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African American Men of Westchester Inc
White Plains, NY · EIN 222933301 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S81Z · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · aamw.com
revenue
$249K
expenses
$278K
net assets
$118K
employees
0
volunteers
2
program ratio
49%
mission · from form 990

CIVIC, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

African American Men of Westchester Inc (AAMW) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 1987 to address community challenges and promote equity in Westchester County. The organization focuses on youth development through programs in education, health, economics, and social justice. Key initiatives include the Business Skills Olympics, MLK Youth Awards Luncheon, and scholarship grants for college-bound students.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Albertina Bloom Scholarship Grant Program
Scholarship program for first-year college students from Westchester County, named after a dedicated educator and funded by the New York Community Trust.
Brotherhood Breakfast
Annual gathering of over 150 leaders from business, government, education, and community organizations to build connections and discuss strategies for community improvement.
Business Skills Olympics
Annual competition where high school teams from Westchester County analyze Harvard Business School case studies and present solutions to a panel of judges, focusing on issues like affordable housing and community development.
Cyber Safe-Now Podcast
Podcast series addressing internet safety, social media risks, and digital literacy for youth and families, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
MLK Youth Awards Luncheon
Annual event honoring middle and high school students for service and leadership in categories reflecting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s values, such as social justice, perseverance, and non-violence.
Youth Golf and Soccer Clinics
Recreational and skills-based programs for youth, including weekly golf clinics and a soccer clinic, promoting mentorship and physical activity.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
    • Operates weekly Sandlot Baseball Clinic
      Runs a weekly baseball clinic every July for Westchester youth, led by local coaches to develop athletic skills and foster community engagement.
    • Operates youth athletic clinics in golf and soccer
      Runs weekly and seasonal clinics in golf and soccer for youth aged 5 to 18, including a six-week golf program for 40–50 participants and annual soccer clinics serving 150–200 children, with instruction provided by professional coaches.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Administers Albertina Bloom Scholarship Grants
      Funds college-bound students from Westchester County entering their first year of college through the Albertina Bloom Scholarship Grants, awarded annually.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Conducts environmental and outdoor youth programming
      Organizes youth fishing outings and environmental workshops covering water pollution, soil erosion, and invasive species, combining education with mentorship and outdoor recreation to promote environmental stewardship.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Hosts annual MLK Legacy Youth Awards Luncheon
      Co-presents an annual luncheon with the Westchester County Board of Legislators to honor middle and high school students for community service, aligning with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings, with over 500 attendees.
  • Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
    • Organizes annual Business Skills Olympics for high school students
      Hosts an annual program in which high school teams from Westchester County analyze Harvard Business School case studies—such as affordable housing development—and present solutions to panels of judges from business, education, and legal fields, engaging over 150 students annually.
  • Scam Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Produces "Cyber Safe—NOW" podcast series
      Produces and co-leads a podcast series available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts that educates the public on internet safety, social media risks, digital literacy, financial scams targeting seniors, and real-world cyber threats observed by law enforcement.
  • Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
    • Provides criminal justice education to high school students
      Delivers an annual conference and six workshops on the criminal justice system for over 400 high school students, featuring expert speakers and interactive sessions to promote legal awareness and youth engagement.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Advocates for digital rights and internet access through podcast content
      Uses episodes of the "Cyber Safe—NOW" podcast to discuss legislative advocacy and promote awareness of local and state laws supporting digital rights and equitable internet access.
    • Hosts annual Brotherhood Breakfast event
      Convenes over 150 community leaders from business, government, education, community organizations, and houses of worship at an annual event to foster civic engagement and community collaboration.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$249K
Contributions & grants$243K98%
Program service revenue$6K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$278K
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising34%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$138K
Cash$107K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$118K
Liquid reserves4.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +57.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Hugh Marriott — Vice President
  • John Tuller — President
  • Miguel Constable — Secretary
  • Thomas Grayman — Treasurer
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Business Council of Westchester Partner — Co-presents the Brotherhood Breakfast program to facilitate leadership dialogue and collaboration.
  • Business Council of Westchester Partner — Partner in the Brotherhood Breakfast program, where community leaders discuss mutually beneficial strategies
  • Business Council of Westchester Partner — Partners with AAMW to host the Brotherhood Breakfast uniting community leaders
  • Con Edison Funder — Corporate sponsor supporting AAMW's youth development programs in financial literacy and leadership
  • Con Edison Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Business Skills Olympics
  • Harvard Business School Partner — Provides business case materials used in the Business Skills Olympics competition.
  • Island Current Partner — Provides guest speakers on environmental topics for youth workshops
  • Jackie Robinson Foundation Partner — Supports the Sandlot Baseball Clinic for Westchester youth
  • Jay Heritage Center Partner — Primary collaborator on environmental education workshops for youth
  • New York Community Trust Funder — Provides funding that enables the Albertina Bloom Scholarship Grant Program
  • New York Mets Partner — Supports the Sandlot Baseball Clinic for Westchester youth
  • New York Soccer Academy Partner — Provides professional instructors for the Youth Soccer Clinic.
  • Sarah Lawrence College Partner — Provides guest speakers for youth environmental workshops
  • The New York Community Trust Partner — Administers the Albertina Bloom Scholarship Grants in partnership with AAMW.
  • United Way Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Business Skills Olympics
  • United Way of Westchester and Putnam Partner — Partner organization with shared commitment to youth development and community investment
  • Westchester County Board of Legislators Partner — Co-presents the annual MLK Legacy Youth Awards Luncheon
  • Westchester County Board of Legislators Partner — Leading sponsor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Youth Awards Luncheon.
  • Westchester County District Attorney's Office Partner — Collaborates with the District Attorney's Office to educate students on prosecution processes and the role of the DA.
  • Westchester-Rockland Guardians Association Partner — Collaborates with AAMW and Legislator Williams-Johnson to co-host the "Cyber Safe — NOW" podcast.
  • White Plains Hospital Partner — Collaborates on health initiatives, mental health advocacy, and wellness fairs
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.

  • Education as Civil Rights Protection
    methodology: civil_rights_framing
    By teaching youth their legal rights, safe interaction practices with law enforcement, and cyber safety framed as civil rights issues, the organization reduces personal risk and improves justice outcomes, because knowledge empowers marginalized individuals to navigate systems safely and assertively.
  • Integrated Community Development through Civic Engagement and Multi-Sector Collaboration
    methodology: cross_sector_collaboration
    By convening leaders across business, government, education, and community sectors, the organization fosters collaborative problem-solving and unified strategies that strengthen communities holistically, because cross-sector dialogue generates more sustainable and culturally relevant solutions than siloed efforts.
  • Youth Development through Experiential Learning and Sport-Based Life Skills
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By using sports instruction and competitive case-based learning as experiential platforms, the organization builds discipline, confidence, and career awareness in youth, because structured, hands-on activities grounded in real-world challenges foster deeper personal growth and future engagement than traditional classroom settings alone.