irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $376KTHE COMMISSION STRIVES TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE SPORTING EVENTS IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN AND 1000 ISLAND REGION OF NEW YORK STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE YEAR ROUND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF THE AREA AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC INTEREST IN SPORTING EVENTS. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR THE COMMISSION PRODUCED AND HOSTED THE 2025 EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES.
- #2 $436KTHE COMMISSION STRIVES TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE SPORTING EVENTS IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN AND 1000 ISLAND REGION OF NEW YORK STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE YEAR ROUND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF THE AREA AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC INTEREST IN SPORTING EVENTS. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR THE COMMISSION PRODUCED AND HOSTED THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival
Marathon and related distance running events held in Schroon Lake, NY, including organizational and promotional support from the Council
Empire State Winter Games
Annual multi-sport winter competition featuring over 30 sports and attracting more than 2,500 amateur athletes from across the Northeast and Canada; hosted in Lake Placid and surrounding communities
IIHF Women’s World Championship
International ice hockey tournament organized in partnership with USA Hockey and Oneida County; hosted in Utica, NY, featuring 10 national teams and 29 games over 12 days
Wilmington Whiteface 100k and 50k Mountain Bike Race
Long-distance mountain biking event held in Wilmington, NY, serving as a major regional endurance competition
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Deliver virtual educational programming via webinarsHosts webinars using Microsoft Teams, manages participant registration and communications, and analyzes engagement data to improve content and delivery of virtual programming.
- Host educational and equity-focused sports summitsOrganizes the Women in Sport Summit, featuring panel discussions on athlete health, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and equity across age groups from U12 to collegiate levels, including documentary screenings and free access to championship games for participants.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Manage and support community-based sport programs and eventsAssumes operational leadership for local athletic events including the Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival and the Wilmington Whiteface 100k and 50k Mountain Bike Race, providing website updates, marketing, volunteer coordination, and on-site event management.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Organize and execute major regional and international sporting eventsPlans, manages, and hosts large-scale sporting events such as the Empire State Winter Games, IIHF Women’s World Championships, and FISU World University Games, including coordination of venues, volunteer recruitment, multi-community logistics, and on-site operations. Events feature hundreds to thousands of athletes from regional, national, and international levels.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Promote sustainable planning for winter sports eventsImplements the Save Winter initiative to advance sustainable planning and operational practices for winter sporting events, supporting long-term environmental and economic resilience in the region.
- Submit bids and host international sports delegationsPrepares and presents formal bids for communities seeking to host major sporting events and serves as host committee for international delegations, including presenting final reports to global governing bodies such as FISU and managing engagement with 164 Member Associations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.04M
Contributions & grants$359K18%
Program service revenue$1.68M82%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.60M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$563K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$824K
Cash$704K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.05M
Net assets$-223K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +71.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ALAN SHAW — DIRECTOR
- BRENDA SMITH — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS STEWART — DIRECTOR
- JAMES LEAHY — DIRECTOR
- JAMES MCKENNA — CHAIR
- JOHN B HUTTLINGER JR — TREASURER
- MARTINA LUSSI — SECRETARY
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival Partner — Partnership to support the festival through website updates, marketing, volunteer coordination, and on-site event assistance.
- Collegiate club hockey organizations Partner — Douglas Stewart serves as volunteer counsel for collegiate club hockey organizations.
- Essex County Government — Supporting jurisdiction and partner in the Empire State Winter Games.
- FISU Partner — Presented final report of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games at the FISU General Assembly.
- Franklin County Government — Supporting jurisdiction and partner in the Empire State Winter Games.
- IIHF Partner — Collaborated with the International Ice Hockey Federation to host the 2024 Women’s World Championship.
- IIHF Women’s World Championship Partner — Provides free game admission to summit participants as part of a coordinated event experience.
- International University Sports Federation (FISU) Partner — Primary senior-level interface with FISU during planning and delivery of the FISU World University Games.
- Microsoft Partner — Uses Microsoft Teams as a platform for hosting webinars.
- Mohawk Valley Garden Partner — Partnering with Mohawk Valley Garden, whose president is leading efforts to bring the championship to the region.
- Mohawk Valley Garden Partner — Partners with ADKSC and Oneida County to host and elevate the fan experience at the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship.
- NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) Government — Collaborates with ORDA, particularly through former ADKSC leader Ashley Walden who became President and CEO of ORDA.
- New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority Partner — Collaborates on hosting the Empire State Winter Games Opening Ceremony at the Herb Brooks Arena.
- New York State’s Olympic region Government — Established in and operates within New York State’s Olympic region.
- Oneida County Government — Working with Oneida County leadership to host the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship and showcase the region.
- Oneida County Partner — Partnered with ADKSC to co-organize the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship, with Oneida County appointing ADKSC as Local Organizing Committee.
- Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Partner — Partners in organizing the community-driven Empire State Winter Games.
- Schroon Lake’s Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival Partner — Partnered with ADKSC for the management of the Sept. 30–Oct. 1, 2023 marathon and associated festivities.
- Town of Brighton Partner — Host community and partner in the Empire State Winter Games.
- Town of Harrietstown Partner — Host community and partner in the Empire State Winter Games.
- Town of North Elba Partner — Host community and partner in the Empire State Winter Games.
- Town of Tupper Lake Partner — Host community and partner in the Empire State Winter Games.
- Town of Wilmington Partner — Host community and partner in the Empire State Winter Games.
- U.S. Ski and Snowboard Partner — Martina Lussi serves as Jumping/Nordic Combined Representative on the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Board of Directors.
- USA Hockey Partner — Collaborates with ADKSC to organize and promote the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Utica, NY.
- USA Hockey Partner — Collaborating with USA Hockey to host the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Utica, NY.
- USA Luge Partner — James Leahy is a former CEO of USA Luge.
- Utica Comets Partner — Collaborating with the Utica Comets organization in hosting the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship.
- Utica University Partner — Co-hosts the Women in Sport Summit and provides campus facilities for the event.
- Village of Lake Placid Partner — Host community and partner in the Empire State Winter Games.
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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.
- Collaborative Engagement for Triple-Win Outcomesmethodology: collaborative_engagementBy co-designing sport experiences with communities, organizations, and participants, the organization generates mutually reinforcing benefits, because shared ownership increases buy-in, event quality, and long-term sustainability.
- Data-Informed Program Improvementmethodology: data-informed programming improvementBy using participant engagement data to refine webinars and programming, the organization improves content relevance and delivery effectiveness, because iterative feedback loops ensure alignment with audience needs and learning preferences.
- Holistic Athlete and Community Developmentmethodology: holistic-athlete-developmentBy integrating physical, mental, and social dimensions of athlete development—including nutrition, mental wellness, and equity—the organization enhances participant engagement and event impact, because comprehensive support systems improve individual performance and community culture.
- Sport-for-Development Modelmethodology: sport-for-developmentBy leveraging sports as a catalyst, the organization drives community sustainability and economic growth, because sport events attract visitors, stimulate local economies, and foster regional pride and development.