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FRIENDS OF HUDSON YOUTH INC
HUDSON, NY · EIN 824654406 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O12 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · hudsonyouth.org
revenue
$291K
expenses
$170K
net assets
$346K
employees
0
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

FRIENDS OF HUDSON YOUTH (FOHY) IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 2018 TO FORTIFY THE HUDSON YOUTH DEPARTMENT (HYD). WE RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE HYDS OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE GIRLS AND BOYS IN SPORTS, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, AND WE WORK TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT THE HYD UNIQUELY PROVIDES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of Hudson Youth (FOHY) is an all-volunteer nonprofit founded in 2018 to strengthen the Hudson Youth Department (HYD), a municipal agency in Hudson, NY. FOHY raises funds to support free out-of-school-time programs for youth, including sports, creative arts, academic enrichment, and workforce training. The organization supports after-school, summer, and recreational programs that provide childcare, meals, and safe spaces for children and teens.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $23K
    FISCAL SPONSORSHIP TO SPARK OF HUDSON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  2. #2 $10K
    PROVIDE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP TO HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL EUROPEAN TRIP
named programs · 17 · from sources

What they call their work

Art with Ntangou
Visual arts program led by artist Ntangou Badila that builds confidence through creative projects and self-expression.
ArtLab
Introduces young people to diverse art forms and materials while connecting them with Hudson's arts community.
Beautiful Racket
Music program offering songwriting, recording, singing, and performance opportunities for children.
Bike Co-op
Youth learn bike repair and maintenance skills and can earn a bike through the Earn-A-Bike program.
Bindlestiff’s Cirkus After School
Uses juggling, stilt walking, tumbling, and acrobatics to encourage creative expression, physical challenge, and teamwork among youth.
Fall Soccer League
Co-ed recreational soccer league emphasizing personal growth, teamwork, and inclusive participation.
Forest Regeneration
Youth-led project to remove invasive species and replant native trees and shrubs in Oakdale Park.
Got Game Sports
Recreational sports program focused on developing discipline, teamwork, and physical well-being.
Hip Hop Dance
Weekly classes teaching hip hop technique, history, and culture in a safe space for self-expression.
Kuumba Kids
Dance and drumming program introducing youth to African and African diasporic traditions through movement and rhythm.
Nature Explorers
Outdoor education program where campers study ecosystems, water quality, and wildlife at Oakdale Park and on field trips.
Read Aloud/Think Aloud
Monthly literacy program combining reading, discussion, and activities, led by Juliana Russo with take-home materials.
Trail Improvements
Ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Oakdale Trail in partnership with local conservation groups.
Volunteer Days
Organized community events for park cleanup, trail maintenance, and ecosystem restoration.
Water Quality
Community-driven monitoring and improvement of Oakdale Lake, including ecological studies and infrastructure upgrades.
Waterfront Program
Provides safe public swimming at Oakdale Lake, lifeguard training for teens, and Red Cross swim lessons.
Winter Basketball League
Co-ed Saturday morning basketball league for youth promoting athletic development and community engagement.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-School Program Operation
      Operates an after-school program at two locations five days a week from September through June for students in grades K–8, providing homework help, computer access, a daily hot meal, and enrichment in art, music, dance, circus arts, cooking, and nature studies.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Arts and Creative Expression Programs
      Offers year-round arts programming including songwriting, music and video production (Beautiful Racket), hip hop dance, circus arts, visual arts with local artists, and performance opportunities to support youth creativity and self-expression.
  • Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 1 activity
    • Earn-A-Bike and Bike Co-op Program
      Runs a summer Bike Co-op where youth learn bicycle repair and maintenance skills and can earn ownership of a bike through the Earn-A-Bike program, which has enabled over 50 children to become bike owners.
  • Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
    • Environmental Stewardship and Park Maintenance
      Supports ecological improvement at Oakdale Park through water quality testing, citizen science, forest regeneration, invasive species removal, native plantings, trail maintenance, and infrastructure projects like bridge and platform construction; merged with Friends of Oakdale Lake in 2025 to expand these efforts.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Facility and Program Support for Hudson Youth Department
      Provides sustained funding and operational support to the Hudson Youth Department since 2018, including eliminating registration fees, funding new programs, building a library, refurbishing a computer lab, and donating equipment like canoes and tents.
  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Family and Community Engagement Programming
      Hosts monthly read-aloud and discussion sessions with interactive activities and take-home books and family engagement materials; funds weekly community dinners in partnership with Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Free Recreational Sports Leagues
      Operates free fall soccer and winter basketball leagues for children ages 5–12, the only free organized sports programs for this age group in Hudson, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and personal growth.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
    • Lifeguard Program and Summer Waterfront Activities
      Operates and funds the Lifeguard Program at Oakdale Lake, covering training and wage support, maintaining public swimming access despite staffing challenges; also provides free lifeguard training for teens and Red Cross swim lessons through a summer waterfront program.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer Day Camp and Pandemic-Adapted Summer Programming
      Operates a six-week summer day camp at Oakdale Park serving over 100 children daily, offering nature studies, art, music, circus, and boating activities; adapted programming in 2020 to include outdoor, pod-based operations with safety measures during the pandemic.
  • Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
    • Youth-Led Community and Emergency Support Initiatives
      Launched a mobile “Ambassadors” program in 2020 to provide safety education, masks, and snacks in public spaces; supported emergency food distribution and pandemic-safe child care and recreation through the Hudson Youth Department during the pandemic.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$291K
Contributions & grants$281K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$152K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$347K
Cash$328K
Investments$0
Liabilities$180
Net assets$346K
Liquid reserves23.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +42.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • ANN ROSENTHAL — VP
  • ANNEICE COUSIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CAITIE HILVERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHARLES MILLAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOAN KOWEEK — SECRETARY
  • JULIANA RUSSO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARCUS WALTHOUR — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICOLE VIDOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER FRANK — PRESIDENT
  • SHANATIA BYGRAVE — TREASURER
relationships · 44

