named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Infrastructure Improvement
Initiatives such as road restoration and rural mail service advocacy to enhance access and quality of life for residents
Property and Dam Maintenance
Regular upkeep of the dam, lakefront properties, and surrounding forested land to ensure safety and recreational usability
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Lake and River Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for lake resource protection policiesEngages in advocacy efforts to support policies and regulations that protect the natural resources of Yankee Lake and its watershed, including water quality, native species, and sustainable use.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communicates community information and governanceProduces and distributes newsletters, water quality reports, event calendars, obituaries, local news, and behavioral expectations. Maintains access to dues information, rules and regulations, and community links for seasonal and full-time residents via online platforms and printed materials.
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Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
- Conducts environmental and historical education and outreachProvides educational programming on the history and stewardship of Yankee Lake to members, maintains family history collections, and created an interactive digital history book. Promotes responsible natural resource use and shares historical content as part of community engagement.
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Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
- Manages and maintains Yankee Lake and surrounding propertyPerforms ongoing maintenance and improvement of Yankee Lake, its dam, shoreline, and surrounding land, including structural repairs to the dam, sealing and smoothing the outlet channel, replacing protective grating, improving access infrastructure, and maintaining downstream flow to Pine Kill. Conducts annual investments in environmental and infrastructural improvements.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Operates and maintains shared recreational facilitiesProvides free access to a multi-use sports court for members and their accompanied guests, operating seven days a week from 9 AM to dusk.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes community events and recreational activitiesHosts a range of member-focused events including a season-opening picnic, end-of-season gathering, ice cream socials, line dancing, bingo, concerts on the lake, psychic presentations, and fishing tournaments. Events are held at the clubhouse or on the lake and often include catering, live music, and guest participation under member sponsorship.
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
- Protects water quality and aquatic ecosystemsCollects water samples from Yankee Lake twice monthly during summer months (June–September) and participates in the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP), contributing 1,730 data points from 2005 to 2024. Works to preserve the water quality of Yankee Lake and the Pine Kill stream through monitoring and stewardship.
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Private Lake and Beach Access Management 1 activity
- Regulates lake access and useRestricts access to Yankee Lake to dues-paying members with deeded lake rights and enforces community rules through patrols. Regulates docks by setting size limits (15x20 feet), requiring pre-approval, detailed plans, DEC correspondence, town permits, and site photos before construction or vegetation alteration.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$123K
Contributions & grants$11K9%
Program service revenue$105K85%
Investment income$12K10%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$92K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$874K
Cash$368K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$874K
Liquid reserves47.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- ALEX GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
- CATHY DAWKINS — RESIGNED 5/1
- DORIS MUTASCIO — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD VAN BUREN — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH ZAMBUTO — PRESIDENT
- GALEN BOOTH — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE VENIZELOS — DIRECTOR
- JERRY SQUILLANTE — DIRECTOR
- JOAN O'KEEFE — TREASURER
- JON P LETENDRE — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN ARMISTEAD — DIRECTOR
- PETER PENSEC — DIRECTOR
- RAY VOLPE — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT F ROGERS — VICE PRESIDE
- STEVE LANGSEDER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Dave Bendlin Partner — Hosts Concert on the Lake at his private lakeside dock along the east shoreline.
- Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Government — Former owner of the lake and adjacent land, which was purchased by the Yankee Lake Company, Inc. in 1905.
- Horse & Sulky Partner — Catering partner for season opening picnic and end-of-season gathering events.
- New York State DEC Government — Regulatory agency informed of completed dam maintenance and responsible for final inspection and approval.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Collaborates with NYS DEC through the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP) for water quality monitoring.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Requires property owners to obtain DEC determination of no permit needed for dock installation
- New York State Federation of Lake Associations Network — Member organization participating in CSLAP through affiliation with NYSFOLA.
- Town of Mamakating Partner — Collaborates on dock permitting; requires compliance with town code and building department regulations
- Yankee Lake Preservation Association, Inc. Network — Primary organization responsible for managing and preserving Yankee Lake.
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.
- Citizen-Science Monitoring to Support Ecological Protectionmethodology: citizen-science monitoringBy participating in state-supported volunteer monitoring programs, the organization generates scientifically valid water quality data, which informs management decisions and strengthens ecological protection because data-driven actions increase the effectiveness and credibility of preservation efforts.
- Community-Based Stewardship Through Shared Attachmentmethodology: community-based_stewardshipBy fostering emotional and communal connections to Yankee Lake, the organization strengthens preservation efforts because collective attachment motivates sustained, voluntary stewardship and responsible behavior among residents and members.
- Environmental Stewardship Through Property and Infrastructure Investmentmethodology: environmental-stewardship-through-resort-managementBy maintaining and improving real property and critical infrastructure—such as dams and docks—the organization enhances both recreational and ecological quality because sustained financial investment enables proactive environmental management and resilience to seasonal or emergency conditions.
- Intergenerational Stewardship for Long-Term Sustainabilitymethodology: intergenerational_stewardshipBy guiding preservation efforts through an intergenerational model, the organization ensures long-term environmental and community sustainability because responsibility is extended beyond current users to future generations, reinforcing enduring commitment.
- Regulatory Alignment and Strictest-Standard Enforcement to Minimize Ecological Impactmethodology: regulatory_alignment_for_ecological_protectionBy enforcing dock regulations and applying the strictest available standards between local and association rules, the organization reduces environmental degradation because harmonizing with regulatory requirements and exceeding minimum norms prevents legal risks and protects lakebed and shoreline ecosystems.