TY 2020 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2020

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Inspection

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C Name of organization
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SKI TOWNS

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 3823
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code DILLON, CO80435

D Employer identification number

84-0938208

E Telephone number

(970) 389-4347

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SKI TOWNS IS AN ORGANIZATION OF 26 MUNICIPALITIES AND FOUR COUNTIES WHOSE ECONOMIES ARE LARGELY DEPENDENT ON THE SKI INDUSTRY AND TOURISM. MEMBERS INCLUDE THE MAYORS, MANAGERS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE RESORT TOWNS. MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES SHARE THE BENEFITS OF OUR DIVERSE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, SURVEYS AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL VENUES, AS DECIDED BY THE MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATIONS GOAL IS TO FOSTER GROWTH THAT WILL ENSURE AN EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS AND A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 SPECIAL SPEAKERS, MEETINGS, AND CONFERENCES HELD IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE STATE WHERE MEMBERS ARE LOCATED, SUCH AS TELLURIDE, CRESTED BUTTE, FRISCO, AND ASPEN. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
DEAN BROOKIE PRESIDENT	1.00	0
DARA MACDONALD VICE PRESIDE	1.00	0
RICK HOLMAN SECRETARY	1.00	0
TODD BROWN MEMBER AT LA	1.00	0
NANCY KERRY MEMBER AT LA	1.00	0
MARGARET BOWES EXECUTIVE DI	8.00	25,907

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES OFFICE/COMPUTER SUPPLIES 120 STAFF LODGING/MILEAGE/MEALS 775 SPEAKER TRAVEL/LODGING EXP 125 CONFERENCE/TRAINING EVENTS 20 MEMBERSHIP MEALS EXPENSE 9,433 D&O INSURANCE 1,300 EXECUTIVE BOARD EXPENSES 108 INTERNET 815 MEMBERSHIP EXPENSE 341 SUBSCRIPTIONS 384 BANK/MERCHANT SERVICE CHA 34 STATE REPORT FILINGS 10 TOTAL 13,465
FORM 990-EZ, PART III	THE COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SKI TOWNS IS AN ORGANIZATION OF 26 MUNICIPALITIES AND FOUR COUNTIES WHOSE ECONOMIES ARE LARGELY DEPENDENT ON THE SKI INDUSTRY AND TOURISM. MEMBERS INCLUDE THE MAYORS, MANAGERS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE RESORT TOWNS. MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES SHARE THE BENEFITS OF OUR DIVERSE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, SURVEYS AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL VENUES, AS DECIDED BY THE MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATIONS GOAL IS TO FOSTER GROWTH THAT WILL ENSURE AN EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS AND A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS.

Return Reference

Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16

EXPENSES OFFICE/COMPUTER SUPPLIES 120 STAFF LODGING/MILEAGE/MEALS 775 SPEAKER TRAVEL/LODGING EXP 125 CONFERENCE/TRAINING EVENTS 20 MEMBERSHIP MEALS EXPENSE 9,433 D&O INSURANCE 1,300 EXECUTIVE BOARD EXPENSES 108 INTERNET 815 MEMBERSHIP EXPENSE 341 SUBSCRIPTIONS 384 BANK/MERCHANT SERVICE CHA 34 STATE REPORT FILINGS 10 TOTAL 13,465

FORM 990-EZ, PART III

THE COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SKI TOWNS IS AN ORGANIZATION OF 26 MUNICIPALITIES AND FOUR COUNTIES WHOSE ECONOMIES ARE LARGELY DEPENDENT ON THE SKI INDUSTRY AND TOURISM. MEMBERS INCLUDE THE MAYORS, MANAGERS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE RESORT TOWNS. MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES SHARE THE BENEFITS OF OUR DIVERSE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, SURVEYS AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL VENUES, AS DECIDED BY THE MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATIONS GOAL IS TO FOSTER GROWTH THAT WILL ENSURE AN EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS AND A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS.

Person Name	Explanation
DEAN BROOKIE
DARA MACDONALD
RICK HOLMAN
TODD BROWN
NANCY KERRY
MARGARET BOWES

Person Name

Explanation

DEAN BROOKIE

DARA MACDONALD

RICK HOLMAN

TODD BROWN

NANCY KERRY

MARGARET BOWES

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	69,111
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	578
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	69,689

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	29,675
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	90,409
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	120,084

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	25,907
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	550
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	92
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	13,465
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	40,014

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