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HENDERSON HARBOR WATER SPORTS PROG
HENDERSON HARBOR, NY · EIN 222987555 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hhwsp.com
revenue
$118K
expenses
$98K
net assets
$187K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE THE WATER SPORTS PROGRAM TO THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

HENDERSON HARBOR WATER SPORTS PROG is a nonprofit organization based in Henderson Harbor, NY, offering water sports instruction to youth and adults. The program provides sailing, swimming, and STEM education focused on boating and water safety. It operates summer sessions and relies on volunteer instructors and community support.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Sailing
Sailing instruction for adults age 18+ using Typhoons and Lightnings; no prior experience required.
NYS Safe Boating
Free classroom instruction and exam for ages 10 and up; meets NYS legal requirements for motorized vessel operation.
Pre-Season Youth Racing
Intensive training in June–July for experienced racers preparing for the regatta season.
STEM Camp
Weekly hands-on programs for ages 5–11 focusing on water and boating-related science, technology, engineering, and math concepts.
Sea Squirts Sailing
Introductory sailing for ages 5–7 using games and activities to teach boating fundamentals, safety, and basic sailing skills.
Seafarers Sailing
Sailing program for ages 7–9 with prior experience; focuses on independent sailing and advanced skill development.
Swimming
Two-week sessions teaching swimming skills to ages 3+; includes water exploration, stroke readiness, and development.
Youth Racing Program
Advanced program for ages 9–17 focusing on racing techniques, rules, and competition; includes participation in regattas.
Youth Sailing
Comprehensive sailing instruction for ages 10–17 based on US Sailing curriculum, accommodating all experience levels.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 6 activities
    • Adult sailing instruction
      Provides adult sailing instruction in two-week evening sessions for individuals aged 18 and older, with a maximum of 8 students per session. Offered as part of the summer water sports programming.
    • NYS Safe Boating certification courses
      Offers free New York State Safe Boating certification courses consisting of 8 hours of classroom instruction and an exam, available to individuals aged 10 and up.
    • STEM education program for youth
      Runs a weekly STEM camp for children aged 5–11 focused on water and boating-related science, technology, engineering, and math concepts, featuring hands-on activities and a maximum of 20 students per session.
    • Support resources for boating safety and skills
      Provides access to instructional videos on knot tying and sailing skills through links to US SAILING resources, and offers weather condition awareness materials to support safe boating practices.
    • Youth racing and regatta preparation programs
      Runs a youth racing program for ages 9–17 that includes preparation for regattas, with sessions up to five days a week and a maximum of 12 participants. Also offers a pre-season youth racing program over four days in late June and early July for experienced racers, with a maximum of 10 students.
    • Youth sailing programs by age group
      Offers structured two-week sailing programs tailored to different age groups: Sea Squirts Sailing (ages 5–7), Seafarers Sailing (ages 7–9, with prerequisites), and youth sailing (ages 10–17) based on the US Sailing curriculum. Each session has capped enrollment (10–12 students) and is delivered during the summer season.
  • Event and Program Registration Management 1 activity
    • Participant registration and enrollment management
      Manages program registration with a $30 non-refundable deposit per course and session, processed on a first-come, first-served basis by postmark date. Deposits are applied to tuition, and refunds are issued only if a course is filled or cancelled; waitlists are maintained for all courses.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement in program operations
      Engages volunteers in a wide range of activities including event support, office work, maintenance, on-water and off-water assistance, fundraising, race operations, gardening, and food distribution. Volunteers support all levels of programming and have served as instructors, assistants, and board members.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
    • Youth swimming instruction
      Provides swimming instruction in two-week sessions for children aged 3 and up, with a maximum class size of 10 students. Sessions are offered during the summer as part of the organization's water sports programming.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$118K
Contributions & grants$25K22%
Program service revenue$45K38%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$319
expenses
Total expenses$98K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$52K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$187K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$187K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • JANE CAGWIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHY LAMONT — BOARD MEMBER
  • RYAN GRANT — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS SALOVITCH — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Henderson Harbor Yacht Club Partner — Jointly runs a women's sailing program with HHWSP and collaborates on water sports programming.
  • Mary Hoffman Partner — Volunteer executive director who can be contacted for registration questions.
  • NOAA Partner — Provides official weather forecasts used by HHWSP for boating safety preparation.
  • US SAILING Partner — Collaborates with US SAILING by sharing its instructional videos and resources with participants
  • US Sailing Network — Follows US Sailing curriculum and standards in its Youth Sailing program.
  • Weather Underground Partner — Supplies current weather data and radar information utilized by HHWSP for boating safety.
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.

  • Integrated Youth Programming
    methodology: integrated-youth-programming
    By combining aquatic activities with STEM education and meals, the organization increases youth engagement and supports holistic learning, because integrated services address multiple developmental needs simultaneously and create sustained participation.
  • Internal Instructor Pipeline Development
    methodology: internal_pipeline_development
    By developing instructors from within the program—starting with youth participants—the organization builds sustainable leadership and community ownership, because early involvement fosters long-term commitment and culturally grounded mentorship.
  • Skill-Based Individual Progression
    methodology: individualized_skill_progression
    By advancing students based on demonstrated ability and personal comfort, the organization ensures safer and more effective skill development, because individualized pacing fosters confidence, reduces risk, and accommodates diverse learning needs in water sports instruction.