named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
6 Days of Kissena
Annual race series awarding points daily based on omnium results, with participants earning points for racing or volunteering and top finishers receiving series jerseys.
Rider of the Year
Season-long competition across non-series race days, awarding points based on daily omnium finishes, with top performers recognized and awarded series jerseys.
Wednesday Twilight Racing Series
Weekly racing event that has been held continuously since 1965, providing regular competitive opportunities at the velodrome.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Organized Community Cycling Events 1 activity
- Cycling Events and Racing Series at Kissena VelodromeOrganizes and hosts cycling-related programming, racing events, and community activities at the Kissena Velodrome in Flushing, Queens, including the Wednesday Twilight racing series and milestone celebrations such as the 60th anniversary of the velodrome.
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Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 1 activity
- Youth Track Cycling ProgramOperates the Star Track Youth Cycling Program, a free initiative that teaches track cycling fundamentals to youth in New York City, with a focus on participants from under-resourced communities. The program includes track cycling clinics with loaner bikes and has developed athletes who have won over 35 National Championship titles.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$4853%
Program service revenue$15K97%
Investment income——
Other revenue$30
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$963
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$463
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -47.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- David Harrison — Programming Director
- Jim Lyman — Technical Director
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Kissena Velodrome Partner — Primary venue and operational base for cycling and racing activities.
- NYC Parks Partner — Collaborates with NYC Parks to operate the Star Track youth program.
- Star Track Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Track Fam to host programming at the Kissena Velodrome.
- Star Track Youth Cycling Program Partner — Youth cycling program based at the Kissena Velodrome, providing free track cycling instruction to New York City youth.
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.
- Inclusive Community Buildingmethodology: inclusive_community_buildingBy fostering a safe, competitive, and inclusive environment at the Kissena Velodrome, the organization increases community engagement and participation among diverse riders, because inclusion and safety are foundational to sustained involvement in track cycling.
- Youth Athlete Development Modelmethodology: youth_athlete_developmentBy using competitive youth cycling as a structured pathway, the organization develops elite athletic performance and personal growth in urban youth, because disciplined athletic training fosters both physical excellence and character development.