named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Friendly Events
Hosts informal and formal gatherings including themed "frugal" events, Irish Night, Oktoberfest, and Trim-A-Tree.
Kayaking and Sunfish Sailing
Provides access to kayaks and small sailboats for members to explore the Hudson River and nearby islands.
Regattas and Race Days
Organizes seasonal boating regattas and casual racing events open to members and non-boat owners as crew.
Special Occasions Hosting
Offers members use of facilities for private events such as weddings, retirements, and graduations with a commercial kitchen and riverfront views.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 3 activities
- Offers seasonal boat slip and transient docking rentalsProvides seasonal dockage slips for boats up to 30 feet from approximately April 15 to May 29, including shore power and water. Also offers transient docking and mooring services with access to showers, electricity, water, Wi-Fi, a bar, and emergency haul-out via a 25-ton travel lift.
- Organizes and participates in regattas and racing eventsHosts and competes in regional regattas and long-distance powerboat races, including the Poughkeepsie-Brightwaters race and Hudson River regattas in the early 20th century. The club has fielded multiple yachts and motorboats in competitive events and served as a finish line location and support hub for race participants.
- Provides seasonal river access and boating facilitiesOperates seasonally from early April to late October, offering members river access on the Hudson River across from Esopus Island. Supports kayaking, small boat excursions, and casual racing, with grilling and kitchen facilities available for use during outings.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Conducts facility maintenance through member work partiesOrganizes member-led work parties to maintain club facilities, helping to preserve infrastructure and keep membership costs low.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts seasonal social and themed events for membersOrganizes annual informal and formal gatherings including Irish Night, Trim-A-Tree, Oktoberfest, the Commodore's Ball, regattas, family events, and themed "frugal" events. Members can also host personal celebrations such as retirement parties, graduations, and small weddings using club facilities including a commercial kitchen and riverfront space.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$313K
Contributions & grants$108K34%
Program service revenue$85K27%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$119K
expenses
Total expenses$230K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$416K
Cash$196K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$412K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +48.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BOB SCHMITT — Trustee
- KEITH STIRZEL — Trustee
- SCOTT IRELAND — Trustee
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Adriance Memorial Library Partner — Repository for the club's archived minute books from 1892.
- Culinary Institute of America Partner — Located near the club and promoted as a local attraction for members and visitors.
- Hudson River Yacht Association Partner — Participated in the Annual Regatta of the Hudson River Yacht Association in 1915.
- Hudson River Yacht Racing Association Network — Member organization participating in the association's annual regatta events.
- Motorboat Magazine Partner — Published accounts of Poughkeepsie Yacht Club racing events, contributing to historical documentation of the club's activities.
- New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Partner — Leased dock space at Fox’s Point for $25 per year for the original clubhouse location.
- Power Boating Magazine Network — Published an account of a 1914 race to the Poughkeepsie Yacht Club, contributing to historical documentation of the club’s activities.
- Robert Monroe Partner — Sold more than 15 acres of riverfront property in Hyde Park to the Poughkeepsie Yacht Club.
- Rodriguez and Nixon Partner — Yacht builders permitted to continue operations on a portion of the Hyde Park property after the club's relocation.
- Waterway Guide Website Network — Listed on the Waterway Guide Website as a marina destination.
- William H. Frank Partner — Representative from the Poughkeepsie Yacht Club serving on the regatta committee of the Hudson River Yacht Racing Association.
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.
- Inclusive Membership for Broader Accessibility 21 orgsmethodology: inclusive_membershipBy offering social membership without boat ownership requirements, the club broadens access and fosters community engagement, because inclusivity increases participation beyond traditional boaters.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →
- Member-Driven Governance and Stewardship 21 orgsmethodology: member_led_governanceBy operating through member-led governance and encouraging active stewardship of maritime sports, the club sustains its heritage and programming, because collective ownership fosters continuity and commitment.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →
- Member-Labor Cost Reduction Model 21 orgsmethodology: working_club_modelBy involving members in labor contributions, the club reduces operating costs and keeps boating affordable, because shared effort lowers financial barriers to participation.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →