named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Charitable Donations Program
Raises funds and makes donations to charities including Easter Seals, Golisano Children's Hospital, and the USO
Member Benefits Program
Provides accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage, discounts on auto/motorcycle/boat insurance, and partner discounts with rental car companies and hotels
Trail Safety Advocacy
Works with local clubs to standardize trail signage and disseminate safety messages to snowmobilers across New York State
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Snowmobile Trail Maintenance & Safety 3 activities
- Maintain and manage snowmobile trail networkManages and maintains access to over 10,500 miles of marked and groomed snowmobile trails across New York State through coordination with local clubs and state partners.
- Provide snowmobile trail information and navigation toolsOffers an interactive webmap and mobile application with real-time trail status, turn-by-turn navigation, offline map access, reroutes, detours, and points of interest for snowmobile trails across New York State.
- Support safe recreational snowmobilingProvides public education on the safe use of snowmobiles and promotes a safe environment for recreational trail use through outreach and safety initiatives.
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Enthusiast Vehicle Owner Community Building 2 activities
- Host snowmobiling outreach and promotional eventsOrganizes and hosts "Take a Friend Snowmobiling" events annually across New York State in January, February, and March to promote recreational participation.
- Organize international snowmobiling eventsOrganized the International Snowmobile Congress in 2015, an event that brought together participants from around the globe.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Fund charitable giving through donationsRaises funds and donates to charities including Easter Seals, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and the USO.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Fund trail development and maintenance through grantsDistributes snowmobile registration fees as grants to local snowmobile clubs and towns to support trail development, maintenance, grooming, and equipment purchases.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Investigate and resolve trail-related complaintsInvestigates reported trail complaints, verifies validity, contacts responsible parties including local clubs and district directors, and provides updates and resolution reports to stakeholders.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provide member insurance benefits and discountsOffers accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost to member families and secures discounts on auto, motorcycle, and boat insurance, rental cars, hotels, and defensive driver courses.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$133K
Contributions & grants$127K96%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$153K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$270K
Cash—
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Net assets$270K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.8%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- American Council of Snowmobile Associations Partner — Collaborates on common issues and problems affecting snowmobiling.
- Department of Motor Vehicle Office Government — Processes snowmobile registrations on behalf of NYSSA.
- NY Conservation Council Partner — Collaborates on common issues and problems affecting snowmobiling.
- NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Manages the Snowmobile Trail Fund and partners with NYSSA on trail development and law enforcement.
- New York State Snowmobile Association Network — Member organization providing trail data and oversight for the mobile app.
- New York State Snowmobile Association Network — Primary statewide organization representing snowmobile clubs and riders in New York.
- New York State Snowmobile Association Partner — Partnership with SLEDNY to sponsor educational snowmobiling events.
- OPRHP snowmobile unit Government — Notified by the Trail Coordinator when signage deficiencies are confirmed non-compliant with NYSSA guidelines.
- State Farm Bureau Partner — Collaborates on common issues and problems affecting snowmobiling.
- Vermont Area Snow Travelers Partner — Provides cross-border snowmobiling information for riders traveling to Vermont.
strategies · 4
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.
- Decentralized Network Coordination with Centralized Supportmethodology: network-based access and supportBy integrating local club networks with centralized coordination and digital tools, the organization maintains accurate, up-to-date trail information and effective incident resolution, because local knowledge combined with system-wide oversight maximizes reliability and responsiveness.
- Registration-Based Funding to Ensure Equitable Accessmethodology: registration-based funding modelBy funding trail systems through statewide sled registration, the organization eliminates per-trail fees and ensures universal access, because a unified financial model reduces administrative friction and increases rider participation.
- Safety and Stewardship Through Education and Compliancemethodology: public_education_and_stewardshipBy combining public education on prudent riding with enforcement of trail standards, the organization ensures sustainable trail access and rider safety, because compliance and shared responsibility reduce conflict with landowners and regulatory bodies.
- Unified Member Advocacy for Policy Influencemethodology: unified_member_advocacyBy uniting 60,000 members into a single advocacy force, the organization amplifies its influence on state-level decisions to protect and expand snowmobiling access, because collective membership signals political and recreational significance.