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GREEK PEAK ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS
ENDICOTT, NY · EIN 161379920 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · gpadaptive.org
revenue
$56K
expenses
$61K
net assets
$344K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

Greek Peak Adaptive Snowsports provides adaptive skiing and snowboarding instruction for individuals with disabilities aged 6 and up at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland, NY. The organization offers specialized equipment and trained volunteer instructors to support participants with a range of disabilities, including visual impairments, amputations, cerebral palsy, and developmental disabilities. Programs run from January through mid-March on weekends.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program
Offers individualized instruction in downhill skiing, snowboarding, and mono-skiing for participants aged 6+ with disabilities, using adaptive equipment and trained volunteers.
Volunteer Training Program
Trains and certifies volunteers annually in safety, coaching skills, and disability awareness to support participant instruction.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
    • Volunteer coach training and development program
      Provides annual and ongoing training for over 70 volunteer coaches, including pre-season clinics, on-snow skill development sessions, lesson shadowing, and access to online resources. Training covers instructional techniques, safety practices, and mandatory topics such as ACL awareness, sexual harassment prevention, and Special Olympics protocols.
    • Volunteer recruitment and coordination system
      Manages volunteer engagement through email communications, pre-season meetings, and an online reservation system that opens each Wednesday morning, allowing coaches to sign up for multiple sessions per weekend.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Adaptive snowsports instruction program
      Offers adaptive skiing and snowboarding instruction to individuals with disabilities, including those with hearing and visual impairments, amputations, developmental disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and partial paralysis. Programs include personalized instruction, equipment rental, and lift access, delivered in 2.5-hour weekend lessons or via annual season passes, with morning and afternoon sessions available by reservation.
  • Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
    • Facility development and renovation projects
      Plans and executes facility improvements including the expansion of program facilities (planned groundbreaking summer 2026) and completed renovations such as the GPAS Kitchen Corner, supported by community volunteers and leadership projects like Eagle Scout initiatives.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Fundraising and financial sustainability initiatives
      Raises funds independently through memorabilia sales, marathon participation (e.g., 2025 NYC Marathon), and other initiatives to support program operations, adaptive equipment, insurance, and facility expansion.
  • Youth and Adult Ski Instruction & Racing Programs 1 activity
    • Structured snowboarding skills curriculum
      Teaches a structured set of 12 core snowboarding skills including balance, edging, turning, communication, and speed control, using nine specific practice exercises. Instruction includes foundational maneuvers (side stepping, falling leaf), garland turns, edge-to-edge transitions, carving, flat and stationary spins, penguin walking, and uphill hops for coaching mobility.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Support for Special Olympics Winter Games
      Provides volunteer coordination and on-site assistance to support the Special Olympics Winter Games, leveraging trained volunteers and program infrastructure.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Maintenance and management of adaptive snowsports equipment
      Maintains, repairs, and inventories adaptive snowsports equipment such as monoskis, bi-skis, snowboards, sliders, and outriggers to ensure safe and functional use during programs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$52K93%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K7%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$344K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$344K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • BETSY JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC FONTAINE — DIRECTOR
  • JEANNE JOHNSON — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • JOHN CAHILL — DIRECTOR
  • ROBYN KING — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Cortese Restaurant Partner — Hosted the GPAS Annual Fundraiser and donated food for the event.
  • David Vobora Partner — Trainer who supported GPAS participant Logan Knowles in his athletic development.
  • Greek Peak Partner — Collaborates with GPAS on facility planning and expansion efforts.
  • Greek Peak Mountain Resort Partner — Follows Greek Peak Mountain Resort's Policy Insights and collaborates on operational policies for adaptive snowsports programming.
  • Greek Peak Mountain Resort Partner — Provides venue and lift tickets for the adaptive snow sports program.
  • Greek Peak Mountain Resort Partner — Supports GPAS and offers special rates for skiers with disabilities on weekends.
  • Harriet Ford Dickenson Foundation Funder — Provides significant support to the program through the Community Foundation for South Central New York.
  • Move United Partner — Shared information about the Move United Athlete Grant with Greek Peak Adaptive Snowsports
  • Move United USA Partner — Uses Move United USA's waiver and release of liability form for volunteer and participant protection.
  • NHSRA Network — Member of the National Handicap Sports & Recreation Association.
  • Skiers' Responsibility Code Network — Aligns coaching practices with the Skiers' Responsibility Code to promote safe and responsible skiing behavior.
  • Special Olympics Partner — Collaborates with Special Olympics to provide training for volunteers.
  • Special Olympics Partner — Collaborates with Special Olympics to support Winter Games through volunteer assistance.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Adaptive Instruction Enables Participation
    methodology: adaptive-instruction
    By using adaptive equipment and individualized teaching methods, individuals with physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities can participate in snowsports, because tailored instruction addresses diverse abilities and promotes successful learning experiences.
  • Recreation and Camaraderie Promote Inclusion
    methodology: recreation-and-camaraderie
    By providing adaptive snowsports opportunities, individuals of all abilities engage in recreation and social connection, because shared physical activity fosters community, belonging, and emotional well-being.
  • Safety Through Individualized Risk Assessment
    methodology: safety-through-self-awareness
    By conducting proactive assessments of both student abilities and coach limitations, lessons are tailored to ensure safety and appropriateness, because self-awareness and individualized risk evaluation reduce injury risk and support effective instruction.