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Twin Rivers Council Inc Boy Scouts of America
Albany, NY · EIN 141340028 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O41Z · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M) · trcscouting.org
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.7M
net assets
$-37K
employees
54
volunteers
5,000
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

To promote, supervise, and administer the educational and recreational programs of The Boy Scouts of America for character development, citizenship

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth development organization delivering Scouting America programs across 15 counties in Upstate New York. Focuses on character development, citizenship, and leadership through outdoor experiences, advancement programs, and community service. Serves over 3,800 youth, with a significant portion from underserved communities. Offers co-ed Scouts BSA troops, including a new family troop model, and operates camp facilities supported by fundraising events like Sporting Clays.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Camp Scholarship Program
Provides financial assistance for youth to attend Scouting camps, ensuring access regardless of economic background.
Family Troop Model
New Scouts BSA option allowing chartered organizations to form co-ed troops for boys and girls to participate together, with separate patrols and facilities as required by youth protection policies.
Scouts BSA
Youth-led character and leadership development program using the patrol method, serving boys and girls in troops across the council's districts.
Sporting Clays for Scouting
Annual fundraising event featuring a sporting clays tournament that supports council programs, camp scholarships, and facility improvements.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 4 activities
    • Membership recruitment and unit support
      Conducts year-round recruitment through school events, bring-a-friend activities, and parent networks. Supports growth by organizing new Scouting units and providing coaching and consultation to adult leaders for unit success.
    • New troop model implementation
      Launched a new family troop model for Scouts BSA following a successful pilot program, expanding access and participation options for families.
    • Youth development programs in character, citizenship, and leadership
      Administers Scouting programs focused on character development, citizenship, and leadership for youth through age 20, delivered via after-school programming, outdoor adventures, and skill-building activities. Serves over 3,800 youth across a 15-county region in Upstate New York, with 47% from underserved communities.
    • Youth leadership training programs
      Provides formal youth leadership development through annual or biannual training programs such as Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), as well as the Fort Orange Youth Leadership Corps (FOYLC).
  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Administrative and operational support services
      Manages financial operations, logistics, insurance documentation, human resources, youth protection policies, incident reporting, public relations, and legal functions to ensure safe and compliant council operations.
  • Event and Program Registration Management 1 activity
    • Camp fee refund and event cancellation policies
      Processes summer camp fee refunds under specific conditions: requests submitted by September 1st for cancellations after September 30th, full refunds when the Council or its agency cancels an event, and full refunds including deposits for those not selected from waiting lists.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Exploring program for career discovery
      Offers a co-ed Exploring program for youth in grades 6 through age 20 focused on hands-on career discovery. Organizes middle school groups as Clubs and high school/older youth groups as Posts.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Fundraising and donor engagement
      Leads fund development initiatives including the Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner and an annual charity golf tournament. Manages donor data and engagement, organizes special events, and supports local district-level fundraising to contribute to the council’s operating budget.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Membership management and renewal systems
      Administers annual, non-prorated membership renewals effective May 1, 2024, with one-year terms from date of joining. Offers two renewal methods: Family/Self Pay via email notification and online renewal, and Unit Pay managed by unit leaders.
  • Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
    • Operation of year-round camp facilities
      Manages and maintains multiple year-round camping facilities including Camp Wakpominee, Rotary Scout Reservation, and Camp Tri-Mount, offering cabins, lodges, shelters, and primitive campsites. Facilities support weekend programs, high adventure camps, and serve as base camps for off-site treks such as Philmont.
  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
    • Outdoor and adventure programming
      Offers structured outdoor recreational activities including hiking, paddling, shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, pistol, black powder, archery), COPE courses, ATV programs, and orienteering. Programs are integrated into weekend events and summer camps to supplement unit-based Scouting.
  • Youth Scouting Program Support 1 activity
    • Scout unit fundraising support
      Organizes annual fundraising opportunities for Scout units, including a popcorn sale, enabling units to generate resources for their activities and operations.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Support for adult volunteers
      Supports adult volunteer participation by covering registration fees, loaning gear, funding childcare, and providing transportation assistance to reduce barriers to service.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.62M
Contributions & grants$351K22%
Program service revenue$843K52%
Investment income$89K5%
Other revenue$334K
expenses
Total expenses$1.65M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$943K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.13M
Cash$64K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.16M
