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HARLEM YACHT CLUB
BRONX, NY · EIN 131711657 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N50 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · hyc.org
revenue
$563K
expenses
$566K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
7
mission · from form 990

To promote yachting and the cultivation and advancement of naval architecture. It has served the boating community, always striving to further the nautical arts and sciences.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Harlem Yacht Club, founded in 1883 and based on City Island in the Bronx, promotes yachting and naval architecture through recreational and competitive sailing programs. It serves a community of approximately 150 members, offering facilities for sail and powerboat owners, social events, and junior sailing instruction. The club hosts regattas, provides marine services, and maintains reciprocal relationships with other yacht clubs across the country.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Club Boat Program
Provides members access to club-owned Catalina 25 sailboats for cruising and racing
Junior Sailing Program
Summer sailing instruction for children ages 8–16, including full-day Adventure Sailing and half-day Little Skippers programs, operated in partnership with Port Sailing School
Racing Program
Hosts a variety of regattas including the Treat Race, Vice Commodore’s Regatta, and Twilight Series for members of all skill levels
Reciprocal Club Privileges
Enables members to access facilities at partner yacht clubs across the country
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 6 activities
    • Hosting regattas and organized sailing races
      Organizes and hosts multiple annual racing events including the Twilight Series, City Island Cup, Rear Commodore's River Run, Treat Race, Vice Commodore's Regatta, and co-sponsors Eastchester Bay Yacht Racing Association races. Also previously hosted historic races such as the Memorial Day Regatta and HYC Stratford Shoal Race.
    • Offering adult sailing instruction through accredited programs
      Provides American Sailing Association (ASA) accredited sailing lessons in partnership with Port Sailing, using a 23-foot Sonar sailboat for beginner classes held over three consecutive Sundays.
    • Operating a private yacht club with membership services and facilities
      Provides full membership services including boat moorings, launch service between moorings and dock, winter hauling and storage via marine railway (up to 10,000 lbs), and access to clubhouse amenities such as restaurant, bar, locker rooms, and social events. Offers three membership levels and a Summer Affiliate Program for seasonal access to facilities and waterfront activities.
    • Operating club-owned boats for member use
      Owns two Catalina 25 pocket cruisers, Summer Wind and Zydeco, and provides members access to scheduling calendars after checkout approval for use of club boats.
    • Promoting nautical arts and sciences through club mission
      Pursues the advancement of yachting, naval architecture, and the nautical arts and sciences as part of its organizational mission.
    • Providing youth sailing education programs
      Offers youth sailing instruction through Adventure Sailing (full-day) and Little Skippers (half-day) programs for ages 8–16, using Optimist, Open Bic, Zuma, and Pixel dinghies in Eastchester Bay. Curriculum includes on-water sailing, boat racing, chart reading, course plotting, and anchoring skills.
  • Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
    • Facilitating reciprocal access for members at other yacht clubs
      Provides reciprocal visiting privileges and issues Letters of Introduction to Harlem Yacht Club members for use at other yacht clubs across the United States, enabling access and courtesy arrangements during travel.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting open house and outreach events for prospective members
      Organizes Club Open Houses, Meet-Ups, and special events open to non-members, including tours of the clubhouse, grounds, and waterfront, as well as opportunities to meet current members and participate in open races.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizing member social and cruising events
      Plans and conducts member rendezvous events such as the Oyster Bay gathering, including coordinated boat passages (e.g., from Oyster Bay to Cold Spring Harbor), overland transport support, and social participation opportunities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Managing and maintaining guest mooring services for visiting yachts
      Operates guest moorings for visiting yachts up to 1,000 lbs, available by reservation via email, phone, or VHF radio. Charges $35 per night (includes launch service and facility access) or offers complimentary mooring with meal purchase at the club restaurant.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$563K
Contributions & grants$291K52%
Program service revenue$272K48%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$566K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$79K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.30M
Cash$73K
Investments$0
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$1.27M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • ANTHONY ROSCO — CHAIRMAN
  • BRIAN HENDRICKS — CHAIRMAN
  • DAVID PATERSON — CHAIRMAN
  • DAVID PEREZ — CHAIRMAN
  • DREXEL HARRIS — CHAIRMAN
  • ERIN LEWIS — CHAIRMAN
  • LAURA FLENO — CHAIRMAN
  • PIERRE DE GUZMAN — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • ActiveCaptain.com Partner — Sponsors ActiveCaptain.com and maintains a presence on the platform for visiting captains to share reviews and experiences.
  • Eastchester Bay Yacht Racing Association Partner — Co-sponsors and participates in the Eastchester Bay Yacht Racing Association, which the club helped found in the late 1930s.
  • Many fine yacht clubs across the country Partner — Yacht clubs with which HYC maintains reciprocal visitation privileges
  • Membership chair Partner — Point of contact for prospective members to arrange tours and learn about membership options.
  • Port Sailing Partner — Partner organization delivering American Sailing Association (ASA) accredited sailing lessons in collaboration with Harlem Yacht Club.
  • Port Sailing School Partner — Operates the Junior Sailing program at Harlem Yacht Club.
  • Raritan Yacht Club Partner — Hosted the 2026 80th Red Grant Regatta in which Harlem Yacht Club participated and won the J/105 East Coast Championship.
  • Sail4th 250 Partner — Coordinates with Sail4th 250 to highlight tall ship events passing near City Island.
  • Two C's Marine Partner — Provides professional mooring services and replaces mooring gear for members on behalf of the club.
  • Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound Network — Founding member of the YRALIS and historically participated in its championship circuit, including hosting the Memorial Day Regatta.
  • clubboats@hyc.org Partner — Point of contact for member checkout and access to club boat scheduling calendars
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.

  • Community Integration Through Public and Reciprocal Engagement
    methodology: community_engagement_through_public_events
    By hosting public events and establishing reciprocal membership networks, the organization builds community awareness and expands access because shared experiences and cross-club hospitality strengthen regional maritime culture and encourage non-members to engage with the club.
  • Inclusive Membership and Engagement Model
    methodology: inclusive_membership_model
    By offering tiered, trial-based, and family-inclusive membership structures alongside peer-guided integration and mentorship, the organization increases accessibility and long-term engagement because reducing barriers to entry and fostering personal connections support broader participation across skill levels, ages, and sailing experience.
  • Skill-Based Progression and Inclusive Programming
    methodology: inclusive_programming
    By integrating racing into core programming and structuring instruction around age, experience, and standardized curricula, the organization fosters skill development and inclusivity because tailored, consistent learning pathways enable safe progression and meaningful participation for all members.