irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0COUNSELING AND INTERVENTION SERVICES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, MEDICAID COORDINATION SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES. AS A RESULT OF COVID-19, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING WAS CLOSED DURING FISCAL 2022.
named programs · 16 · from sources
What they call their work
Accelerated Reading
Reading enrichment program using STAR assessments and Renaissance Learning quizzes to improve literacy; members read within personalized levels and earn rewards for meeting goals.
Camp DayDreams
Week-long overnight summer camp in the Finger Lakes Region offering recreational, educational, and character-building activities; includes year-round family enrichment events.
Goals for Growth
Goal-setting initiative for members ages 8–12 to build personal, academic, and career planning skills.
JOBReady!
Career readiness program for youth ages 15–18 developing job search, application, and workplace success skills.
Keystone Club
Leadership development program for teens ages 14–18 focusing on service, career exploration, and community projects; includes quarterly beautification efforts.
My.Future
Technology skills program teaching word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to prepare youth for academic and workplace success.
NetSmartz
Internet safety education program with age-appropriate modules teaching safe and ethical online behavior.
POWER HOUR: Making Minutes Count
Homework help and tutoring initiative for members ages 6 to 12 designed to raise academic proficiency through daily support and educational activities.
Project Learn
Academic enrichment strategy integrating reading, writing, tutoring, and cognitive games into non-school hours to improve school performance.
SMART Girls
Program for girls ages 8–17 focused on health, fitness, and self-esteem to support full personal development and resilience.
STEM Program
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities including experiments, robotics, and ice cream making to engage youth in scientific exploration.
Story Hour
Reading engagement activity featuring guest storytellers who share popular stories and foster enthusiasm for literature among Club members.
Street SMART
Gang and violence prevention program for youth ages 11–13 covering conflict resolution, peer support, and community event planning.
Sweet Dancerz
Dance program offering hip hop, ballet, tap, African, and free dance; includes performance opportunities and travel for competitions.
Torch Club
Leadership group for youth ages 11–13 emphasizing Club and community service, athletics, and personal development through structured activities.
Youth of the Year
Year-round recognition program promoting academic achievement, leadership, and community service; includes local, state, and national competitions.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Academic support and literacy developmentImplements structured education programs including Project Learn, Accelerated Reading, and POWER HOUR: Making Minutes Count to support cognitive development, homework completion, reading proficiency, and academic achievement. Includes daily reading practice, comprehension quizzes, tutoring, and an annual awards dinner to recognize member accomplishments.
- After-school and Saturday youth programmingOperates after-school and Saturday programs six days a week for children in Rochester, providing a safe and affordable environment with academic support, personal development, and recreational activities. Programming includes school holidays and break weeks, with extended hours during those periods.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Character, leadership, and life skills developmentOffers nationally recognized programs focused on character and leadership development, including goal-setting (Goals for Growth), ethical decision-making, and life skills training. Programs serve over 30 distinct youth development areas and support self-image and personal growth.
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Youth Safety and Protection Programs 1 activity
- Child safety and staff training protocolsConducts mandatory criminal background checks for all staff and volunteers with direct contact with children, including checks against the National Sex Offender Registry, upon hire and at least annually. Completes a mandatory annual safety assessment and provides ongoing child safety training through seminars, conferences, webinars, and a semi-annual safety symposium.
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Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
- Culinary arts and food service trainingProvides food service training to youth covering preparation, cooking, serving, stocking, cleaning, safety awareness, and budgeting. Offers a summer culinary arts program for older Club members in partnership with New York Kitchen.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Family and community engagement initiativesHosts monthly family-focused enrichment events such as ice skating parties, Red Wings baseball games, and service opportunities to strengthen family engagement. Also conducts quarterly community beautification projects including neighborhood and park clean-ups and landscaping.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Family support services for children with developmental disabilitiesProvides comprehensive family support services for families with children aged 6–18 with developmental disabilities, including respite care, crisis intervention, recreation, training, counseling, referrals, and advocacy.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Fine and performing arts programmingProvides fine arts activities including painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry making, and origami, as well as performing arts opportunities in choir, recording studio productions, and performance confidence-building. Youth participate annually in national and local art competitions and perform at community events and NBA halftime shows.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Nutrition services and meal provisionProvides daily healthy snacks and hot meals to Club members through the Kids' Cafe program, serving approximately 150 meals per day, Monday through Friday. Also offers breakfast during summer months through Early Club programming.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- STEM and technology educationOffers hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities such as experiments, robotics, and food-based science projects. Also provides computer literacy training through the My.Future program, teaching word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to improve school and career readiness.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Sports, fitness, and recreational activitiesProvides sports and fitness programs that promote lifelong healthy lifestyles through regular physical activity. Includes team sports, swimming, boating, archery, adventure hikes, and field trips to parks, museums, and sporting events.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer and overnight camp programsOperates Camp DayDreams and a week-long overnight summer camp on a 1,200-acre campus in the Finger Lakes Region, offering recreational, social, and educational activities for youth. Includes swimming, boating, archery, team sports, arts & crafts, adventure hikes, and evening all-camp programs focused on community building.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Youth of the Year and scholarship programsOperates a year-round Youth of the Year program that recognizes youth contributions in Club and community service, academics, and family and spiritual life, with local winners advancing to state and national competitions. Also offers scholarship opportunities to Club members.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth workforce readiness programsOffers JOBReady! program for youth aged 15–18 to build job-seeking and workplace success skills, including resume writing, interview preparation, and professional conduct.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.92M
