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VALLEY SNOW TRAVELERS OF LEWIS COUNTY INC
LOWVILLE, NY · EIN 222488379 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N68 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · valleysnowtravelers.org
revenue
$72K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$278K
employees
0
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF SNOWMOBILING IN LEWIS COUNTY, NY. TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND THE LAWS OF CONSERVATION FOR MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Snowmobile club based in Lowville, NY, dedicated to maintaining and promoting a network of groomed trails in the Tug Hill region. The organization focuses on trail upkeep, safety, and community engagement through volunteer efforts and local events. It serves snowmobiling enthusiasts across Lewis County and beyond, with membership extending to multiple states.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Trail Grooming and Maintenance
Regular grooming of approximately 72 miles of trails using three dedicated machines; maintained 6-7 days per week during season
Trail Signage and Marking
Annual volunteer effort to stake, sign, and map trails for rider safety and navigation
Youth Snowmobile Course
Community-based safety and education program for young riders
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Snowmobile Trail Maintenance & Safety 2 activities
    • Maintains and grooms snowmobile trails
      Manages approximately 72 miles of snowmobile trails in Lewis County, NY, through regular grooming and maintenance using three dedicated grooming machines that operate nearly seven days a week. Performs seasonal preparation, ongoing trail upkeep, and maintains partial access during closures.
    • Provides trail condition updates
      Shares daily updates on snowmobile trail conditions with the public via Facebook to support safe and informed riding.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts public meetings and community events
      Organizes monthly public meetings at the Marine Corps in Lowville and sponsors community events such as youth snowmobile safety courses and benefit dances supporting local Christmas charities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$60K83%
Program service revenue$10K14%
Investment income$130%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$278K
Cash$106K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$278K
Liquid reserves21.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +53.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • GARY BERRUS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JESSE ATOFFLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETE JANTZI — BOARD MEMBER
  • RANDY MONO — BOARD MEMBER
  • RORY NORTZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share daily trail updates with the public.
  • Josh Stoffle Partner — Current president contributing leadership to Valley Snow Travelers.
  • Marine Corps Partner — Provides meeting space for the club in Lowville.
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.

  • Adaptive Trail Management for External Disruptions
    methodology: adaptive_trail_management
    By temporarily adapting trail access during external construction projects, the organization maintains long-term trail connectivity and user trust because flexible responsiveness prevents permanent route loss and demonstrates responsible land-use advocacy.
  • Community-Engaged Trail Maintenance
    methodology: community_engaged_trail_maintenance
    By organizing local snowmobile enthusiasts to collaboratively maintain and groom trails, the organization improves trail safety and rideability because collective ownership increases stewardship, accountability, and sustained investment in trail quality.
  • Safety-First Operations During Hazard Conditions
    methodology: safety_first_operations
    By prioritizing rider safety around heavy equipment through guidance like reduced speeds and heightened caution, the organization reduces accident risk during construction because proactive communication of hazards shapes safer rider behavior.