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NEW YORK SECTION AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131603155 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$2.0M
net assets
$6.1M
employees
8
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO ENHANCE ORGANIZED CAMPING EXPERIENCES VIA PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN OPERATING ORGANIZED CAMPS, PROMOTE AND GUIDE THE PUBLIC TOWARDS REALIZING THE BENEFITS OF CAMPING, AND ADVOCATE ISSUES AFFECTING CAMPING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association supporting organized camps in New York through education, accreditation, and public guidance. Provides member camps with training, resources, and networking opportunities while promoting camp benefits to families and the public. Advocates for health, safety, and program quality in camp operations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $225K
    ORGANIZATIONAL ADVANCEMENT - THIS PROGRAM RELATES TO MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE SECTION TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CAMP EVENT DISCOUNTS, FREE CAMP RELATED PUBLICATIONS, ACCESS TO SECTION RESOURCES AND CAMP NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE SECTION ALSO RUNS A CAMP STANDARDS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES CAMP ACCREDITATION TO MEMBER CAMPS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OBSERVATION OF CAMP FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO EDUCATE CAMP MANAGEMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF KEY ASPECTS OF CAMP OPERATION, PARTICULARLY THOSE RELATED TO PROGRAM QUALITY AND HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CAMPERS AND STAFF.
  2. #2 $138K
    PUBLIC GUIDANCE SERVICE - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT ACCESS TO EXPERIENCED STAFF COUNSELORS AND ONLINE RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC FOR ASSISTANCE IN THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND OBTAINING OPTIMUM BENEFITS FROM CAMP EXPERIENCES. THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND THE CAMPS IS FACILITATED AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BASED ON THE NEEDS AND WISHES OF INQUIRING INDIVIDUALS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Camp Standards Program
Accredits member camps through education and on-site observation of facilities and programs to promote health, safety, and program quality.
Membership Services
Provides member camps with discounts on educational events, free camp-related publications, access to resources, and networking opportunities.
Public Guidance Service
Connects the public with experienced counselors and online resources to help identify and access appropriate camp experiences based on individual needs.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Connecting the public with camp experiences through counseling and online resources
      Provides public guidance via experienced staff counselors and online resources to help individuals understand and access appropriate camp experiences, matching them with camps based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 1 activity
    • Operating a camp accreditation and standards program
      Runs a camp standards program that accredits member camps through education and on-site observation of facilities and programs to improve program quality, health, and safety practices.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Providing membership services and professional development for camps
      Offers membership services that include educational event discounts, free camp-related publications, access to resources, and networking opportunities to support camp professionals and organizations.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.30M
Contributions & grants$84K4%
Program service revenue$2.08M91%
Investment income$132K6%
Other revenue$153
expenses
Total expenses$2.03M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$897K
Grants paid out$70K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.41M
Cash$1.84M
Investments$4.41M
Liabilities$263K
Net assets$6.15M
Liquid reserves36.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALICIA SKOVERA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $207K
KYLE MEDEIROS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MEMBERS 40 $147K
SAMARA FEINBERG DIRECTOR OF EVENTS 40 $127K
board members · 22
  • ALISON BESUNDER — DIRECTOR (THRU 5/25)
  • BEN ESPOSITO — DIRECTOR
  • BRIANA MITCHELL — DIRECTOR
  • CELESTE HYLTON — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS HUDSON — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS REHS-DUPIN — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTIE KO — PRESIDENT
  • CINDY LODER — DIRECTOR (THRU 5/25)
  • COREY DOCKSWELL — DIRECTOR
  • DAWN EWING — DIRECTOR
  • DOUG VOLAN — DIRECTOR
  • GENNA SINGER — DIRECTOR
  • GREGG LICHT — SECRETARY
  • JEFF SKIER — DIRECTOR
  • JEFFREY GOODMAN — DIRECTOR (THRU 5/25)
  • JENNIFER HARGRAVE — DIRECTOR
  • KATE GRENCI — DIRECTOR
  • LISA GARCIA STACEY — DIRECTOR (THRU 5/25)
  • MARC HONIGFELD — DIRECTOR
  • MARK BENEFORE — DIRECTOR
  • MARK TRANSPORT — DIRECTOR
  • PAM GREGORY — TREASURER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • American Camping Association Network — Member section of the national American Camping Association, operating under its framework to provide regional services and accreditation.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Education and Accreditation for Safety and Quality Improvement
    methodology: education_and_accreditation
    By educating camp management on operational best practices, we improve program quality and ensure the health and safety of campers and staff, because well-trained leadership leads to higher-quality, safer camping experiences.