named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
April Awareness Challenge
Annual 30-day fitness challenge in April where participants log daily push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and cardio to raise awareness for mental health and addiction recovery.
Bike Across Chile
Solo bikepacking fundraiser in Chile to raise funds and awareness for Dawgpatch fitness projects at recovery centers.
Long Beach Fitness Area
Public outdoor fitness station at Foster Memorial “Long” Beach in Sag Harbor, featuring pull-up bars, parallel bars, push-up/squat stones, and a dedicated workout path.
Meat 4 Mike
Annual fitness event on May 24th honoring Mike Semkus, focused on raising awareness about opioid abuse and promoting physical activity for mental health.
Tuesday Morning Open Swims
Weekly one-mile open water swims at Long Beach in Sag Harbor, NY from Memorial Day to Labor Day, promoting fitness and community engagement.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Annual 30-day fitness challengeHosts an annual 30-day fitness challenge in April requiring participants to complete daily push-ups, pull-ups, and squats, with tracking and submission of totals.
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Oyster and Shellfish Restoration 1 activity
- Aquaculture program to improve water qualityRuns the 'Brush Neck Oysters' program to facilitate oyster aquaculture among dock owners to enhance water filtration and improve water quality in local bays.
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Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
- Organization of self-powered point-to-point physical challengesOrganizes annual and recurring self-powered challenges involving running, swimming, biking, hiking, and paddling, including the Point to Point of the Year (June–October) and multi-bay open-water swim series on Long Island, NY.
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Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 1 activity
- Public water access advocacy and mappingWorks with local villages and townships to identify and mark public water access points to ensure free and open access to bays and oceans for recreational use.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Cross-country bicycle advocacy tour for opioid epidemic awarenessConducted a 3,300-mile cross-country bicycle tour from San Diego, CA to Sag Harbor, NY in 37 days to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and honor two individuals lost to overdose, while raising $6,700 for related initiatives.
- Design and construction of outdoor fitness and recreation spacesDesigns and builds outdoor fitness areas at substance abuse and mental health recovery facilities, parks, public schools, and public beaches across the United States, including installation of workout equipment, pedestrian paths, bike racks, and landscaping. Examples include Fitness Area #11 at San Diego Freedom Ranch and improvements at Foster Memorial “Long” Beach in Sag Harbor, NY.
- Memorial project funding through event proceedsAllocated all funds raised from the initial cross-country bicycle tour to establish the Mike Semkus Memorial and Anthony Grasso Memorial as founding projects.
- Mental health resource provisionProvides mental health resources to support individuals, integrated with physical recreation and outdoor access initiatives.
- Weekly and annual open water swim programsHosts a weekly one-mile open water swim at Long Beach in Sag Harbor, NY, every Tuesday morning from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and an annual 3-mile open water swim crossing of Noyac Bay. Also known as the Tuesday Morning Open Swim program running from late May to early September.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$9K32%
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expenses
Total expenses$28K
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balance sheet
Total assets$18K
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Net assets$18K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -44.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DANA HARVEY — TRUSTEE
- JACK GILLIGAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Anthony Grasso Memorial Partner — Founding project established to honor Anthony Grasso and support the organization's mission.
- DD Harvey Architects Partner — Key project sponsor for the Long Beach Fitness Area in Sag Harbor, NY
- KIDD SQUID BREWERY Partner — Hosted the 2025 fundraiser event for Dawgpatch Bandits Inc. in Sag Harbor, NY
- Mike Semkus Memorial Partner — Founding project established to honor Mike Semkus and support the organization's mission.
- Noyac Civic Council Partner — Key project sponsor for the Long Beach Fitness Area in Sag Harbor, NY
- R Gurr Stone Art Partner — Key project sponsor for the Long Beach Fitness Area in Sag Harbor, NY
- Sambol Family Foundation Partner — Key project sponsor for the Long Beach Fitness Area in Sag Harbor, NY
- San Diego Freedom Ranch Partner — Host organization for Dawgpatch Bandits Inc.'s Fitness Area #11 in Campo, CA
- Skyscapes Partner — Key project sponsor for the Long Beach Fitness Area in Sag Harbor, NY
- South Fork Asphalt Partner — Key project sponsor for the Long Beach Fitness Area in Sag Harbor, NY
- Southampton Excavation Partner — Key project sponsor for the Long Beach Fitness Area in Sag Harbor, NY
- Summerhill Landscaping Partner — Key project sponsor for the Long Beach Fitness Area in Sag Harbor, NY
- Thayer Construction Inc. Partner — Key project sponsor for the Long Beach Fitness Area in Sag Harbor, NY
- Town of Southampton Government — Partnered with Dawgpatch Bandits Inc. on the Long Beach Fitness Area project through a formal contract
- Villages/Townships Partner — Collaborates with local villages and townships to identify and mark public water access points.
- eHome Counseling Group Partner — Primary partner for mental health resources.
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.
- Experiential Education Through Adventuremethodology: experiential-education-through-adventureBy organizing adventure-based learning and community swim events, we create shared accomplishments and personal development because direct, immersive experience fosters deeper understanding and transformation than classroom-based instruction.
- Fitness as Therapeutic Support for Recoverymethodology: fitness-for-recoveryBy using outdoor recreation and structured fitness challenges, we support mental health and substance abuse recovery because physical discipline and engagement with nature foster psychological resilience and solidarity during early recovery.
- Nature-Integrated Challenge Design for Engagementmethodology: geography-driven_challenge_designBy designing physical challenges around natural geography, we increase innovation and community engagement because environmental integration creates meaningful, immersive experiences that motivate participation and personal growth.