irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $59KSYNCHRO - THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE SYNCHRO SERVICES IS TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN A TEAM SPORT, CONSISTING OF TEAMS OF 8 TO 20, AND COMPETE AGAINST OTHER INDIVIDUALS AT VARIOUS LEVELS DEPENDING ON AGE AND SKILL.
- #2 $84KLEARN TO SKATE - THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM IS THE INSTRUCTION OF SKATERS INVOLVED IN THE SKATING CLUB. INSTRUCTION LEVELS START FROM THE BASIC SKATING SKILLS ALL THE WAY TO THE MOST ADVANCES SKILLS AND INCLUDES ALL AGES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Ice Show and Banquet
Year-end celebration featuring performances by club members, senior recognition, and awards for achievements such as gold medal accomplishments.
Learn to Skate
Group skating lessons for children and adults at all levels, from Snowplow Sam through Free Skate 6, aligned with the Learn to Skate USA program.
Skate Challenge
Annual competition event hosted by the club, providing competitive opportunities for skaters of various levels.
Synchronized Skating (CNY Synchro)
Team-based synchronized skating program for youth and adults, featuring competitive teams including the Icicles and adult team, with tryouts and seasonal coaching.
Test Sessions
Virtual and in-person USFSA-sanctioned test sessions offered to club members and non-members for advancing in skating skills across disciplines.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Figure Skating Instruction and Development 7 activities
- Administer figure skating skills testingOffers multiple virtual test sessions annually for figure skating skills assessments in disciplines such as Skating Skills, with recognition awarded upon completion, such as gold medals, and open to both members and non-members.
- Host annual skating events and performancesOrganizes the annual Skate Challenge event and an annual ice show, providing performance opportunities for Learn to Skate participants and club members, with the Skate Challenge held each March and recognized as an annual tradition.
- Offer Learn to Skate programs for children and adultsProvides group skating lessons for all beginner levels from Snowplow Sam to Free Skate 6 through the Learn to Skate USA program, with six semesters offered annually, rental skates included, and instruction ranging from basic to advanced skills.
- Offer structured membership options with tiered benefitsProvides multiple membership types including full, junior, affiliate, collegiate, and limited options, offering benefits such as discounted ice rates, reduced test session fees, eligibility for awards, and volunteer requirements for full members.
- Operate synchronized skating teams for all ages and skill levelsRuns a synchronized skating program established in 2006, featuring teams of 8 to 20 members that train in formations such as wheels, circles, lines, blocks, and intersections, and compete at levels based on age and skill, including participation in sectional championships.
- Provide access to club ice and guest skating opportunitiesOffers walk-on and package-based ice time for purchase with assigned slots, hosts guest skaters from other clubs, and allows guest coaches to provide private lessons during club ice sessions.
- Provide private and advanced skating instructionOffers private lessons for skaters at all levels through independent contractor coaches, including specialized training such as an advanced axel class focused on drills and harness use to support landing a single axel.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Host annual banquet to recognize member achievementsOrganizes an annual banquet each May to celebrate skaters' accomplishments from the previous season, including recognition of achievements in testing, competition, and program completion.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$295K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$294K100%
Investment income$6100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$296K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash$101K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$101K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- ANNA O'BRIEN — MEMBER
- CHRISTINE SALVADORE — MEMBER
- JENNA SCHANZ — MEMBER
- LAURA STEGMAIER — MEMBER
- LISA FROLICK — MEMBER
- MELANIE MCGRAW — MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Amanda Lattimore Partner — Coach of the synchronized skating teams
- Carolyn Quinn Partner — Coach of the synchronized skating teams
- LTSUSA Government — Accepts LTSUSA numbers from guest skaters as part of eligibility requirements.
- LTSUSA Network — Follows the LTSUSA official program for learn-to-skate curriculum and level progression.
- MACC Partner — Collaborates with the MACC in organizing and supporting the annual Skate Challenge event.
- MACC Partner — Hosts skating programs at the MACC facility located at 5575 Meltzer Court.
- Skyliners Partner — Former skater Cassady Konu was a member of the Skyliners, indicating a developmental or affiliative relationship through elite synchronized skating pathways.
- US Figure Skating Network — Participates in the Learn to Skate USA program through US Figure Skating and requires guest skaters to hold USFSA membership.
- USFSA Government — Requires guest skaters and coaches to hold a current USFSA number for participation.
- Uplifter Government — Platform provider for the Skating Club of CNY website.
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.
- Elite Coaching Pipeline for Program Excellencemethodology: elite-skater coaching pipelineBy hiring coaches with elite competitive and international synchronized skating backgrounds, the club enhances training quality and aspirational modeling, because access to high-level expertise increases skill development, performance standards, and participant ambition.
- Lifelong Participation Through Inclusive Engagementmethodology: lifelong_participationBy offering programs that integrate fun, fitness, and achievement across skill levels and age groups, the club promotes lifelong participation in skating, because inclusive, age-flexible programming sustains motivation and community connection beyond early developmental stages.
- Progressive, Milestone-Based Skill Developmentmethodology: progressive-skating-developmentBy guiding skaters through a structured sequence of skill milestones—from introductory lessons to competitive mastery—the program fosters sustained engagement and achievement, because clear progression pathways support motivation, skill retention, and goal-setting across age and ability levels.