irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $21.96MPROGRAMS - INCLUDES AQUATICS, EXERCISE PROGRAMS, SPORTS, MARTIAL ARTS, AND CAMPS. BENEFITED APPROXIMATELY 8,000 PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR.
- #2 $4.41MFREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & USAGE - INCLUDES USAGE OF POOL, FIELD, GYM, THEATER, SPORTS, AQUATICS AND OTHER PROGRAMS. BENEFITED APPROXIMATELY 21,000 PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Buddy Training
Shared personal training sessions for two participants with a single trainer, designed to increase motivation and accountability while accommodating individual fitness goals and levels.
Competitive Teams
Regionally and nationally ranked sports teams that develop athletic potential and foster a lifelong love of sport for youth athletes.
Free Community Programs
Complimentary access to facilities and programs including pool, field, gym, and theater usage for community members, benefiting tens of thousands annually.
Group Exercise
Over 80 weekly group fitness classes including yoga, Pilates, cycling, bootcamps, Zumba, and HIIT, offered free to members and available for purchase by non-members.
Personal Training
One-on-one fitness training tailored to individual goals, offered in three levels: Personal, Pro, and Master, with sessions available for members and non-members at Upper East Side and Battery Park City campuses.
Summer Day Camp
Inclusive camp program for children that builds character, confidence, and community through sports, fitness, and play, serving NYC families for decades.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 6 activities
- Fitness programs for older adultsOffers group fitness classes tailored for older adults, focusing on strength, balance, flexibility, and wellness, with a range of formats including yoga, Pilates, cycling, strength training, cardio, and water exercise.
- Group fitness classes for adultsProvides over 80 weekly group exercise classes per campus for adults aged 18 and over, including bootcamps, Zumba, yoga, barre, cycling, and HIIT, with free outdoor HIIT classes offered three times per week during summer at the Upper East Side campus.
- Personalized personal trainingProvides individualized personal training programs for all skill levels, including solo, partner, and small-group options with certified trainers, offering tiered packages (Personal, Pro, Master) and introductory sessions to fitness equipment and fundamental exercises.
- Specialized Pilates trainingOffers private and small-group Pilates sessions, including personalized Reformer programs tailored to individual fitness goals, with classes limited to four participants to ensure personalized coaching.
- Strength training programs for adultsOffers high-intensity specialty training and six-week strength training courses in small-group settings with certified personal trainers, including weekly and twice-weekly 90-minute sessions focused on mastering fundamental strength exercises at campuses in Battery Park City and the Upper East Side.
- Water exercise programsProvides low-impact water exercise classes such as Hydro Fit and Warm Water Exercise to improve cardiovascular health, build strength, and support injury recovery for participants of all experience levels.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 3 activities
- Comprehensive aquatics programs for all agesOffers aquatics programs for individuals of all ages and skill levels, including free swim classes for public school students, the Everyone Swims program for water confidence and safety, and specialized training for aspiring competitive swimmers, with weekly practices and intersquad meets.
- Parent-and-child swim introduction programOffers a free, no-commitment parent-and-child swim program through the AGUA Swim Academy for children ages 4 to 36 months, teaching fundamental water safety skills to children and proper support techniques to caregivers.
- Youth swim clinics and intensivesOperates multi-day swim clinics for youth ages 7–14, including developmental and competitive-focused programs with in-water and dryland training, skill progression, nutritional awareness, and time trials, designed to build confidence and competitive readiness without requiring USA Swimming membership.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Youth development and competitive sports programsOperates summer day camps, fall sports, and regionally and nationally ranked competitive sports teams for youth athletes, fostering character, confidence, and community through structured sports and martial arts programs.
- Youth fitness and development programsProvides group fitness programs for pre-teens (ages 9–12) and teens (ages 13–17) focusing on coordination, strength, endurance, agility, and confidence with fitness equipment, along with personalized youth fitness training including assessments and individualized plans.
