irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $31KMEMBER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - HELD PROGRAMMING FOR MEMBER DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING CAMPS AND CLINICS. ENCOURAGED MEMBER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS ATTENDING REGIONAL AND NATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
- #2 $9KOUTREACH PROGRAM - PROMOTE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE SPORT OF SWIMMING.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Athlete Protection Training (APT) Compliance
Administers mandatory safety training and background checks for all adult members to ensure a safe sport environment
Member Development Program
Offers camps, clinics, and reimbursement support for members attending regional and national training opportunities to advance athlete development
Outreach Program
Provides discounted memberships and support to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in swimming for underrepresented or low-income athletes
Sanctioned Swim Meets
Organizes competitive swim meets to foster a competitive environment and support swimmer advancement to national levels
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 8 activities
- Conducts training camps and select camps for elite swimmersHosts high-performance training camps such as the Long Course Distance Select Camp and IMR Select Camp, selecting and training top-scoring athletes from the LSC regions based on USA Swimming performance metrics.
- Funds travel for members to national competitions and trainingProvides financial support for travel expenses enabling members and swimmers to attend national-level competitions and training opportunities.
- Operates year-round competitive swim programRuns a year-round swim program in Pittsford, NY, serving swimmers across developmental to championship levels.
- Organizes competitive swim meets and championshipsPlans and conducts swimming competitions, including developmental meets, invitationals, and championships, to support athlete development and advancement to national-level competition within its geographic region.
- Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in swimmingRuns an outreach program focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the swimming community.
- Provides clinics, training, and member development programsOffers camps, clinics, training seminars, and educational resources to support the development of swimmers, coaches, and member clubs, including in periods when swim meets are not held.
- Provides education on personal safety and boundariesTeaches swimmers about body autonomy, consent, boundary respect, and how to report discomfort or concerns to trusted adults as part of its swimmer education programming.
- Publishes time standards for swim performanceReleases Niagara Gold, Silver, and Parallel Time Standards on its website to guide swimmer performance and progression.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Administers membership and registration for swimming clubs and athletesManages the annual membership cycle for swimming clubs and athletes, including online registration processing, club administrator designation, and renewal systems for the 2026 season.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Establishes and maintains operational committeesManages multiple standing committees to support the ongoing operations of the Local Swimming Committee as of June 15, 2026.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes contributions and honors deceased membersPresents the Niagara LSC Breaking Barriers Award annually at the Fall House of Delegates and organizes a slideshow to honor deceased members of the swimming community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$236K
Contributions & grants$101K43%
Program service revenue$76K32%
Investment income$60K25%
Other revenue$90
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$41K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$978K
Cash$37K
Investments$941K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$976K
Liquid reserves69.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +35.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- ABBY FERRARI — AT LARGE ATHLETE/REPRESENT
- ALEXA KULIK — DIRECTOR
- AMBER ORLANDO — DIRECTOR
- ANN MARIE DOLESKI — DIRECTOR
- ANNA LAPOINT — SENIOR VICE CHAIR
- ANTHONY FURSTOSS — DIRECTOR
- BECKY SAPIO — DIRECTOR
- BEN HINDS — AT LARGE ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE
- BRIAN BAIER — DIRECTOR
- BRIANNA CAFARELLI — DIRECTOR
- BRITTANY PALLO — DIRECTOR
- CARTER WALSER — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS EVERETT — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS MUSSHAFEN — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS WARE — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINE HUGHES — DIRECTOR
- CINDY JARVIS — DIRECTOR
- COURTNEY CHRIST — DISABILITY CHAIR
- DAN BURKE — DIRECTOR
- DANI RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH BURKE — OFFICE AND MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
- DOMINIC FALBO — AT LARGE ATHLETE/REPRESENT
- DONNA JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS HEYDEN — AGE GROUP VICE CHAIR
- EMILY LAPIER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Anna LaPoint Partner — Senior Vice Chair involved in Budget, Technical Planning, Age Group Development, and Senior/High Performance Committees
- Becky McLean Partner — Age Group Co-Chair involved in Budget, Technical Planning, Age Group Development, and Senior/High Performance Committees
- Bob Nicita Partner — Officials Chair for Syracuse Area and member of Governance Committee
- Courtney Christ Partner — Disability Chair serving on Technical Planning and Athlete Wellness Committees
- DJ Johnson Partner — Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Deborah Burke-Staff Partner — Staff member serving on Governance, Age Group Development, and Athlete Wellness Committees
- Jared Mereness Partner — Age Group Co-Chair serving on Budget, Technical Planning, Disability, Age Group Development, and Senior/High Performance Committees
- Kim Corby Partner — Member of Governance and Athlete Wellness Committees
- Leo Gibbons Partner — Safe Sport Chair serving on Operational Risk and Safe Sport and Athlete Wellness Committees
- Lisa Bialek Partner — Serves as Finance Vice Chair and participates in Audit, Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committees
- Long Island Aquatic Club (LIAC) Partner — Contributed guest speaker Dave Ferris, Head Coach, to the 2024 Long Course Distance Select Camp.
