named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Deer Flap Gate and Deterrent System
Installs and tests deer flap gates and electronic deterrents (Spark Away) at orchard fences to maintain trail access while respecting landowners' need to protect crops from deer
Snowmobile Safety Education
Provides certified snowmobile safety instruction, teaching safety courses to young riders, often in collaboration with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
Trail Maintenance and Grooming
Operates a fleet of Class A groomers to maintain over 120 miles of snowmobile trails in eastern Wayne County, including regular grooming and trail condition reporting
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Snowmobile Trail Maintenance & Safety 4 activities
- Administer membership and registration servicesOffers membership registration for snowmobile enthusiasts via mail and online methods, maintains a membership base of approximately 360 individuals, and provides members with a voucher for discounted snowmobile registration through the NY Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Conduct snowmobile safety educationProvides certified snowmobile safety instruction to hundreds of youth through organized safety courses, promoting safe and responsible trail use.
- Maintain and groom snowmobile trail systemMaintains over 120 miles of snowmobile trails in Eastern Wayne County, New York, from Red Creek to Savannah, including regular grooming using a fleet of three Class A snowmobile groomers (1994 Gordon Bell, LMC Bearcat with Mogul Master drag, and 2002 Tucker with 18’ Marcel drag) and ongoing trail improvements such as bridge construction, brush clearing, and rerouting. Specific trails groomed include NH, PB100, Tucker, S40A, and C4 routes.
- Provide trail condition and navigation informationProvides daily updates to a snowmobile trail map detailing hazards, closures, reroutes, and locations of food, gas, and parking, and offers a free mobile app with GPS access to users’ location and the full state snowmobile trail system. Also operates a web cam for monitoring snow conditions on the Lyons trail system.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Host club meetings and communicationsHolds monthly club meetings on the first Thursday at 7:30 PM at The Groomer Barn in North Rose, NY, and produces monthly newsletters and meeting minutes for members to support organizational engagement and transparency.
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Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
- Organize and support snowmobile eventsHosted annual Rock Maple Racing Snocross events during the mid-1990s in Red Creek, NY, as part of promoting snowmobile recreation and community engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Construct and maintain infrastructure for trail operationsBuilt the shell structure for a groomer barn in Wolcott, NY in August 2016 to support trail maintenance operations and equipment storage.
- Develop and test wildlife deterrent systems for trail accessInstalled a prototype Deer Flap Gate on a farm in Wayne County to maintain snowmobile trail access while preventing deer from entering orchards, and is testing Spark Away Deterrent systems that use motion detection, strobe lights, and electric arc sounds to deter deer from entering through open gates.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$39K60%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$210%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$201K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$201K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +5.0%
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Bibbens Sales and Service Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Bibbens Sales and Service as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- Canal Town Snowmobile Club Partner — Merged with Lakeshore Riders in 2014 to expand trail maintenance operations.
- Captain Jacks Good Time Tavern Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Captain Jacks Good Time Tavern as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- Chimney Bluffs State Park Government — Developed in collaboration with the club; serves as a snowmobile trailhead with trail access.
- Crowne Electric Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Crowne Electric as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- DJM Equipment Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Bobcat Snowmobile dealer DJM Equipment as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- Empire Tree Surgeons Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Empire Tree Surgeons as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- Encompass Design Studio LLC Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Encompass Design Studio LLC as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- Farmer (unnamed) Partner — Collaborated with Lakeshore Riders to test the first Deer Flap Gate on their orchard property.
- Featherly’s Garage Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Featherly’s Garage as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- GotSnowCams Partner — Hosts the web cam feed for the Lyons trail system.
- Hilton Sno-Fliers Partner — Local snowmobile club linked as a related trail group
- LaGasse Machine & Fabrication Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists LaGasse Machine & Fabrication as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- MeadMaloy Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists MeadMaloy as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- Mexico Trail Riders Partner — Local snowmobile club linked as a related trail group
- NYSSA Network — Member of the New York State Snowmobile Association network, referencing its map for trail updates.
- NYSSA Network — Member of the New York State Snowmobile Association trail network, contributing to regional trail connectivity.
- NYSSA Partner — Collaborates with NYSSA to provide an interactive snowmobile trail web map.
- NYSSA – New York State Snowmobile Association Network — Member organization within the state snowmobile association
- New York State Snowmobile Association Partner — Collaborates with NYSSA to enable online membership registration and voucher distribution.
- Nick’s Family Restaurant Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Nick’s Family Restaurant as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- NorthernChateau Tug Hill Cams Partner — Provides additional Tug Hill web cameras for regional trail condition monitoring.
- Old Erie Snowmobile Club Partner — Merged with Lakeshore Riders in 2014 to expand trail maintenance operations.
- Pit Stop C-Stores Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Pit Stop C-Stores as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- Rose’s Quick Stop Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Rose’s Quick Stop as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- Sno-Pals Snowmobile Club Partner — Local snowmobile club linked as a related trail group
- Snowman Partner — Active member contributing to forum discussions and posting meeting minutes.
- State Farm Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists State Farm (via agent Jerry Christopher) as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
- Sterling Trail Tamers Partner — Local snowmobile club linked as a related trail group
- Stone8 Taphouse Partner — Lakeshore Riders lists Stone8 Taphouse as a sponsor with a linked advertisement
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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.
- Partnership-Based Safety and Infrastructure Developmentmethodology: community-government-partnershipBy building partnerships with government agencies, law enforcement, and state-level associations, we improve trail safety and operational sustainability, because collaboration expands resources, enhances compliance with safety standards, and strengthens community support for snowmobiling activities.
- Real-Time Trail Information Systemsmethodology: real-time digital trail mappingBy providing real-time updates on trail conditions through digital mapping and webcams, we increase user safety and trail accessibility, because timely information enables riders to make informed decisions and avoid hazards or impassable routes.
- Trail Network Maintenance on Private Landmethodology: trail-maintenance-on-private-landBy maintaining a connected snowmobile trail system on private property through cooperative agreements, we enable sustainable and responsible winter recreation access, because consistent, well-managed trails increase safety, reduce user conflict, and strengthen landowner relationships.