Net assets$-37K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Greg Voyzey Council Executive/Secretary 40 $195K
board members · 24
  • Benjamin Friedman — Director
  • Bill Levering — Council Commissioner
  • Brian Murray — Director
  • Cheryl Downing — Council Training Chair
  • Christopher Welch — Director
  • Dan D'Angelo — Director
  • David Prescott — Director
  • Denise Donnell — District Chair
  • Donna Gelder-Bigelow — Director
  • Doug Mitchell — District Chair
  • Dr Robert Donnarumma — Director
  • Ed Kirby — Director
  • Edward LaFave — Director
  • Eric Durr — Director
  • Erik Deyoe — Director
  • Frederick Adriance — Director
  • Gary Tebbetts — Treasurer
  • George Casey — Director
  • Greg Bruno — V.P. of Finance
  • Greg Rinckey — Director
  • Greg Szczesny — President
  • Jeff Chauvin — Director
  • Jeff Zemsky — V.P. of Membership
  • Jeffrey Covington — District Chair
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • Adirondack District Partner — Geographic district within Twin Rivers Council responsible for delivering Scouting services in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties.
  • Adirondack District Professional Partner — Professional district team supporting council operations.
  • AgroChem Inc. Partner — Company founded by event chair John DeMarco, who is actively involved in supporting the council through leadership and sponsorship.
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Local council administering the national Boy Scouts of America program
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Member of the national Boy Scouts of America organization, following national renewal policies and using My.Scouting.org systems.
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Twin Rivers Council is a local council of the Boy Scouts of America, operating under its national structure and branding.
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Twin Rivers Council operates as a local council under the national Boy Scouts of America organization.
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Twin Rivers Council operates as part of the national Boy Scouts of America organization.
  • Broadview Federal Credit Union Partner — Honored as a Distinguished Citizen Award recipient for its commitment to serving youth and demonstrating Scouting values.
  • Central Hudson Partner — Tournament sponsor and employer of event co-chair Eric J. Kiszkiel, who serves as a board member for the Twin Rivers Council.
  • Fort Orange District Partner — Geographic district within Twin Rivers Council responsible for delivering Scouting services in Albany County.
  • Fort Orange Professional Partner — Professional district team supporting council operations.
  • Framework Custom Builders Partner — Tournament sponsor of the 18th Annual Sporting Clays for Scouting event.
  • Learning for Life Network — Participates in the Exploring program, which is part of Learning for Life, a career education program of the Boy Scouts of America.
  • Maria College Partner — Honored as a Distinguished Citizen Award recipient for its commitment to serving youth and demonstrating Scouting values.
  • Mid-Hudson Sporting Clays Partner — Host venue for the 18th Annual Sporting Clays for Scouting event, providing the location and optional equipment rentals and motorized carts.
  • Mohawk District Partner — Geographic district within Twin Rivers Council responsible for delivering Scouting services in Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties.
  • Mohawk Professional Partner — Professional district team supporting council operations.
  • National Boy Scouts of America Government — Cancels or contracts events jointly with Twin Rivers Council, triggering full refund obligations.
  • Philmont Partner — Scout units use Camp Tri-Mount as a preparation site for Philmont Treks.
  • RVW District Professional Partner — Professional district team supporting council operations.
  • Rip Van Winkle District Partner — Geographic district within Twin Rivers Council responsible for delivering Scouting services in Ulster and Greene Counties.
  • Scouting America Government — Follows policies and guidelines set by Scouting America, including youth protection and clothing standards.
  • Timely Signs Partner — Tournament sponsor of the 18th Annual Sporting Clays for Scouting event.
  • Times Union Partner — George R. Hearst III, publisher and CEO of the Times Union, serves as Event Co-Chair for the Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner.
  • Trail’s End Partner — Partner organization providing the popcorn fundraising program and support resources for units.
  • Turning Point District Partner — Geographic district within Twin Rivers Council responsible for delivering Scouting services in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties.
  • Turning Point District Professional Partner — Professional district team supporting council operations.
  • Yankee Doodle District Partner — Geographic district within Twin Rivers Council responsible for delivering Scouting services in Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Washington Counties.
  • Yankee Doodle Professional Partner — Professional district team supporting council operations.
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.

  • Developmentally Appropriate Programming with Peer-Aligned Structures
    methodology: developmentally_appropriate_programming
    By tailoring Scouting activities to specific developmental stages and organizing youth into age- and gender-specific patrols, we enhance leadership development and peer interaction because youth engage more deeply when group structures reflect their social and emotional needs.
  • Expanding Access Through Community-Adapted Program Delivery
    methodology: community_adapted_delivery
    By delivering Scouting in non-traditional formats, customizing programs for partner organizations, and using flexible troop models, we increase access for underserved and low-participation communities because adapting structure to local context removes barriers to engagement.
  • Youth Development Through Experiential Outdoor Education
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging youth in outdoor adventures and hands-on leadership experiences within a structured program, we develop character, teamwork, and social connection because experiential learning in nature fosters personal growth and peer bonding more effectively than classroom-based instruction.