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Skatepark Development and Youth Skate Programs 1 activity
- Comprehensive youth development programsDelivers youth development programs in aquatics, exercise, sports, martial arts, and camps, serving approximately 8,000 people in 2024, 19,000 in 2022, 11,250 in 2021, and 29,000 annually in 2019.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Free community access to recreational facilities and programsProvides free public access to facilities including pools, fields, gyms, theaters, and aquatics programs, serving approximately 21,000 people in 2024 and up to 50,000 annually in 2019.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37.32M
Contributions & grants$4.60M12%
Program service revenue$31.20M84%
Investment income$1.52M4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$42.46M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$24.02M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$40.72M
Cash$1.37M
Investments$22.01M
Liabilities$15.81M
Net assets$24.91M
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 16
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN BRACKETT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $371K |
| PEDRO F RAICOVICH | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $281K |
| RENEE A DAVIS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $273K |
| ELSA PEREIRA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $245K |
| DAVID RODRIGUEZ | SR. DIRECTOR OF AQUATICS | 40 | $244K |
| DAVID S BYRNES | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 40 | $229K |
| DEAN SOMER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $223K |
| NICOLE M LEE | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND FITNESS | 40 | $190K |
| ADAM C PEREZ | DIRECTOR OF SOCCER AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $179K |
| REGINA A YOA-REESE | SR. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $176K |
| DAVID A LUDWIG | SR. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 40 | $167K |
| EAMON HANIFIN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $165K |
| STEFAN E SERKIN | SENIOR SALESFORCE ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $165K |
| ANDREW BRYAN | DIRECTOR OF CITY WIDE AQUATICS PROGRAM | 40 | $160K |
| LAUREN HUNT | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $148K |
| KAREN BORSARI | SR. DIRECTOR EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $143K |
board members · 9
- ALOYSEE HEREDIA JARMOSZUK — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW J NUSSBAUM — DIRECTOR
- BARRIE ZESIGER — DIRECTOR
- CAROLINE HRIBAR — CHAIR
- CHRISTA D'ALIMONTE — VICE CHAIR
- DAMON PAZZAGLINI — DIRECTOR
- DAVID LEVIN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MITNICK — DIRECTOR
- JOHN PORGES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Asphalt Green Soccer Club Partner — Operates youth soccer programs as part of Asphalt Green's competitive sports offerings.
- Cornell University Medical College Government — Dr. George E. Murphy, a professor at Cornell University Medical College, co-founded Asphalt Green and led the effort to repurpose the Municipal Asphalt Plant.
- USA Swimming Partner — Requires USA Swimming membership for participation in AGUA Elite and AGUA Rising Stars clinics.
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.
- Holistic Swimmer Development Integrating Multiple Domainsmethodology: holistic-swimmer-developmentBy integrating in-water training, dryland exercises, and nutritional awareness, we build comprehensive swimmer competence and confidence, because addressing physical, technical, and behavioral domains together strengthens overall performance and relationship with the sport.
- Inclusive Access Model for Community Health and Engagementmethodology: inclusive_access_modelBy providing inclusive access to sports, fitness, and play regardless of ability or background, we promote health and community cohesion, because removing structural and social barriers enables broader participation and fosters belonging.
- Play-Based Engagement for Lifelong Physical Activitymethodology: play-based_engagementBy using joyful, play-based movement across ages and abilities, we foster positive associations with physical activity, because this approach builds intrinsic motivation and supports long-term adherence to healthy habits.
- Small-Group Instruction with Individualized Attentionmethodology: small-group personalized trainingBy combining small-group formats with personalized instruction, we enhance fitness development and skill progression, because this model balances social motivation with tailored feedback and adaptive programming.
- Sports and Play as Tools for Development and Transformationmethodology: sports-for-developmentBy using sports, fitness, and play as foundational tools, we drive personal and community transformation, because these activities build discipline, connection, and self-efficacy across diverse populations.