named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Group Swim Lessons
Weekly or intensive week-long swim instruction for levels 0-4, open to members and non-members, focusing on skill development in a group setting.
Monday Night Youth & Adult Water Polo
Youth and adult water polo programs offered at the club, including Level 1 (ages 7–10) and Level 2 (ages 11–14), plus a Masters program for adults.
Private Swim Lessons
One-on-one swim instruction for all ages and abilities, designed to build confidence, technique, and water safety skills.
Summer Play & Swim
Recreational summer program combining play and swim instruction for children, promoting fun and water safety.
Swim Team
Structured swim training program for youth to develop competitive swimming skills in a supportive team environment.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 2 activities
- Offering structured swim instruction programsProvides swim lessons for individuals of all ages and abilities, including group lessons (once-a-week or week-long daily sessions), private lessons with individualized instruction, and adaptive lessons for individuals with autism, anxiety, sensory needs, motor challenges, or unique learning styles. Programs include Level 0 through Level 4 skill progression, teaching skills such as swimming 25–50 yards unassisted, treading water, front/back crawl, and introductory breaststroke and butterfly kicks.
- Running youth and adult swim teams and water polo programsOperates a swim team program for children at beginner and advanced levels, focusing on stroke technique, flip-turns, interval training, and competitive skills. Offers a co-ed adult water polo program and youth water polo programs (beginner for ages 7–10 and intermediate for ages 11–14) with weekly training sessions emphasizing skill development, endurance, and scrimmages.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Facility rentals and guest accessOffers pavilion rentals for private parties with 60- or 120-minute durations and allows guest access to the pool for $10 per day, with free access for long-term members based on membership duration.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Hosting community events and promoting accessibilityHosts recurring social and family-oriented events such as tie-dye days, pizza parties, ice cream socials, and craft projects. Maintains wheelchair accessibility, an ADA-compliant pool lift, and a family/accessible changing room to ensure inclusive access.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Hosting summer Play & Swim and recreational programsRuns a summer Play & Swim program for children with five scheduled sessions in June and July, offering daily swim lessons, yard games, arts and crafts, tennis, and team-building activities. Also operates open swim hours during early summer, regular season, and late season, including holiday hours on Memorial Day and Juneteenth.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Operating swimming and tennis facilities for membersProvides seasonal access to swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, and club amenities for members, including reservable tennis time during the swim season. The facility has operated continuously each summer since 1968.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing lap swimming accessOffers lap swimming during designated morning hours (6 am to 10:20 am Monday–Saturday) without reservations, available to members with a Lap Swimmer membership.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$270K
Contributions & grants$264K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$258K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$145K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$346K
Cash$118K
Investments$0
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$291K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN MARKWARDT | POOL MANAGER | 35 | $20K |
board members · 10
- BRIAN ROHAN — DIRECTOR BLDG GROUNDS
- CARRIE SIMON — DIRECTOR SOCIAL
- DOUG SYBERT — DIRECTOR BLDG GROUNDS
- HEATHER SCOTT — PRESIDENT
- KRISTINA DARROL — DIRECTOR SNACKS
- LAURA DOLCH — SECRETARY
- LISA ST JOHN — VICE PRESIDENT
- LOUISE FELKER — DIRECTOR MARKETING
- RANDI MADRID — DIRECTOR SWIM LESSONS
- SETH BRAHLER — TREASURER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Brian Rohan Partner — Building & Grounds committee member at the Ithaca Swim Club
- Carrie Simon Partner — Social Events Chair at the Ithaca Swim Club
- Coach Art Lilienthal Partner — Leads water polo programs for youth and adults at the Ithaca Swim Club.
- County Sheriff's Department Government — Patrols the pool grounds after hours and responds to unauthorized presence on Club property.
- Doug Sybert Partner — Building & Grounds committee member at the Ithaca Swim Club
- E-Soft Partner — Uses E-Soft's platform for class registration, scheduling, and payment processing for swim team programs.
- E-Soft Partner — Uses E-Soft's platform for registration and class management.
- Heather Scott Partner — President of the Ithaca Swim Club Board of Directors
- Justine McCluskey Partner — Lifeguard liaison for the Ithaca Swim Club
- Justine Petry McCluskey Partner — Lifeguard Liaison responsible for coordinating lifeguard staffing and communication
- Kevin Markwardt Partner — Pool Manager at the Ithaca Swim Club
- Kristina Darrol Partner — Snack Liaison at the Ithaca Swim Club
- Laura Dolch Partner — Secretary of the Ithaca Swim Club Board of Directors
- Lisa St. John Partner — Vice President of the Ithaca Swim Club Board of Directors
- Louise Felker Partner — Marketing lead at the Ithaca Swim Club
- Michael Baker Partner — Membership Manager at the Ithaca Swim Club
- Randi Madrid Partner — Staff contact for summer job inquiries and hiring coordination
- Randi Madrid Partner — Swim Lesson Director at the Ithaca Swim Club
- Seth Brahler Partner — Treasurer of the Ithaca Swim Club Board of Directors
- eSoft Planner Partner — Uses eSoft Planner to manage memberships, lessons, and program registrations.
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.
- Cooperative Ownership Modelmethodology: cooperative_modelBy operating as a member-owned cooperative, the organization maintains affordable access and fosters collective responsibility and belonging, which increases member engagement and long-term sustainability because members have a direct stake in the club's success.
- Family Feedback-Driven Program Designmethodology: family-feedback-driven-program-designBy designing programs based on direct feedback from member families, the club ensures relevance and responsiveness, increasing satisfaction and participation because programming aligns with actual community needs and preferences.
- Individualized, Self-Paced Skill Developmentmethodology: individualized-instructionBy tailoring instruction to each swimmer’s comfort, skill level, and pace, the club improves confidence, retention, and swimming proficiency because learners progress without pressure or rigid timelines, fostering intrinsic motivation and safety.
- Supportive Group Learning with Teamwork Integrationmethodology: supportive_group_learningBy combining technical skill development with teamwork, cooperation, and enjoyment in group settings, the club enhances engagement and social development in young swimmers because positive peer dynamics and emotional safety reinforce learning and persistence.