Opportunity. Research. Awareness.
The commercial snow and ice industry now has a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on helping grow opportunities for workforce development, new advancements in science and research, and enhanced public awareness.
Our Purpose
- Providing scholarships and training for activities that attract, develop and retain professionals in the snow and ice management service industry.
- Conducting research and benchmarking studies on issues impacting industry stakeholders.
- Increasing public and stakeholder awareness on the value of snow and ice management services and their role in risk management and public safety. The SIMA Foundation is an affiliate of the Snow & Ice Management Association.
New!
Snow and Ice Workplace Report
The Snow & Ice Workplace Report provides labor compensation data for 10 job titles within snow and ice companies from the United States and Canada. It allows you to compare your company to small, medium, and large/multi-location companies on key items. Thanks to sponsor LMN/Greenius.
Current Projects
Profitability & Benchmarking Report
Measure your snow business against industry averages to better plan for your company's future.
Free Report
Industry benchmarking tool
Contribute your information and filter out the data to see where your company lands.
Free Tool
Snow Industry Impact
Report
Get an overview of the private-sector snow and ice management industry's scope and influence.
Free Report
Give Today
How to Donate
Supplier Donors
For companies that wish to contribute
- Gold Donor - $10,000
- Silver Donor - $5,000
- Bronze Donor - $2,500
$2,500 - $10,000
Make a supplier donationIndividual Donors
For individuals that wish to contribute
- Gold Donor - $2,500
- Silver Donor - $1,000
- Bronze Donor - $500
$500 - $2,500
Make a personal donationYour donation will support research & benchmarking projects, scholarships & training, and increase public awareness of what the snow & ice industry contributes to.
Meet Our Board
The Foundation board is comprised of dedicated and engaged industry professionals.
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Foundation support provided by:
Supplier Donors
*Douglas Dynamics
*Caterpillar, Inc.
Spiritus Business Advisors
*TrucBrush
*East End Group
VSI by Boss
Individual Gold Donors
*Jason Case, ASM, CSP
*Jonathon Crandall, CSP
*Jim Hornung Jr.,CSP
*Frankie Ippolito
*Patrick Kane, CSP
*Mike Mason, CSP
*Paul Vanderzon, ASM
*David Wescott, CSP
Arbutus Landscaping/Ian Ashby, ASM
Allin Rose Consulting
Individual Silver Donors
*Michael & Laurie Anderson Charitable Fund
Individual Bronze Donors
General Donors
Jennifer Walth
Greg Cole
Paul Fried
Ray Jones
John Janes
Elzbieta Urbanek
Vincent Marquardt