New York Section American
To enhance organized camping experiences via programs that educate individuals involved in operating organized camps, promote and guide the public towards realizing the benefits of camping, and advocate issues affecting camping.
New York Section American at a glance
In short: New York Section American gave $70K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,949
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $17,487
- Median grant
- $18,467
- Total assets
- $6,409,564
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who New York Section American funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Girl Scouts Heart of NJ ($23K). Together the top 4 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts Heart of NJ Westfield, NJ | To have long term improvements to their properties and enrich child experiences. | $23,015 |
| Frost Valley YMCA Claryville, NY | To have long term improvements to their properties and enrich child experiences. | $18,934 |
| Westchester Summer Day Mamaaroneck, NY | To have long term improvements to their properties and enrich child experiences. | $18,000 |
| Ma-He-Tu Colts Neck, NJ | To have long term improvements to their properties and enrich child experiences. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,409,564 | $2,296,006 | $2,030,615 | $69,949 | 4 | $131,587 |
| 2024 | $5,708,825 | $2,324,461 | $2,054,296 | — | — | $122,211 |
| 2023 | $4,958,569 | $2,194,229 | $1,736,266 | — | — | $61,085 |
| 2022 | $3,832,454 | $2,163,208 | $1,643,439 | — | — | $135,520 |
| 2021 | $4,053,513 | $872,911 | $1,064,942 | — | — | $-115,052 |
| 2020 | $3,381,896 | $2,138,061 | $2,071,123 | — | — | $172,877 |
About New York Section American
Based on IRS filings
New York Section American is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $132K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York Section American is led by Alicia Skovera, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alicia Skovera
Executive Director
Treasurer → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$189K (2024) → $207K (2025)
Christie Ko
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Medeiros
Senior Director of Members
Senior Director of Membership → Senior Director of Members, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$129K (2024) → $139K (2025)
Samara Feinberg
Director of Events
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024) → $119K (2025)
Dawn Ewing
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Volan
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Skier
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Benefore
Director
Director → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Borek
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Besunder
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Briana Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hudson
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genna Singer
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Honigfeld
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Esposito
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celeste Hylton
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Loder
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Dockswell
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Grenci
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Glick
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Rehs-Dupin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Goodman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hargrave
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Garcia Stacey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Transport
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Licht
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Gregory
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Jeff Goodman (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Lisa Garcia (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Chris Rhes - Dupin (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Hragrave (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Franya Barnett (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Josh Phillips (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Justin Dockswell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Will Pierce (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: April Callender (2022) — Director
- Former: Brie Overton (2022) — Director
- Former: Cindy Wyatt (2022) — Director
- Former: Robin Shafer (2022) — Director
- Former: Benjamin Esposito (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Rubino (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Weir (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jed Buck (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Josh Male (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Laurie Rinke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mitch Reiter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Brody (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susannah Lupert (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Todd Rothman (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $207K, to Alicia Skovera (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New York Section American
How much does New York Section American give each year?
New York Section American gave $70K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is New York Section American's typical grant size?
New York Section American's median grant in 2025 was $18,467, and its average grant was $17,487, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does New York Section American give grants?
New York Section American gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (47%).
Does New York Section American give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on New York Section American's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is New York Section American?
New York Section American reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is New York Section American's EIN?
New York Section American's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1603155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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