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ONONDAGA SKI CLUB
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 237161255 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · onondagaskiclub.org
revenue
$430K
expenses
$397K
net assets
$208K
employees
0
volunteers
60
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN SKI ACTIVITIES AT A MINIMUM COST TO PARTICIPANTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Recreational ski club based in Syracuse, NY, promoting downhill and cross-country skiing, cycling, hiking, and other outdoor activities for its members. Operates a lodge in Vermont and organizes group trips, events, and social gatherings. Focuses on providing affordable access to winter sports and outdoor recreation through member-driven activities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Book Discussion Group
Regular meetings for members to discuss selected books
Cycling Program
Weekly evening and Saturday rides, including overnight trips to locations like Lake Placid and Cazenovia
Downhill Skiing - OSC Sunday Team NASTAR
Downhill ski racing program using NASTAR format for member participation
OSC Lodge
Club-owned facility in Lower Granville, VT, offering accommodations and recreational activities for members
U Drive Ski Trips
Organized member-driven trips to regional ski areas such as Greek Peak, McCauley Mountain, and Snow Ridge
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 2 activities
    • Distribute newsletters and maintain digital communications
      Provides online access to the current Schussboomer newsletter via a web-based viewer and maintains an archived collection of past issues accessible through Google Drive, supporting ongoing member communication and engagement.
    • Manage event calendar and communications infrastructure
      Posts submitted events and activities to the website calendar within 2–3 days, ensuring timely dissemination of information, and receives club correspondence at a designated mailing address in Syracuse, NY.
  • Organized Recreational Ski Trips and Club Activities 2 activities
    • Organize and host downhill skiing activities and events
      Offers downhill skiing as a core activity, including Club Ski Nights with discounted lift tickets at Labrador, Toggenburg, and Song Mountain, weekly NASTAR racing and the OSC Cup Race at Labrador Mountain, and access to a lodge in Central Vermont with discounts at Sugarbush, Jay Peak, Killington, Pico, and Stowe. The organization has supported downhill skiing for approximately 50 years.
    • Plan and operate member ski trips to regional and national destinations
      Organizes club-sponsored ski trips to major resorts across the Eastern and Western United States, including annual trips to Aspen/Snowmass, Lake Louise, Mt. Tremblant, and Stowe, as well as U-Drive trips and multi-destination overnight excursions to locations such as Covehaven, Telluride, Innsbruck, Sun Valley, and Tremblant in 2026 and 2027.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Conduct monthly general meetings for member engagement
      Holds monthly general meetings from September through April at the Holiday Inn Express in Liverpool, NY, to inform members about upcoming activities, facilitate trip sign-ups, host guest speakers on local skiing topics, and support organizational communication.
  • Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 1 activity
    • Coordinate outdoor recreation activities beyond skiing and cycling
      Organizes regular non-skiing outdoor activities including weekly Tuesday golf, variable-schedule hiking, Thursday kayaking, and a paddling event at Labrador Pond on August 2, 2026, promoting year-round recreational engagement.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Facilitate social and community gatherings for members
      Hosts monthly happy hours at rotating venues in Central New York, a July Happy Hour at Barado's on the Water in Central Square, NY, biannual book discussion groups with dinner and structured conversation, and informal social events that may include optional group dining.
  • Organized Community Cycling Events 1 activity
    • Host regular cycling programs and events
      Organizes weekly cycling events from mid-April through September, including Wednesday evening and morning rides across Central New York, Saturday outings, and scheduled events such as an overnight trip to the Lake Placid–Tupper Lake bike trail, with occasional group visits to local breweries or restaurants.
  • Guest Lodging for Members and Affiliates 1 activity
    • Maintain and provide access to a private lodge for member recreation
      Owns and operates a lodge in Lower Granville, Vermont, offering members recreational access for skiing, biking, hiking, and visiting local attractions, with a complimentary one-night stay for new members.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$430K
Contributions & grants$21K5%
Program service revenue$402K94%
Investment income$6K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$397K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$208K
Cash$69K
Investments$90K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$208K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +69.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • BILL SLUSARZ — Director
  • EMMET OWENS — Director
  • HENRY WAKEFIELD — Director
  • KATHY SEE — Director
  • MARY CLEMENTS — Director
  • PETER WYNYARD — Director
  • STEVE DAVIS — Director
  • TRACEY NOBLE — Director
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Barado's on the Water Partner — Host venue for Onondaga Ski Club's July Happy Hour event.
  • Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council Network — Member organization enabling access to regional ski trips and discounts for Onondaga Ski Club members.
  • Google Drive Partner — Hosts archived Schussboomer newsletters
  • Jay Peak Resort Partner — Offers special discounted lift tickets to club members.
  • Killington Resort Partner — Offers special discounted lift tickets to club members.
  • Labrador Mountain Partner — Hosts Club Ski Night and club racing events with special lift ticket discounts for members.
  • New Jersey Ski Council Network — Member organization enabling access to regional ski trips and discounts for Onondaga Ski Club members.
  • Pico Mountain Partner — Offers special discounted lift tickets to club members.
  • Song Mountain Partner — Participates in Club Ski Night with special lift ticket discounts for members.
  • Stowe Mountain Resort Partner — Offers special discounted lift tickets to club members.
  • Sugarbush Resort Partner — Offers special discounted lift tickets to club members.
  • Toggenburg Mountain Partner — Participates in Club Ski Night with special lift ticket discounts for members.
  • Wild Apricot Partner — Uses Wild Apricot membership software to manage website and events
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.

  • Low-Cost Access Model
    methodology: low-cost_access_model
    By offering ski activities and group trips at low cost through discounts and collaborative networks, the club increases accessibility to skiing for members, because affordability removes financial barriers to participation in a high-cost sport.
  • Member-Driven Engagement Model
    methodology: peer_powered_engagement
    By organizing regular in-person gatherings and self-coordinated trip structures (e.g., u-drive trips), the club sustains member engagement and operational continuity during the ski season, because peer-led coordination fosters ownership, social accountability, and sustained participation.