named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Delaware Young @ Heart
Program for adults and seniors offering social and recreational activities including line dancing and other community events
Facility Rentals
Rental of Hermann Hall and Pavilion for weddings, reunions, birthdays, and community fundraisers; available to local groups and organizations
Holiday Events
Annual community events including Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade, and Children's Holiday Party for members
Summer Program & Swim
Seven-week summer program offering daily activities including swim lessons, arts and crafts, environmental education, sports, live animal shows, and music for children ages toddler to teen; requires adult supervision for children under 13
Tractor Parade
Annual event featuring 200–300 tractors, concluding with a BBQ and commemorative t-shirt, drawing participants and visitors to Callicoon
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Annual holiday and community eventsHosts three annual holiday events for children and families: an Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade and Party, and a Children's Holiday Party with free crafts and treats. Events require pre-registration to manage supplies and attendance.
- Community events and fairsOrganizes community engagement events including the annual Tractor Parade (drawing 200–300 tractors), Spring Garden & Craft Fair, Holiday Craft Fair, Spring Clean-Up Day, Zerbini Family Circus, and the River Run Race, which serves as a fitness and fundraising event.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Community sports and recreation facilitiesHosts annual baseball and soccer programs and maintains outdoor tennis, basketball, pickleball courts, and a skateboard park designed and partially funded by teen volunteers. Pickleball court access is available for $10 per 2-hour session or through paid membership.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Facility rentalsMakes Hermann Hall and the Pavilion available for rent by community groups and individuals for meetings, movies, fundraisers, weddings, reunions, birthdays, and other celebrations.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Free Wi-Fi accessProvides free Wi-Fi access to visitors on its premises.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Senior programs and activitiesOffers dedicated programs for retirees and seniors, including the "Delaware Young at Heart" group, weekly game days featuring board games, cards, and mahjong, as well as trips, guest speakers, and cultural events.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer youth programOperates a 7-week summer program for children from toddlers to teens, offering daily activities including arts and crafts, environmental education, sports, live animal classes, dance, and music shows, with sign-up registration required for participation.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Year-round youth and adult programsProvides year-round educational, recreational, and social programs for youth and adults, including sports clubs, swim lessons, fitness activities, arts, environmental education, and cultural events. Programs serve communities in rural New York and Pennsylvania with limited incomes.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Youth swim lessons and community pool accessProvides group swim lessons for children based on skill level, with sessions held Monday through Friday for 30 minutes per day over two-week periods. Operates a community pool established as a safe alternative to river swimming after drownings in the Delaware River.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$144K
Contributions & grants$28K19%
Program service revenue$78K54%
Investment income$4K3%
Other revenue$34K
expenses
Total expenses$202K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$62K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$811K
Cash$87K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$800K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- CAROLYN SIMON — ACTIVITIES D
- CLARENCE KRATZ — BOARD MEMBER
- MERYL SHERIDAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT HABERLI — BOARD MEMBER
- ZACH GLOSSENGER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to share updates about events.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates about pool hours and events.
- Facebook Partner — Uses a Facebook page to share information and engage with the Delaware Young at Heart community.
- Grover Hermann Partner — Provided funding to construct Hermann Hall, the main building of the Delaware Youth Center.
- Jeanne Sager Photography Partner — Provides photography services at the Children's Holiday Party.
- Local Sponsors Partner — Sponsors who support the provision of free Wi-Fi at the Delaware Youth Center.
- National Park Service Partner — Collaborates with the Delaware Youth Center to provide nature education programs for children.
- Riverside United Methodist Church Partner — Vendor participant in the Delaware Youth Center Holiday Craft Fair.
- TEAM REACH Partner — Technology partner used for scheduling and communication for pickleball and tennis activities.
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.
- Community-Centered Youth Developmentmethodology: community-centered_youth_developmentBy offering inclusive, family-engaged programming that strengthens community bonds, the organization fosters long-term community vitality because positive youth experiences build social cohesion and collective well-being.
- Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: inclusive_accessBy offering free or low-cost access to programming across age groups, the organization ensures broad participation because financial accessibility increases equity and engagement among diverse families.
- Integrated Community Resource Modelmethodology: community_resource_modelBy providing integrated educational, recreational, and social programming through partnerships and accessible services, the organization improves community well-being because coordinated resources increase engagement and reduce barriers to participation.