Boise Nordic Foundation Inc

Overview

Boise Nordic Foundation Inc., operating as a public charity, focuses on promoting Nordic skiing by providing quality coaching, education, and skill development. It is active in Boise, Idaho, and is well-known for its operation as the Bogus Basin Nordic Team (BBNT), which caters to athletes of all ages and abilities.

Mission and Activities

The foundation's primary mission is to create lifelong athletes by engaging participants in various aspects of Nordic skiing. It emphasizes both classic and skate techniques, making the sport accessible and enjoyable for all participants. BBNT encourages a fun and supportive environment, where members may choose to either race competitively or simply enjoy the sport recreationally, with a primary goal of fostering lifetime skiers.

Types of Nordic Skiing

BBNT teaches two main types of Nordic skiing:

• Classic Skiing: This style involves gliding without lifting the skis off the snow, using diagonal strides similar to cross-country running.
• Skate Skiing: It involves a faster technique where skiers keep their skis parallel to each other, using a more aggressive "skating" motion.

Benefits of Nordic Skiing

Nordic skiing is emphasized as a comprehensive form of exercise that offers:

• Full-body Workout: Engaging strength, endurance, agility, speed, coordination, and balance.
• Low-Impact: Suitable for joint health, reducing the risk of injury compared to high-impact sports.

Financials

As of recent filings, the organization reported:

• Total Revenues: $319,207 (FY ending June 2024), including contributions, program services, and fundraising events[1].
• Total Expenses: Approximately $347,000 (FY ending June 2024), reflecting ongoing operational costs[3].
• Assets and Liabilities: The foundation has assets totaling around $114,000, with liabilities of approximately $9,100[3].

Governance and Leadership

Key leadership includes unpaid personnel, reflecting the nonprofit's volunteer-driven nature. As of recent reports, leaders included:

• Eric Holstine: President
• Elsa Lee: Director
• Jordi Johnson: Secretary
• Chris Haunold: Past Treasurer[1].

Nonprofit Status

Boise Nordic Foundation Inc. is recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity, supporting its mission through grants, contributions, and community events[4].

[1] https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/boise-nordic-foundation,943123548/ [2] https://www.bbnt.ski [3] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943123548 [4] https://givefreely.com/charity-directory/nonprofit/ein-943123548/ [5] https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/boise-nordic-foundation-inc