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HOLIMONT SNOWSPORTS INC
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY · EIN 161641014 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE G20 · Voluntary Health Associations · Medium ($1M-$10M) · holimont.com
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$447K
employees
0
volunteers
350
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO OPERATE SKI SCHOOL, RACING CLUB AND SPECIAL NEEDS ADAPTIVE PROGRAM.

profile · synthesized from sources

HOLIMONT SNOWSPORTS INC operates a private ski resort and bike park in Ellicottville, NY, offering year-round outdoor recreation. The organization runs a ski school, competitive racing programs for youth and adults, and an adaptive skiing program for individuals with special needs. It also hosts mountain biking, events, and membership-based access to its facilities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $279K
    RACE PROGRAM - THE HOLIMONT SNOWSPORTS RACE PROGRAM PROMOTES COMPETITIVE SKI RACING AND SNOWBOARDING FOR ANY AGE SKIER AND HAS EARNED A REPUTATION FOR DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL COMPETITORS. THE ADULT RACING PROGRAM EMPHASIZES TECHNICAL FREE SKIING IN PREPARATION FOR GATE TRAINING. THE YOUTH RACING GROUP PROGRAMS CONCENTRATE ON BASIC SKIING AND RIDING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES, INCLUDING: SLALOM, GIANT SLALOM, SUPER G, DOWNHILL, ALPINE SNOWBOARDING, SLOPES, HALFPIPE, AND BOARDERCROSS TECHNIQUE. HOLIMONT SNOWSPORTS BELIEVES IN HAVING THE SAME COACH EACH LESSON IN ORDER TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY IN TEACHING TECHNIQUE AND THEN TO ENSURE IMPROVEMENT ON THE RACE COURSE AND IN FREE SKIING/RIDING. OUR RACING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS COMPETE ON THE LOCAL USASA, USSA, AND FIS RACING CIRCUITS. NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 215.
  2. #2 $5K
    SPECIAL NEEDS ADAPTIVE PROGRAM - THE HOLIMONT SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL IS PROUD TO OFFER THE PHOENIX PROGRAM - AN ADAPTIVE SKI PROGRAM FOCUSED ON INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS, WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. STAFFED BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND TRAINED INSTRUCTORS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, COMPASSIONATE SKIING ENVIRONMENT. EACH STUDENT IS ASSIGNED AN INSTRUCTOR AND A VOLUNTEER. SPECIAL ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THESE INDIVIDUALS IN THIS ATHLETIC ENDEAVOR. NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 9.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

HoliMont Bike Park
Lift-served mountain biking with trails for all levels, summer camps, and events including races and women’s riding clinics.
HoliMont Ski School
Instructional programs for skiers of all ages and skill levels, including private lessons and group classes.
Phoenix Program
Adaptive ski program for children and adults with special needs, providing trained instructors, volunteers, and specialized equipment to support participation.
Race Program
Competitive ski and snowboard training for youth and adults, focusing on slalom, giant slalom, super G, downhill, halfpipe, and boardercross; prepares athletes for USASA, USSA, and FIS circuits.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Adult Ski Instruction & Racing Programs 5 activities
    • Deliver ski and snowboard instruction programs
      Offers group and private ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and skill levels with certified instructors, including flexible programs from toddlers to adults, small class sizes, one-on-one coaching, and a structured three-part private coaching program with goal-setting, video review, and inter-session tasks.
    • Host seasonal youth camps and events
      Hosts a four-day Christmas camp for youth skiers and riders in December 2025 and another in December 2026, featuring skill development, races, team-building activities, and celebratory events such as a candy race.
    • Operate competitive freestyle skiing programs
      Operates a competitive freestyle skiing program for members aged 8 and above focusing on moguls, aerials, and slope-style, and a freeski program training and competing in slope-style, air, and skier-cross disciplines from December to March; also includes a developmental program for ages 6–7 introducing freestyle and racing disciplines from January to March.
