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AMERICAN TURNERS OF NEW YORK INC

BRONX, NY · EIN 133197778 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE S21 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · atnynyc.com
revenue
$555K
expenses
$595K
net assets
$-1.4M
employees
19
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

IMPROVEMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Non-profit community center and sports facility in the Bronx, New York, dedicated to preserving Turnerism—a system of physical, moral, and mental development originating in 19th-century Germany. Offers a range of recreational activities including swimming, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, taekwondo, yoga, and art classes for members and their families. Operates as a membership-based organization rooted in principles of liberty, tolerance, and democracy.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Aerobics / Yoga
Weekly classes for adults, free for members and available to guests for a fee
Art Classes
Art instruction for children and adults led by Artist Inge, including seasonal outdoor sessions and social events
Basketball
Competitive leagues for adults 18+ and 35+, with structured seasons and referees; open to non-member neighborhood players
Billiards
Access to three billiard tables in a dedicated room; available to members with key from front desk
Pickleball
Played on one indoor court during weekday afternoons; organized play for members aged 60+ on Mondays and Thursdays
Swimming
Outdoor pool and baby pool open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with certified lifeguards and strict safety rules
Taekwondo
Youth and adult martial arts classes instructed by Master Phil Sessa, focusing on self-defense, leadership, and conflict resolution
Volleyball
Program run in partnership with Legacy Volleyball Club, offering training and tournaments nearly seven days a week under a five-year gym use agreement
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Organized Member Social Events 2 activities
    • Conducting annual holiday and themed events
      Hosts annual events including Mother's Day and Easter brunch buffets, 4th of July celebrations, Super Bowl parties, bingo nights, cigar nights, and premium buffet cocktail events.
    • Hosting recurring social and catering events
      Organizes and hosts recurring events including sports gatherings, social activities, and catering services for private functions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and union meetings.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Administering membership intake process
      Operates a membership application system requiring submission of a disclaimer form and photo ID, followed by an in-person discussion and review by the Membership Chairperson.
  • Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
    • Hosting competitive basketball leagues
      Operates organized adult basketball leagues with two age divisions (18+ and 35+), featuring seasonal play in spring, summer, and fall, including referees and scorekeeping.
  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
    • Maintaining billiards room for member use
      Maintains a billiards room with three tables (two bottle pool, one billiards), accessible to members during facility hours via key from the front desk.
  • Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
    • Offering seasonal swimming access
      Operates a swimming program with weekend access during school sessions and daily access from June through Labor Day, centered around a 62' x 30' pool and wading pool opened in 1990.
  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Operating adult fitness programs
      Offers weekly aerobics and yoga classes for adults, free for members and available to guests for $5 per session, with ongoing programming supported by facility resources.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Providing art instruction for youth and adults
      Hosts regular art classes for youth and adults led by Artist Inge, including seasonal outdoor sessions, as part of ongoing cultural programming.
  • Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
    • Providing pickleball access with senior time slots
      Provides weekday pickleball court access, including dedicated play sessions for adults aged 60 and over on Mondays and Thursdays, as part of regular facility programming.
  • Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
    • Running taekwondo instruction program
      Offers a taekwondo program launched in February 2023, providing 12-week instructional classes for youth and adults led by certified instructor Master Phil Sessa (4th Dan).
  • Youth Volleyball Club Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting daily volleyball programming via facility access
      Hosts the Legacy Volleyball Club under a long-term agreement, providing near-daily volleyball programming since 2014 and a five-year gym use agreement signed in 2021.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$555K
Contributions & grants$201K36%
Program service revenue$19K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$334K
expenses
Total expenses$595K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$92K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$484K
Cash$41K
Investments$1K
Liabilities$1.88M
Net assets$-1.40M
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GERARD TRAMPLER TREASURER 10 $6K
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Amturners.org Network — National organization providing historical resources for the American Turner Movement
  • Legacy Volleyball Club Partner — Longstanding partner organization using AMERICAN TURNERS OF NEW YORK INC's facility for near-daily volleyball programming since 2014 under a five-year gym use agreement.
  • Legacy Volleyball Club Partner — Partner organization that operates a near daily volleyball program at the American Turners of New York facility under a five-year gym use agreement signed in 2021.
  • Morrisania Yacht Club Partner — Sold adjacent land and merged members into American Turners of New York in 1985
  • Turner Catering LLC Partner — Contracted to operate catering services in the Dining Room and Kitchen at American Turners of New York Inc.
strategies · 2

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-Centered Intergenerational Engagement
    methodology: community-centered holistic development
    By offering intergenerational programming in physical, cultural, and social domains rooted in democratic values, we strengthen community cohesion and member retention, because shared traditions and inclusive participation build lasting belonging.
  • Turnerism-Based Holistic Development
    methodology: turnerism
    By promoting Turnerism—a system integrating physical, moral, and mental education—we cultivate member well-being and lifelong development, because holistic growth fosters resilient individuals and engaged community participation.