named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
American Red Cross Learn to Swim (LTS)
Beginner through advanced swim lessons (Levels 1–6) for children ages 6–13, offered during summer and limited during school year
Harbor Seals Competitive Swim Team
Youth competitive swim team for ages 7–12 with tryouts in September; requires high skill level and commitment to practices and meets
Lifeguard Training Program
American Red Cross-certified course in lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED for candidates 15+; includes waterfront training
Summer Swim Clinics
Intermediate and advanced swim instruction for youth ages 7–16 at Fort Hamilton High School, with weekday sessions in July
Water Safety Instructor Training
Training program for individuals 16+ to become certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructors, offered based on enrollment demand
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 4 activities
- Operate competitive swim team program (Harbor Seals)Manages the Harbor Seals USA Swimming team, including competitive tryouts for children ages 7 to 12, structured practices, and participation in competitive meets approximately twice per month during the fall season.
- Operate comprehensive Learn to Swim programs for childrenOffers American Red Cross Learn to Swim classes for children ages 5 to 13 across multiple skill levels (Levels 1–6), during both school year and summer sessions, serving over five hundred participants annually.
- Provide swim clinics for intermediate and advanced youth swimmersOffers structured weekday swim clinic sessions for intermediate and advanced swimmers aged 7 to 16 during summer periods, focusing on skill development and training.
- Train and certify lifeguards and water safety instructorsProvides American Red Cross-certified training programs including Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, Waterfront, AED, and Water Safety Instructor courses, offered annually with scheduled tryouts and classes beginning in February.
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Beach and Waterway Cleanup Initiatives 1 activity
- Organize community beach cleanupsHosts bi-annual volunteer beach cleanups at DeNyse Wharf, providing participants with community service hours and certificates.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$435K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$429K99%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$395K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$274K
Grants paid out$100
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$296K
Cash$296K
Investments$0
Liabilities$43K
Net assets$253K
Liquid reserves9.0 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANFRED FRITSCH | TREASURER | 12 | $35K |
board members · 5
- CHARLES BOULBOL — VICE-PRESIDENT
- CHARLES FIORE — PRESIDENT
- ESME ELISSON — SECRETARY
- HON LAI — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH LANGAMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborates with the American Red Cross to deliver swimming, water safety, and lifeguard training programs.
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborates with the American Red Cross to offer Learn to Swim classes.
- American Red Cross Partner — Provides swimming and water safety training under the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program.
- Fort Hamilton High School Government — Hosts summer swim programs at its facility.
- Fort Hamilton High School Partner — Collaborates with Fort Hamilton High School teachers and students in aquatics programming and community service initiatives.
- Fort Hamilton High School Partner — Provides facility space for swim instruction at its natatorium.
- USA Swimming Network — Harbor Seals swim team is part of the USA Swimming program, requiring membership and participation in sanctioned meets.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Priority-Based Enrollment for Program Continuitymethodology: priority_reenrollment_waitlistBy using a priority re-enrollment and waitlist system, the organization maximizes long-term access and instructional continuity for students, because maintaining consistent participation supports sustained skill development and reduces drop-off due to scheduling disruptions.
- Skill-Based Progression for Water Safetymethodology: skill-based_progressionBy structuring swim instruction around a tiered, skill-based progression system, the organization ensures that participants build water safety and swimming proficiency at an appropriate pace, because mastery of foundational skills enables safer and more effective advancement in aquatic environments.
- Swim-Centered Education as Public Safety Interventionmethodology: public-safety-through-recreationBy delivering swim instruction through a structured, curriculum-aligned approach, the organization promotes public safety and life-saving capability, because formalized aquatic education reduces drowning risk and increases water safety awareness in children and adults.