named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Science of Triathlon Curriculum
Educational curriculum integrating science learning with triathlon training, developed in partnership with educators and scientists.
i-tri Program
Youth triathlon training program for middle school girls that builds self-confidence, social-emotional learning, and physical fitness through free, fully supported participation.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Alumni coaching and mentorship programEngages former program participants as assistant coaches, mentors, and leaders within the program, fostering intergenerational mentorship, leadership development, and continuity of support for current girls in training.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Annual i-tri Mentoring Day eventHosts an annual Mentoring Day that connects program participants with professional women from diverse career fields through keynote addresses, small-group discussions, and networking sessions to support career visualization and leadership development.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Family nutrition education workshopsOffers hands-on family nutrition workshops led by a certified nutritionist to promote healthier eating habits and family engagement, with participants adopting improved dietary behaviors during the program.
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Program impact measurement and outcomes reportingTracks and reports measurable improvements in participants’ physical fitness, social-emotional learning (including positive identity, social capital, and social skills), self-confidence, goal orientation, and academic-related executive functions such as self-control and cognitive regulation.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Provision of full program access and material supportProvides free participation in all program components, including classes, training, equipment, uniforms, and door-to-door transportation. Supplies running shoes, sports bras, swimsuits, and other necessary gear to participants in need to ensure equitable access regardless of socioeconomic background.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- STEM-integrated physical training curriculumDevelops and implements the Science of Triathlon Integrated Curriculum, which integrates STEM concepts into physical training to enhance executive functioning and academic performance, particularly in science.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Youth triathlon event organization and race completionOrganizes annual triathlon events in which all program participants complete a youth-distance race, demonstrating accomplishment and physical achievement. Also organizes a separate super sprint triathlon for youth aged 10–17 to raise funds for the organization.
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Girls' Physical and Emotional Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth triathlon training and empowerment program for adolescent girlsOperates a free, community-based program that trains middle school girls, primarily in 6th grade, to complete a youth-distance triathlon consisting of a 300-yard open water swim, 6-mile bike ride, and 1.5-mile run. The program fosters self-respect, self-confidence, positive body image, healthy lifestyle choices, and personal empowerment through structured physical training, goal visualization, and an evidence-based curriculum focused on social-emotional learning and mindfulness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$837K
Contributions & grants$812K97%
Program service revenue$23K3%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$896K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$600K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$129K
Cash$103K
Investments$0
Liabilities$150K
Net assets$-21K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA RODEN | Executive Direc | 40 | $99K |
board members · 4
- LILIANA RODRIGUEZ — Director
- MARY ALYCE ROGERS — Secretary
- REBECCA SINCLAIR — Treasurer
- TISHA DIXON-WILLIAMS — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Bridgehampton School District Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- Bridgehampton School District Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- Center of Healing and Justice Through Sport Partner — Collaborated to train i-tri staff in Trauma Informed Care for youth with mental health challenges.
- East Hampton School District Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- East Hampton School District Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- Hampton Bays School District Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- Hampton Bays School District Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- Kathleen King Partner — Individual supporter and community advocate for i-tri, recognizing its impact on girls and communities.
- Moby's Partner — Venue and food provider for the i-tri Power Ball fundraising event.
- Montauk School District Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- Montauk School District Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- Pierson Middle School Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- Pierson Middle School Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- Riverhead School District Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- Riverhead School District Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- Southampton Intermediate School Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- Southampton Intermediate School Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- Spings School Partner — Hosted the original pilot program of 8 middle school girls in East Hampton, NY.
- Springs School District Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- Springs School District Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- Tate’s Bake Shop Partner — Founder Kathleen King, of Tate’s Bake Shop, supports and endorses i-tri as a community partner.
- The Kelly Clarkson Show Partner — Featured i-tri and its founder in a national broadcast segment highlighting the program's impact on girls' confidence.
- Theresa Roden Partner — Key coach and mentor figure in the i-tri program, described as a foundational support for participants.
- Today Partner — Featured i-tri in a broadcast segment reporting on how triathlon training builds confidence in middle school girls.
- Tuckahoe School District Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- Tuckahoe School District Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- Westhampton Beach School District Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
- Westhampton Beach School District Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- William Floyd School District Partner — Collaborates with school staff to identify and invite participating students.
- William Paca Middle School Partner — Collaborates with i-tri to identify and invite eligible 6th grade girls to participate in the program.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Critical-Period Confidence Interventionmethodology: confidence-intervention_timingBy targeting middle school girls during a developmental window when research shows female confidence begins to decline, the organization maximizes impact on long-term self-perception because timely psychosocial intervention can alter confidence trajectories.
- Equity-First Access with Empowerment Integrationmethodology: barrier-free_access_with_participant_empowermentBy fully funding participation and removing financial barriers without requiring formal scholarship applications, while involving girls in fundraising, the organization promotes equitable access and agency because normalized inclusion reduces stigma and active participation builds ownership and empowerment.
- Growth Mindset Through Goal Achievementmethodology: goal-oriented_personal_development_through_sportBy guiding girls through structured training to achieve a challenging athletic goal they initially perceive as unattainable, the organization fosters a growth mindset and self-efficacy because overcoming such barriers reinforces the belief that effort leads to mastery.
- Holistic Embodied Development Modelmethodology: holistic_empowermentBy integrating mental, physical, and emotional development through athletic training and incorporating STEM learning via bodily experience, the organization creates holistic growth because embodied learning reinforces cognitive and affective development simultaneously.
- Metaphor-Based Resilience Developmentmethodology: metaphor-based_resilience_trainingBy using triathlon training as a metaphor for life’s challenges, the organization builds mental, physical, and emotional resilience in at-risk adolescent girls because this symbolic framework helps them internalize perseverance, goal-setting, and self-efficacy in the face of adversity.