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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
dba SKI ASHLAND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005
WITH
ACCOUNTANTS' REVIEW REPORT
MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
dba SKI ASHLAND
Years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
Contents
Paqe
Accountants' review report
Financial statements:
Statements of financial position
2
Statements of activities
3
Statements of cash flows
4
Notes to financial statements
5-10
Supplementary Information:
Schedules of functional expenses
11-12
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ACCOUNTANTS' REVIEW REPORT
Board of Directors
Mt. Ashland Association
dba Ski Ashland
Ashland, Oregon 97520
We have reviewed the accompanying statements of financial position of Mt. Ashland Association dba
Ski Ashland (a non-profit corporation) as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the related statements of
activities and cash flows for the years then ended, in accordance with Statements on Standards for
Accounting and Review Services issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. All
information included in these financial statements is the representation of the management of Mt.
Ashland Association dba Ski Ashland.
A review consists principally of inquiries of Company personnel and analytical procedures applied to
financial data. It is substantially less in scope than an audit in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial
statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the
accompanying financial statements in order for them to be in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Our review was made for the purpose of expressing limited assurance that there are no material
modifications that should be made to the financial statements in order for them to be in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. The information included in the accompanying
Schedules of Functional Expenses are presented only for supplementary analysis purposes. Such
information has not been subjected to inquiry and analytical procedures applied in the review of the
basic financial statements, but was compiled from information that is the representation of
management, without audit or review. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of
assurance on the supplementary information.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Board of Directors, management, and
others within the Association and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than
these specified parties.
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Isler Medford, L.L.C.
Medford, Oregon
September 8, 2006
1555 E. McANDREWS, SUITE 301 . MEDFORD. OREGON 97504-5533 . (541) 779-7641 . FAX (541) 773-8001
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION dba SKI ASHLAND
Statements of Financial Position
June 30, 2006 and 2005
2006
2005
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash restricted for childrens programs
Investments
Investments restricted for childrens programs
Accounts receivable
Prepaid rent and deposits
Inventory
$ 302,368 $ 263,399
14,349
728,512 649,675
12,080
4,120 7,416
76,892 2,250
17,117 18,007
1,129,009 967,176
3,337,410 3,380,915
(1,811,165) (1,691,758)
1,526,245 1,689,157
832,290 907,844
$ 3,487,544 $ 3,564,177
Total current assets
Buildings and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation
Net buildings and equipment
Contributed facilities lease - net
Total assets
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable - trade
Accrued expenses
Deferred revenue
$ 5,164 $ 17,413
18,872 41,198
443,813 381,391
467,849 440,002
2,187,405 2,189,902
832,290 934,273
3,019,695 3,124,175
$ 3,487,544 $ 3,564,177
Total liabilities
Net assets:
Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted
Total net assets
Total liabilities & net assets
See accompanying notes to financial statements and accountants' report.
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION dba SKI ASHLAND
Statements of Activities
For the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
2006 2005
Changes in unrestricted net assets:
Revenue and support:
Service fees:
Ski lifts $ 1,722,969 $ 1,612,228
Ski shop operations 323,321 264,679
Cafe 226,449 196,266
Lodge and bar 188,458 178,417
Ski school 196,441 136,854
Other income 40,045 30,072
Total service fees 2,697,683 2,418,516
Other support:
Contributions 309,609 232,749
Investment Income 22,423 2,402
Unrealized gain on investments 16,757 27,605
Total other support 348,789 262,756
Total unrestricted revenue and support 3,046,472 2,681,272
Expenses:
Program services:
Ski lifts 1,449,400 1,310,205
Ski shop operations 205,429 170,891
Cafe 247,397 208,169
Lodge and bar 173,227 185,181
Ski school 123,032 119,992
Total program services 2,198,485 1,994,438
Supporting services:
General and administrative 686,380 730,892
Marketing 164,104 1 34,152
Total supporting services 850,484 865,044
Total unrestricted expenses 3,048,969 2,859,482
Decrease in unrestricted net assets (2,497) (178,210)
Temporarily restricted net assets
Contributions 206,377 204,625
Net assets released from restriction (308,360) (265,831 )
Total decrease in temporarily restricted net assets (101,983) (61,206)
Total decrease in net assets (104,480) (239,416)
Net assets at the beginning of the year 3,124,175 3,363,591
Net assets at the end of the year $ 3,019,695 $ 3,124,175
See accompanying notes to financial statements and accountants' report.
