named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
ASL and Deaf Culture Immersion Week
Adult program for ages 21+ to deepen American Sign Language skills and engage with Deaf culture through workshops and community activities.
Adult Coda Retreat Weekend
Weekend retreat for adult children of deaf parents (Coda) to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their cultural identity.
Adult Deaf Camp
Summer program for deaf adults aged 40+ offering recreation, fellowship, and spiritual enrichment.
Deaf Bible Week
Spiritual retreat for adults age 21+ focusing on faith, prayer, and Bible study in a Deaf-centered environment.
Deaf Film Camp
Program teaching filmmaking skills to deaf youth, highlighted by viral ASL music videos such as an adaptation of Pharrell’s “HAPPY”.
Deaf Teen Camp
Residential summer program for deaf and hard of hearing teens ages 13–16 featuring swimming, canoeing, sports, STEM projects, and Deaflympics.
Deaf Youth Camp
Summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 9–12 focusing on recreation, teamwork, leadership, and social skills through outdoor activities, arts & crafts, and evening programs.
KODA Teen Camp
Program for KODA teens ages 13–16 offering leadership development, outdoor recreation, and cultural connection in a supportive environment.
KODA Youth Camp
Summer camp for children of deaf adults (KODA) ages 9–12, providing a signing environment and community-building activities.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host family engagement and performance events during camp sessionsOrganizes Parents’ Night events at the end of camp sessions where Deaf and KODA campers create and perform skits, and share lived experiences through storytelling and talent shows, fostering family connection and cultural expression.
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Residential Camp Health & Safety Services 1 activity
- Maintain accredited camp facility with health, safety, and recreational standardsOperates The Mohawk Lodge, a historic Adirondack facility, accredited by the American Camping Association since 1998, with ongoing compliance including CPR/First Aid-certified counselors, onsite EMT/nurse coverage, camper-to-counselor ratios (1:6 for Deaf Camp, 1:8 for KODA Camp), mandatory swimming tests, designated swimming zones, and a quarantine unit for up to 4 campers. Vaccination is required for all participants.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Operate summer camp programs for Deaf youth and KODA/CODA individualsProvides structured week-long and two-week summer camp experiences in the Adirondack Mountains for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing children of deaf adults (KODA/CODA), featuring outdoor recreation, educational activities, leadership development, spiritual programming, and cultural celebration. Programs are age-specific, including camps for children (9–12), teens (13–16), and adults (21+), with activities such as swimming, canoeing, hiking, arts and crafts, STEM projects, Deaflympics, and evening events.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Provide financial assistance for camp participationOffers camperships and financial support programs including partial tuition assistance, full-tuition awards (valued at $1,500 each) for Deaf and KODA youth, and merit-based scholarships for Persons of Color, where the foundation covers full tuition minus a $200 family contribution. These programs aim to reduce financial barriers to camp access.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$932K
Contributions & grants$271K29%
Program service revenue$384K41%
Investment income$46K5%
Other revenue$230K
expenses
Total expenses$439K
Program expenses110%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$137K
Grants paid out$201K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.46M
Cash$1.48M
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$2.45M
Liquid reserves40.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- ALICIA PENA — Director
- BRIAN GREENWALD — Director
- CHARMAINE HLIBOK — Director
- DONALD PETERSON III — Director
- DR GERALD J BUCKLEY — Director
- FATHER THOMAS M COUGHLIN — Director
- FRANK DATTALO — Director
- GREGOIRE YOUBARA — Director
- JAMES TOURANGEAU — Director
- JEFFREY DALLOS — Director
- KELLY DECKER — Secretary
- MANNY HERNANDEZ — Director
- SUSAN M MATHER — Director
- VIRGINIA BORGGAARD — Director
- WILLIAM J GRIFFIN — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- American Camping Association Network — Accredited member of the American Camping Association since 1998.
- American Camping Association Network — Accredited member of the American Camping Association.
- American Camping Association Network — Accredited member since 1998, meeting national standards for camp quality, health, and safety.
- Anonymous Donor Partner — Sponsors merit-based camperships for any Deaf camper through funding support.
- CM7 Network — Refers to Camp Mark Seven as CM7, indicating internal branding or network identity used across programs and traditions such as Parents’ Night.
- Camp Mark 7 Partner — Operates camp programs under the name Camp Mark 7 (CM7), indicating a direct operational relationship with Mark Seven Deaf Foundation.
- Camp Mark Seven Partner — Operates the KODA Youth Camp program in partnership with Mark Seven Deaf Foundation.
- Central Adirondack Association Partner — Co-hosts an annual 5K & 10K Walk/Run in Old Forge, NY.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Follows guidance and regulations from NYSDOH regarding health and safety protocols including vaccination, masking, and quarantine procedures.
- icamppro.com Partner — Uses icamppro.com for online registration services.
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.
- Deaf-Centered Cultural and Linguistic Immersionmethodology: cultural_immersionBy immersing Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA/CODA individuals in a fully accessible American Sign Language (ASL) environment with culturally aligned staff, the organization fosters identity development, belonging, and engagement because linguistic and cultural affirmation are foundational to personal growth and community connection.
- Faith-Based Holistic Development Modelmethodology: faith-based_holistic_developmentBy integrating spiritual, recreational, educational, and leadership programming within a Catholic faith-based framework, the organization supports the full development of Deaf and hearing individuals because a values-centered, spiritually grounded experience enhances personal growth and community cohesion.
- Peer-Led Identity and Community Buildingmethodology: peer_led_identity_developmentBy using peer-led counseling and programming led by CODA staff for KODA youth, the organization fosters identity exploration and community connection because shared lived experience creates trusted, relatable role models and safe spaces for personal development.