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BRONX LEGENDS BOXING INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 352665062 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE O20 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · bronxlegendsboxing.com
revenue
$97
expenses
$42K
net assets
$148K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY WHERE YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS CAN BE COACHED AND PRACTICE BOXING, FREE OF CHARGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Bronx Legends Boxing Academy provides a free after-school boxing program for youth ages 12–21 in the South Bronx. The organization uses boxing as a foundation to teach discipline, leadership, and academic excellence, serving young people who may not fit into traditional team sports. Located at 1761 Walton Avenue, it operates as a structured academy with wellness, strength training, mentorship, and SAT tutoring components.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Academics & SAT Tutoring
Academic support and SAT preparation to reinforce classroom success and college readiness
Boxing Fundamentals
Daily instruction in boxing techniques, emphasizing accountability, focus, and self-discipline for youth ages 12–21
Mentorship & Leadership
Program fostering personal responsibility and leadership through consistent adult mentorship and peer support
Strength & Conditioning
Structured physical training to build confidence, coordination, and long-term health
Wellness & Regulation
Weekly Monday sessions with Woosaa Wellness offering chi gong, yoga, and meditation to support mental clarity and emotional regulation
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Academic support and SAT tutoring for students
      Provides academic support and SAT tutoring to students as part of its structured after-school program, integrated alongside athletic training.
  • Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
    • Free after-school boxing program for youth
      Operates a free after-school boxing academy for youth ages 12–21 in the South Bronx, providing coaching and practice in a safe and positive environment; the only free boxing gym in the Bronx. Programming runs Monday through Friday from 3:00–7:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM.
  • Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 1 activity
    • Weekly wellness programming for stress regulation and mental clarity
      Offers weekly wellness sessions on Mondays through a partnership with Woosaa Wellness, featuring chi gong, yoga, and meditation to support mental clarity and stress regulation for youth participants.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$97
Contributions & grants$97100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$148K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$148K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -99.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ERIC BLINDERMAN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • JOHN BULGER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • PAT RUSSO — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHEN CASH — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Cops and Kids Boxing Partner — Partner organization connected to the NYPD, supporting coordination, safety, and positive institutional relationships.
  • Everlast Partner — Official equipment partner, providing professional-grade boxing gloves, bags, and training equipment.
  • Woosaa Wellness Partner — Provides weekly chi gong, yoga, and meditation programming to support emotional regulation and mental discipline.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Youth Development Through Sports
    methodology: youth_development_through_sports
    By using boxing as a structured intervention, we produce youth development outcomes such as discipline, accountability, and self-respect, because the sport provides a safe, coached environment that reinforces personal growth and behavioral change.