named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Black Gymnasts in History
Annual Black History Month initiative that highlights the achievements of Black gymnasts, coaches, and pioneers in the sport; includes online profiles and educational outreach
Champion Sports Moms Podcast
Podcast hosted by Wendy Hilliard featuring conversations with elite athletes and parents about raising high-level competitors, navigating college recruitment, and managing social and emotional challenges in sports
Community Gymnastics Classes
Introductory gymnastics classes for boys and girls ages 3–17 in artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline & tumbling disciplines; designed to expose children to all forms before choosing a specialty
Competitive Gymnastics Teams
Three competitive teams in Girls Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Trampoline & Tumbling; athletes train multiple days per week and participate in local, national, and international competitions
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Competitive & Instructional Gymnastics Programs 4 activities
- Delivers free and low-cost gymnastics programs for underserved youthProvides free and low-cost gymnastics classes, scholarships, and community programming for children and youth ages 3–17 in New York City (Harlem) and Detroit, with online offerings also available. Since 1996, has served nearly 25,000 individuals through accessible gymnastics instruction in artistic, rhythmic, tumbling, and trampoline disciplines.
- Employs and utilizes trained gymnastics instructorsEmploys 25 gymnastics instructors and program staff, most of whom were competitive gymnasts, to deliver high-quality gymnastics programming across disciplines and skill levels.
- Operates summer camp and seasonal programs for youthRuns an annual summer camp in Harlem for youth of all skill levels and conducts a 6-week Summer Training Camp for competitive team members, providing structured skill development and recreational engagement in gymnastics.
- Trains competitive gymnastics teams across multiple disciplinesOperates three competitive gymnastics teams in girls artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and trampoline and tumbling, providing year-round training including 3 days per week during the school year and a 6-week Summer Training Camp. Athletes have won local, regional, national, and international championships, including participation in USA Gymnastics Championships and World Age Championships.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Offers performance-based gymnastics integrating dance and musicProvides performance gymnastics programming that combines gymnastics with music, dance, and choreography, with alumni and staff having performed on Broadway, in national tours, Cirque du Soleil, and in film and television.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces public education and outreach contentProduces the Champion Sports Moms podcast, featuring conversations with former athletes and business leaders about raising elite-level athletes, to support families in youth sports development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Recognizes and promotes achievements of Black gymnastsHosts an annual Black History Month campaign to highlight accomplishments of Black gymnasts and leads a historical documentation project to identify and include overlooked Black gymnasts in gymnastics history.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.03M
Contributions & grants$370K36%
Program service revenue$654K64%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.02M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$557K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$144K
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$575K
Net assets$-432K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY HILLIARD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $148K |
board members · 15
- ALPHA ALEXANDER PhD — EMERITUS
- AMY GORDON — BOARD MEMBER
- BRENDA LEVIN — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL KIM — VICE CHAIR
- CHRISTOPHER HARRISON — CHAIR
- DIMITRIUS HUTCHERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DOMINICK MINICUCCI JR — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARD MATHEWS — BOARD MEMBER
- GINJI WANG — BOARD MEMBER
- HERBERT BERGER — BOARD MEMBER
- JEANNINE GANT — BOARD MEMBER
- MARION PHILLIPS III — TREASURER
- TOM SHERRY — BOARD MEMBER
- VAL CALISTRO — SECRETARY
- WILLEM HUMES — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Alana Nichols Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing multi-sport participation and youth sports navigation.
- Aliane Baquerot Wilson Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing raising multi-sport athletes.
- Amy Hughes Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing parenting in sports and career pivoting.
- Annia Hatch Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing balance in sports.
- Antigravity Partner — Was a founding member of Antigravity, an international performance company.
- Armory Foundation Network — Currently serves on the board of the Armory Foundation.
- Aviator Sports and Recreation Partner — Collaborated with Aviator Sports and Recreation to design, program, and direct the Gymnastics and Rock Climbing Center in Brooklyn.
- Benita Fitzgerald Mosley Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing college recruitment for athletes.
- Black Women in Sports Network — Currently serves on the advisory board of Black Women in Sports.
- Detroit Partner — Location of community gymnastics programs and events
- Detroit Program Manager Partner — Manages WHGF programming in Detroit
- Fisk University Partner — Highlighted for establishing the first gymnastics team at a historically Black college or university.
- Harlem Partner — Location of community gymnastics programs and events
- Harlem Armory Partner — Hosts WHGF gymnastics programs at its facility in Harlem.
- Harlem Children’s Armory Partner — Hosts WHGF gymnastics classes in Harlem, NY
- Harlem Children’s Zone Partner — Geoffrey Canada, President of Harlem Children’s Zone, was honored at the 2026 Annual Benefit.
- Harlem Gymnastics Invitational Partner — Hosts gymnastics competitions for girls across multiple levels and disciplines.
- Iona University Partner — WHGF athlete Phoenix Britt earned a scholarship to attend Iona University, indicating a pathway for athletes to secure collegiate opportunities.
- Joetta Strong Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing physical and mental strength in athletic futures.
- Kathy Johnson Clarke Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing perseverance and decision-making in athletic development.
- Kemeny Recreation Center Partner — Hosts WHGF gymnastics classes in Detroit, MI
- Kemeny Recreation Center Partner — Hosts WHGF gymnastics programs in Detroit.
- Kym Hampton Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing mental focus and controllable factors in sports.
- Michelle Dusserre-Farrell Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing access to sports facilities and athlete development.
- Power Play NYC Network — Currently serves on the advisory board of Power Play NYC.
- Sabrina Goodwin-Monday Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing Olympic mentality and managing a family of athletes.
- Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation Coalition — Was a founding member of the Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation.
- USA Gymnastics Network — Member of USA Gymnastics, using its developmental skill levels.
- Umme Salim-Beasley Partner — Featured guest on the Champion Sports Moms podcast discussing life lessons from sports.
- Women in Sports and Events (WISE) Coalition — Was a founding member of Women in Sports and Events (WISE).
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.
- Culturally Responsive and Demographically Aligned Coachingmethodology: culturally_responsive_coachingBy selecting coaches who reflect the backgrounds of the youth served and training them to be sensitive to external challenges, the foundation strengthens trust and engagement, because cultural congruence and staff awareness improve relational safety and program relevance.
- Financial and Geographic Access Expansionmethodology: financial-access-programBy removing financial barriers through scholarships and low-cost/free programming, and by expanding physical and digital program locations into underserved communities, the foundation increases equitable access to gymnastics, because structural barriers like cost and location are primary constraints to participation for urban youth.
- Gymnastics as a Tool for Youth Empowerment and Holistic Developmentmethodology: gymnastics-for-youth-empowermentBy using gymnastics as a structured, accessible activity, the foundation improves physical and emotional health among underserved youth, because participation fosters personal empowerment, discipline, and resilience that support long-term development.