Valdez Adventure Alliance

Organization Overview

Valdez Adventure Alliance is located in Valdez, AK. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Valdez Adventure Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Valdez Adventure Alliance generated $235.1k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.6k during the year ending 12/2021.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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VALDEZ ADVENTURE ALLIANCE SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF ALL AGES THROUGH OUTDOOR ACCESS, OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION, AND EVENTS. WE: CREATE OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES, ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT: IMPROVE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH; PROMOTE FAMILY-BUILDING; AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY. ADVOCATE TO INCREASE ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION IN OUTDOOR RECREATION BY UNDER-REPRESENTED POPULATIONS INCLUDING: MOBILITY CHALLENGED, GIRLS, WOMEN, YOUTH, MINORITIES, AND LOWER ECONOMIC LEVELS. DEVELOP, IMPROVE, MAINTAIN, AND MANAGE, OUTDOOR RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE, ESPECIALLY IN A MANNER IT CAN BEST SERVE UNDER-REPRESENTED POPULATIONS. PROVIDE EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND OUTDOORS RECREATIONAL SKILLS AND SAFETY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ACCESS FUND EDUCATION GRANT WAS AWARDED TO THE VALDEZ ADVENTURE ALLIANCE IN ORDER TO PRODUCE A VIDEO ON ICE STEWARDSHIP. ICE STEWARDSHIP IS WHEN ICE CLIMBERS ARE STEWARDS OF THE AREAS THEY CLIMB IN AND THE APPROACHES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. THIS MEANS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLEANLINESS AS WELL AS PROPER COMMUNICATION AND KIND REGARDS TO CLIMBERS NEW AS WELL AS EXPERT. COURTEOUS BEHAVIOR AMONG PEES IS GREATLY ENCOURAGED AND SHOULD BE VIEWED AS A LARGE PART OF SHARING "BETA" OR USEFUL INFORMATION AS WELL AS GENTLY REQUESTING BEHAVIORS SUCH AS CARING FOR PET (AND HUMAN) WASTE AT CLIMBING AREAS.


VALDEZ ICE CLIMBING FESTIVAL AT KEYSTONE CANYON IN VALDEZ. VAA HELD MULTIPLE CLINICS WHICH INCLUDED SAFETY AND TECHNIQUE FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH. THERE WERE 200 TICKETS SOLD. A FINAL REPORT WAS SENT TO THE THE STATE WHICH REPORTED ON THE BEFORE AND AFTER EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT WAS RESTORED WITH ZERO NEGATIVE IMPACT. CLINICS ARE AN EXPRESSION OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH.


THE VALDEZ BIKE BASH IS A CELEBRATION OF FAT BIKES HELD IN VALDEZ, ALASKA EACH SPRING. ONCE A YEAR COURSE PREPARERS PACK A COURSE IN THE SNOW AROUND THE VALDEZ GLACIER LAKE WHICH IS USED FOR THE EVENT, BUT IS ALSO USED BY THE COMMUNITY FOR OTHER OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES. THERE IS ALSO A DOWNHILL EVENT WHICH DREW MORE PARTICIPANTS THAN THERE HAS BEEN FOR YEARS! THIS IS AN EVENT THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS COME TOGETHER FOR!


FOR ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES WE PROVIDE CAMPING AT SHOUP BAY MARINE STATE PARK AND BLUEBERRY CAMPGROUNDS, BOTH PREVIOUSLY MANAGED BY THE STATE, AND THIS YEAR WE HAD SIGNIFICANT REPAIR AND CHANGED OUR ONLINE SYSTEM AS WELL AS TRIED TO ADD ADDITIONAL HELPERS FOR PATRONS FOR THEIR CONVENIENCE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lanette Oliver
Executive Director
$39,443
Benjamin Rush
VP
$0
James Pomplun
Treasurer
$0
Robbin Capers
Secretary
$0
Pete Carter
President
$0
Don Bickley
Assistant Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$680
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $113,130
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$13,632
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$127,442
Total Program Service Revenue$86,831
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $20,859
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $235,132

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Valdez Adventure Alliance has recieved totaling $75.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75
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