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sima foundation

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

  1. Providing scholarships and training for activities that attract, develop and retain professionals in the snow and ice management service industry.
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  2. Conducting research and benchmarking studies on issues impacting industry stakeholders.
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  3. 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!

2025 Snow and Ice Profitability Benchmarking Study

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In a rapidly expanding industry, benchmarking your snow and ice management company against competitors is paramount. Recognizing this swift evolution, the SIMA Foundation has updated its initial 2022 study to provide crucial insights.

Current Projects

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Snow & Ice Workplace Report

Measure your snow business against industry averages to better plan for your company's future.

Free to Members!

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Snow Industry Impact Report

Get an overview of the private-sector snow and ice management industry's scope and influence.

Free Report

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How to Donate

Company 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 Company Donation

Individual Donors

For individuals that wish to contribute

  • Grow new opportunities for workforce development
  • New advancements in science and research
  • Enhance public awareness

Any donation is accepted!

Make a personal donation

Your 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:

* Founding Donors

Allin Rose Consulting, Inc.
Arbutus Landscaping Inc. (Supplier Bronze Donor)
Bob Marks*
Brightview Enterprise Solutions* (Supplier Silver Donor)
Caterpillar, Inc.* (Supplier Gold Donor)
Chris James*
Daniel Milligan*
Dave Wescott*
David Gallagher*
Deb Mattson*
Douglas Dynamics* (Supplier Gold Donor)
Frank Lombardo*
Frankie Ippolito*
Herman Witte*
James Burns
Jason Case*
Jeff Heller*
Jim Hornung Jr.*
John Allin*
Jonathan Crandall* 
Jordan Smith*
Kathleen Quinn Votaw*
Laura Ingram*
  Mark Adamson*
 

 Martin Tirado*   
Matthew Allen*
Matthew Mientus*
Metal Pless* (Supplier Bronze Donor)
Michael & Laurie Anderson*
Mike Heinrich*
Mike Mason*
North East End Group (Supplier Bronze Donor)
Patrick Kane*
Paul Vanderzon*
Phill Sexton*
Pro-Tech*
Rick & Karen Kier*
Robert Miller
Robert Young*
Ruben Diaz*
Ryan Dempsey
Spiritus Business Advisors, LLC (Supplier Silver Donor)
Storm Equipment* (Supplier Bronze Donor)
Strathmore Landscape Management* (Supplier Bronze Donor)
The Shepherds of Bock Fund* 
TrucBrush* (Supplier Bronze Donor)
VSI by BOSS (Supplier Bronze Donor)
Winter Services* (Supplier Silver Donor)