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DOWNTOWN GIANTS YOUTH FOOTBALL INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 208429489 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N65 · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · downtowngiants.com
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$34K
employees
0
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

DOWNTOWN GIANTS YOUTH SPORTS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE, ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHILDREN CAN IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH AND LEARN THE VALUE OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAMWORK THROUGH SPORTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Downtown Giants Youth Sports is a New York-based nonprofit providing youth sports programs that emphasize physical health, teamwork, and character development. The organization offers tackle football, flag football, basketball, lacrosse, track, cheerleading, and seasonal camps for children in grades 1–9. Programs operate across multiple locations in New York City, focusing on inclusive, community-centered athletic development.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Basketball
Youth basketball program teaching fundamentals, leadership, and competitive play for all skill levels
Camps
Week-long sports camps in NYC featuring football, basketball, lacrosse, track, and other activities for skill-building and leadership
Cheerleading
Cheer program developing coordination, confidence, and teamwork through sideline chants and routines
Flag Football
Non-contact flag football program offering skill development and teamwork in a safe, fast-paced environment
Lacrosse
Introduction to lacrosse for young athletes focusing on skill development and leadership in a team-centered environment
Tackle Football
Youth tackle football program for grades 1–9 with expert coaching emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and proper technique
Track
Youth track program building speed, strength, endurance, and self-confidence through structured training
Winter Outdoor Flag Football
Seasonal Sunday flag football program for grades 1–9 held at Battery Park Ball Fields
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 5 activities
    • Youth basketball program
      Provides youth basketball programming in New York focused on developing confidence, leadership, and social connections through expert coaching and team-based play.
    • Youth cheer program
      Operates a youth cheer program in New York that teaches confidence, coordination, and teamwork through structured cheerleading activities.
    • Youth flag football program
      Offers flag football programs for young athletes in New York, including a winter outdoor league held weekly on Sundays at Battery Park ballfields for grades 1–9, focusing on skill development, strategy, and teamwork in a non-contact format.
    • Youth lacrosse program
      Offers youth lacrosse programs for young athletes in New York to learn lacrosse fundamentals, develop athletic and leadership skills, and grow in a team-centered environment.
    • Youth tackle football program
      Provides a tackle football program for young athletes in New York with expert coaching, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership development.
  • Coached Athletic Training Programs 2 activities
    • Youth sports camps
      Offers week-long youth sports camps in New York City featuring football, basketball, lacrosse, and track, with expert coaching and instruction in leadership, teamwork, and confidence.
    • Youth track and field program
      Operates a youth track program in New York that focuses on developing speed, strength, and self-confidence, with coaching in technique and endurance to foster lasting engagement in physical activity.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.04M
Contributions & grants$114K11%
Program service revenue$926K89%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.02M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash$34K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$34K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +28.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MIKE BARBIERI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $32K
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Downtown Giants Youth Sports Network — Operates as part of the Downtown Giants Youth Sports organization.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used to share game-day highlights, updates, and community content.
  • Instagram Partner — Social media platform used to share game-day highlights, updates, and community content.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used to share game-day highlights, updates, and community content.
  • Twitter Partner — Social media platform used to share game-day highlights, updates, and community content.
  • Westchester United Partner — Participates in the Westchester United 7th/8th grade division.
  • YouTube Partner — Social media platform used to share game-day highlights, updates, and community content.
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.

  • Character Development Through Sports
    methodology: character_development_through_sports
    By integrating character education into sports instruction, we build sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership because structured athletic environments provide real-time opportunities to practice ethical decision-making and interpersonal responsibility.
  • Safe and Inclusive Sports Participation
    methodology: safe_inclusive_participation
    By using non-contact formats like flag football and seasonal outdoor play, we increase youth engagement and reduce barriers to entry because safety and accessibility encourage broader participation across skill and confidence levels.
  • Team-Based Youth Development
    methodology: team_based_youth_development
    By organizing youth programs around team-centered activities and structured coaching, we foster personal growth, leadership, and social skills because belonging to a team creates a supportive environment that reinforces positive behaviors and collective accountability.