Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
The Leavenworth Ski Hill Foundation supports the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club by serving as a fiscal sponsor for grant opportunities and by securing donations that advance both organizations’ missions.
The Winter Sports Club provides winter recreation opportunities for local residents and visitors from around the world through alpine and Nordic youth programs that serve area youth through their high school years, fostering lifelong friendships and a love of winter sports. The Club also operates the historic Ski Hill Lodge year-round as a community gathering place, hosting weekly summer music nights and regular events throughout the year.
Fiscal Sponsorship
The Leavenworth Ski Hill Foundation supports the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club by serving as a fiscal sponsor for various grant opportunities.
Examples include:
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North Central Washington Community Foundation grants
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Upper Valley Legacy Grants
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Give NCW campaign
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General Donations through the Community Foundations management of Donor Advised Funds
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City of Leavenworth Lodging Tax grants
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Sleeping Lady Foundation
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Vail Corporation's EpicPromise grants
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Mission Ridge LLC grants
LWSC Supported Activities Include:
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Alpine and Nordic youth programs
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Alpine After School program
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Nordic teams for skiers (Sitzmark, Koos Cruisers, Devos and Aventure team)
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Nordic Master's program
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Preservation of the historic Ski Hill Lodge
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Actions that sustain the LWSC and the Ski Hill Lodge for future
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Actions and efforts to address the impacts of a changing climate
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Actions and efforts to provide quality year-round activities for the LWSC membership and the community at large
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Ski Hill Lodge operations and events
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The Lodge is operated throughout the year as a gathering place for the community with weekly music nights throughout the summer and other weekly events the remainder of the year.
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Special events such as the 2025 Leavenworth Bike Fest and LWSC music and fund-raising events are supported by the LSHF
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General Grants and Donations
The Leavenworth Ski Hill Foundation receives qualifying donations for the LWSC through various donation management platforms such as Benevity and other direct donations from charitable arms of corporations that support our mission and vision. These platforms often provide an employer match.
The Leavenworth Ski Hill Foundation also seeks general donations to support our and the Winter Sports Club’s missions.
