Prior Lake, MN

PRIOR LAKE WATER SKI ASSOCIATION

EIN 41-1779890

Education & Youth Development Youth Sports & Recreation People with disabilities Children & youth Veterans & military families

Mission

The Shakopee Prior Lake Water Ski Association (doing business as the Prior Lake Water Ski Association) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that seeks to introduce people of all ages and abilities to the joys of water skiing and to promote the sport through show teams, clinics, junior development, and adaptive programming.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About PRIOR LAKE WATER SKI ASSOCIATION

The Prior Lake Water Ski Association (also operating as the Shakopee Prior Lake Water Ski Association / Shockwaves) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) waterski club founded in 1957 that now comprises roughly 200 members who organize public show performances, tournaments, junior development and "learn to ski" clinics. ([teamshockwaves.com](https://www.teamshockwaves.com/blank-5)) The organization operates the Shockwaves show team and several community-facing programs including a Junior Development program, public Learn-to-Ski clinics, timeslot-based use of Quarry Lake, and the Shockwaves Adaptive Ski Squad which provides adaptive waterski clinics and events for athletes with disabilities. ([teamshockwaves.com](https://www.teamshockwaves.com/)) The association files annual Form 990 returns and reported $353,342 in revenue and $829,234 in net assets for fiscal year ending December 2024, reflecting steady program activity and contributed support in recent years (2022–2024). ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/411779890))

Notable achievements

Established 1957; sustained local presence

Founded in 1957, the club has grown into one of the largest water-ski clubs in the Upper Midwest with extensive member participation in shows, clinics and events. ([teamshockwaves.com](https://www.teamshockwaves.com/blank-5))

Founded Shockwaves Adaptive Ski Squad (2017)

With seed support in 2017 the association launched the Shockwaves Adaptive Ski Squad to provide adaptive waterski opportunities — the program has run recurring clinics and public adaptive events since, including multiple clinics and community partnerships through 2022–2025. ([enablingsmiles.com](https://www.enablingsmiles.com/))

Financial growth and program scale (2022–2024)

Recent Form 990 filings show the association increased annual revenues and net assets through 2022–2024, reporting $353,342 revenue and $829,234 in net assets for the fiscal year ending December 2024, supporting expanded program and adaptive activities. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/411779890))

At a glance

Total assets: $913K
Annual revenue: $353K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1779890
Location: Prior Lake, MN
Website: www.teamshockwaves.com
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Affiliated with national and state waterski bodies (USA Waterski / American Water Ski Association / Minnesota Water Ski Association), signaling recognized program standards and connectivity to the wider sport community. ([teamshockwaves.com](https://www.teamshockwaves.com/))

Adaptive program media coverage and community endorsements: the Shockwaves Adaptive Ski Squad and its clinics have been covered by regional outlets and local press and have partnered with community organizations and foundations to support adaptive equipment and clinics. ([enablingsmiles.com](https://www.enablingsmiles.com/))

Maintains publicly filed Form 990 returns and profiles on nonprofit data services, demonstrating fiscal transparency and regular reporting to stakeholders. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/411779890))

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