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HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY SAILING INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 261784215 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE N67 · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hudsonsailing.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.8M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
88
volunteers
220
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

WE DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN NEW YORK CITY YOUTH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND OUR DIVERSE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER PROVIDES MARITIME EDUCATION AND RECREATION TO THE CITY AT LARGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hudson River Community Sailing provides maritime education and sailing programs to New York City youth and adults, with a focus on underserved communities. Its youth programs integrate sailing with academic enrichment, leadership development, and college readiness through a four-year high school curriculum. The organization also offers adaptive sailing for veterans and people with disabilities, and sustains its mission through a fee-supported community sailing model that subsidizes access for youth.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.09M
    YOUTH PROGRAMS: HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY SAILING'S YOUTH PROGRAMS COMBINE SAILING EDUCATION WITH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLEGE READINESS. THROUGH A FOUR-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM, SUMMER SAILING PROGRAMS, AND SPECIALIZED MARITIME TRAINING, STUDENTS GAIN CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. HRCS IS COMMITTED TO SERVING UNDERSERVED NEW YORK CITY YOUTH, PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE WATER AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Adaptive Program
Sailing education and recreation for youth and adults with physical and developmental disabilities
Community Sailing
Fee-based sailing and membership program for adults, offering US Sailing-sanctioned lessons and classes that subsidize youth programming
FairLead
Women's mentorship program facilitated through volunteer engagement and membership activities
Sail Academy
Four-year high school program combining sailing education with academic enrichment, leadership development, and college readiness for underserved NYC youth
Soldiers Under Sail
Adaptive sailing program for veterans, delivered in partnership with the local Veterans Administration
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 2 activities
    • Community Sailing and Racing Programs
      Operates a seasonal community sailing program from April to November, offering on-water clinics, year-round educational workshops, and competitive racing series including a Spring Racing Series and two summer J/80 racing series. Provides J/80 sailboats equipped with spinnakers and rotates teams through fleet boats during events.
    • Waterfront Access and Fleet Management
      Maintains and operates a sailing fleet, activating boats in spring and preparing them for off-season storage in November. Acquired 13 J/80 sailboats between 2018 and 2020 to expand capacity. Provided waterfront access to over 20,000 youth, adults, and families in its first decade.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Alumni Support and Engagement
      Provides ongoing support to Sail Academy alumni during post-secondary education, including assistance with financial aid, scholarship applications, degree progress monitoring, and post-graduation planning. Offers alumni access to adult membership at reduced cost and pathways to instructor certification and employment.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Career Exposure and Education for Youth
      Hosts career speakers during off-season Career Weeks to expose Sail Academy youth to professional pathways and inspire post-secondary and career planning.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • FairLead Women's Sailing Mentorship Program
      Runs the FairLead Women’s Sailing Mentorship Program for female and non-binary members, offering one-on-one mentorship pairings between crew and skippers, technical workshops, networking events, and social activities to support leadership and skill development.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Instructor Development and Certification
      Offers an Instructor Development program for alumni and advanced participants leading to HRCS Skipper Certification, building capacity for future program leadership and staffing.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Special Events and Fundraising
      Organizes and participates in fundraising and community events, including the annual Sailing for Scholars Gala & Regatta, which raised $500,000 in 2024, and seasonal events in Chelsea and Inwood during the sailing season.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Veterans and Adaptive Sailing Programs
      Provides adaptive sailing opportunities for veterans in partnership with the Veterans Administration and for youth and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Launched in 2021, the adaptive sailing program expands access to maritime recreation and therapy through specialized equipment and instruction.
  • Camp Volunteer Engagement & Facility Stewardship 1 activity
    • Winter Boat Building Program
      Runs a volunteer-supported boat building program from December to March each year, engaging youth and volunteers in hands-on maritime craftsmanship and fleet maintenance.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Youth Internship and Career Development Programs
      Offers paid part-time and seasonal internships for high school students in operational, administrative, and financial roles, including the Leadership Intensive, Junior Educator, and Intern Training Track programs. Supports financial independence, career skill development, and long-term engagement, with 25 alumni employed by HRCS in full-time, part-time, or seasonal positions.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth Sailing and Leadership Development Program (Sail Academy)
      Provides a four-year youth development program for underserved New York City public school students, integrating sailing, maritime operations training, academic enrichment, leadership development, and college readiness. The program includes summer sessions, paid internships, and pathways to post-secondary education, with 100% of 2024 graduates enrolled in college and 43% pursuing STEM majors.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Youth Summer Sailing Camps
      Operates week-long sailing and STEM-focused summer camps for youth ages 9 to 17, running eight sessions annually from July to August on the Hudson River. Offers scholarships through the Hollis Salzman and David Barry Memorial Scholarship Fund for families with financial need.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.63M
Contributions & grants$843K32%
Program service revenue$1.39M53%
Investment income$29K1%
Other revenue$370K
expenses
Total expenses$2.77M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$2.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.08M
Cash$451K
Investments$820K
Liabilities$530K
Net assets$1.55M
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +16.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT BURKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2 $128K
board members · 20
  • ALEX VALCIC — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALICE LURAIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREA MINKOW — BOARD MEMBER
  • BENJAMIN DYETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • CALEB BOISE — SECRETARY
  • CHRISTOPHER ARESON — TREASURER
  • CRAIG APPLEMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEBORA ABRAMS-WRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIN BYRNE — BOARD MEMBER
  • HARRY BRIGHAM — BOARD PRESIDENT
  • JOEL SHIRASU-HIZA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK HOROWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW COUDERT — BOARD MEMBER
  • MEEGAN HOLLYWOOD — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL KURTZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • QUEMUEL ARROYO — BOARD MEMBER
  • RAJ IYER — BOARD MEMBER
  • RANDY MEDRANO — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD HOLWELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • STUART ISRAEL — BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT
relationships · 56