Who they work with

  • Ackerman Foundation Funder — Supporter of the Hudson Youth Bike Co-op.
  • Audubon New York Partner — Partner in the Nature Explorers summer program.
  • Bank of Greene County Partner — Supporter of Bike Co-op, Bindlestiff Cirkus, Beautiful Racket, Got Game Sports, Camp News, Sound Walking, and Visual Empowerment programs.
  • Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Funder — Funder of Read Aloud/Think Aloud program and the Ambassadors program.
  • Bindlestiff Cirkus After School Partner — Long-running creative partner providing circus arts programming at the Hudson Youth Department.
  • CREATE Council on the Arts Government — Administers the Statewide Community Regrants Program funding for ArtLab and Slam Poetry and Breakdancing.
  • Charlotte Sheedy Partner — Donated to the Kid’s Library at the Youth Center.
  • Children’s Foundation of Columbia County Funder — Supporter of the Sound Walking program.
  • Christ Church Episcopal Partner — Hosts the after-school program for younger children and serves as one of two locations for the program.
  • City of Hudson Youth Department Partner — Primary operating partner; Friends of Hudson Youth supports its programs and provided start-up funds for a second location.
  • Clermont State Historic Site Partner — Partner in the Nature Explorers summer program.
  • Columbia County Soil & Water Conservation District Partner — Partner in Nature Explorers program and supporter of forest regeneration project.
  • Columbia Land Conservancy Partner — Partner in maintaining and improving the Oakdale Trail and provided technical support for ecological study of Oakdale Lake.
  • Columbia Opportunities, Inc.- Hudson Family Literacy Program Partner — Donated books to the Kid’s Library at the Youth Center.
  • Community Bank Partner — Supporter of Camp News and Sound Walking programs.
  • EPIC (Eutopia Program for Innovation in our Community) Funder — Supporter of the April 2025 forest regeneration project at Oakdale Park.
  • Friends of Oakdale Lake Partner — Merged with Friends of Hudson Youth in May 2025 to continue environmental improvement work at Oakdale Lake and Park.
  • Great Ecology Partner — Provided technical support for the ecological study of Oakdale Lake.
  • Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood Partner — Partner in funding and hosting weekly community dinners at the Youth Department.
  • Greenagers Partner — Collaborated on a youth-led forest regeneration project at Oakdale Park in April 2025.
  • Greylock Federal Credit Union Partner — Hall of Fame Sponsor for Winter Basketball League and Fall Soccer League.
  • HRBT Foundation Funder — Major supporter of the Waterfront Program.
  • Hardy’s Contracting Partner — Installed custom bookcases for the Kid’s Library at the Youth Center in 2018.
  • Hawthorne Valley Place Based Learning Center Partner — Partner in the Nature Explorers summer program.
  • Hover Foundation Funder — Funder of ArtLab, Kuumba Kids, Art with Ntangou, Hip Hop Dance, and Camp News programs.
  • Hudson Area Library Partner — Partner in the Nature Explorers summer program.
  • Hudson Hall Partner — Presenting partner for Kuumba Kids and Art with Ntangou programs.
  • Hudson Literacy Fund Partner — Donated books to the Kid’s Library at the Youth Center.
  • Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health Funder — Additional funder of the Waterfront Program.
  • Hudson Youth Department Partner — Partner agency through which programs for youth are funded and implemented.
+ 14 more
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.

  • Community-Based Creative Youth Development
    methodology: community_based_art_education
    By connecting youth with local arts communities through hands-on music, sound, and art-making, we foster belonging, self-expression, and creative agency, because authentic engagement with cultural resources builds identity and confidence.
  • Positive, Experiential Youth Development Model
    methodology: positive_youth_development
    By designing uplifting, hands-on programs that emphasize joy and meaningful experiences, we expand opportunities and build confidence, because positive emotional engagement drives skill development and personal growth.
  • Public-Nonprofit Partnership to Expand Youth Access
    methodology: public_nonprofit_partnership
    By funding and partnering with municipal youth departments, we expand program capacity and access, because combining public infrastructure with community resources overcomes funding gaps and increases equitable service delivery.
  • Social Circus for Youth Empowerment
    methodology: social_circus
    By using circus arts as a creative and physical challenge, we build youth confidence, collaboration, and leadership skills, because embodied, risk-taking activities in a supportive environment foster personal growth and agency.
  • Youth Workforce Development with Financial Barriers Removed
    methodology: youth_workforce_development
    By offering employment programs with financial support for training and wages, we increase access for low-income teens, because removing economic barriers enables participation and builds long-term workforce readiness.