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SKANEATELES RECREATIONAL CHARITABLE TRUST C/O MICHAEL BESAW

SKANEATELES, NY · EIN 161556744 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O111 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · skaneatelescommunitycenter.org
revenue
$387K
expenses
$642K
net assets
$10.0M
employees
0
volunteers
19
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

EXPANDING AND IMPROVING UPON THE EXISTING COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO THE CITIZENS OF SKANEATELES, NEW YORK. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO ACT AS A FUND RAISING AND CONSTRUCTION ENTITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Skaneateles Community Center is a nonprofit community and recreation facility serving residents of Skaneateles, New York and surrounding areas. It offers fitness, aquatics, ice sports, childcare, and wellness programs for all ages. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) and relies on membership fees, public access fees, and charitable donations to support operations and financial assistance for low-income members.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Coed Recreational Softball League
Summer recreational softball league for adults of all skill levels, promoting friendly competition and community engagement
Aqua Bootcamp
Customized, water-based personal training sessions with fitness assessments and progressive aquatic workouts in 30, 45, or 60-minute formats
Before and After School Care
Licensed childcare program for children in kindergarten through 5th grade, offering homework time, snacks, physical activities, and enrichment during before and after school hours
Health & Wellness Education Seminar
Monthly seminar series featuring experts on topics such as nutrition, mental well-being, preventative care, and healthy aging
Ice Programs
Year-round ice activities including Learn to Skate, Open Skate, Open Freestyle, Skate & Shoot, and Glow N Skate events held at the indoor rinks
Youth Strength Training
Program for ages 5–13 to learn safe lifting techniques, build confidence, and develop functional strength in a supportive environment
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Hosting health and wellness education events
      Hosts a monthly Health & Wellness Education Seminar to provide community members with expert guidance on topics related to healthy and active living.
  • Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
    • Offering subsidized memberships for low-income individuals
      Provides subsidized or free memberships to individuals who cannot afford the membership fee, ensuring equitable access to recreational facilities and programming.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Operating and maintaining community recreational facilities
      Acts as a fundraising and construction entity to expand and improve community recreational facilities in Skaneateles, New York, including indoor ice rinks and aquatic centers.
  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Operating aquatics programs and facilities
      Provides year-round aquatics lessons, open swim access, and group fitness classes using an eight-lane, 25-yard lap pool and leisure pool with water slides and playground; offers swim lessons for all ages, swimming birthday parties, and aquatics-based group events.
  • Ice Rink Operations and Winter Sports Programming 1 activity
    • Operating indoor ice rink programs
      Operates an indoor ice rink offering learn-to-skate programs, open freestyle ice time for figure skaters, Skate & Shoot drills for hockey players, and Glow N Skate events; provides open skate sessions and ice rentals for individuals and families.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing adult recreational sports leagues
      Organizes an adult coed recreational softball league for participants of all skill levels.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Providing childcare and youth programming
      Operates a licensed before and after school care program for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, including structured homework time, snacks, free play, physical activities, and enrichment art activities; also offers summer camps and youth sports programs.
  • Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
    • Providing fitness and wellness programming
      Offers group fitness classes including boot camp, cycle, yoga, Pilates, and low-impact cardio aquatics such as Aqua Zumba and Deep Aqua Fitness; provides personal training, small-group training, and youth fitness programs for children ages 5–13 focused on safe lifting and functional strength development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$387K
Contributions & grants$290K75%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$97K25%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$642K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$22K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$10.50M
Cash$238K
Investments$1.47M
Liabilities$503K
Net assets$9.99M
Liquid reserves31.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -25.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • CHARLES WALLACE — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID M ALLYN — TRUSTEE
  • EARL DECARLI — TRUSTEE
  • ERIC JENSEN — TRUSTEE
  • JOANNE CROSS — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN TEIXEIRA — TRUSTEE
  • KEVIN GAGLIONE — TRUSTEE
  • KRISTI KRIEGER — SECRETARY
  • MARK RONEY — TRUSTEE
  • MAUREEN SODERBERG — CHAIR
  • MICHAEL BESAW — TREASURER
  • MICHAEL J BYRNE — VICE-CHAIRMAN
  • MIKE PARKER — TRUSTEE
  • PEER SODERBERG — TRUSTEE
  • RICK MATTHEWS — TRUSTEE
  • SUSAN GORMAN — TRUSTEE
  • TOM BERSANI — TRUSTEE
  • WILLIAM F ALLYN — TRUSTEE
  • WILLIAM MARQUARDT — PAST CHAIR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • BOCES Partner — Partners with BOCES to offer youth and family membership discounts to school districts.
  • Jordan-Elbridge Central School District Partner — Offers discounted memberships to youth and families through the BOCES program.
  • Office of Children and Families Services Government — Licensing agency for the before and after school care program.
  • Onondaga County Government — Identified as the county in which the Skaneateles Community Center operates, suggesting local government affiliation or jurisdictional relationship
  • Skaneateles Central School District Partner — Offers discounted memberships to youth and families through the BOCES program.
  • Skaneateles Central Schools Partner — Provides field access for the adult coed softball league.
  • Skaneateles Community Center Partner — Collaborates with the Skaneateles Community Center to offer youth fitness programs.
  • Skaneateles Community Center Partner — Hosts the Health & Wellness Education Seminar in partnership with trusted professionals and organizations.
  • Skaneateles Community Center Partner — Operates a community center offering shared programming and services.
  • Skaneateles Community Center Partner — Skaneateles Recreational Charitable Trust operates as the Skaneateles Community Center, managing its programs and services.
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.

  • Integrated Community Facility Model
    methodology: integrated_community_facility
    By offering multi-generational programming within a single, comprehensive recreational facility, the organization improves community health and wellbeing because shared spaces foster social connection, increase accessibility, and encourage sustained participation across age groups and family types.
  • Low-Impact, Inclusive Aquatics Programming
    methodology: inclusive_aquatics
    By utilizing low-impact aquatic environments and offering personalized, accessible swim instruction across all ages and skill levels, the organization increases engagement in fitness, particularly among diverse or underserved populations, because water-based exercise is sustainable, adaptable, and reduces barriers related to mobility or fitness level.
  • School-Partnered Access Model
    methodology: school_partnered_access
    By partnering with schools through the BOCES program, the organization increases access to recreational services for youth and families because institutional partnerships reduce logistical and financial barriers and leverage trusted community channels.