named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Fishing Day
Educational event offering instruction in fishing techniques, fish biology, conservation, and aquatic ecology by DEC and hatchery staff
Fly Fishing and Tying for Military Veterans
Partnership with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing to provide physical and emotional rehabilitation for disabled veterans through fly fishing and fly tying education
Grandparent/Grandchild Fishing Week
Special event offering intergenerational fishing experiences to create lasting family memories
Mobile Trout Pool
Off-site program providing a stocked trout pool for younger children to experience fishing, including at the Northeast Sportsman Show at the NYS Fairgrounds
Pheasant Rearing Demonstration Project
Educational program raising and releasing Ring-necked Pheasants in cooperation with the Jamesville Correctional Facility and Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Public Fishing Program
Offers fishing opportunities for families, small groups, and individuals at the Time Out to Fish Pond during spring and summer months, with volunteer support for beginners
Sportsmen’s Days
Annual outdoor celebration featuring activities like skeet shooting, archery, fly fishing, and canoeing, hosted in partnership with the Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Time Out to Fish Program
Provides fishing access for school groups, children with special needs, senior citizens, and adults with special needs at the hatchery's pond
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Conservation-Focused Outdoor Sports Education 3 activities
- Host annual Sportsmen’s Days outdoor education and recreation eventOrganizes and hosts Sportsmen’s Days, one of the largest National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrations in New York State, featuring activities such as archery, fly fishing, skeet shooting, canoeing, and trout fishing for all ages, along with educational demonstrations by conservation officers, forest rangers, wildlife artists, and other outdoor experts.
- Host public fishing events and programs for diverse community groupsHosts annual public fishing events from April through May, including Family Fishing Day, Grandparent/Grandchild Fishing Week, and programs tailored for seniors and individuals with special needs. Offers instructional sessions on fishing basics, conservation, and fish preparation with staff and volunteer support during spring and summer months.
- Support youth and off-site fishing education through mobile and event-based programsProvides a mobile trout pool stocked with approximately 200 brown and rainbow trout for local groups to host youth fishing events and runs a youth fishing event at the annual Northeast Sportsman Show where over 500 children participate, many catching their first fish.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Enhance hatchery recreational and accessibility infrastructureConstructed the Brookside Picnic Shelter, a half-acre Time Out To Fish Pond, and a disabled access playground; installed sign kiosks and a backup generator; and purchased 75 acres of land to expand the hatchery and improve visitor access, safety, and recreational opportunities.
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Youth Outdoor & Conservation Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Fund development of recreational access tools for the publicFunded the creation of a sportsmen’s map and a digital recreational website to improve public access to information about the hatchery and outdoor recreation opportunities in the region.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Provide public access and visitor support at Carpenter's Brook Fish HatcheryOffers public access to the hatchery for recreational and educational activities, including fishing at the Time Out To Fish Pond and fishing-themed parties with exclusive shelter access. Provides directional guidance for visitors arriving from all cardinal directions.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Provide volunteer and operational support for hatchery maintenanceVolunteers provide staffing at the Time Out To Fish Pond on Saturday mornings and perform hatchery maintenance tasks including power washing ponds and raceways, repairing infrastructure (catwalks, nets, feeders, aerators), mowing and landscaping, fish transfers, and general cleaning and inventory.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Operate fish hatchery to raise and stock trout in Central New YorkProduces approximately 100,000 Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout annually and stocks over 100 miles of streams and 10,000 acres of ponds and lakes in Onondaga County, fulfilling 100% of NYSDEC stocking recommendations. Conducts fish stocking across Central New York waterways.
- Operate pheasant rearing and release program in Onondaga CountyImplements a Pheasant Rearing Demonstration Project and raises approximately 3,400 mature Ring-necked Pheasants annually for release in Onondaga County through a cooperative program relying on staff from Jamesville Correctional Facility and weekend volunteer support.
- Support hatchery operations through technology and staff developmentProvided computer equipment and installation to support hatchery operations and staff capabilities, and delivered training for hatchery staff to enhance professional development and operational effectiveness.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$944
Contributions & grants$81586%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12914%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +430.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Chris Lansley — director
- James Froio — director
- Michael Burt — director
- Michael Hyde — director
- Ray Besecker — director
- William Lansley — director
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery Government — Collaborates with Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery to host public events.
- Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery Government — Partnered with the organization to support fish hatchery operations and public programming.
- Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery Partner — Works in partnership with the hatchery to support its operations and public outreach.
- Central New York Recreation and Parks Society Partner — Awarded the Friends the “2015 Stewardship Award” for their conservation and recreation efforts.
- Hatchery Government — Coordinates with the Hatchery office to identify current needs and support operations.
- Jamesville Correctional Facility Partner — Provides staff and inmate labor during weekdays to support the pheasant rearing process at the hatchery.
- NY Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provides policy guidance and oversight for the pheasant rearing and release program.
- NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Sponsors Family Fishing Day and provides staff for educational programming at the hatchery.
- New York State Conservation Council Government — Honored the Friends as “Club of the Year” in 2002.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provides official fish stocking recommendations that the hatchery fully implements.
- Onondaga County Government — Joint operator of Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery since 1938.
- Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen Clubs Partner — Created and sponsors Sportsmen’s Days at Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery.
- Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmens Clubs Partner — Collaborates to host the annual Sportsmens Day event at Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery.
- Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Partner — Recognized the Friends group with the “Club of the Year” award five times.
- Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Partner — Co-organizes and sponsors the Sportsmen's Days event at Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery.
- Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Partner — Cooperates with the Friends of Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery in the Pheasant Program to raise and release Ring-necked Pheasants.
- Onondaga County Parks Government — Partner organization providing information and coordination for programs at Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery.
- Onondaga County Parks Government — Provides official information about public fishing events at Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery.
- Onondaga County Parks Partner — Collaborates on volunteer coordination and visitor information
- Project Healing Waters Flyfishing, Inc. Partner — Sponsors the Fly Fishing and Tying for Military Veterans program at Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery.
- Reynolds Game Farm Partner — Supplies newly hatched day-old Ring-necked Pheasant chicks to support the rearing program.
- Tom Lenweaver Partner — Local artist who donates a portion of art sale proceeds to support the organization.
- Trout Unlimited Partner — Provides instructors and equipment for the Fly Fishing and Tying for Military Veterans program at Carpenter’s Brook.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Government — Original co-developer and operator of the hatchery under a Works Project Administration Grant.
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.
- Hatchery-Based Stocking for Sustainable Sport Fishingmethodology: hatchery-based fisheries supportBy operating a fish hatchery that fulfills state-recommended stocking targets, the organization supports sustainable recreational fishing, because consistent, science-based fish releases maintain healthy fish populations and meet regional angling demand.
- Recreational Access as Conservation Engagementmethodology: recreational_accessBy providing public recreational fishing and outdoor education opportunities, the organization fosters community connection to conservation efforts, because direct experience with hatchery-raised fish and outdoor skills increases public support for sustainable fisheries and stewardship behaviors.
- Volunteer Engagement Through Purpose and Participationmethodology: volunteer_engagement_through_social_and_personal_benefitBy involving volunteers in hands-on hatchery and conservation activities, the organization strengthens community investment, because meaningful participation—through social connection, physical activity, and perceived societal contribution—increases volunteer retention and program capacity.