named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Free After-School Soccer Program
Cost-free after-school soccer programming for youth, designed to be accessible regardless of socioeconomic background, experience, or identity.
Pickup Game Sessions
Affordable, drop-in soccer sessions for community members of various ages and skill levels, available for booking and participation.
Youth Community Football
Structured soccer programming for youth that emphasizes personal development, teamwork, and inclusion on and off the field.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Free and affordable youth soccer programmingProvides cost-free after-school and community-based soccer programs for youth, as well as affordable football experiences, ensuring accessibility regardless of experience, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. Programming is supported by proceeds from community league registration fees.
- Organized pickup soccer and futsal games for youth and adultsOrganizes structured pickup soccer and small-sided futsal games for various age groups and demographics, including co-ed youth games (ages 14–17), women-only games, and adult futsal on hard courts. Games are held at locations across New York City, including Pier 40, Chelsea Waterside Park, and DeWitt Clinton Park.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- On-site sale and pickup of goodsOffers for sale and allows free local pickup of goods at pickup game sessions, integrating retail services with program activities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Online booking and registration for pickup game sessionsOffers online booking and management of pickup game sessions through its website, including cancellation policies that allow full credit for cancellations made more than 12 hours in advance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$31K41%
Program service revenue$46K59%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Ospina | CEO | 60 | $8K |
| Anna Curran | Womens Liaison | 4 | $1K |
board members · 3
- Briana Nieto-Buie — Director
- Josh Hostetler — Director
- Scott Cain — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- EvWhere EWheel Polo Pit Partner — Host venue for Manhattan FC's hard-court futsal sessions.
- GiveLively Network — Uses GiveLively as a donation platform to receive and manage contributions.
- Google Play Partner — Platform for distributing the organization's mobile app.
- GuideStar Government — Profiled on GuideStar, a platform for nonprofit transparency and accountability.
- Hudson River Park Government — Hosts pickup soccer games at Chelsea Waterside Park, part of Hudson River Park.
- Hudson River Park Partner — Hosts pickup games at Pier 26 within Hudson River Park
- Hudson River Park Partner — Hosts soccer programs at Pier 26 within Hudson River Park.
- Hudson River Park Partner — Provides field space at Pier 40's Rooftop for youth soccer pickup games
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for communication and outreach.
- USPS Government — Uses USPS standard international shipping rates for international orders.
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.
- Challenging Pay-to-Play Through Affordable Accessmethodology: affordable-accessBy offering cost-free and affordable football programming, the organization increases accessibility and inclusion for youth and community members from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, because financial barriers are a primary constraint to participation in urban sports.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Intentional Programmingmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy combining fun with structured, intentional activities, the organization fosters personal development and empowers youth both on and off the field, because youth engagement in meaningful sports experiences builds confidence, discipline, and social skills.
- Inclusive Community Building Through Gender-Specific and Co-Ed Formatsmethodology: inclusive_community_buildingBy offering both women-only and co-ed programming, the organization promotes equity and inclusion in football, because providing gender-specific spaces increases access for underrepresented groups while co-ed formats build broader community cohesion.
- Small-Sided Game Formats to Enhance Skill and Participationmethodology: small-sided_game_formatBy using small-sided game formats like 4v4 and 5v5 futsal, the organization promotes fast-paced, skill-intensive, and accessible gameplay, because reduced player numbers increase individual engagement, touches on the ball, and opportunities for learning in a dynamic environment.