irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5KORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL USA FIELD HOCKEY. PROVIDES NATIONAL COMPETITIVE EXPERIENCE.
- #2 $28KORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN USA LACROSS EXPERIENCE - US MEET AND GREET AND PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
All Starz Field Hockey
Inclusive field hockey programming culminating in a national tournament, providing competitive opportunities for youth of all abilities
Inclusive Lacrosse
Adaptive lacrosse program for children with developmental and intellectual differences, originally launched as Able Lacrosse and now part of broader athletics offerings
Inclusive NFL Flag Football
Flag football program designed for children with learning and physical differences, promoting teamwork and inclusion through structured play
Volunteer Training Program
Program that trains student athletes, coaches, and community volunteers to support athletes with empathy, confidence, and understanding
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Inclusive sports programs for children with disabilitiesProvides athletic programs for children aged 5 and older with learning differences, intellectual disabilities, and other needs requiring accommodations, including lacrosse, field hockey, and NFL flag football. Programs are offered across multiple locations in Westchester County and supported by a multidisciplinary team of coaches, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- National competitive sports experiencesOrganizes and participates in national-level competitions and events in lacrosse and field hockey, including meet-and-greet events and tournaments, to provide athletes with developmental differences a national competitive platform.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Program impact evaluation and quality improvementConducts post-session surveys with families and volunteers to evaluate program effectiveness and improve quality; uses metrics such as seasonal participation and parent-reported quality-of-life improvements to assess impact.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer training and engagementTrains volunteers to support athletes with confidence and empathy, fostering meaningful engagement; 100% of volunteers report they would recommend the experience to others.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Educational initiative for youth inclusivityRuns an educational program aimed at increasing inclusivity and understanding among youth for individuals with intellectual disabilities and other needs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$242K
Contributions & grants$174K72%
Program service revenue$68K28%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$150K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$116K
Cash$116K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$111K
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANESSA DIAS | DIRECTOR | 30 | $1K |
board members · 10
- ALLISON QUINCOSES — BOARD MEMBER
- ASH VISWANATHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER DIAS — DIRECTOR
- ERICA MAIORANO — DIRECTOR
- JAMES SYNOWIEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JEREMY GUSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN STRINGFIELD — BOARD MEMBER
- KIRA MARKOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTIN KOHLER BURROWS — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA PONZIO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Dr. Erica Maiorano Partner — Vice Chair and Co-Director of Curricular Adaptations, contributing to educational programming.
- Scarsdale Varsity Lacrosse Partner — Collaborates with Scarsdale Varsity Lacrosse to create volunteer opportunities for student-athletes and promote inclusiveness.
strategies · 5
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.
- Adaptive and Inclusive Sports as a Vehicle for Community and Well-beingmethodology: adaptive-sports-for-inclusionBy engaging youth of all abilities in adaptive and inclusive sports, we build community, promote dignity, and transform lives, because shared athletic experiences create empathy, highlight individual achievement, and foster mutual respect.
- Education for Inclusionmethodology: education-for-inclusionBy teaching inclusivity and educating youth about disabilities, we foster empathy, respect, and community inclusion, because understanding differences reduces stigma and promotes belonging.
- Feedback-Driven Program Improvementmethodology: feedback-driven improvementBy using participant and volunteer feedback as a core mechanism, we refine and strengthen programming, because continuous learning ensures relevance, responsiveness, and impact in serving athletes of all abilities.
- Multidisciplinary Support for Holistic Inclusionmethodology: multidisciplinary-support-teamBy integrating coaches, therapists, educators, healthcare professionals, and parents with lived experience, we deliver comprehensive support that addresses physical, emotional, and social needs, because inclusive programming succeeds when it is informed by diverse expertise and real-world insight.
- Peer and Volunteer Engagement to Model Inclusive Behaviormethodology: peer volunteer engagementBy involving student-athletes and diverse community volunteers as role models in shared sports experiences, we promote inclusiveness and kindness, because peer interaction across ability levels fosters authentic empathy and social change.