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Henderson Harbor Yacht Club
Henderson Harbor, NY · EIN 150544206 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hendersonharboryc.com
revenue
$129K
expenses
$148K
net assets
$483K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

A family orientated, volunteer-based yacht club that promotes boating and social activities, water safety, and serves as a center for camaraderie.

profile · synthesized from sources

Henderson Harbor Yacht Club is a volunteer-run yacht club based in Henderson Harbor, New York, established in 1947 to promote boating, water safety, and social fellowship among members. The club organizes regattas, maintains a clubhouse, and supports maritime activities on Lake Ontario. It operates through member dues, debenture bond subscriptions, and volunteer leadership.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

House and Social Program
Manages clubhouse operations, enforces rules, hires staff, and oversees social events including cruises and member gatherings through the House and Entertainment Committees
Membership Program
Processes applications and manages membership classifications including Family, Associate, and Junior Members through a confidential Membership Committee
Regatta Program
Organizes and officiates local sailing races and regattas, maintains race schedules, certifies boats, awards prizes, and handles protests; coordinates with North American Yacht Racing Union for appeals
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 4 activities
    • Hosts sailing and social events for members
      Organizes and hosts a range of member-focused activities including sailboat racing, regattas (such as the Jefferson County Hospice Regatta and Lightning North Americans), weekly cookouts, and summer-season social gatherings. Historical records confirm ongoing event programming since the club's re-establishment in 1947.
    • Offers shared watercraft access to members
      Provides member access to a shared Cape Dory Typhoon Weekender sailboat through an annual subscription and is expanding kayak and paddleboard facilities for member use.
    • Operates marina and docking facilities
      Provides 20 annual slips, transient dockage, a 4,000 lb boat hoist for J/24s and similar-sized boats, and small boat launch options via a hoist or unpaved ramp. Also offers onsite storage for dinghies and paddle boats.
    • Promotes youth and community water sports education
      Established the Henderson Harbor Water Sports Program as a 501(c)(3) organization to provide sailing and swimming lessons for children and adults, promoting boating safety and skill development in the local community.
  • Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
    • Facilitates reciprocal access with other yacht clubs
      Negotiates and maintains reciprocal arrangements with multiple yacht clubs, allowing members visiting privileges at partner locations during the 2024 season and beyond.
  • Guest Lodging for Members and Affiliates 1 activity
    • Rents waterfront cottage to guests
      Offers a two-bedroom waterfront cottage for weekly rental to guests, with full access to club facilities and events. The same cottage is also listed as available for rent to non-member guests.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Sells branded apparel through partnership
      Offers sailing and sport apparel featuring the HHYC logo through a partnership with Coral Reef, providing members and supporters branded merchandise.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Advocates for maritime safety infrastructure
      Organized community fundraising and advocacy efforts that led to the installation of a gas buoy on Lime Barrel Shoal by the Lighthouse Board, improving navigation safety in the area.
    • Conducts historical research on sailboat design
      Compiles and shares historical articles on the development of the Lightning sailboat class, preserving and disseminating knowledge about its design and evolution.
    • Maintains and operates a clubhouse with member amenities
      Operates a clubhouse built in 1960 with dining, kitchen, bar (added in 1974), restrooms with showers, outdoor patio with picnic tables and grills, and high-speed wireless internet access. The main pier was constructed in 1964 and a sunroom added in 1978.
    • Supports recognition of sailing pioneers
      Published an article in the fall 2020 Lightning eFlashes newsletter highlighting John and George Barnes' contributions to Lightning sailboat design and manufacturing, supporting John Barnes’ nomination to the US Sailing Hall of Fame.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$129K
Contributions & grants$76K59%
Program service revenue$39K30%
Investment income$5K4%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$677K
Cash$54K
Investments$0
Liabilities$194K
Net assets$483K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.9%
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Airbnb Partner — Partners with Airbnb to manage reservations for the Bopp Cottage.
  • Buffalo Canoe Club Partner — Reciprocal arrangement for the 2024 season.
  • Cazenovia Yacht Club Partner — Participated in home-and-home sailing regattas with Henderson Harbor Yacht Club.
  • Central New York Racing Association Network — Co-founded as part of a regional network of yacht clubs to promote organized sailing competitions.
  • Cobourg Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal arrangement for the 2024 season.
  • Collins Bay Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal arrangement for the 2024 season.
  • Cooperstown Yacht Club Partner — Participated in home-and-home sailing regattas with Henderson Harbor Yacht Club.
  • Coral Reef Partner — Provides apparel customization services by adding the HHYC logo to items in their catalog for club members.
  • Corky Gray Partner — Class historian who authored eFlashes articles on the development of the Lightning Class.
  • Crescent Yacht Club Partner — Hosted joint sailing regattas and collaborated on regional racing events.
  • Dr. Tyler Partner — Lent a dock and small building for the club's use in 1947.
  • General Electric Company Partner — Provided use of Association Island facilities for the 1926 Lake Yacht Racing Association regatta.
  • Henderson Harbor Water Sports Program Partner — Partner organization established as a 501(c)(3) to provide sailing and swimming lessons
  • Henderson Harbor Water Sports Program Partner — Partner organization operating a water sports program under the auspices of Henderson Harbor Yacht Club.
  • Henderson Harbor Watersports Program Partner — Provides sailing instructional classes for club members during the summer.
  • Lake Ontario Club Cruising Association Network — Hosts reciprocal yacht club policies, including HHYC's, on its website.
  • Lake Ontario Cruising Club Association Network — Member organization enabling reciprocal access to other yacht clubs.
  • Lake Yacht Racing Association Partner — Collaborated on hosting annual regattas at Henderson Harbor in 1926 and 1931.
  • Mimico Cruising Club Partner — Reciprocal arrangement for the 2024 season.
  • Oswego Yacht Club Partner — Participated in home-and-home sailing regattas with Henderson Harbor Yacht Club.
  • Tyler's Partner — Provided hospitality and docking facilities for early visitors and supported the development of yachting at Henderson Harbor.
  • US Sailing Partner — Collaborated by submitting advocacy material in support of John Barnes' nomination to the US Sailing Hall of Fame.
  • YACHTING Magazine Partner — Collaborated with editorial staff to develop and publish innovations in blind sailing techniques and assistive devices.
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.

  • Sensory-Substitution Sailing for Blind Mariners
    methodology: sensory-substitution-sailing
    By training sailors to use auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic cues in place of vision, the club enables fully independent sailboat operation despite total vision loss, because non-visual sensory inputs can provide equivalent navigational precision when systematically trained and supported with adapted tools.
  • Shared Access Model for Inclusive Sailing
    methodology: shared access model
    By enabling shared boat ownership and access to shared facilities, the club lowers financial and logistical barriers to sailing, increasing member participation because reduced individual cost and increased resource availability make boating more accessible and sustainable.
  • Volunteer-Based Community Model
    methodology: volunteer-based community model
    By relying on member volunteers to operate programs and maintain operations, the club fosters stronger community engagement, shared ownership, and sustained participation in boating and water safety activities because active involvement builds personal investment and social cohesion.
  • Youth Engagement Through Sailing
    methodology: youth_engagement_through_sailing
    By introducing youth to sailing through small boats and age-appropriate education, the club strengthens intergenerational bonds and fosters long-term community attachment because early, hands-on involvement creates lasting emotional ties to the harbor and its traditions.