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FROST VALLEY YMCA
CLARYVILLE, NY · EIN 221625176 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P27Z · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · frostvalley.org
revenue
$20.6M
expenses
$21.4M
net assets
$22.2M
employees
665
volunteers
24
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

FROST VALLEY YMCA IS A VALUES DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Frost Valley YMCA is a values-driven organization that fosters youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through outdoor educational and recreational programs. It serves children, families, schools, and community groups primarily in the tri-state area, offering immersive environmental education, summer camps, and retreats. The organization operates on a 5,500-acre campus in the Catskills, emphasizing experiential learning, team building, and connection with nature.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.40M
    SCHOOL CONFERENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RETREAT PROGRAMFROST VALLEY YMCA'S STAFF GUIDE STUDENTS FROM PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE TRI-STATE AREA IN BUILDING CONNECTIONS WITH THEIR CLASSMATES, STRENGTHENING THEIR OWN SELF-AWARENESS, AND DEEPENING CONNECTIONS WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUTSIDE WORLD. OUR SCIENCE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE DIRECT ENGAGEMENT, STIMULATE CURIOSITY AND WONDER, AND INCREASE SCIENCE LITERACY AND CRITICAL THINKING. OUR TEAM-BUILDING CURRICULUM EMPHASIZES THE VALUE OF WORKING TOGETHER WHILE RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS WITHIN THE STRENGTH OF THE ENTIRE GROUP. FROM JAN 1, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, FROST VALLEY PROVIDED AN IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND/OR TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCE FOR OVER 8,000 PARTICIPANTS.
  2. #2 $2.88M
    GROUPS AND FAMILY AND TEAM RETREAT PROGRAMFROST VALLEY YMCA'S STAFF PROVIDE FAMILY AND TEAM BUILDING PROGRAMS PREDOMINANTLY ON WEEKENDS THROUGH THE YEAR. FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE AND NATURE BASED PROGRAMMING. BETWEEN SEPTEMBER AND JUNE, FROST VALLEY HOSTS, FAMILIES, SCOUT TROOPS, Y GUIDES, RELIGIOUS GROUPS, NONPROFITS, AND CORPORATIONS THAT FLOCK TO FROST VALLEY FOR TEAM BUILDING AND IMMERSION IN NATURE. FROST VALLEY IS HOME TO A MODEL FOREST, A 672-PANEL SOLAR ARRAY, A RAPTOR CENTER, A MAPLE SUGARING HOUSE, AND IS PART OF THE NEW YORK CITY WATERSHED. FAMILIES COME TO FROST VALLEY YEAR AFTER YEAR, SOME FOR AS MANY AS 50 YEARS RUNNING, TO UNPLUG FROM TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECT ON A DEEPER LEVEL WITH EACH OTHER, STAYING FOR A WEEKEND OR ONE OF OUR WEEK-LONG FAMILY CAMPS. FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, FROST VALLEY HOSTED 12,000 PARTICIPANTS IN ITS RETREAT PROGRAMS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Adventure Programs
Outdoor adventure camps for youth, including activities such as ropes courses, hiking, and camping, with expert supervision and safety protocols
Casting for Recovery
Free therapeutic fly-fishing weekends for breast cancer survivors, hosted at Frost Valley’s Straus Center in the Catskills
Family and Group Retreats
Nature-based weekend and week-long retreats for families, scouts, religious groups, and nonprofits focused on team building and unplugging from technology
School Conference and Environmental Retreat Program
Immersive environmental education and team-building experiences for students from primary and secondary schools in the tri-state area, integrating science literacy and outdoor engagement
Traditional Overnight Camps
Summer camp programs for youth featuring cabin living, outdoor activities, and structured supervision with a 1:4 counselor-to-camper ratio
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 2 activities
    • Host retreat and team-building programs
      Hosts retreat programs for families, scout troops, Y Guides, religious groups, nonprofits, and corporations, with offerings focused on team building and immersion in nature. Served between 3,095 and 12,000 participants annually in such programs.
