irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18KBudget: $17,50000 FY24 % of Budget: 88% ? Youth were equipped with professional cameras in-water housings and gear to document surf culture from their perspective ? They created a zine highlighting their best images and stories from the class ? The class culminated in two exhibitions- one in Far Rockaway and one in Brooklyn both were well attended and community-driven.
- #2 $12KBudget: $11,800 FY24 % of Budget: 84% Accomplishments: ? Partnered with Black People Will Swim and Swim Strong Foundation to provide 40 youth with formal swim lessons ? Expanded water-safety workshops in local schools and after-school programs ? Distributed swim caps goggles and printed Know Before You Go guides to over 75 families
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Water Safety and Swim Education
Partnership with Black People Will Swim and Swim Strong Foundation to provide formal swim lessons to 40 youth, expand water-safety workshops in schools, and distribute swim gear and educational materials to over 75 families.
Youth Media and Surf Program
Youth are equipped with underwater cameras and gear to document surf culture from their perspective, create a zine of their work, and present it in community exhibitions in Far Rockaway and Brooklyn.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Youth Photography Education 1 activity
- Youth surf culture documentation and exhibitionEquipped youth with professional cameras and underwater gear to document surf culture, resulting in a zine of their images and stories, and hosted two community-driven exhibitions in Far Rockaway and Brooklyn.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Youth swim education and water safety outreachProvided formal swim lessons to 40 youth in partnership with external organizations, expanded water-safety workshops in local schools and after-school programs, and distributed swim caps, goggles, and water-safety guides to over 75 families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$240K
Contributions & grants$240K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$194K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead56%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$75K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$286K
Cash$46K
Investments$0
Liabilities$286K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +32.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atongular Monique Donaldson | Community Outreach Program Director | 40 | $35K |
| Aydon Gabrouel | Executive Director | 40 | $20K |
| Seraphina BeluJohn | Events Director | 40 | $19K |
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Black People Will Swim Partner — Collaborated to provide formal swim lessons to 40 youth.
- Swim Strong Foundation Partner — Collaborated to provide formal swim lessons to 40 youth.
strategies · 2
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.
- Youth Empowerment Through Surf-Based Engagementmethodology: surf-based youth developmentBy combining surfing and water-based activities with mentorship and cultural expression, the organization empowers historically excluded youth, because physical engagement in a culturally relevant context fosters identity development, belonging, and personal agency.
- Youth-Led Media for Agency and Representationmethodology: youth-led media productionBy engaging youth in documenting their experiences through photography and storytelling, the organization strengthens their sense of agency and promotes cultural representation in surf spaces, because creative self-expression enables critical reflection and challenges dominant narratives.