named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Lake Capital Improvement Fund
Manages a fund supported by initiation fees to ensure environmental sustainability and finance repairs for the lake, dam, beach, and associated infrastructure.
Lake Hill Lodge and Park Complex
Operates a community park with a playground, multi-use ball field, and tennis, pickleball, basketball, and handball courts for member use.
Mountain Lake Access
Provides members with access to Mountain Lake, including a swimming beach with lifeguard supervision and a boat launch.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Administer conduct review processOperates a Conduct Review Board composed of three members (two from the Board of Directors and one from General Membership) to conduct hearings on reported violations, reviewing documents and conducting interviews as needed. Members serve two-year renewable terms.
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Private Lake and Beach Access Management 1 activity
- Maintain Mountain Lake and associated infrastructureOwns and maintains Mountain Lake, including the dam, beach, shoreline, and boat launch. Allocates funds for repairs and environmental sustainability through the Lake Capital Improvement Fund, which is supported by a portion of the initiation fee.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manage membership and collect duesCollects a one-time $750 initiation fee and annual dues of $350 from members, with a $250 non-refundable application fee applied toward the initiation fee upon approval. Membership eligibility is based on property location within defined geographic boundaries.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Operate and maintain recreational facilitiesOwns and maintains the Lodge/Park Complex, including a swimming beach with lifeguard supervision, tennis/pickleball courts, basketball and handball courts, a playground, and a multi-use ball field. Also maintains Smallwood Civic Park for member use.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Organize community events and programmingOrganizes and supports year-round community events for members of all ages, including Open Rec Night, seasonal activities, and a children's carnival. Also provides rental access to Lake Hill Lodge for private member functions.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 1 activity
- Support environmental stewardship and wildlife responseProvides guidance for reporting environmental damage and maintains a list of local wildlife rehabilitators for residents to contact when encountering injured wildlife.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Issue membership credentials and boat registrationIssues photo ID cards to members for seasonal use and provides boat registration stickers upon submission of complete boat descriptions, available via in-person pickup or mail-in option.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$161K
Contributions & grants$150K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$350%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$153K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$473K
Cash$239K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$473K
Liquid reserves18.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ANTHONY BATTIATO — DIRECTOR
- CANDACE CARPONTER — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS TYBURSKI — DIRECTOR
- MARC DIAMONDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- MIKE BRATLAND — DIRECTOR
- NUNEZ JOSE — DIRECTOR
- SHARON SILVERMAN — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM FIGUEROA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Beach Manager Partner — Staff member who provides input to the Conduct Review Board and helps enforce rules at Association facilities.
- Carmine's Meat Market Partner — Provided in-kind donation for the 2023 Children's Carnival food tent.
- Carmine’s Meat Market Partner — Inflatable obstacle course sponsor for the 2022 Children's Carnival
- Citiscape App Partner — Bounce house sponsor for the 2022 Children's Carnival
- Frank's Repairs LLC Partner — Carnival donor for the 2022 Children's Carnival
- Friends of the Playground Partner — Collaborative group supporting the development of the playground at the SWCA Park & Lodge Complex.
- Lake Patrol Partner — Designated representatives who assist in enforcing the Code of Conduct and reporting incidents to the Conduct Review Board.
- Malek Properties Partner — Provided sponsorship for the 2023 Children's Carnival waterslide attraction.
- Malek Properties Partner — Waterslide sponsor for the 2022 Children's Carnival
- Mountain Lake Government — Lake is central to community identity and is supported through the Lake Capital Improvement Fund funded by membership fees.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Partners with NYS DEC for reporting environmental violations through a shared hotline.
- Red Button Audio Partner — Carnival donor for the 2022 Children's Carnival
- SmallwoodBeach@gmail.com Partner — Email contact point for members to submit photos for membership ID cards.
- SmallwoodCivic@gmail.com Partner — Email contact point for members to report changes to boat descriptions and receive communications.
- The Club at Smallwood Partner — Separate organization with distinct offerings and membership; some SWCA members belong to both.
- The Corcoran Group Partner — Sponsored the 2023 Children's Carnival at the $750 level.
- Town of Bethel Government — Responsible for maintaining public roads, enforcing local laws, and managing public facilities including the Forest Reserve and Dog Park, while the SWCA manages its own private facilities.
- Town of Bethel Partner — Partners with the Town of Bethel in hosting special events and collaborating on community issues.
- smallwoodcivic@gmail.com Partner — Primary contact email for the Civic Association of Smallwood, NY, Inc.
strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Based Stewardship of Shared Natural Resourcesmethodology: community-based_stewardshipBy involving residents in the protection and reporting of environmental issues, the organization preserves the quality and value of shared natural resources like Mountain Lake, because collective responsibility and participation lead to more sustainable and effective conservation outcomes.
- Membership as a Mechanism for Civic and Environmental Governancemethodology: governance-through-member-agreementBy tying access to facilities and privileges to membership compliance and adherence to board-established rules, the organization ensures environmental and social standards are maintained, because conditional participation incentivizes accountability and collective responsibility.