Contributions & grants$2.53M87%
Program service revenue$14K0%
Investment income$378K13%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$2.68M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.30M
Grants paid out$30K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.74M
Cash$335K
Investments$2.94M
Liabilities$383K
Net assets$6.35M
Liquid reserves14.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +50.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWAYNE MAHONEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $125K |
board members · 24
- BART CHACCHIA — CHAIRPERSON EMERITUS
- BENJAMIN MARCELLO — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN DWYER — STRATEGIC CHAIR
- DAVE EMMI — SAFETY AND FACILITIES CHAI
- DAVID WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILY COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- ERNEST LOFTON — BOARD MEMBER
- EVA THOMAS — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANCIS ANTONELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANK INSERO — DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
- GARY ROGERS — CHAIRPERSON
- GERALD VANDERSTYNE — BOARD MEMBER
- GLEN JETER — PROGRAM CHAIR
- JOHN BURT — BOARD MEMBER
- JON M FOGLE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH FIORIE — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN MORGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LAKSHMI VARAHAN GANESAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA KINYON — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCELLA RAWLS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK JAMES — MARKETING CHAIR
- MICHAEL PETIX — TREASURER & ENDOWMENT CHAIR
- MICHAEL PRINCE — SECRETARY
- NAOMI SILVER — DEI CHAIR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Local Clubs are required to report critical incidents to Boys & Girls Clubs of America within 24 hours.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Required to report critical incidents within 24 hours and participates in national safety standards and assessments.
- Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office Partner — Collaborates with the Family Support office to provide services for families of children with developmental disabilities.
- Gannett Company Partner — Paul Miller, then president and CEO of the Gannett Company, was a founding supporter of the Club.
- Gleason Works Partner — Howard Carver, then CEO of Gleason Works, co-founded the Club with other community leaders.
- Harris Beach Murtha Partner — Named as Educational Partner supporting education and career development programs.
- Kesean Leonard Partner — Youth participant and advocate who credits the organization with shaping his personal and athletic development.
- Main Street Artists Partner — Collaborates on art exhibitions and community engagement opportunities for youth.
- Monroe County Health & Human Services Partner — Collaborates with the Family Support office to provide services for families of children with developmental disabilities.
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Partner — Engaged as a third-party safety expert to provide guidance on child safety policies and approaches.
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Partner — Third-party safety expert engaged to provide guidance on child safety policies and approaches.
- National Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Engaged as a third-party safety expert to provide guidance on child safety policies and approaches.
- National Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Third-party safety expert engaged to provide guidance on child safety policies and approaches.
- New York Kitchen Partner — Collaborates on a summer culinary arts education program for older Club members.
- Porshia Johnson and Company Partner — Provides dance programs for children at the Club, including hip hop, African, ballet, and tap.
- Praesidium Partner — National partner providing a 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline and expert guidance on safety policies and approaches.
- Praesidium Partner — Provides a 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline and expert guidance on child safety policies.
- RCSD Government — Aligns operations with Rochester City School District snow days and school calendar.
- Rochester Art Club Partner — Collaborates on art exhibitions and community engagement opportunities for youth.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — The Club's first headquarters was located on the old RIT campus in the Third Ward.
- Rochester Red Wings Partner — Hosts special events for campers and their families, including baseball games.
- SUNY Empire State College Partner — Collaborates on art exhibitions and community engagement opportunities for youth.
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.
- Evidence-Based Skill Building to Prevent Risky Behaviorsmethodology: evidence_based_preventionBy delivering evidence-based curricula like SMART (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training), we equip youth with knowledge, self-esteem, and peer support to avoid substance use and unsafe sexual activity, because skill-building combined with social reinforcement produces lasting behavioral resistance.
- Holistic and Family-Engaged Development Modelmethodology: holistic_family_engaged_developmentBy organizing youth development around scholastic, emotional, social, and cultural domains and reinforcing lessons through family engagement, we produce deeper, sustained growth because integrating multiple dimensions of life and involving families creates a cohesive ecosystem of support that extends beyond program hours.
- Multilayered Safety System Informed by Expertise and Governancemethodology: multi_layered_safety_modelBy combining background checks, incident reporting, expert-informed training, and governance oversight, we create safe environments for youth because layered institutional safeguards supported by external expertise reduce risk and ensure accountability at all levels.
- Positive Youth Development through Structured Activitiesmethodology: positive_youth_developmentBy engaging youth in structured after-school, sports, and enrichment activities, we foster personal growth and reduce involvement in community violence, because consistent, supportive programming builds competencies, positive identity, and protective relationships that steer youth toward life success.
- Youth Violence Prevention via Peer Leadership and Conflict Resolutionmethodology: youth_violence_preventionBy training youth in conflict resolution, gang awareness, and peer-led event planning, we prevent violence and gang involvement because empowering youth as leaders within their communities fosters accountability, alternatives to aggression, and collective safety.