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NEW YORK FELLOWSHIP INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133170824 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X21Z · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · newyorkfellowship.org
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$359K
net assets
$1.8M
employees
1
volunteers
8
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY REACHING MEN, WOMEN, AND YOUTH WITH THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST; PROVIDING SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL NEEDS IN THE METROPOLITAN NY AREA, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Interdenominational Christian ministry founded in 1984 that provides spiritual direction, pastoral care, and leadership development for business professionals, athletes, diplomats, and urban youth in the New York City area. The organization also offers crisis counseling and operates retreats for national leaders, with a focus on evangelism and discipleship. Programs extend nationally and internationally through partnerships and alumni networks.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Caring for Urban Kids
Supports East Harlem children through Little League, tutoring, vacation Bible school, camping scholarships, and field trips in partnership with local organizations.
Counselling in Crisis
Provides emergency spiritual and emotional support during personal and community crises, including post-9/11 counseling for firefighters and families.
Developing Leaders
Hosts college-age men, women, and seminarians for spiritual growth and service training; alumni go on to lead ministries, nonprofits, and public service initiatives nationwide.
Engaging the Business Community
Provides individual pastoral care, spiritual direction, and Bible study groups for business leaders in NYC and the tri-state area, including regular dinner gatherings at the Hospitality House.
Leading Retreats
Organizes men's retreats through the New Canaan Society and hosts monastic retreats for business leaders at a Trappist monastery in Iowa.
Serving Athletes
Offers chapel services, Bible studies, and spiritual support for professional athletes, including long-term chaplaincy with the NY Yankees and other teams.
Supporting Diplomats & Public Officials
Hosts UN ambassadors and U.S. officials for luncheons and spiritual discussions; participates in National Prayer Breakfast and initiated the Governor and First Lady's Prayer Breakfast in Albany.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Youth Baseball Character Development 1 activity
    • East Harlem Little League mentorship program
      Founded and leads the East Harlem Little League, mentoring hundreds of at-risk children since 1993 through sports and community engagement.
  • Faith-Based Integrated Support Services 1 activity
    • Homeless outreach and church leadership training
      Launched a clinic and feeding program for the homeless and trained leaders in twelve churches to establish homeless shelters.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Kids-To-Camp Scholarship Program
      Operates a scholarship program providing underserved urban children with sleep-away camp experiences focused on spiritual development, running annually for approximately 10 years.
  • Youth and Amateur Rugby Development 1 activity
    • Play Rugby USA youth development program
      Operates Play Rugby USA, a program serving over 4,500 underserved children and teens through coaching, tutoring, and college access support.
  • Pregnancy Decision Counseling and Support 1 activity
    • Pregnancy counseling and support services
      Operated a pregnancy counseling service offering support to women with unwanted pregnancies.
  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Publication of spiritual and educational content
      Produces monthly devotional content with spiritual insights based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and a Biblical perspective on current events, and published a book documenting 40 years of ministry in New York City.
  • Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
    • Spiritual and material support ministry
      Provides spiritual direction, counseling, and pastoral care to men, women, and youth—including business and professional leaders, the poor, and people in crisis—through an interdenominational Christian ministry based in New York City with national and international outreach.
  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
    • Spiritual formation and leadership development program
      Hosts college-age men, women, and seminarians for periods ranging from one summer to several years to foster spiritual growth and service development.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth outreach and enrichment in East Harlem
      Provides tutoring, vacation Bible school, camping opportunities, and field trips for hundreds of underprivileged children in East Harlem through partnerships with churches and organizations.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Advocacy for medical education in Bolivia
      Initiated efforts that contributed to the opening of the first medical school in Bolivia.
    • Crisis and grief counseling services
      Provided grief and crisis counseling to individuals and families affected by the 9/11 attacks, including daily prayer and spiritual support at the N.Y. Armory grief center and ongoing care for families of deceased firefighters.
    • Drug rehabilitation program for homeless men
      Developed and operated the Avenue D Men's Transitional Center, the first government-funded, faith-based drug rehabilitation program for homeless men in New York City.
    • Founding and support of new ministries and organizations
      Founded over 30 ministries in New York City over 40 years and provided office space, funding, and development support to new organizations including Pregnancy Help, Inc. and the “Love & Respect” marriage seminar series.
    • Humanitarian response to Ukraine conflict
      Rallied the USA Rugby community to raise funds for families of Ukrainian rugby players who joined the military during the war in Ukraine and planned a meeting with a Ukrainian diplomat in New York City to discuss support.
