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NEW YORK GRIT INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 815408102 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B80 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · newyorkgrit.org
revenue
$413K
expenses
$79K
net assets
$726K
employees
0
volunteers
2
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

TO USE BASKETBALL AS A VEHICLE TO FOSTER COLLEGE READINESS WITHIN OUR TEAM, BY REINFORCING THAT DEDICATION ON THE COURT TRANSLATES TO SUCCESS IN LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit girls basketball program based in Brooklyn, NY, using competitive sports to foster college readiness and personal development. The organization supports young women in excelling both on the court and in the classroom, with a focus on guiding athletes toward college opportunities. Core values include accountability, perseverance, growth mindset, and collaboration.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

16U Girls Basketball Team
Youth basketball program preparing middle and high school girls for collegiate pathways through structured competition and mentorship.
17U Girls Basketball Team
Competitive travel basketball team for high school-aged girls, focused on athletic development and college recruitment.
GRIT Rising
Developmental track within the program for younger athletes building foundational skills on and off the court.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
    • Athletic and personal development mentorship
      Provides mentorship, guidance, and resources to support athletes in developing leadership skills, academic success, and personal growth, with a focus on connecting athletic dedication to broader life outcomes.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • College basketball placement support
      Supports athletes in pursuing and achieving placement in college basketball programs, with all alumni having progressed to play at the collegiate level.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Girls competitive basketball program for college readiness
      Operates competitive 16U and 17U girls basketball teams that participate in multi-state tournaments and games across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio from April to July, using high-level athletic performance as a platform to promote college readiness and personal development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$413K
Contributions & grants$408K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$726K
Cash$93K
Investments$634K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$726K
Liquid reserves110.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +219.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ALAN FLEISHER — PRESIDENT
  • BRITNEY MCFADDEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JACKIE HANDY — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT FLEISHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • VICTORIA FLEISHER — CO-FOUNDER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Brooklyn Youth Sports Club Partner — Shared leadership and coaching roles between NY GRIT and Brooklyn Youth Sports Club for girls' basketball programming.
  • USA Basketball Government — Coaches Alan and Victoria Fleisher are licensed under USA Basketball's Gold License program, indicating an official training and credentialing relationship.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Basketball as a Platform for Holistic Youth Development
    methodology: sports-based_youth_development
    By integrating competitive basketball with personal and academic growth frameworks, the organization fosters leadership, perseverance, and college readiness because the discipline and collaboration required in sports transfer to life and educational outcomes.
  • College Recruitment Preparation through Athletic Commitment
    methodology: college_recruitment_preparation
    By aligning player selection and development with the college recruitment process, the organization increases post-secondary access because demonstrated athletic commitment motivates and enables academic planning and institutional engagement.