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JETS OF HARLEM INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 203556368 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N65 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · harlemjets.org
revenue
$415K
expenses
$380K
net assets
$5K
employees
0
program ratio
45%
mission · from form 990

THE HARLEM JETS ELEVATE CHILDREN IN THE GREATER HARLEM AREA BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A CARING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENABLES AND TEACHES THEM TO SUCCEED IN SPORTS, THE CLASSROOM, AND BEYOND.

profile · synthesized from sources

JETS OF HARLEM INC serves children in the Greater Harlem area through sports-based youth development programs. The organization offers co-ed wrestling, flag football, cheer, and lacrosse programs that emphasize academic support, life skills, and character development. Programs include tutoring, SEL workshops, and transportation to events, with a focus on creating pathways to high school and college.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $25K
    THE HARLEM JETS OPERATE A THREE SEASON CO-ED WRESTLING PROGRAM AS A WAY TO EXPAND PROGRAM OUTREACH. THERE IS A FALL SEASON RUNNING FROM SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, A WINTER SEASON, RUNNING FROM JANUARY TO MARK, AND A SPRING SESON RUNNING FROM APRIL TO JUNE. OVER THE COURSE OF THE THREE SEASONS, THE PROGRAM WILL REGISTER ANYWHERE FROM 30 TO 50 PARTICIPANTS. IN THE FALL, THE PROGRAM TAKES PART IN THE LOCAL BEAT THE STREETS WRESTLING LEAGUE. IN THE WINTER AND SPRING, THE PROGRAM PARTICIPATES IN TOURNAMENTS TAKING PLACE IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK STATE AND NEW JERSEY. IN 2024, HARLEM JETS WRESTLERS TOOK PLACE IN 18 EVENTS ACROSS LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK CITY AND NEW JERSEY AND ONE OF OUR WRESTLERS WENT ON TO WIN A NYS CHAMPIONSHIP IN HIS WEIGHT GROUP.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Cheer
Cheer program for boys and girls ages 5-14 that fields multiple teams and requires participants to maintain 75 average with tutoring available
Flag Football
5-on-5 co-ed and all-girls flag football program for ages 7-18 with teams in six age divisions (8U-14U, JV, Varsity); includes Fall and Spring seasons with goal of qualifying for Nationals
Jets Success Workshops
Free interactive workshops co-led with Harlem's Educational Activities Foundation (HEAF) on SEL, leadership, high school/college readiness, and financial literacy for 5th-8th graders
Lacrosse
Lacrosse program for boys and girls focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and character development alongside athletic skills
Wrestling
Three-season co-ed wrestling program (Fall, Winter, Spring) for boys and girls that participates in local, regional, and national tournaments including Beat the Streets league and NYS Championships
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 5 activities
    • Annual flag football program for youth
      Fields 12 flag football teams across six age divisions, including co-ed and all-girls teams, in an annual program running from April through October, with regional competition participation. The organization is expanding by building 12 new teams (6 all-girl and 6 co-ed) for a new NYC league.
    • Cheer program for children ages 5–14
      Operates sideline and developing competitive cheer teams for children ages 5–14, conducting practices from March through October and performing at events across the Tri-State area, with a history of regional and national award wins.
    • Lacrosse program for youth
      Operated a lacrosse program for approximately 70 youth, focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and academic enrichment.
    • Tackle football program for youth
      Operates an annual tackle football program for up to 200 children organized into six to eight age-based teams, including spring training, summer camp, league games from September to October, regional tournaments in November, and potential national championships in December.
    • Youth sports programming open to all
      Offers inclusive sports programs to youth in Harlem, serving over 300 children annually with more than 200 program hours per child, supporting high school completion and providing opportunities in sports and leadership.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Academic support and enrichment for student athletes
      Provides registered flag football players and cheer participants with access to educational enrichment, including summer camp, Jets Success workshops, free high school tutoring, and academic requirements with tutoring support, helping students gain admission to prestigious high schools and universities.
  • Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
    • Transportation services for sports participants
      Operates a fleet of buses to provide transportation for youth athletes to local and regional games, tournaments, and an annual summer camp at Camp Green Lane in Pennsylvania.
  • Youth Wrestling Development Programs 1 activity
    • Wrestling program for boys and girls
      Operates a three-season wrestling program for 30–50 youth annually, with weekly practices and participation in local, regional, and national tournaments, including the Beat the Streets Wrestling League and events across New York and New Jersey. The team won “best team” honors in December 2025, and one wrestler earned “best wrestler” honors.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$415K
Contributions & grants$166K40%
Program service revenue$107K26%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$143K
expenses
Total expenses$380K
Program expenses45%
Admin / overhead55%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$125K
Cash$104K
Investments$0
Liabilities$119K
Net assets$5K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • JAMEL WRIGHT — CHAIRMAN TREASURER
  • ROBERT MAZUR — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN UMLAUF — DIRECTOR
  • TYSON PRATCHER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • American Youth Football (AYF) Partner — Partners with AYF for league play, regional tournaments, and national championships; coaches are AYF-trained in safety protocols.
  • Beat the Streets Partner — Partnership through participation in the Beat the Streets Wrestling League tournaments.
  • Beat the Streets Wrestling League Partner — Participates in the Beat the Streets Wrestling League during the fall season.
  • Big Tri-State League Partner — Co-developing a new Regional Flag League with the Harlem Jets to prepare boys, girls, and coed teams for state and local competition.
  • Coach Elloheim Miller Partner — Coach and board member involved in program leadership and student support
  • Facebook Partner — Social media presence indicating engagement with the platform for outreach.
  • Harlem Network — Organization based in and serving the Harlem community.
  • Harlem’s Educational Activities Foundation (HEAF) Partner — Co-leads Jets Success Workshops on SEL, leadership, and college readiness with Harlem Jets.
  • Instagram Partner — Social media presence indicating engagement with the platform for outreach.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Social media presence indicating engagement with the platform for outreach.
  • Mott Middle School Partner — Hosts wrestling program practices at its gym facility in north Harlem.
  • South Bronx Network — Community served by Harlem Jets programs.
  • USA Cheer Government — Follows safety rules mandated by USA Cheer for middle and high school cheer programs.
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.

  • Academic Accountability with Academic Support
    methodology: academic_accountability_with_support
    By requiring a minimum academic standard for sports participation and providing tutoring, we reinforce education as a priority because linking athletic opportunities to academic performance motivates sustained effort and provides targeted support for student success.
  • Culturally Responsive Mentoring in Youth Development
    methodology: culturally_responsive_mentoring
    By providing mentorship that reflects and affirms participants’ cultural backgrounds, we strengthen trust and engagement because culturally responsive relationships foster belonging and increase the effectiveness of developmental programming.
  • Holistic Youth Development Through Integrated Learning
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By combining sports with off-field workshops in leadership, financial literacy, and social-emotional learning, we produce well-rounded development because integrating life skills into a trusted, activity-based environment increases relevance and retention.
  • Sports-Based Youth Development
    methodology: sports_based_youth_development
    By using sports as a structured platform, we foster personal growth, academic achievement, and life skills because athletic participation creates consistent engagement, teaches discipline, and models teamwork and resilience in a tangible way.