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HUDSON RIVER BOAT & YACHT CLUB ASSOCIATION
OSSINING, NY · EIN 133853704 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · hrbyca.org
revenue
$3K
expenses
$3K
net assets
$10K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

BUSINESS LEAGUE OF BOAT CLUBS - EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association is a nonprofit business league established in 1975 and incorporated in 1999 that supports 36 independent boat and yacht clubs along the Hudson River and nearby areas. It promotes inter-club cooperation, boating education, and advocacy on navigation and river management issues. The organization represents around 8,000 individuals and facilitates events, permits, and engagement with government agencies.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy and Government Engagement
Representation before state and federal agencies on boating regulations, dredging permits, and river management issues, including testimony before legislative bodies
Bimonthly General Membership Meetings
Regular meetings hosted at rotating member clubs to discuss boating issues, share best practices, and coordinate regional initiatives
HRBYCA Rendezvous
Annual gathering of member yacht clubs featuring social events, boat parades, and educational activities to strengthen inter-club relationships
Reciprocal Agreement with Upper-Mohawk Council
Partnership enabling member club access and privileges from NYC to Troy, enhancing boater mobility and inter-organizational cooperation
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 4 activities
    • Facilitating boat sales among members
      Supports member transactions by listing privately owned boats in the monthly Happenings Newsletter and on the organization’s website to facilitate sales within the boating community.
    • Operating a regional network of boat and yacht clubs
      Maintains and coordinates a network of yacht and boat clubs along the Hudson River and Raritan Bay, from Keyport, NJ, to Port Ewen, NY, serving as a central association for recreational boating organizations.
    • Organizing and promoting river events and flotillas
      Plans and executes public boating events including the HRBYCA Independence Flotilla, annual rendezvous gatherings, and themed flotillas such as the 2023 event from Tappan Zee to Bear Mountain Bridge, often involving hundreds of decorated boats.
    • Support and capacity building for member boat and yacht clubs
      Provides operational support and resources to member clubs on issues including membership, access, dredging, taxes, insurance, and environmental and safety compliance, including assistance with securing dredging permits and materials.
  • Lake and River Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for recreational boating interests
      Represents and advocates for over 5,000 recreational boating families along the Hudson River and Raritan Bay, including through testimony before legislative bodies such as the U.S. Senate and engagement with state officials in Albany.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Commemorative and celebratory event hosting
      Organizes special events to mark historical and organizational milestones, including the 1982 Bicentennial reenactment of George Washington’s sail and the 2009 400th anniversary of the Hudson River exploration.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosting regular membership and board meetings
      Convenes general membership meetings on the last Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, and Board of Directors meetings on the last Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December, open to members of affiliated clubs for participation and discussion.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Publishing boating guides and newsletters
      Produces and distributes the Hudson River Boating Guide, including a special 50th anniversary edition, and issues the monthly HRBYCA Happenings Newsletter to members, providing updates and information relevant to recreational boating.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$231
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$10K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • COULTER YOUNG — DIRECTOR
  • HENRY MATHEUS — DIRECTOR
  • JOE CLARK — DIRECTOR
  • LOLLY YACKER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Cortlandt Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Montrose, NY.
  • Cortlandt Yacht Club Partner — Hosts HRBYCA membership meetings.
  • Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Government — Engages with the DEC through representation at meetings and collaboration on river management issues.
  • Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform for sharing updates and meeting announcements with members.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share information and engage with members.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with members about HRBYCA and river events.
  • Great Kills Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Staten Island, NY.
  • HRBYCA Boat/Yacht Club Network — Member clubs whose members are eligible to list boats for sale through HRBYCA services.
  • Hook Mountain Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Nyack, NY.
  • Hudson Cove Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in West Haverstraw, NY.
  • Hudson River Fisherman’s Association Partner — Engages with the Hudson River Fisherman’s Association through joint representation and dialogue on river issues.
  • Keyport Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Keyport, NJ.
  • Member Clubs Network — Collaborates with member clubs to produce the Hudson River Boating Guide.
  • Minisceongo Yacht Club Partner — Hosted an HRBYCA event in Stony Point, NY.
  • New Hamburg Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Wappingers Falls, NY.
  • Newburgh Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Newburgh, NY.
  • Ossining Boat & Canoe Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Ossining, NY.
  • Ossining Boat and Canoe Club Partner — Hosts upcoming HRBYCA meetings.
  • Ossining Community Sailing Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association based in Ossining, NY without its own facilities.
  • Pirate Canoe Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
  • Riverkeeper Partner — Collaborates with Riverkeeper through shared participation in meetings and events related to Hudson River stewardship.
  • Shattemuc Yacht Club Partner — Hosted the HRBYCA Rendezvous events in 2019 and 2023.
  • The Events Calendar Partner — Uses The Events Calendar plugin to power event listings on its website.
  • The Yacht Club at West Point Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in West Point, NY, restricted by Army regulations from public access.
  • Tower Ridge Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.
  • Upper-Mohawk Council Partner — Maintains a reciprocal agreement with the Upper-Mohawk Council to benefit boaters from the NYC border to Troy.
  • Washington Irving Boat Club Partner — Hosts HRBYCA general membership meetings.
  • Yonkers Corinthian Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Yonkers, NY with no docking available.
  • Yonkers Yacht Club Network — Member club of the Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association located in Yonkers, NY.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Collaborative Network for Boating Advocacy and Education
    methodology: collaborative_network
    By fostering inter-club collaboration and joint engagement with government agencies, the association advances shared boating interests and strengthens collective impact, because unified advocacy and pooled knowledge increase influence and effectiveness beyond what individual clubs can achieve.
  • Member-Driven Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building
    methodology: capacity_building_through_knowledge_sharing
    By creating resources developed by boaters for boaters and sharing practical knowledge, the association strengthens volunteer-run clubs, because peer-developed solutions increase relevance, trust, and adoption in addressing common operational and regulatory challenges.
  • Shared Governance Through Rotating Member Participation
    methodology: shared_governance
    By rotating governance meetings across member club locations and keeping them open to all, the association promotes equitable participation and sustained engagement, because decentralized, accessible decision-making fosters ownership and inclusivity across the network.