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MANHATTAN YOUTH RECREATION AND RESOURCES INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133323378 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O20Z · Youth Development · Large ($10M-$50M) · manhattanyouth.org
revenue
$25.1M
expenses
$23.9M
net assets
$14.9M
employees
1,076
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

MANHATTAN YOUTH'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY ACADEMIC, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO LIVE AND WORK IN LOWER MANHATTAN, REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME.

profile · synthesized from sources

Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources, Inc. provides academic, recreational, and cultural programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors in Lower Manhattan. Operating since 1986, it offers after-school programs, summer camps, aquatics, sports leagues, and arts activities through its Downtown Community Center and satellite locations. The organization serves over 5,000 children daily and maintains a commitment to accessibility regardless of income.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5.10M
    COMMUNITY CENTER - THE COMMUNITY CENTER IS THE CENTER OF COMMUNITY LIFE IN LOWER MANHATTAN OFFERING RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, INCLUDING FREE TEEN PROGRAMS ON FRIDAY NIGHTS, SENIOR SWIM DURING THE WEEK, AND ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES AND RESIDENTS IN LOWER MANHATTAN'S FIRST COMMUNITY CENTER.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Programs
Provides enrichment activities for K-5th grade students across 32 locations in Manhattan, including academic support, arts, and athletics; serves over 5,000 children daily
Aquatics Program
Offers swim lessons for infants through adults, including Bubble Babies, Begin2Swim, Pre-K Swim Lessons, Youth Swim Lessons, Tritons Swim Team, and Adult Aquatics classes at the Downtown Community Center pool
Downtown Basketball League
Offers youth basketball programs for 2nd-5th graders with skill development, teamwork, and competitive play in a structured seasonal format
Senior Aquatics Programs
Provides free swim programs for adults 65+ including lap swim, learn-to-swim lessons, and water aerobics at the Downtown Community Center
Summer Camps
Runs Downtown Day Camps providing full-day summer programming for children of working families, featuring sports, arts, and recreational activities
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
    • Delivering aquatics programs for children, adults, and seniors
      Provides swim lessons and aquatic activities for all ages, including Bubble Babies classes for infants (6 months–2 years), youth swim lessons (K–5), Tritons Swim Team for advanced swimmers (grades 1–8), Adult Beginner Swim Classes, and lap swim opportunities. Family and open swim sessions are available daily, with dedicated senior aquatics programming including water aerobics and learn-to-swim.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding nonprofit organizations aligned with youth development and community support
      Funds external nonprofit organizations that align with its mission of youth development and community support through grantmaking initiatives.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operating after-school programs in Lower Manhattan public schools
      Operates 32 after-school programs in Lower Manhattan public schools, serving over 5,000 children daily with activities focused on cognitive, physical, and creative development, including homework support, project-based learning, and physical exercise. Programs run during the school year, on school half days, and during vacation periods, with flexible enrollment options.
  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Operating the Downtown Community Center with recreational and educational offerings
      Operates the Downtown Community Center seven days per week, offering access to aquatics, sports, arts, music, science, cultural programs, and academic support for individuals and families. Facilities include a pool, gym, Imagination Playground, Science and Animal room with aquarium, digital media lab, recording studio, teaching kitchen, ceramics studio, and lounge spaces.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Providing financial assistance and free programming for underserved populations
      Provides approximately $600,000 annually in financial assistance and free after-school programs for families in need, plus an additional $300,000 in free or subsidized programming for seniors, teens, and adults. This includes $400,000 for childcare assistance, $200,000 for free after-school programming, and $300,000 for seniors and other groups.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Providing summer day camp programming for children
      Offers full-day summer day camp for hundreds of children in downtown Manhattan, including swimming lessons, sports instruction at ballfields, arts, science activities, and enrichment in a safe and supportive environment. The program began in 1992 to serve children of working families.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Running youth basketball leagues and clinics
      Operates the Downtown Community Basketball League for over 30 years, providing structured weekday divisions for boys and girls in grades 2–7 at PS234 and PS89, and Saturday clinics at PS150 for grades 1–5. Programming emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence-building.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Managing Pier 25 as a public recreational space
