named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Athlete Support Services
Provides bike transportation, gear transport, eight staffed aid stations, licensed massage therapists, medical support, and shuttle services for athletes and spectators
Charity Entry Program
Partners with three nonprofit organizations to offer race entries in exchange for donations of at least $500
Race Qualification Program
Requires participants to have completed a half or full-distance triathlon within specified time limits within 18 months of race day
SOS Triathlon
Eight-stage wilderness endurance race including a 30-mile bike, four trail runs totaling 18.7 miles, and three open-water swims totaling 2.1 miles, held annually in the Shawangunk Mountains
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 4 activities
- Hosts youth triathlon events for children ages 7–15Organizes the SOS4Kids triathlon, an age-appropriate event with two divisions (7–10 and 11–15), featuring swim, run, bike, and run segments to promote active lifestyles for children and families in the Hudson Valley, with participation capped at 100 athletes.
- Offers charity registration spots to support the Mohonk PreserveProvides charity registration opportunities in the SOS Triathlon for participants to raise funds for the Mohonk Preserve, an organization that stewards the land used for the race course and promotes environmental stewardship and public access to nature.
- Organizes annual adult triathlon events in New Paltz, NYHosts an eight-stage wilderness triathlon annually in New Paltz, NY, featuring open water swimming, trail running, and cycling through the Shawangunk Mountains, with full medical and logistical support including lifeguards, medics, race doctors, and eight staffed aid stations along the course.
- Provides participant support and recovery services during triathlon eventsOffers pre-race and post-race meals including a catered pasta dinner and a BBQ-style awards ceremony, operates a recovery station with licensed massage therapists, and provides bike transportation and shuttle services for athletes and spectators between key race locations.
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Coached Athletic Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides training and orientation for first-time triathlon participantsHosts a training weekend for novice athletes that includes course practice and a catered dinner featuring talks by veterans and a Q&A session to prepare first-time participants for race day.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$198K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$198K100%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$273K
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balance sheet
Total assets$88K
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Net assets$88K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ALEX SHERWOOD — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN S STERN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL J HALSTEAD — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL VANCE — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM NOLAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Aquablue Partner — Sponsor of the SOS Triathlon event.
- Bread Alone Partner — Sponsor of the SOS Triathlon event.
- Casey Skudin 343 Fund Partner — Partner organization for SOS Triathlon charity spots; supports first responders' mental health and holistic healing in memory of Casey Skudin, a former SOS athlete and first responder.
- Don Davis Partner — Founder of the New York Triathlete Association and creator of the Survival of the Shawangunks (SOS) triathlon.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and communication.
- Liberty Partner — Sponsor of the SOS Triathlon event.
- Maya Gold Foundation Partner — Partner organization for SOS Triathlon charity spots; empowers youth to access inner wisdom and realize dreams, in memory of Maya Gold, a New Paltz student who died by suicide.
- Minnewaska State Park Partner — Hosts race segments including the bike-to-run transition and multiple trail running and swimming stages.
- Minnewaska State Park Partner — Provides access to lakes and trails used in the triathlon course and allows spectator parking and access.
- Mohonk Preserve Partner — Hosts portions of the race course, including aid stations and access points for spectators.
- Mohonk Preserve Partner — Partner organization for SOS Triathlon charity spots; the race course traverses its land and the partnership supports the Preserve's mission of connecting people with nature.
- Mohonk Preserve Partner — Partner organization for the SOS Triathlon, receiving support through charity registration spots; the race course uses its carriage roads and natural vistas.
- SOS Race Committee Partner — Provides sponsorship and volunteer support for the SOS4Kids triathlon, including assisting children during the race and serving ice cream at the post-race awards ceremony.
- SOS Triathlon Partner — Collaborates to provide training and community integration for first-time athletes through the Boot Camp program.
- SOS4KIDS Partner — Collaborates on youth triathlon events and recognition programs.
- SRE Partner — Sponsor of the SOS Triathlon event.
- Strava Partner — Partners with Strava to provide route data for participants to estimate run times.
- The Casey Skudin 343 Fund Partner — Charity partner for the SOS Triathlon, offering race entry in exchange for donations to support first responders' mental health and holistic treatment.
- The Maya Gold Foundation Partner — Charity partner for the SOS Triathlon, receiving donations from participants who gain entry by contributing to youth empowerment and mental health initiatives in honor of Maya Gold.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for outreach and communication.
strategies · 4
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.
- Charity-Participation Modelmethodology: charity-participation_modelBy requiring athletes to make a minimum donation to a partner charity for race entry, the organization increases participation while generating financial support for conservation and outdoor access causes, aligning athletic achievement with environmental stewardship.
- Community Integration for First-Time Participantsmethodology: community-integrationBy offering guided training and communal events, the organization lowers barriers to entry and fosters a sense of belonging, helping new athletes adopt triathlon as a sustainable lifestyle practice through shared values and peer support.
- Self-Supported Endurance Formatmethodology: self-supported wilderness racingBy requiring participants to carry their own supplies and eliminating external support, the organization emphasizes self-reliance and preparedness, enhancing the challenge and authenticity of the wilderness racing experience.
- Youth Engagement Through Developmentally Appropriate Programmingmethodology: age-appropriate youth programmingBy designing scaled-down, age-appropriate triathlon formats, the organization introduces children to multisport in a safe and accessible way, fostering early adoption of healthy habits and lifelong engagement with physical activity.