    • Manage outdoor facility for year-round programming
      Operates a 5,500-acre outdoor facility in the Catskill Mountains offering year-round access to nature and adventure, with date-specific booking availability for stays and programs.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver immersive environmental education programs
      Provides immersive environmental education experiences for primary and secondary school students from the tri-state area, serving between 4,252 and 8,000 participants annually.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operate summer camp programs for children
      Provides summer camp experiences for children ages 4 to 16, including inclusive programs for children of all needs and abilities, with overnight accommodations in cabins, lodges, yurts, and tents. Maintains a counselor-to-camper ratio of 1:6 or lower, with 1:4 during activities and rest periods for continuous supervision.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize community and volunteer events
      Organizes community-led events such as workshops, outdoor adventures, volunteer projects, family activity days, obstacle races, farm activities, and volunteer work weekends at its New York campus.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conduct safety-certified recreational programming
      Employs 18 annually re-certified lifeguards for water safety and Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA)-certified staff to supervise equine activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20.58M
Contributions & grants$2.95M14%
Program service revenue$16.70M81%
Investment income$719K4%
Other revenue$212K
expenses
Total expenses$21.42M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$9.29M
Grants paid out$1.84M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$35.72M
Cash$997K
Investments$13.17M
Liabilities$13.50M
Net assets$22.21M
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +59.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RIEL PEERBOOMS CEO & PRESIDENT 40 $230K
MANIA BOYDER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $208K
THOMAS HOLSAPPLE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $183K
VICTORIA EDDINGS ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $181K
CHET KRINSKY CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER 40 $136K
board members · 20
  • ADAM WEISS — TRUSTEE
  • AL FILREIS — SECRETARY
  • ALMAZ ZELLEKE — TRUSTEE
  • AMY MELICAN — TRUSTEE
  • ANDY KREMER — TRUSTEE
  • BARBARA SPITZ — TRUSTEE
  • BILL BAKER — TRUSTEE
  • BOB MESSICK — TRUSTEE
  • CAROL WRIGHT — TRUSTEE
  • DAVE BIELER — VICE CHAIR
  • DJ MOMBO — TRUSTEE
  • ED ARNOLD — TRUSTEE
  • EMILY HELLOGG GESUALDI — TRUSTEE
  • ERNEST ROOS — TRUSTEE
  • JIM VAUGHN — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN BUTLER — TRUSTEE
  • JOSHUA TUCKER — TRUSTEE
  • JUDY PASNIK — TRUSTEE
  • KATE LEWIS — CHAIR
  • KIM REIDY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • American Camp Association Network — Follows American Camp Association standards for counselor-to-camper ratios and camp operations.
  • Casting for Recovery Partner — Provides free therapeutic fly-fishing weekends to breast cancer survivors at Frost Valley's Straus Center.
  • Certified Horsemanship Association Partner — Requires horse barn staff to be certified through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) for equine program safety and instruction.
  • Children's Hospital at Montefiore Partner — Longstanding collaboration to bring children with medical needs to camp.
  • Classy.org Funder — Platform used to host Frost Rally fundraising campaigns.
  • Elderhostel Partner — Offers arts and outdoors programming at Frost Valley's Straus Center through Elderhostel.
  • GoFundMe Funder — Platform used to host Frost Rally fundraising and team campaigns.
  • Google Partner — Acquires visitors through advertising or web search visibility on Google.
  • Ruth Gottscho Kidney Foundation Partner — Decades-long partnership to provide camp experiences for children with kidney disease.
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.

  • Inclusive, Integrated Program Model for Multigenerational Belonging
    methodology: integrated_nature_arts_recreation_model
    By integrating nature, arts, and recreation within an inclusive environment, we foster connection and growth across ages and abilities, because shared, accessible experiences in a supportive community strengthen identity, equity, and mutual understanding.
  • Nature-Based Experiential Programming for Youth Development
    methodology: nature_based_experiential_programming
    By immersing youth in nature-based, hands-on experiences, we improve mental health, build life skills, and foster lasting social connections, because direct engagement with nature and group activities cultivates belonging and personal growth.
  • Sliding-Scale Accessibility with Uniform Experience
    methodology: sliding_scale_access
    By offering a voluntary four-tier pricing model, we increase access for families of all economic backgrounds while maintaining program equity, because financial inclusivity without visible differentiation preserves dignity and ensures transformative experiences are available to all.