irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4KDue to past unfortunate deaths among student athletes during various competitions, Team Jamaica Bickle Inc. embarked on the ambitious goal of securing contributions and funding the Defibrillator in Every School Project with Training. The goal set and met for 2024 were for 3 schools.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Athlete Meals Program
Prepares and serves over 2,000 traditional Jamaican and Caribbean meals daily to athletes and coaches during the Penn Relays
Defibrillator Program
Initiative to donate Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to Jamaican high schools and provide CPR training, launched in response to athlete fatalities during competitions
Medical and Physiotherapy Care
Provides on-site medical services, physical therapy, and emergency care to athletes during the Penn Relays through the TJB Medical Pavilion
TJB Village
Central hub during the Penn Relays providing meals, rest, medical care, and community support for Jamaican and Caribbean athletes competing in Philadelphia
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Defibrillator installation and emergency response training in Jamaican schoolsImplements the Defibrillator in Every School Project by donating Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to Jamaican schools and providing CPR training and medical education. Funded and installed AEDs in at least 3 schools in 2024 and has donated over 130 units since the program's inception in 2014, following student athlete fatalities due to lack of emergency resources.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding programs for Jamaican and Caribbean athletesDirectly funds programs that provide support to Jamaican and Caribbean athletes, families, and supporters, particularly in connection with participation in the Penn Relays.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support for Caribbean student-athletes at the Penn RelaysProvides comprehensive support to over 650 Jamaican and Caribbean student-athletes and coaches annually during the Penn Relays, including meals, medical care, transportation, mentorship, subsidized travel and lodging, and community connection through TJB Village. Serves nearly 2,000 traditional Caribbean meals daily and operates a central hub for rest, recovery, and coordination.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$242K
Contributions & grants$242K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$152K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising36%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$128K
Cash$128K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$128K
Liquid reserves10.1 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +69.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Carleen Bowen — Co-Chairperson Philly
- Dwight Clarke — Recording Secretary
- Horace Lynch — Director
- Irwine Clare Sr OD — CEO
- Karen Wilson-Robinson — Chairperson/Attorney
- Kevin Richards — Director
- Lancelot Clarke — CFO/Treasurer
- Oswald Brown — Director
- Vincent Heath — Co-Chairperson Philly
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Friends of Team Jamaica Bickle Partner — Philadelphia-based affiliated organization co-founded by Blane Stoddart to support Team Jamaica Bickle's operations.
- GiveLively Funder — Platform used for processing donations to support Team Jamaica Bickle's programs.
- ISSA Partner — Partnered with TJB in supporting the Defibrillator to Schools Program.
- Ministry of Education Government — Supported the Defibrillator to Schools Program.
- Penn Relays Partner — Event partner providing visibility for Team Jamaica Bickle at a major track and field event.
- Resorts World New York City Funder — Supports Team Jamaica Bickle through financial or in-kind contributions.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Hosts the Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field, where Team Jamaica Bickle supports Caribbean athletes.
strategies · 3
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.
- Culturally Grounded Holistic Support 341 orgsmethodology: culturally_familiar_nutritionBy providing holistic care rooted in Caribbean cultural values—including familiar food, community responsibility, and emotional support—the organization strengthens athlete resilience and performance during international competition, because culturally congruent care improves comfort, trust, and adherence to support services.shared approach: Integrated, Culturally Affirming Care →
- Emergency Preparedness in Schools 9 orgsmethodology: emergency-preparedness-in-schoolsBy increasing access to AEDs and CPR training in schools, the organization prevents sudden cardiac death among student athletes, because timely emergency response capability directly improves survival rates during cardiac events.shared approach: Rapid Access to Defibrillation →
- Home-Away-From-Home Support Modelmethodology: home-away-from-home modelBy creating a home-like, culturally familiar environment for Caribbean student-athletes competing abroad, the organization enhances well-being, team cohesion, and performance, because feeling emotionally and logistically supported in a foreign setting reduces stress and increases focus.