irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0RYAN HOUSE IS OFFERED AS A SELF-SUSTAINING SAFE, SOBER, SUPPORTIVE HOME FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN RECOVERY AND ARE WORKING TO ESTABLISH THEMSELVES BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE HOUSE WILL HAVE PERSON IN LONG-TERM RECOVERY TO OVERSEE AND MANAGE THE HOUSE. EACH RESIDENT MUST BE EMPLOYED, THEY WILL PAY RENT, DO CHORES AND MAINTENACE, COOK FOR THEMSELVES, AND BASICALLY LIVE AT THE "R.Y.A.N. hOUSE" UNTIL THEY ARE SECURE FINANCIALLY, AND SECURE IN THEIR RECOVERY TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
R.Y.A.N. House
A self-sustaining, sober living home in Saugerties, NY, for individuals in recovery who are re-entering the community. Residents must be employed, pay rent, and participate in household responsibilities. The facility also hosts over 35 weekly recovery and support group meetings.
R.Y.A.N. Run/Walk 5K
Annual community fundraiser held in Kingston, NY, to raise awareness about substance abuse and generate funds for outreach and youth programs. The event honors Ryan Kelder and promotes open dialogue about addiction.
School and Community Outreach
Presents Ryan’s story and brings in recovery speakers like Chris Herren and Daryl Strawberry to high schools and community events in Ulster County to educate youth and families about addiction and recovery.
Youth Program Support
Provides funding to local organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Saugerties and Kingston for drug prevention programs, summer camps, and youth fitness initiatives.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 2 activities
- Conducting school-based substance abuse outreachShares Ryan Kelder's story and hosts keynote speakers, including Chris Herren and Daryl Strawberry, at high schools across Ulster County—including in Saugerties, Kingston, and Ellenville—to educate students and parents about addiction and recovery.
- Distributing public education on prescription drugs and addictionProduces and distributes public information about prescription drugs and addiction as part of its community awareness efforts.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 2 activities
- Hosting recovery and support group meetingsProvides dedicated space at the R.Y.A.N. House for over 35 weekly recovery and support group meetings for individuals in recovery and their families.
- Operating supportive housing for individuals in recoveryOperates a safe, sober, supportive residence in Saugerties, NY for individuals in recovery, requiring employment, rent payment, chore participation, and self-directed living to promote financial and recovery stability. The facility is being fully renovated, with the second floor under development to expand the living environment.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Advocating for addiction treatment fundingConducts advocacy by launching letter campaigns to state and local politicians to secure public funding for addiction treatment services.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding youth drug awareness and prevention programsFunds drug awareness and prevention programs for youth by donating over $8,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Saugerties and Kingston.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Organizing community awareness eventsHosted the first annual R.Y.A.N. Kelder Awareness Run/Walk on October 25, 2015, to promote awareness about narcotics and recovery.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Providing youth recreational access through scholarships and sponsorshipsSupports youth engagement and healthy activities by providing scholarships for children to attend Kingston Parks and Rec Summer Camp and sponsoring field trips for programs like Mac Fit Kids.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$162K
Contributions & grants$63K39%
Program service revenue$20K12%
Investment income$20K12%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.32M
Cash$223K
Investments$442K
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$1.31M
Liquid reserves74.3 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 16
- CAROLE KELDER — Vice President
- FRANKIE WRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
- KERA DITTUS — BOARD MEMBER
- LENA SERRANO — Treasurer
- MARCIE BIGELOW — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET MURRAY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA NACCARATO — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE WEISS — Secretary
- NICHOLAS PALMER — BOARD MEMBER
- NICK LASUSA — BOARD MEMBER
- RANDI KELDER — President
- SARAHANNE BANIA — BOARD MEMBER
- SHANE WATERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SHONA PENMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- TAMMY CHERNY — BOARD MEMBER
- VINCE KELDER — CO-PRESIDENT
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Saugerties and Kingston Partner — Recipient of a donation for drug awareness and prevention programs.
- Knights of Columbus Partner — Acquired and repurposed the former Knights of Columbus building for use as the R.Y.A.N. House.
- Team R.Y.A.N. Network — Collaborative group associated with Raising Your Awareness about Narcotics involved in the R.Y.A.N. House project.
- organizations that provide healthy programs for the youth of our community Partner — Supports local organizations offering youth programs as part of its mission.
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.
- Family-Centered Approach to Recoverymethodology: family-centered-recoveryBy providing support services to both individuals in recovery and their families, we improve long-term outcomes because healing relationships and family systems reduces isolation and strengthens the recovery environment.
- Peer-Led Support and Lived-Experience Leadershipmethodology: peer-led-supportBy employing individuals in long-term recovery to manage recovery housing, we promote sustained engagement and reduce relapse because peer leadership fosters trust, relatability, and authentic role modeling.
- Story-Based Education to Reduce Stigmamethodology: story-based educationBy sharing personal family narratives about addiction, we increase awareness and reduce stigma because emotional, relatable stories humanize the issue and foster empathy more effectively than data alone.
- Structured Independence with Personal Responsibilitymethodology: structured-independenceBy requiring individuals in recovery to maintain employment, pay rent, and participate in household duties, we foster long-term stability and self-sufficiency because structured accountability builds habits and routines essential for sustained recovery.
- Youth Prevention through Community Investmentmethodology: youth-prevention-through-community-investmentBy funding healthy youth programs through event proceeds, we prevent drug use because providing constructive alternatives and community engagement reduces risk factors associated with substance abuse.