      Converted, restored, and rebuilt Pier 25 into a family-friendly recreational destination, first opening it in 1995, restoring it post-9/11, and completing a major rebuild in 2011 after demolition in 2005. The site serves thousands annually and supports community access to outdoor recreation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25.10M
Contributions & grants$12.57M50%
Program service revenue$10.38M41%
Investment income$370K1%
Other revenue$1.78M
expenses
Total expenses$23.93M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$19.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.29M
Cash$9.28M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.44M
Net assets$14.85M
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT TOWNLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 65 $324K
KELLY WASHBURN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 50 $220K
RUSS SCHULMAN ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $220K
MYRA CASTILLO COMPTROLLER 50 $195K
MATTHEW MCGLENNEN DYCD BUDGET DIRECTOR 50 $181K
MOISES CORDERO DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 50 $168K
BRITTANY MEJIA DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 50 $156K
CAMILLE DIAMOND DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER DIRECTOR 50 $151K
YESSENIA CHIMELIS ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $135K
board members · 6
  • BETH KIRSCHNER — MEMBER
  • BRUCE CRONIN — CHAIR
  • DAVID GAGE — VICE CHAIR
  • MATTHEW BEHRENS — SECRETARY
  • RON SHENFIELD — TREASURER
  • SHONALI GUPTA — MEMBER
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Associacion Comunitaria, Llanos Tuna, Puerto Rico Partner — Supported through grants or donations; provides community workshops, guidance, and support in Puerto Rico.
  • Battery Park City Authority Partner — Governmental partner supporting Manhattan Youth's community programming
  • Boy Scouts of America Partner — Supported through grants or donations; national youth development organization.
  • Chris Marte Government — City Council Member, District 1 and sponsor supporting HVAC system upgrade
  • Cricket's Candy Creations Partner — Provides discounted birthday party rates for members of the Downtown Community Center.
  • Deborah J. Glick Government — Assembly Member District 66 and sponsor supporting HVAC system upgrade
  • Downtown Community Center Partner — Hosts expanded after-school programming and provides facilities for swim lessons, ceramics, arts, science, computer, cooking, and martial arts classes.
  • Downtown Community Center Partner — Main facility location hosting aquatics programs and services for Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources Inc.
  • Downtown Giants Partner — Helped establish the Downtown Giants youth sports league.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency Government — Governmental partner supporting Manhattan Youth's community programming
  • Girl Scouts of the USA Partner — Supported through grants or donations; national youth development organization.
  • Governmental Partners Government — Collaborates with governmental partners to support high-quality community programming.
  • Hudson River Park Partner — Collaborated to help establish Hudson River Park as part of civic engagement efforts.
  • Hudson River Park Trust Partner — Longstanding partner in operating and maintaining Pier 25 as a public recreational facility.
  • Hudson River Park Trust Partner — Partner supporting Manhattan Youth's community programming
  • Lower Manhattan community Partner — Provides services in partnership with and for the benefit of the Lower Manhattan community.
  • New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Governmental partner supporting Manhattan Youth's community programming
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Governmental partner supporting Manhattan Youth's community programming
  • Oak Foundation Funder — Foundation partner supporting Manhattan Youth's community programming
  • Renew NYC Partner — Partner supporting Manhattan Youth's community programming
  • Single Parent Resource Center Partner — Supported through grants or donations; provides comprehensive services to single parent families in New York City and beyond.
  • Soccer and Little Leagues Partner — Helped establish local Soccer and Little Leagues for youth in Lower Manhattan.
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Governmental partner supporting Manhattan Youth's community programming
  • WestLight Solar Partner — Supported through grants or donations; organization provides solar lanterns and clean cooking stoves in rural Kenya.
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.

  • Holistic Youth Development Through Integrated Programming
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By integrating athletics, aquatics, art, STEM, and academic enrichment into unified programming, the organization supports cognitive, physical, social, and creative development in youth because multi-domain engagement fosters more resilient and well-rounded growth than siloed activities.
  • Inclusive Access Model to Ensure Equity
    methodology: inclusive-access
    By removing financial and structural barriers—through sliding-scale fees, no-denial policies, and flexible membership—the organization increases access and participation among low-income and transient families because economic and scheduling flexibility directly enables sustained engagement.
  • Social Learning in Physical Activities
    methodology: social_learning_in_sports
    By embedding social learning principles—such as peer encouragement and teamwork—into swim and sports instruction, the organization enhances skill acquisition and personal development because group dynamics and positive social reinforcement improve motivation and retention in youth programs.