named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Life Saving & Emergency Assistance
Club members and boats provide emergency aid to boaters in distress; dock facilities are made available for government agencies to secure disabled vessels above Niagara Falls.
Safe Boating Education
Offers boating safety classes and training in seamanship, piloting, and navigation using clubhouse facilities to promote responsible boating practices.
Waterways Advocacy
Advocates to city, state, and federal governments for properly operated and maintained navigable waterways on the Upper Niagara River.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 3 activities
- Emergency assistance for boaters in distressProvides emergency assistance to boaters in distress on the Upper Niagara River using club members and boats.
- Hosting safe boating classesUses clubhouse facilities to host safe boating classes for the public.
- Providing dock facilities for disabled boatsMakes dock facilities available for government agencies to secure disabled boats above the falls on the Upper Niagara River.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.22M
Contributions & grants$246K20%
Program service revenue$942K77%
Investment income$7K1%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$1.13M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$409K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.08M
Cash$386K
Investments$10K
Liabilities$60K
Net assets$1.02M
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +10.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- ANDREW DUGAN — FLEET CAPTAIN
- ANTHONY ROGERS — Director
- BRIAN CARNEY — Director
- CARL AZZARELLI — Treasurer
- DONALD BOLAND — Director
- ELAINE NOWAK — Secretary
- JACK GOEDDERTZ — VICE COMMODORE
- LORI NICOLETI — Director
- RICHARD KINDZIA — FLEET CAPTAIN
- SID SAVARINO — COMMODORE
- STEVE DOLAN — Director
- TIM PHILLIPS — Director
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- City, State and Federal Government Government — Engages in advocacy with city, state, and federal government entities to improve waterway operations and maintenance.
- Official Marine Agencies Partner — Collaborates with official marine agencies to assist in marine safety and emergency response on the Upper Niagara River.
strategies · 3
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.
- Boating Safety Education as Preventive Harm Reduction 17 orgsmethodology: boating_safety_educationBy providing public education on safe seamanship, piloting, and navigation, the club reduces the likelihood of accidents and promotes responsible boating behavior because informed operators make safer decisions on the water.shared approach: Education-Driven Safety and Stewardship →
- Public-Private Safety Partnership 17 orgsmethodology: public-safety_partnershipBy collaborating with official marine agencies, the club enhances safety and protects lives on the Upper Niagara River, leveraging shared resources and authority to extend the reach and effectiveness of safety operations.shared approach: Education-Driven Safety and Stewardship →
- Waterway Advocacy for Public Access 17 orgsmethodology: waterway_advocacyBy advocating to city, state, and federal governments, the club works to maintain and improve navigable waterways, ensuring long-term public access and safety for recreational boaters because sustained infrastructure and policy support are critical to safe and equitable use of the river.shared approach: Education-Driven Safety and Stewardship →