- Nicholas Weiner Partner — Administrative Vice Chair serving on multiple committees including Audit, Budget, Finance, Technical Planning, and By-Laws/Legislation/Rules
- Paul Cary Partner — Serves in leadership roles including Treasurer and member of Budget, Audit, and Governance Committees
- Positive Athlete Partner — Partnered to recognize high school swimmers through a program offering awards, scholarships, and career-building opportunities.
- Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Partner — Hosted the 2024 IMR Select Camp and provided coaching staff, including Head Coach Phil Baretela, who also led in-water training at the 2024 Long Course Distance Select Camp.
- Scott Hinds Partner — Chair of the Athlete Wellness Committee
- Speedo Partner — Provided stopwatches to camp staff and coaches for the 2024 Long Course Distance Select Camp and co-sponsored the IMR Select Camp.
- SwimMAC Carolina Partner — Contributed guest speaker Chuck Batchelor, Head Coach, to the 2024 Long Course Distance Select Camp.
- TJ Day Partner — Participates as Senior Coach representative on multiple committees including Coaches Committee and Senior/High Performance Committee
- TeamUnify Government — Website platform provider whose privacy practices affect data collection on Niagara Swimming’s site.
- The Deep End Partner — Provided practice suits to all participants in the 2024 Long Course Distance Select Camp and co-sponsored the IMR Select Camp.
- USA SWIMMING INC Network — Member organization within the national swimming network.
- USA Swimming Government — Primary national governing body for swimming; Niagara Swimming operates as a Local Swimming Committee under USA Swimming
- USA Swimming Government — Receives delegated governing and supervisory responsibilities from USA Swimming for competitive swimming within its geographic boundaries.
- USA Swimming Government — Sanctioned the 800M freestyle time trial and sponsored the 2024 Long Course Distance Select Camp and IMR Select Camp.
- USA Swimming Network — Collaborates with USA Swimming to participate in the Summit and contribute to a joint memorial initiative.
- USA Swimming Network — Member of USA Swimming, operating under its structure as a recognized program.
- USA Swimming Network — Member organization of USA Swimming, adhering to national safety and programming standards.
- USA Swimming Network — Member organization within the USA Swimming network.
- USA Swimming Network — Member organization within the USA Swimming network; shares compliance standards and data policies.
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strategies · 2
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.
- Athlete-Centered Development with Safety and Consentmethodology: athlete_centered_safetyBy centering athlete development within a safe, inclusive, and community-based environment, and integrating education on consent and trusted adult reporting, the organization fosters long-term engagement and holistic growth because athletes are more likely to thrive when they feel physically and emotionally safe and respected.
- Inclusive and Equitable Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive_participationBy actively promoting inclusion of swimmers with disabilities and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion in governance and programming, the organization expands access and belonging in swimming because equitable representation and structural integration of diverse voices improve culture and outcomes for all participants.