named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Board Game Playtest
Monthly session dedicated to testing tabletop games
Happy Hour
Monthly social event on the last Friday for members and guests to connect and play games
Playtest Night
Monthly event on the first Monday for developers to test and share games with the community
Residency Program
Offers full-time, floating, and day-pass co-working options for indie game developers in DUMBO, Brooklyn
Show & Tell
Monthly event for NYC game developers to share their current projects and progress
Women in Games NYC
Monthly meetup and Discord community for female-identifying and femme individuals in the NYC games industry
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Game Community Events & Expos 2 activities
- Facilitating inclusive community spacesHosts a Women in Games meetup specifically for female-identifying and femme individuals in the NYC games community, promoting inclusivity and representation within the industry.
- Hosting regular community events for game developersOrganizes recurring events including monthly Playtest Nights, Show & Tell sessions, Happy Hours, and board game playtesting to foster collaboration, feedback, and community-building among NYC-based game developers.
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Game Design and Development Education 2 activities
- Running residency programs for game developersOffers residency programs that provide dedicated support to independent game developers, including full Patreon membership as part of the residency package.
- Supporting diverse indie game developers across disciplinesBuilds capacity within the games industry by supporting a broad, interdisciplinary community of independent game developers with varied backgrounds and skill sets.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Providing membership benefits and community accessOffers membership benefits including access to a members-only Discord server and free entry to public and private events, supporting engagement and collaboration among independent game creators.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating a co-working space for independent game developersProvides an affordable, physical co-working space in New York City for independent game developers, offering flexible access through full-time, part-time, and day pass options. The space was expanded in 2020 to accommodate growing demand.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$258K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$258K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$193K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$106K
Cash$106K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$106K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +49.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Dave Grilli — Board Member
- George Li — Board Member
- Jayaporsith Suong — Treasurer
- John Carimando — Board Member
- John Rhee — Board Member
- Jonah Wallerstein — Director
- Vinit Shah — Board Member
- Yiyi Zhang — Board Member
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- DUMBO Brooklyn Partner — Hosts GUMBO's physical space in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, providing a central location for the collective's activities.
- Women in Games NYC Partner — Hosts a meetup group for female-identifying and femme individuals in the NYC games community.
strategies · 1
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.
- Community-Driven Collaboration Modelmethodology: community-driven collaborationBy providing a shared, communally-run co-working environment, we foster organic collaboration and professional growth among independent game developers, because informal interactions and collective ownership increase engagement, resource sharing, and creative innovation.