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ATHLETES WHO CARE INC
CAZENOVIA, NY · EIN 883849591 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T99 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · awccuse.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$332K
employees
0
volunteers
4
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT VARIOUS CHARITIES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK. THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THE PRESTIGE OF THE ATHLETES WHO PARTICIPATE IN ITS PROGRAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAWING ATTENTION AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED UNDER 501(C)(3) WHICH COULD BENEFIT FROM THE PUBLICITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE ATHLETES. THE INVOLVEMENT OF THESE ATHLETES CAN NOT ONLY GARNER POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERISM AND MONETARY SUPPORT FROM ADULTS, BUT ALSO BENEFIT LOCAL CHILDREN. THE ATHLETES ARE OFTEN REGARDED AS HEROES AND ROLE MODELS BY CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AREAS OF SYRACUSE. BY AVAILING THE LOCAL SCHOOLS AND 501(C)(3) RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF THESE ATHLETES, THESE STUDENTS CAN BE MOTIVATED IN A MANNER THAT CAN HAVE A LASTING POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON THEIR LIVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Athletes Who Care Inc. supports 501(c)(3) charities in Central New York by connecting Syracuse University student-athletes with local organizations to amplify their visibility and impact. The athletes lend their public profile to help generate media attention, volunteerism, and donations for causes addressing poverty, education, and social services. The organization focuses on leveraging athlete involvement to benefit underserved communities, particularly in Syracuse.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $4K
    ATHLETES WERE COMPENSATED FOR HOURS SPENT AT THE SAMARITAN CENTER. WHILE SPENDING TIME AT SAMARITAN CENTER, ATHLETE'S WERE LENDING THEIR NAME AND REPUTATION TO A CAUSE, HELPING RAISE AWARENESS AND GENERATE INTEREST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. ADDITIONALLY, THEY USED THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION AND ENCOURAGE THEIR FOLLOWERS TO GET INVOLVED. WHILE AT THE SAMARITAN CENTER IN DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE, ATHLETES SERVED ABOUT 150 MEALS TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN TWICE DAILY. IN ADDITION TO PREPARING, SERVING FOOD, AND CLEANING UP, ATHLETES WERE SPENDING TIME WITH AND GIVING HOPE TO THOSE IN NEED.
  2. #2 $21K
    ATHLETES WERE COMPENSATED FOR HOURS SPENT AT THE SYRACUSE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB. WHILE AT THE SYRACUSE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, ATHLETES ASSISTED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR AREA YOUTH BY INSTILLING A SENSE OF COMPETENCE, USEFULNESS, BELONGING AND INFLUENCE THROUGH PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMMING. ATHLETES ASSISTED IN OFFERING YOUTH MANY VARYING LIFE ALTERING PROGRAMS AIMED AT HELPING THE YOUTH FOCUS ON PREPARING FOR REAL-LIFE CHALLENGES. WHILE THERE THE STUDENT ATHLETES HELP WITH THE YOUTH BY SPENDING TIME PLAYING, STUDYING, AND PREPARING AND WORKING AT THE ANNUAL 'HOOPS FOR HOPE' FUNDRAISING DINNER. THE INVOLVEMENT OF ATHLETES AND SUCH INFLUENTIAL COMMUNITY FIGURES GREATLY ENHANCED THE IMPACT AND REACH OF THE SYRACUSE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AND THEIR PROGRAMS.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Samaritan Center Engagement
Syracuse University student-athletes serve meals and interact with guests at the Samaritan Center in downtown Syracuse, helping to raise awareness and generate media coverage for the organization’s mission.
Syracuse Boys & Girls Club Partnership
Student-athletes support youth development programs at the Syracuse Boys & Girls Club by mentoring youth, assisting with programming, and participating in events like the annual 'Hoops for Hope' fundraising dinner.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Matching student-athletes with local charitable organizations
      Facilitates partnerships between Syracuse University student-athletes and local nonprofits in the Syracuse area to support community service initiatives, enhancing athlete engagement and organizational visibility.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Providing meals and direct support at the Samaritan Center
      Served approximately 150 meals twice daily in downtown Syracuse, including food preparation and cleanup, while engaging with individuals in need and leveraging athlete social media platforms to promote volunteerism and donations.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting youth development at the Syracuse Boys & Girls Club
      Engaged student-athletes in mentoring, recreational activities, academic support, and event participation—including the annual 'Hoops for Hope' dinner—at the Syracuse Boys & Girls Club to foster youth competence, belonging, and life readiness.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$1.08M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.34M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$816K
Cash$813K
Investments$0
Liabilities$483K
Net assets$332K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • CLIFF ENSLEY — CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR
  • HOWIE PHANSTIEL — VICE-CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR
  • SUE MCFEE-ENSLEY — SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Samaritan Center Partner — Collaborated with Athletes Who Care Inc. to host athletes who served meals and engaged with clients in downtown Syracuse.
  • Syracuse Boys & Girls Club Partner — Partnered with Athletes Who Care Inc. to involve athletes in youth development programs, including mentoring and participation in the 'Hoops for Hope' fundraising dinner.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Collaborates with Syracuse University student-athletes to support charitable activities in the Central New York community.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Athlete Role Model Engagement
    methodology: role-model-engagement
    By engaging student-athletes as visible role models, we inspire youth and drive community engagement, volunteerism, and financial support for local nonprofits, because their public profile and relatability increase attention and trust in underresourced communities.