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION dba SKI ASHLAND
Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
2006 2005
Cash flows from operating activities:
Change in net assets $ (104,480) $ (239,416)
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 225,766 256,037
Amortization of contributed lease facility 75,555 75,555
Unrealized gains on investments (16,757) (27,475)
(Gain) Loss on disposition of buildings and equipment (159,760) 9,719
Decrease in accounts receivable 3,296 23,713
Increase in prepaid rent and deposits (74,642) (500)
Decrease in inventory 890 709
Decrease in accounts payable - trade (12,249) (66,883)
(Decrease) Increase in accrued expenses (22,326) 18,239
Increase in deferred revenue 62,422 117,941
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities (22,285) 167,639
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash payments for the purchase of investments (300,000) (200,000)
Proceeds from sale of investments 250,000 430,000
Cash payments for the purchase of buildings and equipment (268,095) (211,836)
Proceeds from the sale of buildings and equipment 365,000
Net cash provided by investing activities 46,905 18,164
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 24,620 185,803
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 277,748 91,945
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year $ 302,368 $ 277,748
See accompanying notes to financial statements and accountants' report.
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
dba SKI ASHLAND
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 1 - Summary of siQnificant accountinQ policies
Purpose of Orqanization
Mt. Ashland Association dba Ski Ashland (the Association) is a nonprofit organization established
under the laws of the State of Oregon to provide educational and recreational opportunities to the
members of the general public in Jackson County, Oregon. The Association offers comprehensive
winter recreation services and educational programs to residents of Southern Oregon and Northern
California through the operation of the Mt. Ashland Ski Area. Mt. Ashland prides itself on being
affordable to families and youth and is host to over 90,000 skier visits per season. Over 2,500 youths
participate in Mt. Ashland's after-school programs.
The Association provides and continues to develop new ways to contribute to our youth and many
educational programs and related benefits to the communities of Southern Oregon and Northern
California. The Association expects to continue the following programs and expand on the
educational awareness programs; such as our after school youth ski and snowboard, ski/snowboard
school, kids club, mountain geology/snow science and environmental/youth summer service. The
approximate costs of providing these programs were $ 303,785 and $ 350,823 for the years ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005 respectively.
Basis of Accountinq
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis of Presentation
The Association has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 116,
"Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made", and (SFAS) No. 117, "Financial
Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations." SFAS No. 117 establishes standards for external
financial reporting by not-for-profit organizations and requires the Association to report information
regarding its financial position and activities into three classes of net assets according to externally
(donor) imposed restrictions. SFAS No. 116 requires that unconditional promises to give (pledges)
be recorded as receivables and revenues, and requires the organization to distinguish between
contributions for each net asset category in accordance with donor imposed restrictions.
Descriptions of the three net asset categories as presented on the Statement of Activities are as
follows:
1) Unrestricted net assets have no donor imposed restrictions.
2) Temporarily restricted net assets have donor-imposed restrictions that will expire in the
future.
3) Permanently restricted net assets have donor-imposed restrictions, which do not expire.
Unrestricted net assets consist of the general operating fund of the Association and are available for
use at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those
estimates.
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
dba SKI ASHLAND
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 1 - Summary of si~nificant accountin~ policies (Continued)
Income Tax Status
The Association is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from federal income taxes under
Section 501 (c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The Association has also been classified as an
entity that is not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) and qualifies for deductible
contributions as provided in Section 170 (b)( 1 )(A)(iii). There was no unrelated business income for
the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
Buildinqs and Equipment
The Association capitalizes all expenditures for buildings and equipment if they are considered to
benefit future periods. Purchased buildings and equipment are carried at cost and are considered to
be owned by the Association. Donated buildings and equipment are carried at the approximate fair
value at the date of donation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Association considers all unrestricted highly liquid
investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying value
of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value.
Investments
The Association has invested funds with Charles Schwab Mutual Fund and the State of Oregon
Treasurer's Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP). Funds invested with Charles Schwab are
held by Patten Investment Advisors, Inc. Funds invested with the LGIP are held by the City of
Ashland. All investments are recorded at market value. Investment income includes interest and
dividend income plus realized gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments. Unrealized
gains or losses resulting from the difference in the market value and the cost of investments are
reported in the Statement of Activities.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are stated at the amount management expects to collect from outstanding
balances at year-end.
Inventorv
Inventory consists of food, beverages and ski area related retail merchandise. Inventory is valued at
cost. Cost is determined using a first-in, first-out method of inventory valuation.
Advertisinq
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense for the years ended June 30, 2006
and 2005 totaled $51,303 and $44,906 respectively.
