named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Discover Lacrosse
Introduces lacrosse to public middle school students through multi-week in-school gym class programming, providing all equipment and supporting the development of sustainable school-based teams
Open Play Sessions
Non-instructional, non-competitive summer play sessions at Pier 40 that allow student-athletes of all skill levels to apply their skills in a fun environment with all equipment and facility fees covered
PSAL Grant Program
Provides over $65,000 annually in grants to New York City Public Schools Athletic League programs to supply essential equipment for approximately 55 boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams
Summer Camps
Two weeks of free summer camps for public school student-athletes, focusing on skill development and personal growth through volunteer coaching
Winter Clinics
Free clinics held across all five boroughs in January and February for students in grades 6–12, re-engaging players after the offseason and welcoming newcomers with equipment provided
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Awards annual grants to support PSAL lacrosse teamsFunds over $65,000 annually in grants to supply lacrosse equipment to approximately 55 Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) teams in New York City, increasing access and sustainability for school-based programs.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Delivers lacrosse-based youth development programs in NYC public schoolsProvides character-based lacrosse programming integrated with mentorship and academic support to middle and high school students in New York City public schools, promoting personal growth, education, and long-term success. Programs include in-school lacrosse instruction, coaching, equipment access, and pathways to teams and year-round play.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Facilitates open-play lacrosse opportunities for NYC high school studentsHosts free, no-contact open-play lacrosse sessions at locations such as Pier 40 for current high school students from public, private, and parochial schools across New York City, fostering continued engagement in the sport outside formal seasons.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts free seasonal lacrosse clinics and camps for NYC youthOperates free winter clinics and summer camps for New York City students entering grades 6–12, featuring skill development, position-specific coaching, small-sided games, and competitive play. Hosts 30 winter clinics annually across all five boroughs and two weeks of summer camps each year, serving players of all experience levels.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$427K
Contributions & grants$406K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$21K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$547K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising29%
Salaries & benefits$277K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$463K
Cash$463K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$458K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -24.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD MCANANEY | PRESIDENT | 40 | $100K |
board members · 22
- BEN KAMINOW — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN REILLY — DIRECTOR
- BRITTANY BROWN — TRUSTEE/DIRE
- CRISTIN MCGUINN HAYES — DIRECTOR
- DANA REED — DIRECTOR
- DAVID PIETRAMALA — DIRECTOR
- EAMON MCANANEY — DIRECTOR
- HOWIE BORKAN — DIRECTOR
- JARETT WAIT — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER ANDREWS — DIRECTOR
- LAURA ZIMMERMAN — DIRECTOR
- MATHEW LEVINE — OFFICER
- MAX LEVINE — DIRECTOR
- MAXWELL SEIBALD — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL L MARTELL — SECRETARY
- NIGEL ANDREWS — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK COLEMAN — DIRECTOR
- ROB PANNELL — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT COUGHLIN — DIRECTOR
- RONALD BROWN — DIRECTOR
- SABRINA WALHEIM — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS N MARINO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- CJ Kirst Partner — Professional lacrosse player who wore custom Nike cleats featuring CityLax branding to raise awareness for the organization’s mission.
- DOCS Lacrosse Partner — Co-founded and operated in partnership with CityLax; Brittany Brown began her lacrosse journey through this collaboration.
- Girls4Science Partner — Collaborates with Girls4Science as an advisory board member to expand STEM access for public school students.
- Hudson River Park Partner — Provides场地 at Pier 40 for CityLax summer pickup games.
- KIPP Middle Schools Partner — Collaborates with KIPP Middle Schools on play day events and student engagement programs.
- KIPP NYC Partner — Partnered with KIPP NYC middle schools to host a Lacrosse Play Day for students.
- Lax.com Partner — Partnered with CJ Kirst to design custom Nike cleats featuring CityLax branding and ran an awareness campaign for CityLax through its Cleats for Cause initiative.
- Long Island City High School Partner — Hosts the CityLax girls summer camp at its facility.
- Long Island City High School Partner — Hosts the CityLax summer camps at its facility.
- New York Athletic Club Partner — Host venue for the CityLax Annual Gala.
- New York Athletic Club Partner — Host venue for the CityLax Gala.
- New York City Public Schools Partner — Partner in implementing character-based lacrosse programs
- New York City Public Schools Athletic League Partner — Receives annual grant funding and collaborates on lacrosse programming for public school students.
- Nucleate Partner — Works with Nucleate to support academic innovators launching biotech startups.
- Penn Women's Lacrosse Funder — Recipient of a major personal donation from Brittany Brown for facility improvement.
- Premier Lacrosse League Partner — Professional league whose players, including CJ Kirst and Rob Pannell, support CityLax's mission and visibility.
- Queen City Stars Partner — Charlotte-based lacrosse club program where Brittany Brown coached; now known as Ultimate Lacrosse.
- Rob Pannell Network — Board President of CityLax and Premier Lacrosse League star.
- Rob Pannell Network — Board President of CityLax and professional lacrosse player who supports the organization’s mission.
- Tewaaraton Foundation Partner — Involved with the Tewaaraton Foundation, reflecting commitment to lacrosse and community engagement.
- Time Out Youth Funder — Brittany Brown is a donor supporting programming for LGBTQ+ youth.
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.
- Equitable Access Through Free Programmingmethodology: equitable_access_modelBy removing financial barriers to lacrosse through fully funded, free programming, we ensure equitable participation regardless of income, because access to equipment, coaching, and mentorship is foundational to engaging underserved youth in transformative development experiences.
- Mentorship-Integrated Engagementmethodology: mentorship_integrated_modelBy integrating consistent mentorship into athletic and academic programming, we build relational trust that drives long-term personal growth and college/career readiness, because sustained adult guidance amplifies the developmental impact of sports participation.
- Paying It Forward: Leadership Through Generositymethodology: paying_it_forwardBy cultivating a culture where beneficiaries of access become future mentors and supporters, we create a self-reinforcing cycle of opportunity, because personal success inspired by sport should be leveraged to expand access for others through philanthropy and service.
- Sport-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: sports_based_youth_developmentBy using lacrosse as a structured, relational platform, we foster personal and social development—including confidence, teamwork, leadership, and academic aspiration—because sustained engagement through sport creates consistent access to mentorship, life skills, and opportunity for underserved youth.