named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Batting Cages
Facility available for player practice and skill development, with reservation system for scheduled use
House Divisions
Local baseball and softball leagues for children of various age groups, providing accessible play regardless of skill level
Snack Stand
Volunteer-run concession stand operating on game days, serving food and beverages to families and generating league revenue
Viking Travel Baseball
Competitive travel teams for boys at multiple age levels (8U to 15U), involving tournaments and Sunday leagues
Viking Travel Softball
Competitive travel teams for girls at 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U levels, focusing on skill development and tournament play
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Travel team programs for softball and baseballOperates travel teams for girls in 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U softball divisions and boys in 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, and 15U baseball divisions, including weekend tournaments and seasonal indoor practices to support player development.
- Youth baseball and softball programmingProvides youth baseball and softball programs focused on developing citizenship, discipline, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and fundamental skills. Programs include house leagues, travel teams, and instruction across multiple age divisions (8U to 15U) in Grand Island, NY.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Scholarship awardsAwards two annual scholarships—one to a male and one to a female student—based on essays describing the positive impact of Grand Island Little League in their lives.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Snack stand operations and volunteer staffingOperates a snack stand during game days that is staffed by parent volunteers; revenue supports field improvements. Parents are required to work one shift per child, and teams are assigned multiple shifts per season.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Tournaments and special eventsOrganizes the Viking Classic baseball and softball tournaments and hosts seasonal events including Opening Ceremonies, team photo days, and player recognition activities to celebrate community involvement and athletic achievement.
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 1 activity
- Umpire training and youth umpiring programOffers umpiring opportunities for individuals aged 13 and older, providing full training and on-field experience to support league games.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment and coaching supportRecruits and accepts applications for travel team coaches and general volunteers to support events and spring training programs; encourages parent participation in league operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$310K
Contributions & grants$17K5%
Program service revenue$294K95%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-859
expenses
Total expenses$313K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$500
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
Cash$119K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$119K
Liquid reserves4.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ALEX NESSELBECK — ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, BASEBALL
- BRIAN ORGAN — SECRETARY
- ERIN GALLOWAY — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON GORDON — BOARD MEMBER
- JORDAN NEUFELD — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH M KRAMER — ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, SOFTBALL
- KRISTIN GIGLIOTTI — BOARD MEMBER
- LAWRENCE CASSERT — VICE PRESIDENT, SOFTBALL
- LINDSAY RINGLE — TREASURER
- LISA NEWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL KWIATKOWSKI — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL MCEVOY — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- TRAVIS HARDMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Grand Island Lady Vikings Partner — Travel softball teams sponsored by Grand Island Baseball & Softball.
- Jason Gordon Partner — Contact person for umpire recruitment and coordination.
- Kaegebein Elementary School Partner — Uses school facilities for league games and activities.
- Parents Partner — Parents volunteer to staff the snack stand and contribute labor to support league operations.
- Sports Connect Network — Member of the Sports Connect platform for managing youth sports programs.
- bluesombrero.com Partner — Hosts league website and registration system
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.
- Community-Engaged Volunteer Modelmethodology: family-engaged-participationBy integrating families and youth into league operations through volunteer roles such as snack stand staffing and officiating, we strengthen community bonds and enhance developmental impact, because shared responsibility fosters ownership, engagement, and intergenerational investment in youth development.
- Progressive, Age-Appropriate Player Developmentmethodology: progressive skill developmentBy structuring skill development around age-based divisions and sequential mastery of fundamentals, we prepare players for advancement to more complex levels of play, because aligning instruction with developmental readiness ensures sustained growth, confidence, and long-term participation.
- Youth Sports as Character Developmentmethodology: citizen-first youth sportsBy using baseball and softball as vehicles for teaching values such as teamwork, respect, sportsmanship, hard work, and dedication, we develop responsible citizens and foster civic responsibility, because structured youth sports participation builds character and leadership skills more effectively than athletic training alone.