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
dba SKI ASHLAND
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 1 - Summary of siQnificant accountinQ policies (Continued)
Revenue
The Association's revenue is derived primarily from ski operations including season pass sales, lift
ticket sales, retail sales, lodge and bar sales, cafe sales, equipment rentals and ski school income.
Sales revenue is recognized when purchases are made, with the exception of season pass sales.
Season passes sold during the "Spring Pass" promotion cover the remaining spring portion of the
current ski season as well as the entire following ski season. Management allocates this revenue
relating to the following season based on skier visits during operating months and defers this revenue
until earned. Deferred revenue for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 was $443,813 and
$381,391 respectively.
Note 2 - BuildinQs and Equipment
The following is a summary of equipment, ski rental equipment, furniture and fixtures, and leasehold
improvements which comprise the buildings and equipment account, stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Renewals and betterments are charged to the asset accounts while maintenance and
repairs, which do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets, are expensed in the
current period. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided on the straight-line basis over the
assets estimated useful life as follows: equipment - 5 to 15 years; buildings - 25 years; leasehold
improvements - 5 to 39 years.
2006 2005
Equipment $ 1,326,761 $ 1,279,900
Buildings 42,000 42,000
Leasehold improvements 292,733 311,795
Expansion project - construction in progress 1,675,916 1,747,220
Total buildings and equipment 3,337,410 3,380,915
Less accumulated depreciation 1,811,165 1,691,758
Net buildings and equipment $ 1,526,245 $ 1,689,157
Depreciation expense for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 was $225,766 and $256,037
respectively.
Note 3 - OperatinQ Leases
The Association leases space for its business office, which expires on July 1, 2007 with an option to
renew for one three-year extension for $1,500 per month. For the year ended June 30, 2007 the
lease commitment is $18,000 for the Associations business office. The Association also leases
certain ski area assets that were purchased from donated funds to the City of Ashland. This lease
term expires on June 30, 2017. Future minimum lease payments as of June 30, 2006 are $1 per
year through 2017, for a total lease commitment of $11.
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
dba SKI ASHLAND
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 3 . OperatinQ Leases (Continued)
The City of Ashland received donations from the general public to purchase certain ski area assets
on Mt. Ashland which are located on land leased from the U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Forest
Service. These ski area assets are leased by the City to the Association for $1 per year. Upon the
lease expiration date, June 30, 2017, the Association has the option to extend the lease term for an
additional 25 years ending June 30, 2042. This lease requires the Association to maintain the leased
ski area assets at an agreed "Minimum Liquidation Value," which was stated at $200,000 in 1992.
The "Minimum Liquidation Value" is subject to an escalation provision tied to the Consumer Price
Index (CPI). If the Association fails to maintain the leased ski area assets at the "Minimum
Liquidation Value," the Association is required to pay the deficiency into a trust fund maintained by
the City of Ashland. As of June 30, 2006, no funds have been required to be transferred into this
trust fund.
In 1994 the Association recorded the lease as a contribution stated at the ski area assets fair value
for the 25-year term of the lease. This fair value was estimated at $ 2,833,300 and capitalized. The
lease is amortized as Facility Lease Expense over the assets economic life to reflect the relative
value of the lease. Amortization expense for 2006 was $ 75,555. The following summarizes the
remaining asset value related to the contributed facility lease:
2006
2006
Contributed Facility Lease
$ 2,833,300
$ 2,833,300
Less: Accumulated Amortization
2,001,010
1 ,925,456
Net Contributed Lease Value
$ 832,290
$ 907,844
The Association also records the approximate yearly value of the lease as temporarily restricted
revenue and facility lease expense. The estimated yearly value of facility lease expense for 2006
was $ 178,920.
The Association assumed the underlying obligation of the City of Ashland's special use permit with
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, for the use of the ski area land for the
construction, operation and maintenance of a winter sports area. This use permit provides for
termination upon breach of any permit condition or termination at the discretion of the Regional
Forester or the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. The permit expires July 4,2017, with an annual fee
based upon a weighted formula applied to various revenue classifications. The adjusted fee for the
years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 were $36,890 and $ 31,827 respectively.
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
dba SKI ASHLAND
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 4 - Temporarilv Restricted Net Assets
As described in Note 1, the Association reports financial information regarding its financial position
and activities into three classes of net assets according to externally (donor) imposed restrictions.
