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ROCKING THE BOAT INC
BRONX, NY · EIN 134177814 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B99 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$4.8M
expenses
$4.0M
net assets
$8.6M
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOATBUILDING, ROWING, SAILING, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RESTORATION, MODEL BOATING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rocking the Boat Inc is a Bronx-based nonprofit that uses traditional wooden boatbuilding, rowing, and sailing to deliver environmental education and youth development programs. It serves students, teachers, and the public through hands-on programming on the Bronx River and, more recently, in Central Park. The organization emphasizes teamwork, environmental stewardship, and access to urban waterways.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $661K
    PUBLIC PROGRAMS - OFFERS UNIQUE YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL, CAMP, AND OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS. GROUPS EXPLORE THE BRONX RIVER ECOSYSTEM, LEARN NEW SKILLS AND PRACTICE TEAMWORK THROUGH ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD, SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS AND ROWING. DURING THE SUMMERTIME, ROCKING THE BOAT WELCOMES THE PUBLIC ABOARD STUDENT-BUILT WOODEN ROWBOATS AND SAILBOATS, ACCOMPANIED BY ROCKING THE BOAT'S STAFF WHO TEACHES THEM ABOUT THE LOCAL WATERWAYS, AND INTRODUCES VISITORS TO BIRDWATCHING ON THE SHORES OF THE BRONX RIVER.
  2. #2 $247K
    SAIL CENTRAL PARK - FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CENTRAL PARK BOAT POND'S HISTORY, ROCKING THE BOAT IS USING THE SITE FOR MISSION-ALIGNED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. RUNNING THE MODEL SAILBOAT CONCESSION, A STORIED INSTITUTION RECOGNIZED AROUND THE WORLD, IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR BOAT LOVERS EXPERIENCE SAILING IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY. UNDERSERVED AND TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN MANHATTAN NOW WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS ROCKING THE BOAT PROGRAMMING IN THE CITY MORE EASILY THAN IF THEY HAD TO TRAVEL TO THE BRONX.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Birding, Rowing, and Sailing
Free weekend public program offering birdwatching and rowing or sailing excursions on the Bronx River from Memorial Day to Labor Day
On-Water Classroom
Year-round educational program introducing students to rowing, sailing, and the ecological diversity of the Bronx River, integrating science and teamwork
Professional Development for Teachers
Workshops and training programs for educators focused on environmental education and experiential learning
Sail Central Park
Model sailboat concession and educational programming at Central Park’s boat pond, providing access to underserved and Title 1 schools in Manhattan
Sailing and Nature Camp
Summer environmental education program emphasizing teambuilding, critical thinking, and outdoor skills through rowing and sailing activities
Team Building Programs
Programs for adult groups combining rowing, sailing, and environmental learning to foster collaboration and group cohesion
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 3 activities
    • Free public weekend programs on the Bronx River
      Hosts free weekend public programs from Memorial Day to Labor Day featuring guided birdwatching, rowing, and sailing on the Bronx River, led by program assistants to increase community access to river-based recreation and education.
    • Model sailboat education programs for underserved schools in Manhattan
      Operates educational model sailboat programs at Central Park Boat Pond, providing hands-on sailing experiences to students from underserved and Title I schools in Manhattan to expand access to nautical education.
    • Youth summer sailing and nature camps
      Operates summer Sailing and Nature Camp and Sailing Camp for youth, promoting teamwork, critical thinking, physical fitness, and environmental stewardship through hands-on rowing and sailing activities on the Bronx River.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Environmental and nautical education programs for youth and schools
      Offers year-round educational programs for K–12 students and school groups focused on the Bronx River ecosystem, including science explorations, rowing, birdwatching, and environmental stewardship. Provides on-water classroom experiences and professional development for teachers.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.76M
Contributions & grants$4.40M92%
Program service revenue$253K5%
Investment income$249K5%
Other revenue$-137K
expenses
Total expenses$3.96M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$2.64M
Grants paid out$16K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.29M
Cash$2.26M
Investments$3.49M
Liabilities$641K
Net assets$8.65M
Liquid reserves17.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ADAM GREEN FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $204K
JAYE POCKRISS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35 $154K
MATTHEW HATCHER CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 35 $129K
board members · 15
  • ADRIANA COSGRIFF — DIRECTOR
  • ANTONIO RAMOS — DIRECTOR
  • CARLA MURPHY — DIRECTOR
  • DEMETRIS GIANNOULIAS — TREASURER
  • ELIZABETH MACK — VICE PRESIDENT
  • FABIAN MICHELANGELI — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER GALVIN — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN RYAN — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLE ACKERINA — DIRECTOR
  • PETER WRIGHT — DIRECTOR
  • PHILLIP GRANT — DIRECTOR
  • SINEAD STRAIN — SECRETARY
  • STEVE SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • TAJI RILEY — DIRECTOR
  • THOM THACKER — PRESIDENT
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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