What they reported doing
- #1 primary $399KEDUCATION GRADES K-5:FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5, THE CLUB OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE AFTERSCHOOL CARE, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, ATHLETICS, AND A SAFE SPACE TO GATHER WITH FRIENDS AND PLAY! ARRIVING DIRECTLY FROM SCHOOL, CHILDREN ENJOY A HEALTHY SNACK, GET THEIR HOMEWORK DONE, AND EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS IN THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND ATHLETICS. WE ALSO OFFER CHILDREN MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, GAMES, AND PLAY TIME. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE OF GRENVILLE BAKER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB'S EDUCATION INITIATIVE IS TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH THE ACADEMIC SKILLS AND THE TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCEED AT SCHOOL. HOMEWORK HELP IS A COMPREHENSIVE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS IN GRADES K THROUGH 5 THAT PROVIDES THE SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ACADEMIC ASSIGNMENTS. IN ORDER TO IMPROVE OUR HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED A MORE STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT TO OUR POWER HOUR. BEGINNING AT 4:00 P.M., CHILDREN TRAVEL TO THEIR DESIGNATED CLASSROOM WITH THEIR GROUP LEADERS, SITTING AT THEIR ASSIGNED TABLES AND STARTING THEIR HOMEWORK. EACH CHILD IS GIVEN A HEALTHY SNACK TO EAT WHILE DOING THEIR HOMEWORK. ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP. AS CHILDREN FINISH THEIR HOMEWORK, THEY SHOW THEIR GROUP LEADERS THEIR COMPLETED ASSIGNMENT. ANY CHILD WHO STILL HAS WORK TO DO AT 5:00 P.M. IS PROVIDED WITH A QUIET SPACE TO FINISH UP AND TO RECEIVE THE ATTENTION THEY NEED. IN ADDITION TO OUR HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM, WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP OUR CHILDREN TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AS A LEARNER, A COLLABORATOR AND A CREATOR. THESE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE STEM, CODING, COOKING, SCIENCE, READING, AND MUSIC/THEATRE. IN 2025, THE K-5 ELEMENTARY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVED OVER 259 CHILDREN.
- #2 $190KSPORTS & FITNESS:GRENVILLE BAKER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HAS A STRONG TRADITION OF PROMOTING SPORTS AND FITNESS. FROM ITS EARLIEST DAYS, THE MISSION HAS CENTERED ON PROVIDING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT WITHIN WHICH YOUNG PEOPLE CAN THRIVE AND GROW. A BIG PART OF HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IS TEACHING THEM THE KEYS TO A HEALTHY LIFE. OUR STAFF FOCUSES ON THE PRACTICAL STEPS EACH CHILD CAN TAKE IN ORDER TO KEEP FIT, TO EAT RIGHT AND TO FORM THE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS NEEDED TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)RUNNING AND PLAYING WITH FRIENDS AT THE CLUB KEEPS THEM ACTIVE, AVOIDING SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR. PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS TEACHES THEM VALUABLE LESSONS IN TEAMWORK, COMPETITION AND COOPERATION. MEMBERS OF ALL AGES ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY OUT A RANGE OF ACTIVE PURSUITS. OUR HIGHLY POPULAR BASKETBALL PROGRAM SERVED 350 DIFFERENT YOUTH IN 2025.
What they call their work
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- After-school enrichment program for elementary school students (grades K–5)Provides year-round after-school care for over 200 children daily, including transportation from local schools, a healthy snack or meal, homework help during Power Hour, and enrichment activities in art, science, literacy, sports, cooking, and theatre. Serves over 1,200 children annually, with specific data showing between 241 and 613 children served in the K–5 enrichment program in different years.
- Homework help and academic support programsProvides daily homework help through structured Power Hour for elementary students and offers tutoring, research support, and study skills training for tweens and teens. Programs are delivered by trained Youth Development Professionals and integrated into both after-school and teen programming.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College preparation and financial literacy programProvides high school members with college preparation including SAT instruction, campus visits, application and financial aid assistance, interview training, and mentorship. Also offers financial literacy education on saving, budgeting, and entrepreneurship through guest speakers, field trips, and interactive lessons.
