named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
5th Annual Catch-It Tournament
Annual competitive event featuring multiple divisions of the Catch-It game, with cash awards for top finishers in each category.
Open Dock Sessions
Monthly practice opportunities for members to train and improve skills in a supportive club environment.
Try-It Sessions
Introductory workshops for dogs and handlers new to dock jumping, offering hands-on practice in a stress-free environment with club member support.
UAD Regional Qualifier
Sanctioned dock jumping competition hosted in affiliation with Ultimate Air Dogs, allowing dogs to qualify for higher-level events.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Dog Sports and Conformation Events 2 activities
- Host and operate dock jumping events and competitions for dogsOrganizes and hosts a variety of dock jumping events, including splash distance-jumping, Fetch-It, Chase-It, and Catch-It competitions, where dogs leap from a dock into a pool with scoring based on distance, time, or mid-air retrieval. Events include structured sessions, divisions, and elimination rules, with some designated as UAD-sanctioned or regional qualifiers.
- Provide training and introductory sessions for dog dock jumpingOffers try-it sessions and hands-on practice opportunities for first-time dogs and handlers, including scheduled dock jumping demonstrations and skill-building workshops. These sessions are available for a fee and are limited to ensure quality participation.
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Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
- Administer membership requirements and community engagement rulesRequires new members to attend a Zoom orientation and all members to attend at least one annual meeting (in person or online). Competitive members must complete at least 5 splashes or 12 hours of volunteering per season, with a $125 fee assessed for non-compliance.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host themed and seasonal events for members and the publicOrganizes and hosts recurring seasonal and themed events such as Patriotic Paws, Summer Sizzle, It's a Luau, Tailgate Pawty!, Spooky Splash, and annual championship weekends. These events are open to dogs and handlers and often include competitive and recreational components.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Operate a member-supported dock and pool facility with community programmingMaintains and operates a dock and pool facility for member use, offering monthly open dock sessions, group practice nights, pool rentals, and peer-assisted workshops. Membership includes access to private groups, merchandise, and a volunteer credit system tied to facility access.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Provide event-day food and community support through potluck modelOffers free food—including burgers, hot dogs, and drinks—at every event through a community potluck model, fostering member participation and shared responsibility.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$76K
Contributions & grants$7K10%
Program service revenue$40K53%
Investment income$280%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$83K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +16.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Amanda Kranz — Board Member
- Grace Gajdos — Board Member
- Joanne Nunez — Board Member
- Matthew Schaefer — Board Member
- Rebecca Cousins — Board Member
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bring Fido Partner — Partnered with Bring Fido to provide access to pet-friendly accommodations.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a members-only Facebook group for community engagement and communication.
- Hudson River Air Dogs Partner — Organizer and host of the Tailgate Pawty event.
- Hudson River Air Dogs Partner — Organizes and hosts the Spooky Splash event.
- Milt Wilcox Partner — Provided support to help establish Hudson River Air Dogs.
- UAD Partner — Sanctions competitive events hosted by Hudson River Air Dogs.
- Ultimate Air Dogs Network — HRAD is affiliated with Ultimate Air Dogs as its parent organization.
- Ultimate Air Dogs Partner — Collaborates with Ultimate Air Dogs to host the UAD Regional Qualifier event.
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.
- Handler-Dog Bond-Centered Competition Designmethodology: handler_dog_bond_modelBy designing events like Catch-It Pro to focus exclusively on mid-air retrieval precision and eliminating jump scoring, the organization enhances handler-dog coordination and performance quality, because removing extraneous variables strengthens the focus on the core skill of teamwork.
- Peer-Supported Volunteer Modelmethodology: peer_supported_learningBy leveraging experienced members to support newcomers through peer assistance and workshops, the organization fosters skill development and community engagement, because shared experience increases trust and learning retention.
- Volunteer Incentive Modelmethodology: incentivized_volunteer_modelBy offering members pool rental hours in exchange for volunteering, the organization increases member participation in operational roles, because tangible, activity-linked rewards motivate sustained service contribution.