named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
Annual fundraising festival featuring food tasting, music, children’s activities, games, and vendor exhibitions
Homework Assistance and Computer Lab
Supervised homework time with access to computers and academic support
Maple Syrup Production and Sales
Youth-involved collection and sale of locally produced maple syrup as a fundraising initiative
Recreational Activities
Includes pool table, ping pong, foosball, PlayStation games, and vending area for snacks
Weekly Family-Style Dinners
Community meals providing a safe and social environment for youth
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual international food tasting and music festivalOrganizes an annual international food tasting and music festival featuring children's activities, arts and crafts, vendor exhibitions, and cultural food tasting, promoting community engagement and youth participation.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Community service and volunteer opportunitiesOffers community service and volunteer opportunities for youth to encourage civic responsibility and leadership development.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Guest speaker and educational eventsOrganizes guest speaker sessions and educational events focused on youth development topics as part of its regular programming.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Homework assistance and academic supportOffers structured homework assistance with access to a designated homework area and computer lab to support academic achievement for youth.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Maple syrup production and youth-led activityEngages youth in hands-on learning through organizing maple syrup sap collection activities, fostering environmental education and stewardship.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Maple syrup sales for donationSells maple syrup in sizes ranging from half pint to gallon at prices between $6.00 and $60.00, available for purchase at the Youth Center or via delivery in exchange for a donation, likely supporting program sustainability.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Recreational activities and gamesProvides recreational services including pool, ping pong, foosball, PlayStation games, and other leisure activities to promote social engagement and healthy development among youth.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Snack access via vending areaMaintains a vending area that provides snacks for youth, supporting basic needs and accessibility during program hours.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Weekly family-style dinners and dancesHosts weekly family-style dinners and organized dances as part of regular programming to build community and provide positive social experiences for youth.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth development programs for ages 10-18Provides a safe and stable environment for youth development through direct and indirect guidance, offering ongoing support to children and youth ages 10–18. Programs have served over 6,000 children cumulatively, with hundreds participating annually.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$108K
Contributions & grants$66K61%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$9K8%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$386K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$382K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON HOOKER | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $40K |
board members · 5
- AMBROSE SERRANO — DIRECTOR
- BACHANA TSIKLAURI — DIRECTOR
- FRANKIE HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- SARA DIEHL — DIRECTOR
- STACEY MANLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Adirondack 105.105.5FM & 93.5FM Partner — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Central Garage Partner — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Coakley Home and Hardware Partner — Sponsor and vendor at the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Devlin Inns and Suites Partner — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Golden Arrow Partner — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Gwyn-Anne Bissonette, CFP Partner — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Hannaford's Partner — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Lake Placid Government — Thomas Shipman served as a designated Lake Placid youth police officer, indicating a community and likely operational connection to the town.
- Lake Placid Middle/High School Partner — Educational partner serving students in the Lake Placid area.
- Lake Placid Police Department Partner — Vendor participant at the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Lake Placid/Wilmington Connecting Youth & Communities Coalition Partner — Youth development coalition working in partnership with the Shipman Youth Center.
- McDonald's Partner — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Meister Accounting Partner — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Price Chopper Partner — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
- Uihlein Foundation Funder — Sponsor of the Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks & Music Festival
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.
- Academic Support Through Access to Resourcesmethodology: academic_supportBy providing dedicated space and technology resources for homework and learning, the organization supports academic success because access to reliable tools and a conducive study environment reduces barriers to educational achievement.
- Community-Driven Sustainability Modelmethodology: community-driven developmentBy building community support through local contributions of funds, materials, and labor, the organization sustains youth programming because locally rooted investment increases ownership, resilience, and long-term viability of services.
- Experiential, Nature-Based Learningmethodology: experiential_learningBy engaging youth in hands-on, nature-based educational activities, the organization promotes skill development and cultural connection because experiential learning deepens retention, builds practical competencies, and strengthens ties to local traditions.
- Safe and Stable Environment with Guidancemethodology: safe-space youth developmentBy providing a safe, stable, and supervised environment combined with direct and indirect guidance, the organization fosters healthy youth development and individual growth because such conditions create the psychological and structural security necessary for maturity and engagement.