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Youth Counselor-in-Training Programs 1 activity
- Counselor-in-Training programOffers a capacity-building Counselor-in-Training program for youth who have completed 8th grade, with mandatory training before the start of summer camp to prepare them for leadership roles.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Field trips and community explorationOrganizes monthly trips around Long Island and surrounding areas for members to explore cultural and recreational opportunities, fostering engagement and learning beyond the club setting.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Health and wellness programmingDelivers hands-on health education through the Triple Play program covering nutrition, physical fitness, personal hygiene, and sleep. Also teaches tweens and teens about active living, healthy meal preparation, and reducing fast food consumption.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Nutrition and life skills educationRuns the Kids In The Kitchen program where children learn to bake healthy snacks, integrating lessons in nutrition and math while building social skills.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- STEM and cultural arts enrichmentOffers a Science Club with hands-on experiments and field trips to foster scientific curiosity, and provides Cultural Arts programming in drawing, painting, sculpture, and crafts to support creative expression.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer day camp programOperates an annual summer day camp from early July to mid-August offering arts and crafts, games, learning experiences, sports, and theme-based events for youth. The program supports over 1,500 youth annually.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and leadership programs for tweens and teensOffers targeted programs for middle school boys and girls focusing on healthy decision-making, self-respect, and practical life skills through hands-on projects and field trips. Includes teen-led and tween-led service clubs that organize community service initiatives such as food drives, fundraisers, and cleanups.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facility-based athletic and recreational programmingOperates a 42,000 square foot facility with gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, and a large athletic field featuring three baseball diamonds, soccer and flag football fields, a sport court, and playground. Provides access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities and offers basketball programming to approximately 350–394 youth annually.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MELISSA RHODES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $228K |
| KELLY WALLES | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $138K |
| MARC BILBREY | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $131K |
| ROURA ROSALES-ROSARIO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $128K |
- ANDREA MARIA URIOSTE — SECRETARY
- ARNE ARNESEN — VICE PRESIDENT
- ARRIAL FINNERTY — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA KING — DIRECTOR
- BEATRIZ FRASCHILLA — DIRECTOR
- CAROLE BATES — VICE PRESIDENT
- COLIN O'DONNELL — CHAIRMAN
- ERIC BROOK — PRESIDENT
- GIANLUCA CARRABS — TREASURER
- HEATHER C LONDON — ASST SECRETARY
- JAMES WIDYN — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- KATHY GELFAND — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN PATTERSON — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY BANCROFT — DIRECTOR
- LINDA CIRIGLIANO — DIRECTOR
- NICK TRUM — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK H MACKAY — CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
- SAMANTHA LORDI — DIRECTOR
- SARA E MARAGOS — DIRECTOR
- SEAN SIMENSKY — ASST TREASURER
Who they work with
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Local affiliate of the national organization
- Centers for Disease Control Partner — Collaborates nationally on the development of safety practices for youth-serving organizations.
- Department of Homeland Security Government — Local safety partner.
- ECF Partner — Collaborates with ECF, as indicated by logo presence at events such as the Gala
- FBI Partner — Collaborates nationally on the development of safety practices for youth-serving organizations.
- Girls Club of Locust Valley Partner — Merged with the organization in 1981 to form the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club
- Glen Head Country Club Partner — Hosted the Club's Alumni and Friends Golf and Tennis Outing on May 10th.
- Keystone Club Network — Nationally chartered leadership and service club for teens
- LVCSD Partner — Local school district partner.
- Locust Valley Central School District Partner — Provides daily transportation for students from LVCSD schools to the Club's after-school program.
- Nassau County Police Department Government — Local safety partner.
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Partner — Provides guidance on child safety policies and approaches.
- National Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Provides guidance on child safety policies and approaches.
- Praesidium Partner — Provides a 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline for families, members, and staff.
- Torch Club Network — Nationally chartered leadership and service club for tweens
- local civic organizations Partner — Collaborates by providing facility access for use by local civic organizations.
- local fire departments Government — Local safety partner.
- other nonprofits Partner — Partners with other nonprofits by providing access to Club facilities.
- small businesses Partner — Supports by offering facility use to small businesses.
How they approach the work
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- Adaptive and Responsive Programming for Youth Needsmethodology: adaptive_programmingBy continuously adapting programs in response to evolving youth needs and interests, the organization ensures relevance and engagement, because flexible, feedback-driven programming increases ownership and participation among youth members.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Structured Programmingmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy engaging youth across multiple domains—character, education, health, arts, and physical activity—through structured programs, the organization fosters comprehensive growth and cultivates responsible, productive, and community-minded young people, because integrated development across core areas strengthens overall resilience and leadership capacity.
- Mentorship and Routine-Based Development in a Supportive Environmentmethodology: mentorship-and-routine-based-youth-developmentBy providing consistent routines and supportive relationships through structured programs and trained Youth Development Professionals, the organization builds youth confidence and skills, because stable, mentorship-driven environments promote emotional safety and sustained engagement.
- Multi-Layered Safety Protocols to Enable Trust and Developmentmethodology: multi_layered_safetyBy enforcing comprehensive safety measures—including background checks, mandatory training, continuous supervision, and prevention of one-on-one contact—the organization creates a secure environment that enables youth to thrive, because physical and emotional safety are foundational prerequisites for positive development and risk-free engagement.