    • International faith-based development in Bolivia
      Founded and built the Amistad Orphanage and Hospitality Center in Cochabamba, Bolivia, including ten homes for orphans, and established a clinic, school, and nursery in Aramasi, Bolivia, serving as the only medical outpost for a vast region of the Bolivian Andes.
    • Operation of hospitality and fellowship ministry
      Manages a long-term hospitality ministry in midtown Manhattan offering fellowship, outreach events, dinner gatherings, and accommodations for overnight guests and international travelers.
    • Retreat and gathering facilitation
      Organized and led "The Friends of Jesus Retreat," a gathering of 20 men hosted in two borrowed lake houses.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.59M
Contributions & grants$86K5%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.50M94%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$359K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$133K
Grants paid out$155K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.81M
Cash$100K
Investments$1.71M
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$1.80M
Liquid reserves60.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +856.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SHEILA WEBER PRESIDENT 40 $124K
board members · 7
  • ARTHUR ARMSTRONG — TRUSTEE/DIRE
  • DAVID GRIZZLE — TRUSTEE/DIRE
  • HEATHER GRIZZLE — TREASURER
  • MICHAEL GOODALL — TRUSTEE/DIRE
  • ROBERT CASE — CHAIR
  • SAMUEL MOSER — TREASURER
  • WILLIAM SNYDER — SECRETARY
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Hosts the organization's book FELLOWSHIP for public distribution.
  • Amistad Mission Partner — Co-founded Amistad Mission, a clinic and orphanage in Bolivia.
  • Baseball Chapel, Inc Partner — Partnered through board membership and strategic planning support for national Baseball Chapel programs.
  • Calvary St. George's Partner — Hosts memorial content and services related to the organization.
  • Calvary-St. George's Church Partner — Served on the Vestry of this dual parish located in NYC’s Gramercy and Stuyvesant Parks.
  • Chicago Hope Academy Partner — B.J. Weber served on the board of directors of Chicago Hope Academy, a Christian high school founded by Bob and Tina Muzikowski.
  • Chicago Hope Academy Partner — Provided instrumental leadership as a board member of Chicago Hope Academy, a Christian high school for underprivileged inner-city youth.
  • David and Diane Balch Partner — Provided transitional support to David and Diane Balch as they launched a global ministry for professionals using a “Win, Build, Send” discipleship strategy.
  • Father William Partner — Co-led "The Friends of Jesus Retreat" with the organization's leader after a 50-year friendship.
  • Father William Wilson Partner — Co-founded the Amistad Mission school, clinic, and orphanage in Bolivia with B.J. Weber.
  • Love & Respect Ministries Partner — Hosted the development of the “Love & Respect” ministry during its initial two-year formation period.
  • Memorial Church of All Angels Partner — Served on the Vestry of this church in Twilight Park, NY.
  • New Canaan Society Network — Early and ongoing leader in the New Canaan Society, a men’s ministry with 60 chapters and 25,000 men nationwide.
  • New Canaan Society Partner — Collaborates with and provides leadership for the New Canaan Society’s men’s study groups and weekend retreats.
  • Pregnancy Help, Inc. Partner — Supported the launch of Pregnancy Help, Inc. by providing office space and developing funding.
  • St. George's Church Partner — Hosted a memorial service for B.J. Weber associated with the New York Fellowship.
  • Ukrainian Embassy in NYC Partner — Engaged in communication and planned a meeting with a Ukrainian diplomat to coordinate support for families of Ukrainian rugby players.
  • United Way Network — Designated recipient for donor contributions through workplace United Way giving programs.
  • Women’s Bible Society of N.Y. Partner — Currently serves on the board.
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.

  • Faith-Based Integrated Transformation
    methodology: faith_based_integrated_support
    By integrating spiritual mentorship with material and emotional support, the organization produces personal and community transformation because it addresses root causes of brokenness through relational discipleship and faith-based guidance.
  • Hospitality-Centered Spiritual Engagement
    methodology: hospitality_based_ministry
    By using shared meals, retreats, and relational hospitality as primary vehicles for fellowship, the organization fosters spiritual openness and connection because authentic relationships create safe space for vulnerability and discernment beyond formal religious structures.
  • Ministry Incubation & Multiplication
    methodology: ministry_multiplication
    By founding and expanding specialized ministries in urban contexts, the organization increases long-term community impact because locally rooted, mission-driven ministries can adaptively serve spiritual and practical needs more effectively than centralized programs.
  • Sports-Based Relational Outreach
    methodology: sports_based_youth_development
    By leveraging rugby programming and team identity as a platform for engagement, the organization reaches underserved youth and mobilizes humanitarian aid because shared athletic purpose builds trust and opens doors for mentoring, academic support, and spiritual formation.