FEMALE FIGHT CLUB NYC INC — Dossier

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Female Fight Club Foundation

Nonprofit arm providing free classes in self-defense, nutrition, financial literacy, domestic violence prevention, and cancer awareness; offers "A Fighting Chance" scholarships for low-income women

Group Fitness Classes

Offers diverse classes including kickboxing, Zumba, Pilates, HIIT, resistance band training, spinning, and body pump, designed specifically for women of all fitness levels

Totally Knock Out Breast Cancer 5K

Annual community event promoting breast cancer awareness and uniting participants in support of women's health

activities · 6 groups

What they do

Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 10 activities
- Conducting outdoor fitness workouts in Van Cortlandt Park
  
  Hosts regular outdoor fitness sessions in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, as part of its community engagement and physical wellness programming for women.
- Offering Body Pump classes for lean and toned physique
  
  Provides Body Pump classes using scientifically designed movements and motivational music to help participants build lean muscle and improve overall tone.
- Offering High Low aerobics with alternating impact movements
  
  Offers High Low aerobics classes that alternate between low-impact (one foot on floor) and high-impact (jumping) movements to provide dynamic cardiovascular exercise.
- Offering Pilates classes for core strength, flexibility, and balance
  
  Provides Pilates classes using mat-based exercises and occasional equipment to improve core strength, flexibility, and balance, with multiple references confirming ongoing programming.
- Offering Zumba classes combining dance, cardio, and muscle toning
  
  Offers Zumba classes that integrate rhythmic dance movements with cardiovascular exercise and muscle-toning routines, available to participants at various fitness levels.
- Offering kickboxing classes for strength, endurance, and interval training
  
  Hosts kickboxing classes that incorporate strength training, endurance conditioning, and interval workouts to enhance overall fitness and physical resilience.
- Offering resistance band training for muscular strength
  
  Provides resistance band training classes that build muscular strength through exercises using elastic bands, offering accessible and effective resistance workouts.
- Offering spinning classes for cardiovascular fitness across fitness levels
  
  Offers spinning classes that simulate hill climbs, sprints, and other drills to deliver cardiovascular workouts suitable for all fitness levels.
- Offering step aerobics for cardiovascular health and strength with low joint impact
  
  Provides step aerobics classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, build strength, and support weight management through high-intensity workouts that minimize joint stress.
- Offering weight training classes for muscle strength through resistance exercises
  
  Provides weight training classes focused on building muscle strength using resistance exercises with weights, supporting physical fitness and toning.
Women's Wellness and Empowerment Programs 3 activities
- Offering complimentary educational and wellness classes to women in need
  
  Provides free classes in self-defense, nutritional training, outdoor activities, financial literacy, domestic violence prevention, breast cancer awareness, ovarian cancer prevention, and teen support to women in the community, particularly those in need.
- Operating women's fitness programs with a focus on empowerment and community support
  
  Empowers women through fitness by operating a community-based program that offers a range of physical activities and supportive services, particularly targeting women in need. The organization fosters participation through inclusive programming and outreach.
- Providing safe spaces and financial assistance for women's physical and mental wellness
  
  Offers a supportive environment and financial aid to enable women to participate in exercise programs that help manage physical and mental stress.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Awarding "A Fighting Chance" scholarships for program access
  
  Provides scholarships named “A Fighting Chance” to community members who are unable to afford participation, ensuring equitable access to fitness and wellness programming.
Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting an annual 5K event for breast cancer awareness and community support
  
  Organizes an annual 5K event to promote community engagement and raise awareness and support for breast cancer.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Organizing fitness programs to raise awareness about domestic violence
  
  Runs fitness initiatives in the Bronx specifically designed to raise awareness about domestic violence, integrating advocacy with physical wellness activities.
Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing communication channels for support and information
  
  Maintains channels for individuals to seek support or information, facilitating access to services and community resources.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$129K

Contributions & grants$129K100%

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expenses

Total expenses$55K

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balance sheet

Total assets$97K

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Net assets$97K

4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -8.0%

relationships · 4

Who they work with

Google Partner — Uses Google Maps to display location information
TEDxRiverdale Partner — Platform where Chrissy Monroe and Johanna Edmondson shared their work with Female Fight Club NYC.
The Female Fight Club Foundation Network — Nonprofit program of Female Fight Club NYC Inc. providing complimentary classes and support services to women in need.
Van Cortlandt Park Partner — Location used for outdoor fitness workouts.

strategies · 2

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.

Fitness-Based Empowerment

methodology: fitness-based_empowerment
By using fitness programming as a core activity, the organization fosters female empowerment, personal growth, and self-healing, because physical engagement builds confidence, self-efficacy, and a sense of agency rooted in bodily autonomy and community solidarity.
Holistic Wellness Integration

methodology: holistic-wellness
By integrating fitness, nutrition, emotional well-being, and self-introspection, the organization supports holistic health and behavioral change, because sustainable personal transformation requires addressing physical, mental, and emotional dimensions in tandem.