irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $25KSponsor local men's and women's Rugby Union teams.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CanAm Rugby Tournament
Annual amateur rugby tournament featuring men's, women's, youth, and over-35 divisions; includes championship matches, photo and video coverage, and a memorial for fallen players
Fallen Ruggers Memorial
Annual memorial ceremony honoring deceased rugby community members, held before the championship match
Team Sponsorship Program
Sponsors local men's, women's, and under-19 youth rugby teams using funds from the CanAm Tournament
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth and Amateur Rugby Development 3 activities
- Organize and host the annual Can-Am Rugby TournamentOrganizes and hosts the Can-Am Rugby Tournament, the largest rugby tournament in North America, which attracts over 110 teams and approximately 2,700 participants from across the U.S. and Canada annually in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, New York. The event includes match operations, field logistics, and long-term planning with secured field and lodging access through 2027.
- Provide youth rugby development programsOffers youth rugby clinics for children in grades K-12 to introduce and develop rugby skills, promoting early engagement in the sport within the local community.
- Sponsor local men's and women's rugby teamsSponsors local men's and women's Rugby Union teams, supporting their participation in competitive divisions including Premier, Club, Social, and age-based categories (Over-35, Over-45, Over-55, Over-60), with documented championship wins in multiple divisions from 2024 to 2025.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administer academic scholarships for local rugby playersProvides academic scholarships to support local high school and college-age rugby players, helping to sustain participation and development within the regional rugby community.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Manage volunteer coordination for tournament operationsOrganizes volunteer support for garbage and recycling pick-up, field set-up and breakdown, field supervision, and general event operations during the annual tournament weekend to ensure smooth execution of the event.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Operate community and family engagement events during Rugby WeekendOrganizes a free family-friendly carnival at Riverside Park in Saranac Lake during Rugby Weekend, featuring food, drinks, games, bouncy houses, and live entertainment to support community engagement and inclusivity around the tournament.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host memorial ceremony for deceased rugby community membersAnnually honors deceased members of the rugby community by reading their names and observing a moment of silence before the final championship match during the Can-Am Rugby Tournament.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$229K
Contributions & grants$89K39%
Program service revenue$101K44%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$39K
expenses
Total expenses$187K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$99K
Cash$92K
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$78K
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +82.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- David J Staszak — Vice President/Treasurer
- Elizabeth Clark — President
- Ericka Moody — Secretary
- Jennifer Mott — Director
- Katie Alexanian — Ex-Officio Director Team Captain
- Matthew Webster — Director
- Patricia Wickwire — Director
- Terrence Tubridy — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Can-Am Rugby Partner — ADIRONDACK RUGBY INC collaborates with Can-Am Rugby to provide directional information for accessing rugby events in the Lake Placid area.
- Can-Am Rugby Partner — ADIRONDACK RUGBY INC participates in or is affiliated with the Can-Am Rugby tournament, which hosts the annual memorial ceremony for fallen ruggers.
- Can-Am Rugby Partner — ADIRONDACK RUGBY INC partners with Can-Am Rugby to connect players with teams
- Can-Am Rugby Tournament Partner — ADIRONDACK RUGBY INC collaborates with the Can-Am Rugby Tournament to organize and operate the event.
- CanAm Rugby Tournament Partner — Organizes and runs the CanAm Rugby Tournament to generate funds for local rugby and community initiatives.
- Leinster Rugby Partner — Collaborates with Leinster Rugby to deliver youth rugby clinics through the Leinster Syracuse program.
- Mountaineer Rugby Club Partner — Home team supported and sustained through tournament-generated resources.
- Mountaineers RFC Partner — Collaborates with the Can-Am Rugby tournament board to organize and host the annual Rugby Weekend event.
- Mountaineers Rugby Club Partner — Founding organization of the Can-Am Rugby Tournament.
- North Elba Recreation Department Partner — Provides recreational facilities and logistical support for the event.
- Olympic Regional Development Authority Partner — Provides field access and operational support for the tournament.
- Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Partner — Supports tourism and logistical coordination for the Can-Am Rugby Tournament.
- Saranac Lake Central School District Partner — Provides field access for the Can-Am Rugby Tournament.
- Syracuse University Partner — Partners with Syracuse University to deliver a School of Excellence rugby camp.
- Village of Lake Placid Partner — Collaborates to provide field access and logistical support for the tournament.
- Village of Saranac Lake Partner — Collaborates to secure field access and community support for the Can-Am Rugby Tournament.
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.
- Community-Integrated Event Hostingmethodology: community-integrated event hostingBy operating the rugby tournament as a shared community experience with family-friendly entertainment and volunteer involvement, the organization strengthens local belonging and collective identity, because treating sport events as communal traditions increases participation, loyalty, and long-term sustainability.
- Elite Coaching Partnerships for Youth Developmentmethodology: elite-partner-coachingBy partnering with high-performance international rugby organizations, the organization enhances youth player development and program quality, because access to elite coaching expertise increases skill acquisition and engagement among young athletes.
- Rugby Tourism as Economic Developmentmethodology: rugby-tourism economic developmentBy leveraging the Can-Am Rugby Tournament to attract visitors and promote the Adirondacks as a destination for rugby, the organization stimulates local economic activity and draws in new residents, because sport tourism creates measurable economic and demographic benefits for rural regions.
- Tournament-Driven Community Developmentmethodology: tournament-driven developmentBy hosting a large-scale annual rugby tournament, the organization generates revenue and broad community engagement that funds local rugby programs, youth initiatives, and scholarships, because integrating sport with community events creates sustainable social and economic returns.