named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Gotham Girls Rising Development Program
10-month soccer curriculum for girls ages 5–8, focusing on fundamental skills, physical literacy, and confidence through age-appropriate play and structured training.
Scholarship Program
Financial assistance program to support families unable to afford travel soccer fees, with a structured application and award process.
Summer Camp
Week-long summer camps and drop-in training sessions for girls ages 8–18, offering continued development and preparation for the fall season.
Travel Program
Competitive soccer program for girls ages 8–19 requiring tryouts; includes league games, tournaments, and higher commitment than developmental programs.
Winter Futsal League
Indoor small-sided soccer league for players born 2015–2018, emphasizing technical skill, quick decision-making, and fitness during the off-season.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 5 activities
- Hosts winter futsal league for youth developmentOrganizes a winter futsal league featuring small-sided games to support the development of youth soccer players during the off-season.
- Operates all-girl soccer programs in New York CityProvides year-round soccer programming for girls ages 5 to 19, including recreational, developmental, and travel teams, making it the only all-girl soccer club in New York City. Programs are delivered at multiple locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn, including JJ Walker Park, Pier 25, Pier 26, PS 276, PS 234, PS 126, PS 40, Peck Slip, Socceroof BK, and SoFive BK.
- Provides high-quality coaching in a safe and supportive environmentDelivers soccer coaching designed to improve athletic skills while building confidence, self-worth, and discipline. Coaching emphasizes technical skill mastery and the development of mental attributes such as self-motivation and discipline in young female players.
- Runs seasonal and developmental soccer programs for young playersOffers a 10-month developmental soccer program for children ages 5 to 8 focused on fundamentals, physical literacy, and fostering a lifelong love of soccer, with weekly or biweekly training sessions depending on age group. Also provides drop-in summer training sessions and week-long summer camps for players ages 8–18.
- Supports player development and family engagementTracks individual player progress using skill checklists for dribbling, passing, and shooting, and hosts monthly feedback sessions with parents. Communicates schedules, logistics, and cancellations to families and maintains team calendars and rosters via the TeamSnap app.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Facilitates uniform and equipment distributionManages uniform kit orders for players through soccer.com and redeems purchase points from the retailer to cover costs for coaches, scholarship players, and team equipment.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Integrates leadership and college guidance into programmingOffers community service initiatives, leadership programs, and college guidance events as part of its broader youth development mission.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Manages team and game logistics for competitive playCoordinates game logistics with opposing teams, submits scores to league websites, ensures medical forms and first aid kits are available at games, and distributes USYS medical release forms. Also sends visiting team guides prior to home games.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Offers scholarships and tuition assistance for program accessProvides need-based scholarships and personalized payment plans to families who cannot afford program fees, enabling participation in travel soccer and other club activities. Scholarship applications are reviewed within 10 business days, with final decisions made within two weeks.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Ensures operational continuity during adverse conditionsConducts practices and games in rainy conditions unless temperatures are freezing, and sends email and text notifications to families when sessions are cancelled due to weather.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$553K
Contributions & grants$548K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$513K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$342K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$282K
Cash$271K
Investments$0
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$253K
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- AMY SAIVETZ — SECRETARY
- BRIAN HARLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- CHALMERS BROWNE — BOARD MEMBER
- CINDY SIRKO — PRESIDENT
- CLARE BACON — VICE PRESIDE
- DYLAN PARKS — BOARD MEMBER
- ELI SCHER — TREASURER
- LAURA LEE — BOARD MEMBER
- LEIGH PASQUAL — BOARD MEMBER
- RANDI KRANTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE LEWIS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Adidas Partner — Partner in a points redemption arrangement to offset costs of uniforms and equipment.
- LeagueApps Partner — Platform used for team registration and account management
- Not specified Partner — No named organizational partners mentioned in the source text.
- Soccer.com Partner — Partner for direct ordering of uniforms and spirit wear, through which GGFC earns redeemable points.
- TeamSnap Partner — Platform used for team communication, roster management, and practice scheduling
- US Soccer Partner — Partner in developing programs to train women as soccer coaches.
- US Youth Soccer Network — Refers families to US Youth Soccer for official rules and ball size guidelines.
- US Youth Soccer (USYS) Government — Uses USYS medical release form for player eligibility and safety compliance
- soccer.com Partner — Platform used to facilitate uniform kit orders for players
- sponsorship@gothamgirls.org Partner — Point of contact for sponsorship inquiries and partnership coordination
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.
- Empowerment Through Sportsmethodology: empowerment-through-sportsBy using soccer as a platform to build leadership and confidence, the organization empowers young women, because structured athletic experiences translate into off-field personal and social empowerment.
- Financial Accessibility Through Need-Based Supportmethodology: need-based financial aidBy offering need-based scholarships and personalized payment plans, the organization removes financial barriers to participation, because accessible programming enables equitable involvement in competitive travel soccer regardless of economic status.
- Gender-Specific Sports Programmingmethodology: gender-specific_sports_programmingBy providing a dedicated soccer environment exclusively for girls, the organization increases participation and development, because single-gender programming reduces gender-based barriers and fosters a supportive space for female athletes to thrive.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Sportsmethodology: holistic youth development through sportsBy integrating soccer coaching with personal development in a safe and supportive environment, the organization builds both athletic skills and personal confidence, because the combination fosters long-term life success for girls.