBoard Member-$0--
DEREK PANSZEBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The West Central Montana Avalanche
EIN
81-0538197
Phone
4062397241
Address
Po Box 72, Missoula, MT 59806

Signing Officer

Name
Patrick Black
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-09-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Carver Florek & James LLC
Address
2315 McDonald Avenue Suite 300, Missoula, MT 59801
Preparer
Angel Sharp CPA
Phone
4067285539
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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Advertising and Promotion $1822

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $10503

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $2288

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $956

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $5593

Other Expenses.1

EDUCATION $4257

Other Expenses.2

Small equipment & maintenance $2296

Other Expenses.3

PROGRAM FEES $297

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $4380 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $5580

Total Liabilities.1007

Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Beginning $85000 Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Ending $79195

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