About Us
Our Mission
Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides direct support to our local avalanche forecasting center. Our mission is to support the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and promote life-saving avalanche safety information, education, and outreach throughout southern and central Idaho.
Meet the Team
The Staff
Our staff collaborates with the avalanche forecasters, board of directors, and community members to accomplish our mission. Cody Richmond is at the helm of logistics and nonprofit administration. Dawn Bird keeps budgets and finances in balance. Annie DeAngelo leads the education and community outreach efforts. Together, the FSAC staff are a dedicated team who ensure a solid commitment to the future of our work.
CONTACT
We want to hear from you!
friends@sawtoothavalanche.com
(208) 481-4670
Cody Richmond
Executive Director
Annie DeAngelo
Education Coordinator
Dawn Bird
Financial Coordinator
The Board
The FSAC Board of Directors is critical in the success of our organization. Each board member brings a different skill set and perspective to the team, which drives the course of action. The board meets monthly with the SAC and FSAC staff to discuss fundraising, events, education, media, and community outreach.
Ryan Guess
President
Travis Vandenburgh
Vice President
Erin Zell
Secretary
Louise Stumph
Treasurer
Steve Butler
Director
Sarah Linville
Director
Why donate
The Friends of SAC funds about 50% of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center’s annual operating budget.
Your donations directly support the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and allow us to provide free weather forecasts, avalanche forecasts, and avalanche education in our community.
Every donation, no matter the amount, helps us meet our mission, and every donation, no matter the amount, could save a life.
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