named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Public Kayaking
Seasonal program offering free sit-on-top kayak access on the Hudson River at Pier 26, open to all without prior experience, requiring only that participants know how to swim.
Volunteer Program
Opportunities for individuals to support operations, receive kayaking training, and participate in guided trips beyond the embayment after completing skills sessions.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 3 activities
- Data collection for program documentationCollects annual usage statistics through signed liability waivers to document participation and operational activities in its public kayaking programs.
- Free public kayaking programsOperates free public kayaking programs on weekends from May 24 to October 5 and on weekday evenings from June 17 to August 28, offering sit-on-top kayaking in a protected area of the Hudson River north of Pier 26 on Manhattan's west side. Programs include on-site safety instruction, assistance with life vests and docking, and adaptive paddling equipment for people with disabilities.
- Volunteer orientation and trainingConducts weekly one-hour volunteer orientation sessions every Sunday from May 10 to September 6, 2026, to train volunteers who support safety instruction, equipment management, and on-water supervision in the organization’s public kayaking programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$22K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24K
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -22.7%
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Google Calendar Partner — Uses Google Calendar to publish and share the 2026 kayaking schedule and closures.
- NYC Parks Department Government — Recommends that users obtain a hand-powered boating permit from the NYC Parks Department to support public boating access.
- New York City Parks Department Government — Coordinates with the Boathouse's operations through management of kayak launch sites requiring seasonal permits.
- volunteer@downtownboathouse.org Partner — Contact point for youth volunteer inquiries and general volunteer coordination.
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.
- Open Access to Remove Participation Barriers 21 orgsmethodology: open_accessBy allowing open participation without membership requirements, the organization increases public access to kayaking because removing administrative and financial barriers enables broader community engagement.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →
- Volunteer-Facilitated Skill Building for Inclusive Access 21 orgsmethodology: volunteer-facilitated public accessBy using volunteer-led instruction and safety support, the organization enables beginners with no prior experience to participate in kayaking, because hands-on guidance lowers skill barriers and builds confidence.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →
- All-Volunteer Model for Program Sustainabilitymethodology: all-volunteer modelBy relying entirely on volunteer labor, the organization sustains public kayaking programs because community commitment reduces operational costs and fosters local ownership, enabling long-term accessibility.