Connecticut is home to 1,777 Recreation & Sports nonprofit organizations.
Greenwich, CT
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 58
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.
New Preston, CT
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 74
MISSION:
LAKE WARAMAUG COUNTRY CLUB, INC. IS A PRIVATELY OWNED COUNTRY CLUB IN CONNECTICUT WHICH PROVIDES GOLFING, RECREATION & OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITES FOR ITS MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS.
Stonington, CT
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 84
MISSION:
NESS OFFERS A UNIQUE EDUCATION MODEL THAT EMPOWERS STUDENTS WITH LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS TO ENSURE ACADEMIC SUCCESS. NESS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND TO BE ACCREDITED BY NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. NESS'S STEM-BASED CURRICULUM INCLUDES USING MARINE SCIENCE, SAILING, POWER BOATING, AND ADVENTURE SPORTS AS LEARNING PLATFORMS. THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-12 STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS IN BOTH URBAN AND SUBURBAN MARKETS. NESS'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO DELIBERATELY BUILD STUDENTS' SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) SKILLS AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF POSITIVE LEARNING MINDSETS. THIS INTENTIONALITY RESULTS IN PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE STUDENTS' CONFIDENCE, PERSEVERANCE, SELF-CONTROL, TEAMWORK, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, WHILE ALSO BUILDING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS, THEIR COMMUNITY, AND A SUSTAINABLE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATES THAT LEARNING MINDSETS ARE AS IMPORTANT, IF NOT MORE SO, TO STU
Norwalk, CT
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
PROVIDE SUITABLE CLUBHOUSE, GROUNDS AND ANCHORAGE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF ITS MEMBERS; TO ENCOURAGE AND PARTICIPATE IN ALL SPORTS AND RECREATION, PARTICULARLY BOATING; TO ENCOURAGE GOOD FRIENDSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS BY PROMOTING AND SPONSORING ALL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
New Haven, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $747k
Employees: 11
MISSION:
TO MAINTAIN A PLACE FOR THE ANCHORAGE AND SAFE KEEPING OF MEMBERS BOATS AND PLACE TO PULL OUT BOATS; TO MAINTAIN A MEETING PLACE FOR MEMBERS MUTUAL SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY SAILING, ROWING, BOAT BUILDING AND AQUATIC SPORTS.
Pine Orchard, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 185
MISSION:
A PRIVATE CLUB PROVIDING FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN GOLF, TENNIS, SWIMMING, AND YACHTING FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.
Hartford, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 73
MISSION:
RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE RIVERFRONT PARK SYSTEM THAT SPANS HARTFORD AND EAST HARTFORD. THIS INCLUDES SEVERAL FUNCTIONS FROM DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARKS, PROGRAMMING ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, AND COORDINATION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE AND RANGER SERVICES. IN 2021, MORE THAN 672,000 VISITORS ENJOYED THE RIVERFRONT'S MANY OFFERINGS.
West Hartford, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 76
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.
Thompson, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 16
MISSION:
PROVIDE A RECREATIONAL GOLF FACILITY FOR THE MEMBERSHIP.
Orange, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 134
MISSION:
THE CLUB IS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE AS A PRIVATE SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE PROMOTION OF OUTDOOR SPORTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG THE MEMBERS AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES NOT PROHIBITED BY THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
West Hartford, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
TO MAINTAIN, PRESERVE AND UPKEEP THEGARDENS AND GROUNDS AND TO MAKE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT ELIZABETHPARK IN HARTFORD, CT.
Woodbridge, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $23k
MISSION:
TO HOLD AND STEWARD LANDS WITHIN THE TOWN OF WOODBRIDGE AS PARKS FOR PASSIVE RECREATIONAL USE
Simsbury, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 149
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH PREMIER RECREATIONAL & SOCIAL FACILITIES & PROGRAMS FOR GOLF, RACQUET SPORTS, SWIMMING, & DINING.
Branford, CT
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.
Bridgeport, CT
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 122
MISSION:
ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING YACHTING AND YACHT RACING; TO OFFER ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAM SKILLS AMONG MEMBERS OF ALL AGES.
Kensington, CT
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 112
MISSION:
THE CLUB IS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE AS A PRIVATE SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.
Wallingford, CT
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 28
MISSION:
TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, MAINTAIN & DEVELOP THE GAME OF GOLF, OTHER SPORTS & GAMES, & THE ENJOYMENT & PROMOTION OF THE FRIENDSHIPS & SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
Lakeville, CT
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 88
MISSION:
CAMP SLOANE YMCA IS A CHARITABLE NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE GROWTH, LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT BASED ON TRADITIONAL VALUES, IN A MULTI-CULTURAL, OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT. SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR A FURTHER DETAILED DESCRIPTION
New Haven, CT
Assets: $4m
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT URBAN PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR THE BENEFIT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Hartford, CT
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $295k
MISSION:
THE CLUB IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING AND OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF ATHLETIC, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH SPONSORING VOLUNTEER EVENTS.