    • Operate competitive ski and snowboard racing programs
      Runs a youth racing program developing young skiers into high-level competitors through coaching and club competition, offering season-long race-focused training for alpine, snowboard, and freeski disciplines (U8–U19) with weekend and weekday options, an intraclub racing program, a Junior Alpine Travel Team for USSA/NYSSRA events, a Competitive Snowboard Program, a Junior Snowboard Team competing in USASA, and an adult racing program with gate training and coaching; also supports competition on USASA, USSA, and FIS circuits in slalom, giant slalom, super G, downhill, halfpipe, and boardercross.
    • Operate youth snowsports development programs
      Offers season-long snowsports programs for children ages two through teens, including a 6-week parent/tot program for ages 2–3 focusing on foundational skills, an 8-week independent ski program for graduates, seasonal weekend programs for ages 4+ (HoliKids, HoliRiders, TeleKids), freestyle snowboarding for ages 8+, Junior HoliHawks for advanced skiers 10+, Dew Crew for ages 9+ exploring diverse terrain, and the March Momentum 4-week program to learn a new winter sport.
  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Facilitate access to regional mountain biking trails
      Provides direct access to over 35 miles of the WNYMBA Epic Trail System in McCarty Hill and Little Rock City State Forest for mountain bikers.
  • Organized Recreational Ski Trips and Club Activities 1 activity
    • Offer family and adventure snowsports outings
      Offers 90-minute guided family adventure outings that accommodate mixed equipment and skill levels led by Snowsports staff, and 1.5-hour group adventure clinics in various snowsports disciplines allowing participants to explore different skills and terrain types.
  • Event Medical Standby Services 1 activity
    • Provide emergency medical support
      Provides emergency medical care and support to members and guests through a volunteer ski patrol team, which has built patrol facilities and supplied toboggans when needed.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Run adaptive snowsports program
      Has operated an adaptive snowsports program for over 30 years, providing personalized ski and snowboard lessons seven days a week for individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities, using specialized equipment and individualized coaching; includes a seasonal program from January 10 to March 8, 2026, a four-day camp from December 27–30, 2025, and weekday private lessons upon request.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Host seasonal community events
      Hosts community events including the first annual HoliMont Family Reunion on September 6, 2026, featuring summer activities and an Amazing Race, and an Easter Egg Hunt on ski trails accessible via the Exhibition Chairlift on March 28, 2027.
    • Host youth mountain bike camps and clinics
      Offers two-day mountain bike camps for children aged 7 and up, including instruction, lift access, meals, and activities, and hosts Kids Mountain Bike Camps at the HoliMont Bike Park across multiple weekends in summer and early fall of 2026.
    • Operate lift-served mountain biking park
      Operates a lift-served mountain bike park in summer featuring 25 trails totaling over 14 miles of terrain for all skill levels, beginner-friendly features, and unlimited access for the full season, supported by uphill lift access via the Sunset Chair equipped with Deason-built carriers.
    • Operate rental, retail, and equipment services
      Operates a premium rental and demo shop offering alpine, cross country, snowboard, and snowshoe rentals for children and adults, complete rental packages, state-of-the-art ski tuning services, and a retail store selling winter apparel, accessories, and HoliMont-branded merchandise.
    • Operate snowmaking and trail maintenance system
      Operates a patented snowmaking system providing 700 vertical feet of continuous snow coverage across all trails, maintaining 56 slopes and trails with 100% snowmaking coverage and daily grooming to ensure optimal skiing and riding conditions.
    • Organize mountain biking events and races
      Hosts organized mountain biking events including the Women’s Weekend on August 7, 2026, the third race in its Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series on August 23, 2026, and the Roots, Rocks, and Ridges Mountain Bike Series on September 25, 2026, featuring XCP, downhill, and cross-country races.
