named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Cycling Academy Support
Ongoing support for CatRock Ventures' biking program, including funding, logistics, and participation in events like the Many Miles Ahead Bike-a-Thon.
Educational Sailing Experience
Partnership with The Felix Organization to provide sailing excursions on the Hudson River aboard the sloop Clearwater for foster care youth.
Great Skate Giveaway
Annual event distributing free skateboards and helmets to youth in Newburgh, NY, in partnership with Keep It Moving.
Jay Peak Leadership Academy
Annual week-long outdoor leadership program in Vermont for students from CatRock Ventures, featuring skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and conservation education.
Nature Connections Camp
Collaborative summer program with New Era Creative Space offering swim lessons, water safety, and nature exploration for local youth.
Snowboarding Excursions
Winter program providing transportation and access to snowboarding at Windham Mountain for youth through partnership with SHRED Foundation.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building and partnership development for youth outdoor programsSupports partner organizations through collaborative program development, co-founding and expanding initiatives such as CatRock’s cycling program, and providing logistical, financial, and promotional support to enhance youth participation in outdoor activities.
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Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
- Direct provision of outdoor adventure programming for youthDirectly organizes and delivers outdoor adventure experiences for underserved youth, including snowboarding outings, fishing trips, hiking, ropes courses, swimming instruction, and nature exploration through programs such as Nature Connections Camp and partnerships with local organizations.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Distribution of skateboards and outdoor equipment to childrenOrganizes annual events such as the Great Skate Giveaway to distribute skateboards and helmets to youth in underserved communities, including repeated distributions in Newburgh and Peekskill, with commitments to distribute up to 125 skateboards in a single year.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding outdoor adventure programs for underserved youthProvides financial support to other 501(c)(3) organizations to deliver outdoor adventure programming for underserved youth, including activities such as bicycling, skateboarding, rock climbing, snowboarding, hiking, and swim lessons.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$73K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$76K
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +36.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Berndette O'Shea — Director
- Catherine Guthrie — Executive Director
- Courtney Yates — Director
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- 2nd Nature Skatepark Partner — Coordinates with New Era Creative Space to deliver a free skateboarding program for youth from the Dunbar housing community in Peekskill.
- Big City Mountaineers Partner — Partner organization in providing outdoor adventures for underserved youth.
- CatRock Ventures Partner — Co-hosted leadership training camp for outdoor safety and stewardship.
- CatRock Ventures Partner — Co-hosted the Many Miles Ahead Bike-a-Thon and collaborated on the development and expansion of a youth cycling program.
- CatRock Ventures Partner — Collaborates year-round to provide outdoor leadership and boardsports programming for underserved youth, including transportation support for the Jay Peak Leadership Academy.
- CatRock Ventures Partner — Dedicated partner of Keaton's Kids in 2023.
- CatRock Ventures Partner — Partner organization providing youth participants for outdoor activities.
- CatRock Ventures Partner — Partnered with Keaton's Kids for the 2022 Bike-A-Thon event.
- CatRock Ventures Biking Academy Partner — Long-term partner for biking programs, with financial, logistical, and physical support from Keaton's Kids
- Chill Foundation Partner — Collaborates on skateboarding programs including lessons and board-decorating sessions
- Chill Foundation Partner — Supports through CatRock Ventures to deliver boardsports programming that builds resilience and confidence in youth.
- Chloé Wareham-Gordon Partner — Social media support for Keaton's Kids.
- Keep It Moving Partner — Cherished partner for the Great Skate Giveaway in Newburgh, providing life-affirming skateboarding activities for kids.
- Keep It Moving Partner — Collaborated with KEATONS KIDS INC during a skateboard giveaway event.
- Keep It Moving Partner — Dedicated partner of Keaton's Kids in 2023.
- Keep It Moving Partner — Partner organization involved in the Great Skate Giveaway event.
- NECs in Peekskill Partner — Partner organization collaborating on youth programming including swimming and hiking activities.
- NESC Partner — Dedicated partner of Keaton's Kids in 2023.
- New Era Creative Space Partner — Collaborates on outdoor programming including Nature Connections Camp and a free skateboarding program for youth in Peekskill.
- New Era Creative Space Partner — Partner organization that hosted skateboarding instruction for Dunbar youth
- Non-profit organizations serving underserved areas with youth outdoor programs Partner — Organizations that run outdoor programs for youth in underserved communities and seek sponsorship and collaboration from Keaton's Kids.
- Outdoor Outreach Partner — Partner organization collaborating to deliver outdoor programs for underserved children.
- Project Get Outdoors Partner — Partner organization working with Keaton's Kids to provide outdoor access to underserved youth.
- SHRED Foundation Partner — Partners each winter to provide snowboarding experiences at Windham Mountain for youth, with Keaton's Kids supplying transportation and operational support.
- SHRED Foundation Partner — Supported through snowboarding excursions and programming
- Second Chance Foods Partner — Provides rescued meals to participants in the free skateboarding program run by New Era Creative Space and 2nd Nature Skatepark in Peekskill.
- Shred Partner — Dedicated partner of Keaton's Kids in 2023.
- Sierra Club Partner — Partner providing leadership training and safety certification for outdoor outings.
- The Felix Organization Partner — Partners to create outdoor experiences for children in foster care, including an educational sailing excursion on the Hudson River sloop Clearwater.
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.
- Adventure-Based Youth Development 43 orgsmethodology: adventure_based_youth_developmentBy providing underserved youth with outdoor adventure and physical activity, we produce increased resilience, confidence, and community connection because transformative experiences in nature foster personal growth and empowerment.shared approach: Experiential Growth Through Immersive Challenges →
- Village Model of Collective Care 43 orgsmethodology: village_modelBy engaging communities in the support of children, we produce stronger developmental outcomes because youth thrive when surrounded by a network of care, connection, and shared responsibility.shared approach: Experiential Growth Through Immersive Challenges →
- Community-Partnered Program Deliverymethodology: community_partnered_deliveryBy funding and collaborating with community-based organizations, we amplify impact for youth and strengthen local capacity because shared ownership and localized delivery increase program relevance and sustainability.