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Vail Junior Hockey Club

The Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club VHMC is a youth nonprofit hockey organization dedicated to teach the sport of hockey, both recreational and competitive, through the principals of fair …

Vail Junior Hockey Association

Edwards, CO EIN 840779148 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Vail Junior Hockey Club

Vail Junior Hockey Club is a sports organization based in EDWARDS, United States. Annual revenue: $487K. EIN: 840779148.

Founded
Headquarters
Edwards, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

The Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club VHMC is a youth nonprofit hockey organization dedicated to teach the sport of hockey, both recreational and competitive, through the principals of fair play, respect, and sportsmanship with an emphasis of fun.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.92
Program expenses$0.92 ($806,718)
92% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Vail Junior Hockey Club is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Edwards, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 840779148. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Vail Junior Hockey Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

Vail Junior Hockey Club is located in Edwards, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Based on official tax filings, Vail Junior Hockey Club has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Vail Junior Hockey Club is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vail Junior Hockey Club. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Vail Junior Hockey Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 77%. Visit the Vail Junior Hockey Club profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Vail Junior Hockey Club is a sports organization based in EDWARDS, United States. Annual revenue: $487K. EIN: 840779148. Vail Junior Hockey Club is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: Vail Junior Hockey Club's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to Vail Junior Hockey Club are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Vail Junior Hockey Club is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840779148, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

KR
Kristin Scheidegger
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alison W••••
SECRETARY
ER
Eric E•••
BOARD MEMBER
GI
Gia F••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jeff P••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John M•••••• L••••
TREASURER
JU
Justin B•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karl B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Katie S•••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kevin S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KR
Kristi H•••
VICE PRESIDENT
KR
Kristina L••••
BOARD MEMBER
KR
Kristin S••••••••••
Executive Director
KR
Kristi S••••••••••
Executive Director
MA
Matt G••••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Paul J B••••• C••
President
SA
Sarah P••••••
BOARD MEMBER
TO
Tom C•••••••
PRESIDENT
TR
Trista S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Vail Junior Hockey Club This page 89 $1.2 million 92%
USA Swimming Inc 93 $1.1 million 87%
Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc 93 $5.2 million 83%
Arvada Hockey Association 90 $1.2 million 99%
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Inc 90 $7.0 million 88%
Ignite Volleyball Club and Foundation Inc 90 $2.2 million 77%
Hazen Winter Sports Association Inc 90 $1.2 million 86%
Orono Hockey Boosters Inc 89 $1.0 million 93%
Ray County Transportation Inc 89 $1.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Vail Junior Hockey Club

What is Vail Junior Hockey Club?
Vail Junior Hockey Club is a sports & recreation publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Edwards, United States. Vail Junior Hockey Club is a sports organization based in EDWARDS, United States. Annual revenue: $487K. EIN: 840779148.
When was Vail Junior Hockey Club founded?
Vail Junior Hockey Club was founded in 1982.
Who leads Vail Junior Hockey Club?
Kristin Scheidegger serves as Executive Director.
Where is Vail Junior Hockey Club located?
Headquartered in Edwards, United States.
What is Vail Junior Hockey Club's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vail Junior Hockey Club trustworthy?
Vail Junior Hockey Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Vail Junior Hockey Club's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840779148.
What is Vail Junior Hockey Club's website?
http://www.vailmountaineers.com