named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Swim Lessons
Provides free learn-to-swim instruction for children and adults in Brooklyn and the Rockaways, focusing on water safety and drowning prevention in underserved communities.
Lifeguard Training Program
Offers free Red Cross-certified lifeguard training to youth and young adults, preparing them for employment while addressing NYC’s lifeguard shortage.
Wellness Initiatives
Runs community wellness programs integrating fitness, nutrition, and mental health support to promote holistic well-being across all age groups.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 2 activities
- Free lifeguard and CPR certification trainingOffers free lifeguard certification courses and Red Cross CPR training to high school students and community members, particularly targeting those who cannot afford certification. Programs prepare participants for employment in private pools and address local lifeguard shortages. One cohort trained 16 candidates, with 14 passing certification exams. Training is conducted during off-hours at community pools such as the Philip Howard Apartments.
- Free swim lessons for children and adultsProvides free learn-to-swim programs for children and adults of all ages, including foundational classes for young children (ages 2–6), skill-building for older children (ages 4–12), and instruction for adult beginners. Programs are offered at community locations such as the Philip Howard Apartments and Brooklyn College, with classes tailored to individual skill levels and designed to promote water safety, physical activity, and social inclusion. Some programs serve up to 60 individuals per week and include family participation components.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy and policy engagement on aquatic safetyParticipates in citywide discussions and convenes stakeholders through events like the NYC Aquatics Symposium to advance policy and practice around aquatic access and lifeguarding safety in New York City.
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
- Group fitness and personal training in underserved communitiesProvides free or low-cost group fitness classes and personal training in underserved areas, focusing on aerobic dance, Pilates, resistance training, functional fitness, and weight management. These programs aim to increase access to physical activity and promote long-term health and fitness.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Wellness and health education programsDelivers comprehensive wellness initiatives including nutrition education, physical activity promotion, stress management, mindfulness, yoga, sleep hygiene, and disease prevention. Programs are designed for children, families, adults, and seniors and aim to improve overall health and well-being through evidence-based education and community engagement.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and workforce readiness programsRuns programs that prepare youth for higher education and employment by teaching soft skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and personal health management. These initiatives are integrated into broader wellness and aquatics programming to support holistic development.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$159K
Contributions & grants$6K3%
Program service revenue$154K97%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$147K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash$45K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$30K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.6%
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- + Pool Partner — Collaborated with ICW at the Brooklyn Symposium on NYC Aquatics to explore innovative solutions for urban swim access.
- Asphalt Green Partner — Partnered with Inclusive Community Wellness on the Wave Makers Program for children's swimming lessons.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Hosts ICW swim lessons, aqua aerobics, and masters swim programs
- Brooklyn College Partner — Hosts ICW swim programs including Sunday learn-to-swim and community swim sessions.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Hosts ICW’s Sunday learn-to-swim and community swim sessions at its facility.
- Commonpoint Queens Partner — Collaborates on citywide aquatics and water safety initiatives.
- Council Member Farah Louis Government — Public official who participated in a community celebration event with ICW participants.
- Downtown Brooklyn Partnership Partner — Participated in a meeting hosted by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership to discuss the NY SWIMS initiative and potential installation of Myrtha Pools in underserved communities.
- Gray Foundation Funder — Funder of the Wave Makers Program, delivered in partnership with Inclusive Community Wellness.
- LIU Brooklyn Partner — Partner institution offering ICW-supported learn-to-swim programs for children.
- LIU Children's Academy Partner — Collaborates on swim programming, with ICW offering classes through LIU's facilities or institutional partnership.
- Léman Manhattan Partner — Provided pool time and lifeguard support on short notice to sustain the certification program.
- Magnus Mukoro Foundation Partner — Collaborated at the Brooklyn Symposium on NYC Aquatics to address water safety and drowning prevention.
- Mayor’s Community Affairs Office Government — City government office represented by its Citywide Youth Coordinator at ICW events, indicating collaboration or support.
- Midwood High School Partner — Collaborates with ICW to offer a learn-to-swim program for students
- Musa Swims Partner — Shared the platform with ICW at the Brooklyn Symposium on NYC Aquatics to advocate for improved swim access and instruction.
- Myrtha Pools Partner — Collaborated with Myrtha Pools representatives in a meeting hosted by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership to advance aquatic access initiatives in NYC.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Partnered on aquatic programming and water safety initiatives in schools.
- NYC Parks Government — Collaborates on swim programming and aquatics initiatives in New York City.
- NYC Parks Partner — Collaborates on lifeguard training and aquatic access initiatives, including participation in policy discussions.
- NYC Parks & Recreation Government — Discussed potential collaboration with NYC Parks & Recreation on siting and operating Myrtha Pools, including temporary installations during facility closures.
- New York Water Safety Commission Partner — Engaged with representatives from the New York Water Safety Commission to address water safety and swimming access in NYC, particularly in underserved areas.
- Philip Howard Apartments Partner — Host site for ICW's summer swim program.
- Philip Howard Apartments Partner — Private cooperative housing provider that partnered with ICW by opening its pool facilities for the summer swim program.
- Philip Howard Apartments Partner — Provides pool access for ICW's free learn-to-swim programs in the Midwood community.
- Philip Howard Apartments Tenants Corporation Partner — Collaborates to provide access to the PHA pool for free learn-to-swim lessons open to residents and Midwood neighbors.
- Philip Howards Apartment complex Partner — Provided access to an outdoor pool facility in Midwood to support the certification program.
- Rising Tide Effect Partner — Co-participant with ICW in the Brooklyn Symposium on NYC Aquatics, focusing on water safety and learn-to-swim instruction.
- St. Francis College Partner — Hosted the NYC Aquatics Symposium in partnership with Inclusive Community Wellness.
- St. Francis College Partner — Institution affiliated with ICW board member and former Aquatics Director, suggesting institutional connection or expertise sharing.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Aquatic Pathways to Workforce and Lifelong Opportunitymethodology: aquatic-pathways-to-opportunityBy offering lifeguard certification and job readiness training to youth with swimming ability but limited financial means, we create employment pathways, because removing cost barriers enables underserved youth to access careers in public safety and recreation.
- Community-Based Aquatic Safety as Preventive Public Healthmethodology: water-safety-preventionBy providing free swim instruction and water safety education in communities with limited aquatic access, we reduce drowning risk and improve emergency preparedness, because lack of swimming ability is a root cause of preventable deaths in high-exposure populations.
- Community-Driven, Intergenerational Program Designmethodology: community-collaborative program developmentBy co-developing programs with community input and designing them for multiple age groups, we increase participation and build local capacity, because inclusive, intergenerational models foster trust, continuity, and shared ownership of wellness outcomes.
- Individualized, Trauma-Informed Skill Developmentmethodology: trauma-informed water engagementBy using differentiated, individualized instruction and a safety-first, body-awareness approach, we improve swimming proficiency and emotional comfort in water, because meeting people at their skill level and honoring trauma histories increases safety, self-regulation, and long-term engagement.
- Integrated Wellness to Address Structural Health Inequitiesmethodology: integrated_wellnessBy integrating aquatic programming with fitness, nutrition, and mental health services, we improve community health and engagement, because holistic, co-located services remove systemic barriers and treat health as an interconnected continuum.