    • Provide snow condition reporting
      Provides a daily snow report updated multiple times per day to inform members and guests of current snow conditions at the resort.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.10M
Contributions & grants$56K5%
Program service revenue$982K89%
Investment income$920%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$1.06M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$631K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$483K
Cash$180K
Investments$0
Liabilities$36K
Net assets$447K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • JIM MAHAFFY — PRESIDENT
  • KEVIN MCCARTHY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • NEIL GOLDBERG — SECRETARY
  • NICOLE KANE — TREASURER
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Bula Partner — Supplies hats and facial protection products sold in the retail shop
  • Canadian National Snowboard Team Partner — Has had 4 athletes from HoliMont represent Canada on the national team.
  • Ellicottville Partner — Collaborates with the nearby resort town of Ellicottville to enhance member experience through access to dining, nightlife, and family activities.
  • FIS Partner — Participants in the race program compete on the local FIS racing circuit.
  • Loam Pass Network — HoliMont is a participating destination in the Loam Pass multi-mountain bike park network for 2025.
  • Loud Performance Partner — Provides on-site bike rentals, repairs, and retail services at the HoliMont Bike Park.
  • NYSSRA Government — Program aligns with NYSSRA standards and requires membership for participation in the Junior Alpine Travel Team.
  • NYSSRA Network — Follows NYSSRA coaching standards in its adaptive program.
  • National Ski Patrol Network — HoliMont Ski Patrol is a member of the National Ski Patrol.
  • Phoenix Adaptive Partner — Collaborates on adaptive snowsports programming for skiers and riders of all abilities.
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard Government — Program follows USSA coaching standards and requires membership for certain teams.
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard Network — Follows U.S. Ski & Snowboard coaching standards in its adaptive program.
  • US Ski and Snowboard (USSA) Partner — Collaborates with USSA to provide members opportunities to compete in local competitions.
  • USASA Partner — Juniors Snowboard Team competes in the USASA circuit.
  • USASA Partner — Offers competition opportunities through the local USASA Series and supports qualified athletes in attending USASA National Championships.
  • USASA Partner — Participants in the race program compete on the local USASA racing circuit.
  • USSA Partner — Participants in the race program compete on the local USSA racing circuit.
  • United States Association of Snowboarders and Skiers (USASA) Partner — Supports athlete participation in the USASA competition series and national championships.
  • WNYMBA Partner — Collaborates on trail access and development, with HoliMont providing direct access to the WNYMBA Epic Trail System.
  • WestMont Ridge Partner — Collaborates on real estate development offering homes with direct access to HoliMont's recreational trails.
  • Western New York Mountain Bike Association Partner — Hosts the EVL Trail Fest, formerly known as the Western New York Mountain Bike Association Annual Campout.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Family-Centered Engagement Model
    methodology: family_centered_engagement
    By designing trails, lifts, and programming to support multi-generational participation, we increase family bonding and long-term membership retention because shared experiences strengthen emotional connection to the mountain community.
  • Individualized Adaptive Instruction
    methodology: individualized_adaptive_instruction
    By tailoring adaptive snowsports sessions to each participant’s strengths and goals, we maximize engagement and progress because personalized coaching increases motivation and functional outcomes for athletes of all abilities.
  • Low-Distraction Learning Environment
    methodology: low_distraction_learning
    By minimizing external congestion and leveraging private, uncrowded slopes, we enhance focus and skill acquisition in instruction because reduced sensory overload supports confidence and cognitive processing in learners.
  • Mechanized-Equipment-Free Mountain Operations
    methodology: mechanized_equipment_free_operations
    By using ski- and snowboard-equipped staff instead of snowmobiles during operating hours, we preserve safety and guest experience because removing motorized traffic reduces hazards and enhances immersion in the natural mountain environment.
  • Youth Athlete Development Pathway
    methodology: youth_athlete_development
    By combining technical training with character development and team-based competition, we foster long-term athlete retention and excellence because holistic growth supports both performance and personal resilience.