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BARNES CORNERS SNO PALS INC
RODMAN, NY · EIN 900129814 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N68 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · sno-pals.com
revenue
$146K
expenses
$95K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
0
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

THE MEMBERS SHALL WORK FOR THE BETTERMENT OF SNOWMOBILING AS A SPORT AND COOPERATE WITH OTHERS IN EDUCATION, TRAINING IN THE SAFE USE OF AND OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILES AND THE LAWS GOVERNING THEIR USE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Barnes Corners Sno-Pals Inc is a volunteer-driven snowmobile club based in Rodman, New York, dedicated to maintaining and promoting safe, groomed snowmobile trails in the Tug Hill Plateau region. The organization manages approximately 100 miles of trails as part of a larger regional network, offering trail grooming, safety education, and community events. It supports snowmobilers through trail reports, park-and-ride locations, and partnerships with local services.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Membership & Volunteer Program
Recruits and organizes volunteers for trail maintenance and hosts monthly meetings from September through May
Trail Grooming Program
Maintains approximately 100 miles of snowmobile trails across Jefferson and Lewis Counties through scheduled grooming operations during winter months
Trail Reporting System
Provides up-to-date trail conditions, closures, and snow depth information to members and visitors via the club website
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Snowmobile Trail Maintenance & Safety 3 activities
    • Maintain and groom over 100 miles of snowmobile trails
      Operates and maintains a network of over 100 miles of groomed snowmobile trails as part of the Tug Hill Trail System, with grooming schedules adjusted based on trail and weather conditions. The trails are seasonally operated and supported by infrastructure such as a large parking lot for trucks and trailers.
    • Operate seasonal trail access and visitor facilities
      Manages seasonal access to snowmobile trails, including operation of a large parking lot suitable for trucks and trailers, and provides information on local lodging options to support recreational users.
    • Provide snowmobile safety education and training
      Conducts education and training programs focused on promoting the safe operation of snowmobiles and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Administer organizational membership program
      Manages a membership program including online and mail-based membership sign-up and renewal, distribution of snowmobile registration discount vouchers, and hosting of monthly membership meetings from September through May.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$71K49%
Program service revenue$24K16%
Investment income$5010%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1.06M
Cash$466K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25
Net assets$1.06M
Liquid reserves59.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -39.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • EUGENE BRIMMER — DIRECTOR
  • HEATH ASH — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF CALL — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT SIMMONS — DIRECTOR
  • TIM ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Beaver Creek Lodge Partner — Lodging partner listed for trail users in the Barnes Corners & Copenhagen area.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share trail conditions and grooming reports.
  • Inn The Boondocks Partner — Lodging partner listed for trail users in the Montague area.
  • Land owners Partner — Works with private landowners to maintain access for snowmobile trail development.
  • Local officials Partner — Collaborates with local officials to establish and maintain snowmobile trails.
  • Montague Inn Partner — Lodging partner listed for trail users in the Montague area.
  • NYSSA Network — Member of the New York State Snowmobile Association, using its centralized membership platform.
  • NYSSA Network — Partner organization providing access to an interactive webmap for regional trail information.
  • NYSSA Partner — Collaborates with NYSSA to provide hazard location information via interactive webmap.
  • Tug Hill Lodging Partner — Lodging partner listed for trail users in the Barnes Corners & Copenhagen area.
  • Tugger's Grill, Bar & Campground Partner — Lodging and campground partner listed for trail users in the Barnes Corners & Copenhagen area.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Conditions-Based Grooming and Trail Management
    methodology: conditions-based_grooming_scheduling
    By adjusting grooming schedules based on real-time trail and weather conditions, the organization maintains safe and rideable trails, because responsive maintenance improves user safety and trail longevity.
  • Member-Driven Trail Maintenance Model
    methodology: member_volunteer_driven_operations
    By engaging members as volunteers to maintain trails, the organization ensures sustainable and locally supported snowmobile trail access, because community ownership increases stewardship and operational capacity.
  • Regional Trail Connectivity Through Partnership
    methodology: trail-maintenance-network-partnership
    By maintaining a segment of the Tug Hill Trail System in partnership with local stakeholders, the organization enables continuous recreational access, because integrated trail networks increase regional usability and rider engagement.