named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Memorial Service and Recognition
Annual memorial service honoring deceased members of the bowling community, including bowlers, family members, and association volunteers
NYS USBC Hall of Fame
Honors individuals with significant contributions to bowling in New York State, including players, coaches, and association leaders
Youth Bowling Scholarship Fund
Westchester County Junior Bowling Scholarship Fund supports young bowlers through financial assistance and development programs
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Bowling League and Tournament Operations 3 activities
- Organizing state championship bowling tournamentsConducts approximately 10 state championship tournaments annually for adult and youth bowlers across multiple divisions, including the New York State Open Championships, Women’s Championships, Senior Open Championships, Masters Championship, and Youth Team Championships, with events scheduled across multiple weekends and locations throughout the year.
- Organizing women’s and senior bowling championshipsHosts recurring state-level tournaments specifically for women and senior bowlers, including the New York State Women’s Championship (90th annual in 2026), Women’s Senior Singles Championships (45th annual), and Senior Open Championships, providing competitive opportunities tailored to these demographics.
- Organizing youth bowling tournaments and championshipsOperates a structured youth bowling program including regional qualifiers, the Youth Scratch Championships (formerly Pepsi Tournament), and the Youth Team Championships, culminating in state-level finals and supporting youth engagement in the sport across New York State.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administering Hall of Fame and awards programsRecognizes excellence and service in bowling through an annual Hall of Fame and Awards program, inducting individuals for superior performance and meritorious service, with honorees celebrated at an annual banquet held in conjunction with the state meeting.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Conducting coaching and education seminarsSponsors up to three coaching seminars per year for individuals who want to teach bowling to youth, promoting skill development and volunteer coaching capacity across New York State.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Providing scholarships to youth bowlersAwards thousands of dollars in scholarships annually to graduating seniors and underclassmen based on academic and bowling achievements, with additional scholarships available to participants in NYS USBC Youth Championship Tournaments and through partnerships such as with the New York State Bowling Proprietors Association.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding high school and in-school bowling programsProvides $2,500 High School Assistance grants to support high school bowling programs affected by budget cuts and $1,200 In-School Bowling grants to fund equipment such as carpet lanes, balls, pins, and teaching curriculum for physical education programs introducing children to bowling.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$506K
Contributions & grants$65K13%
Program service revenue$396K78%
Investment income$13K3%
Other revenue$32K
expenses
Total expenses$498K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$59K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$321K
Cash$266K
Investments$48K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$311K
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ DEHART | PRESIDENT | 10 | $7K |
board members · 10
- BARRY VEE — DIRECTOR
- BETH O'BRIEN — DIRECTOR
- BILL CORNELL — BPA DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS BOHANNON — BPA DIRECTOR
- JAMES MASCLEE — AT-LARGE
- JAYU KULKARNI — DIRECTOR
- NATHAN JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- RANDY SNYDER — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN FAWCETT — DIRECTOR
- TORI COLOSIMO — AT-LARGE
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Adirondack USBC Partner — Collaborates with Adirondack USBC to recognize members for service to the sport of bowling.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Partner — Host venue for the 2026 Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner.
- International Bowling Campus Partner — Collaborates with the International Bowling Campus to award High School Assistance and In-School Bowling grants.
- Long Island USBC Partner — Local association under the NYSUSBC network; collaborates on youth programs and recognition events.
- Maresse Wager-Walaweneder Partner — Director at New York State USBC and spouse of Robert Walaweneder, listed in memorial
- NYUSBC Youth Committee Partner — Collaborates on youth bowling initiatives; represented at association events.
- New York State Bowling Proprietors Association Partner — Collaborates with NYS USBC to fund and offer over $15,000 in scholarships for youth bowlers for the 2025-26 season.
- Roger Buckman Partner — Nominating Committee Chair responsible for fielding questions about board applications.
- SMART Partner — Presenting sponsor of the NYS Youth Scratch Championship (YSC)
- The Bowling Foundation Partner — Collaborates on youth bowling development initiatives, including the Bowler's Ed program.
- USA Bowling Partner — Partnership to deliver coaching seminars for youth bowling instructors.
- USBC Network — Member of the United States Bowling Congress network, as indicated by logo and branding.
- USBC Network — Member of the United States Bowling Congress, as indicated by the USBC logo and branding on tournament materials.
- United States Bowling Congress Network — Chartered member of the United States Bowling Congress, operating under its national governance and standards.
strategies · 4
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.
- Capacity Building for Youth Coachesmethodology: capacity_buildingBy training volunteer coaches through annual seminars, we expand the quality and reach of youth bowling programs because skilled, supported coaches improve instruction and increase program sustainability at the local level.
- Tiered Competition Pathway to Develop Youth Bowlersmethodology: tiered_competition_pathwayBy providing a progression from league to regional to state-level tournaments, we develop youth bowlers’ skills and commitment because structured advancement systems foster motivation, retention, and long-term investment in the sport.
- Tournament-Based Engagement to Grow Bowling Participationmethodology: tournament_based_engagementBy organizing recurring tournaments across age groups, genders, and regions, we increase and sustain participation in bowling because structured competitive opportunities motivate ongoing involvement and create pathways for advancement.
- Youth Engagement Through Institutional School Partnershipsmethodology: school_based_youth_engagementBy embedding bowling in school physical education programs and securing youth through institutional partnerships, we build lifelong participation because early exposure in structured educational settings normalizes the sport and expands access equitably.