named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Division Play
Organized 10-week seasonal league with 12 divisions across skill levels, featuring drafted teams, weekly games, and end-of-season tournaments and social events
Friendship Tournaments
Half-day, round-robin events for groups of friends who register as teams, focused on fun rather than competition
Individual Power
Seasonal 10-week coached training program for individuals focusing on skill development by position, with tryout-based placement
Open Play
On-demand, one-off playing opportunities open to all individuals without tryouts, held year-round
Power Clinics
Year-round coached skill-specific sessions at intro, intermediate, and advanced levels focusing on fundamentals and technique
Power Drills
Un-coached, skill-focused practice sessions held on Sunday mornings to reinforce techniques learned in coaching
PowerPlay
Entry-level seasonal program combining coaching and league play for beginners new to volleyball
Team Power
10-week coached training program for established teams preparing for competition, grouped by skill level with tryout-based placement
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Volleyball Club Programs 2 activities
- Organizes seasonal LGBTQ+ volleyball leaguesRuns two 10-week volleyball seasons annually (Fall and Spring) with 12 divisions accommodating players across a wide range of skill levels, featuring weekly games scheduled in consistent time slots and concluding with an End of Season Tournament and Party.
- Provides structured volleyball training programsOffers seasonal 10-week coached training sessions across skill levels, progressing from fundamentals to advanced play, including position-specific skill development and scrimmages; also provides year-round Power Clinics and Power Drills at multiple skill levels focusing on core volleyball techniques.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Administers grievance and policy compliance processesResolves member grievances and conducts deliberations on alleged violations of the Sportsmanship and Anti-Violence Policy, issues binding decisions, and makes recommendations to the Board on policy exceptions and refund appeals.
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Elects team and program representativesElects captains for all Division Play teams and representatives from each Division and Power Training class to serve one-year terms, supporting leadership and governance within the organization.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Hosts open play and special event volleyball activitiesOrganizes year-round Open Play sessions and special events including Friendship Tournaments and themed Open Plays, allowing flexible participation without seasonal commitments, as well as half-day events for pre-formed teams featuring round-robin formats.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Operates competitive Power and Team Power programsRuns coached Power and Team Power teams grouped by skill level, including tryouts and structured 10-week seasonal programs, with teams designated from A through H and W-series for women and gender minorities, and Team Power 1 and 2 aligned to tournament competition levels.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$627K
Contributions & grants$8750%
Program service revenue$614K98%
Investment income$10K2%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$619K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$452K
Cash$452K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$443K
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BRYAN HOBGOOD | VP DIVISION PLAY | 10 | $6K |
| ANDREW DOWDYE | VP TOURNAMENTS/OPS | 10 | $2K |
| JOSH CHRISTENSEN | PAST PRESIDENT | 10 | $880 |
board members · 9
- ALEX DENG — VP TRAINING
- ANDRE CARNEIRO — TREASURER
- BLAKE ROGERS — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- DOUG MORRIS — VP ACITIVIES & OUTREACH
- ERIC EICHENHOLTZ — GRIEVANCE OFFICER
- GREGORY RUBIN — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH MIGNANO — DIRECTOR
- KYLE WILLIAMS — PRESIDENT
- LEWIS SMITH — PAST PRESIDENT
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Board and Leadership Groups Network — Committees operate in a supplementary fashion to the Board and Leadership Groups.
- Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen Partner — Hosts Division Play games at gyms located in the Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen neighborhoods of Manhattan.
- LGBTQ community Network — Identifies as part of the LGBTQ community and serves LGBTQ individuals and allies through sports programming.
- NAGVA Partner — Collaborates with NAGVA by aligning team skill levels and competition preparation with NAGVA tournament standards.
- Upcoming Season Partner — Collaborates on disseminating registration and season information for PowerPlay and other programs.
- Upcoming Season page Network — Source for sign-up information and program updates
- organizations that have similar missions Partner — Partners with organizations that share a mission to support the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
- Community Through Sportmethodology: community-through-sportBy using volleyball as a shared activity, the organization builds inclusive community and improves quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals, because participation fosters belonging, social connection, and identity affirmation.
- Player-Led Leadership and Governancemethodology: player-led leadershipBy distributing leadership roles through elected team captains and division representatives, the organization increases player engagement and ownership, because peer-led structures strengthen investment and inclusivity.
- Volunteer-Driven Community Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven-community-modelBy relying on volunteers to deliver and sustain programming, the organization deepens community ownership and reduces barriers to access, because shared responsibility fosters trust and long-term engagement.