These classes consist of unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets and permanently
restricted net assets. Temporarily restricted net assets have donor-imposed restrictions that will
expire in the future. Upon expiration of the donor-imposed restrictions, funds are released from
restriction and expensed categorically in alignment with their functional category. The activity of
these funds is represented on the Statement of Activities. Temporarily restricted net assets consisted
of the following at June 30, 2006 and 2005:
Net assets released from restriction
Cash released from restriction
Contributed facilities lease
Contributed facilities lease amortization
2006 2005
$ 27,457 $ 25,705
178,920 178,920
206,377 204,625
53,885 11,356
178,920 178,920
75,555 75,555
308,360 265,831
$ (101,983) $ (61,206)
Contributions
Cash contributions
Contributed facilities lease
Temporarily restricted contributions
Net assets released from restriction
Total decrease in temporarily restricted net assets
Note 5 - Functional Allocation of Expenses
The costs of providing various program and supporting services have been summarized on a
functional basis in the statement of activities. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among
the program and supporting services benefited.
Note 6 - Concentration of Credit Risk
Mt. Ashland Association dba Ski Ashland provides educational and recreation opportunities to the
members of the general public in Jackson County, Oregon. The Association relies heavily on public
support and patronage of outdoor winter recreation which in turn is dependent upon the overall
weather conditions of the Southern Oregon region.
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
dba SKI ASHLAND
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 7 - Pension Plan
Mt. Ashland Association dba Ski Ashland provides a 401 (k) retirement plan for its employees.
Employees in Job Classifications 1, 2 and 3 are eligible upon the completion of one year of services
and attainment of age 21. Employees may defer a percentage of their compensation up to the Code
402(g) deferral limit as described in the company's basic plan document. The Association makes a
matching contribution of a minimum of 3% of gross pay per employee, and may make an additional
matching contribution at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The contributions for the plan years
ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 were $ 18,695 and $ 20,293 respectively.
Note 8 - Deposits in Excess of Insured Limits
At June 30, 2006 the Association had deposits in excess of FDIC insured limits of $ 249,278.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION dba SKI ASHLAND
Schedule of Functional Expenses
For the year ended June 30, 2006
Ski Lift Ski Shop Cafe Lodge & Bar Ski School
Operations Operations Operations Operations Operations TOTAL
Revenues
Sales $ 1,489,493 $ 150,399 $ 226,449 $ 173,065 $196,441 $ 2,235,847
Rental income 165,221 15,393 180,614
Repair income 7,701 7,701
Other income 73,716 73,716
Gain on sale of assets 159,760 159,760
Total revenues 1,722,969 323,321 226,449 188,458 196,441 2,657,638
Expenses
Cost of goods sold 56,119 100,348 45,961 202,428
Salaries & wages 638,056 100,778 73,425 71,438 90,640 974,337
Payroll tax 70,176 11 ,595 8,394 6,069 10,694 106,928
Employee benefits 88,986 3,695 2,305 6,670 12,947 114,603
Occupancy 178,920 32,396 211,316
Maintenance & repair 196,922 8,943 13,272 19,557 4,595 243,289
Depreciation 226,944 24,299 17,257 23,532 4,156 296,188
Automobile expense 49,396 49,396
Total expenses 1,449,400 205,429 247,397 173,227 123,032 2,198,485
Increase (decrease) in
net assets $ 273,569 $ 117,892 $ (20,948) $ 15,231 $ 73,409 $ 459,153
See accountants' report.
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MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION dba SKI ASHLAND
Schedule of Functional Expenses
For the year ended June 30, 2005
Ski Lift Ski Shop Cafe Lodge & Bar Ski School
Operations Operations Operations Operations Operations TOTAL
Revenues
Sales $ 1,537,552 $ 67,895 $ 196,266 $ 160,389 $ 136,854 $ 2,098,956
Rental income 190,190 18,028 208,218
Repair income 6,594 6,594
Other income 74,676 74,676
Total revenues 1,612,228 264,679 196,266 178,417 136,854 2,388,444
Expenses
Cost of goods sold 35,984 59,130 37,675 132,789
Salaries & wages 601,909 83,230 80,961 86,164 87,492 939,756
Payroll tax 64,178 9,254 9,093 9,840 9,582 101,947
Employee benefits 82,456 3,266 3,989 4,268 12,514 106,493
Occupancy 178,920 27,043 205,963
Maintenance & repair 146,788 11,973 19,584 26,844 6,611 211,800
Depreciation 188,557 27,184 8,369 20,390 3,793 248,293
Automobile expense 39,803 39,803
Loss on disposition of assets 7,594 7,594
Total expenses 1,310,205 170,891 208,169 185,181 119,992 1,994,438
Increase (decrease) in
net assets $ 302,023 $ 93,788 $ (11,903) $ (6,764) $ 16,862 $ 394,006
See accountants' report.
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