named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Youth Scholarship Program
Supports Deaf youth across New York State with educational and personal growth opportunities; founded by RRCD President Sara Smania
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 3 activities
- Preserves and promotes American Sign Language and Deaf cultureConducts programs and activities that foster appreciation of Deaf culture and sustain the use of American Sign Language within the Deaf and hard of hearing community.
- Provides a meeting place and organizes social, civic, and cultural activities for the Deaf and hard of hearing communityOffers a dedicated space organized by and for the Deaf and hard of hearing, hosting year-round social, civic, and cultural events focused on current issues affecting the community.
- Supports Deaf youth through a scholarship programAdministers a Youth Scholarship Program that provides educational and personal growth opportunities for Deaf youth in New York.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Hosts an annual complimentary holiday dinner for membersProvides a free holiday dinner to members as a community-building and supportive service.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operates under elected and appointed governance boardsMaintains an 11-member elected Executive Board to set strategic direction and policy, supported by an appointed Board of Directors responsible for compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Provides member benefits including event access, league participation, and communicationsOffers members discounted admission to events and tournaments, eligibility to participate in year-round leagues, voting rights at meetings, and regular email updates with event announcements and organizational information.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$56K57%
Program service revenue$37K38%
Investment income——
Other revenue$1
expenses
Total expenses$34K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$274K
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Net assets$274K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- DON METLAY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Sara Smania Partner — President of RRCD and founder of the Youth Scholarship Program.
- other organizations Partner — Collaborates with other organizations to promote public understanding of deafness and deaf culture.
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.
- Collaborative Public Educationmethodology: collaborative public educationBy partnering with other organizations to teach the public about deafness and diverse communication methods, the organization advances social inclusion and reduces stigma because joint educational efforts amplify reach and credibility.
- Community-Driven Self-Organizationmethodology: community-driven self-organizationBy creating a self-organized community space run by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, the organization fosters autonomy and cultural identity, leading to stronger engagement and empowerment because peer-led governance reinforces trust and shared identity.