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OATKA VALLEY SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION

WARSAW, NY · EIN 161577694 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE N32 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · oatkavalley.org
revenue
$106K
expenses
$86K
net assets
$243K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE AND ENHANCE TOURISM IN THE GREATER NIAGARA REGION OF NEW YORK STATE

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named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

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activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Snowmobile Trail Maintenance & Safety 3 activities
    • Maintains and operates snowmobile trail system
      Maintains over 150 miles of snowmobile trails connecting Genesee County Park to Arcade and Letchworth State Park to North Java and Bliss; operates an open trail system including overnight grooming, tree clearing, and trail opening activities such as clearing downed trees and preparing designated access points.
    • Operates trail grooming program and training
      Conducts snowmobile trail grooming operations from the Bliss barn and provides training for new groomer operators to ensure trail quality and safety.
    • Organizes snowmobile events and volunteer efforts
      Organizes snowmobile events, including one scheduled for September 13, 2026, at Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club, and coordinates volunteer efforts for trail maintenance, equipment repair, raffles, and community dinners.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosts monthly club meetings
      Hosts monthly club meetings from September to May at Silver Lake Sportsman's Club in Perry, NY, to coordinate organizational activities and engage members.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Recruits volunteers for operations support
      Seeks volunteers to support trail maintenance, grooming, equipment repair, and community events.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Documents and shares snowmobile activities
      Maintains and publishes photographs documenting snowmobile activities to promote engagement and record operations.
    • Provides snowmobile trail map and access information
      Provides a trail map for snowmobile trails in the Oatka Valley area and designates multiple park and ride locations including Genesee County Park, Bliss Highway Department, The Lodge at Hidden Valley, Letchworth Pines, Letchworth State Park facilities, Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club, and Pizanos in Warsaw, NY, with specific access instructions and permit requirements for nighttime use.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$76K72%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K3%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$277K
Cash$116K
Investments$0
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$243K
Liquid reserves16.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -12.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 23
  • BRIAN BARTON — MEMBER
  • BRUCE BLANKENSHIP — MEMBER
  • CHANCE VOGT — MEMBER
  • DALE RISSINGER — MEMBER
  • DWIGHT HESS — MEMBER
  • GAIL LAWSON — MEMBER
  • GLENN OCONNOR — MEMBER
  • JACK RASE — SARGENT AT ARMS
  • JANE GABLE — SECRETARY
  • JEFF FITCH — MEMBER
  • KEN VANDUZER — MEMBER
  • LYNN MILLER — MEMBER
  • MICHELLE HESS — TREASURER
  • MIKE CARLSON — MEMBER
  • MORGAN CAPEN — MEMEBER
  • NATE MERLE — PRESIDENT
  • OWEN QUARTZ — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SHAWN BAKER — MEMBER
  • STEVE COX — TRAIL COORDINATOR
  • STEVE RASE — MEMBER
  • TIM ROSENBERG — MEMBER
  • TODD HOFHEINS — MEMBER
  • TRACY LAWSON — MEMBER
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Bliss Highway Department Partner — Partner site providing designated park and ride areas for snowmobiling.
  • Bliss, New York Partner — Linked as a community partner or related organization.
  • Bliss, New York Partner — Linked as a related organization or resource for snowmobile enthusiasts.
  • Chance Partner — Contact person for volunteer opportunities with the association.
  • Folsom Trailblazers Partner — Linked as a partner snowmobile club.
  • Folsom Trailblazers Partner — Linked as a related snowmobile organization, indicating a partnership or affiliation.
  • Genesee County Park & Forest Partner — Partner site providing park and ride access for snowmobiling.
  • Genesee Sno-Packers Partner — Linked as a partner snowmobile club.
  • Genesee Sno-Packers Partner — Linked as a related snowmobile organization, indicating a partnership or affiliation.
  • Letchworth Pines Partner — Partner site providing park and ride access for snowmobiling.
  • Letchworth State Park Government — State park partner providing park and ride access with permit requirements for nighttime riding.
  • Nate Partner — Contact person for volunteer opportunities with the association.
  • New York State Snowmobile Association Network — Partner organization with which Oatka Valley Snowmobile Association shares membership for its members.
  • Noble Windpower Partner — Collaborates on safety messaging regarding snowmobiling near operational windparks.
  • Pizanos Partner — Business partner providing informal park and ride access for snowmobiling via rear trail access.
  • Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club Partner — Partner organization providing park and ride access for snowmobiling.
  • Ski-Doo Government — Partnered through the Ski-Doo Million Dollar Club Support Program, which provides donations to the club via BRP.
  • Ski-Doo Partner — Participates in the Ski-Doo Million Dollar Club Support Program, which provides financial support to the club through dealer submissions.
  • Sleds of Stafford Partner — Linked as a partner business or organization.
  • Sleds of Stafford Partner — Linked as a related snowmobile business or organization.
  • Steve Cox Partner — Contact person and coordinator for volunteer recruitment and groomer operator training.
  • The Lodge at Hidden Valley Partner — Partner site providing park and ride access for snowmobiling.
  • Tri-County Drift Hoppers Snowmobile Club Partner — Linked as a partner snowmobile club.
  • Tri-County Drift Hoppers Snowmobile Club Partner — Linked as a related snowmobile organization, indicating a partnership or affiliation.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Recreation-Based Tourism Development
    methodology: recreation-based tourism development
    By promoting snowmobiling activities and maintaining accessible trail networks, the organization boosts regional tourism and economic engagement in the Greater Niagara Region, because recreational infrastructure attracts visitors and sustains local economic activity.
  • Volunteer-Powered Trail Maintenance
    methodology: volunteer_engagement
    By training and relying on volunteers to operate grooming equipment and maintain trails, the organization ensures sustainable trail operations because local engagement and accessible training expand workforce capacity and foster stewardship.