Who they work with

  • Altman Foundation Funder — Donor contributing between $50,000 and $99,999
  • Barclays Funder — Donor contributing between $1,000 and $4,999
  • Baretz + Brunelle Funder — Donor contributing between $1,000 and $4,999
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Donor contributing between $5,000 and $9,999
  • Brant Beach Yacht Club Partner — Yacht club where Mark Horowitz served as Commodore and Raj Iyer is a member.
  • CUNY CARA College Inquiry CBO Consortium Network — HRCS is a member of CUNY’s CARA College Inquiry CBO Consortium.
  • CVS Health Funder — Donor contributing between $1,000 and $4,999
  • Chelsea Piers Foundation Funder — Donor contributing between $10,000 and $24,999
  • Citadel Funder — Donor contributing between $10,000 and $24,999
  • Classic Harbor Line Funder — Donor contributing between $10,000 and $24,999
  • Con Edison Funder — Donor contributing between $50,000 and $99,999
  • Corporate Volunteering Partner — Collaborates with companies for team-based volunteering opportunities.
  • Credit Agricole Funder — Donor contributing between $10,000 and $24,999
  • Denise Ippolito Partner — Director of Volunteers and Training who manages applications and participation in the FairLead program
  • Edgartown Yacht Club Partner — Yacht club where Craig Appleman was a sailing instructor and where his children are junior sailors.
  • Einstein Astrof Foundation Funder — Donor contributing between $25,000 and $49,999
  • Eugene M. Lang Foundation Funder — Donor contributing between $25,000 and $49,999
  • Hearst Corporation Funder — Donor contributing between $5,000 and $9,999
  • Heidi Latsky Dance Company Partner — Organization where Quemuel Arroyo serves on the board.
  • Holland Lodge Foundation Funder — Donor contributing between $5,000 and $9,999
  • Hudson Guild Partner — Organization where Harry Brigham serves as a Trustee.
  • Hudson River Park Trust Government — HRCS is a permittee of the Hudson River Park Trust in Chelsea.
  • IAC Funder — Donor contributing between $5,000 and $9,999
  • Inwood Sail Academy Partner — Program where Anthony Cimino volunteers with middle schoolers.
  • J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation Funder — Donor contributing between $25,000 and $49,999
  • J/80 Partner — Uses J/80 sailboats for racing programs and team rotations
  • James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Funder — Donor contributing between $25,000 and $49,999
  • Johnson & Johnson Funder — Donor contributing between $25,000 and $49,999
  • KIND (Kids in Need of Defense) Partner — Organization with which Meegan F. Hollywood provides pro bono legal assistance.
  • Local Veteran's Administration Partner — Partnership to deliver Soldiers Under Sail, an adaptive sailing program for veterans.
+ 26 more
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.

  • Inclusive Access as a Pathway to Equity and Personal Growth
    methodology: inclusive_access
    By removing financial, social, and physical barriers to sailing—through cross-subsidization, adaptive programming, and inclusive membership—the organization enables participation from underserved populations because access to transformative maritime experiences drives personal development and challenges systemic exclusion.
  • Progressive Leadership Development Through Role Advancement
    methodology: student-to-teacher_progression
    By enabling participants to progress from learners to teachers and crew to leaders, the organization builds long-term engagement and workforce skills because taking on responsibility and mentoring others reinforces mastery, leadership, and organizational belonging.
  • Therapeutic and Mentorship-Based Inclusion for Underrepresented Groups
    methodology: adaptive-sailing-with-therapeutic-integration
    By integrating occupational therapy into adaptive sailing and creating women-centered mentorship programs, the organization expands access and builds confidence for people with disabilities and women because targeted support structures reduce systemic friction and create safe pathways for skill development.
  • Youth Development Through Experiential Sailing and Boat Building
    methodology: experiential_learning_through_boat_building_and_sailing
    By combining hands-on boat building, sailing, and STEM learning in outdoor settings, the organization fosters academic engagement and personal growth in underserved youth because experiential education in real-world contexts deepens learning and builds confidence.