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FRASSATI FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS INC
Bronx, NY · EIN 861117920 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X22 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · frassati.nyc
revenue
$62K
expenses
$52K
net assets
$36K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To foster the spiritual, social, and charitable growth of Catholic young adults through faith-based programs, community building, service, and evangelization in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

profile · synthesized from sources

Frassati Fellowship of Catholic Young Adults is a faith-based community for Catholic young adults in their 20s and 30s, centered in New York City. The organization fosters spiritual and social growth through regular outdoor activities, especially monthly hikes and camping trips, inspired by the example of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Events integrate prayer, fellowship, and service, drawing participants into a faith-centered lifestyle.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Frassati Camping Weekend
Annual or semi-annual camping retreats featuring Mass, prayer, outdoor recreation, and fellowship around a bonfire for young adults in their 20s and 30s.
Frassati Hikes
Monthly moderate to difficult hiking excursions for Catholic young adults, primarily in Harriman State Park and other regional parks, combining outdoor activity with spiritual fellowship.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 3 activities
    • Facilitates regular spiritual and fellowship gatherings for young adults
      Hosts recurring events such as Holy Hours, dinner gatherings, Bible studies, and prayer meetings that combine Eucharistic Adoration, praise and worship, preaching, Confessions, and communal meals to foster spiritual growth and community among Catholic young adults.
    • Organizes faith-based retreats for Catholic young adults
      Hosts multi-day and one-day retreats featuring daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, spiritual talks, workshops, discussion groups, outdoor activities, and fellowship for Catholic young adults. Retreats occur seasonally, including annual fall and spring events with both domestic and international participation.
    • Supports spiritual development of Catholic young adult women
      Organizes events and formation programs for Catholic young adult women, including retreats, Holy Hours, book studies, talks on femininity and personal challenges, and cultural outings to foster spiritual growth, community, and authentic Catholic identity.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Conducts formation programs for Catholic young adult men
      Hosts monthly and thematic gatherings for young adult Catholic men focused on spiritual themes such as chastity, missionary identity, and consecration to St. Joseph, including talks, discussion, prayer, fellowship, and service projects.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Coordinates charitable outreach and volunteer service
      Organizes volunteer efforts including grocery delivery, clothing and toiletry drives, soup kitchen support, and practical assistance for mothers and families in need, in partnership with the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal and other Catholic ministries.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Organizes international mission and service trips
      Coordinates volunteer teams to conduct evangelization, build homes, provide meals, and perform beautification and clean-up projects in Jamaica and Peru, including construction for families in Laderas de Chillon and support for schools and parishes in Annotto Bay.
  • Religious Pilgrimage and Faith-Based Service Support 1 activity
    • Organizes international pilgrimages for young adults
      Plans and leads pilgrimage trips to Catholic holy sites, including an annual pilgrimage to Poland for Catholic young adults to deepen faith and spiritual connection through travel and worship.
  • Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
    • Organizes outdoor and recreational activities for Catholic young adults
      Plans and leads moderate and challenging hikes, camping weekends, sailing outings, and picnics in locations such as Harriman State Park, Stokes State Forest, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty Day Sail to promote fellowship and spiritual community among Catholic young adults.
  • Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
    • Organizes pro-life prayer and advocacy initiatives
      Hosts 40-day prayer and fasting vigils for crisis pregnancies, organizes overnight pilgrimage trips to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., and conducts prayer vigils at abortion clinics featuring Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Rosary prayers.
  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
    • Provides prayer resources and spiritual formation tools
      Develops and shares prayer methods and resources, including a downloadable PDF guide on the A.R.R.R. prayer method and promotion of personal prayer practices, to support the spiritual development of Catholic young adults.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$1K2%
Program service revenue$60K97%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$36K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +0.8%
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • CFRs Partner — Collaborated with the CFRs to assist with setup and cleanup for a live nativity event.
  • Church of St. Vincent Ferrer Partner — Hosts Frassati Fellowship Bible study sessions in its parish center on Lexington Avenue.
  • Congregation of the Oratory Partner — Partners with Frassati Fellowship on mission trips to Jamaica, supporting service and evangelization work in Annotto Bay.
  • Daughters of St. Paul Partner — Collaborates on a sailing outing for fellowship and community building among Catholic young adult women.
  • Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph Partner — Religious community providing spiritual support to the Frassati Fellowship of NYC.
  • Eventbrite Partner — Platform used for event registration and ticketing for hikes and camping trips
  • Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Partner — Accompanied Frassati Fellowship on the 2019 Peru mission trip, providing spiritual leadership and participating in home visits and sacramental ministry.
  • Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Partner — Co-hosts events and provides venue for Frassati Fellowship activities, including the Men's Group Farm Day.
  • Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Partner — Religious community providing spiritual support to the Frassati Fellowship of NYC.
  • Franciscan Mission Outreach Partner — Collaborates with Frassati Fellowship on mission trips to Jamaica and Peru, including joint service projects and evangelization efforts.
  • Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal Partner — Co-hosts formation talks and Holy Hours with Frassati Women's Ministry for Catholic young adult women.
  • Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal Partner — Co-leads Lenten study and other spiritual formation events with Frassati Fellowship.
  • Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal Partner — Collaborates with Frassati Fellowship to operate a food pantry and soup kitchen, serving families and individuals in need in Harlem.
  • Franciscans Partner — Partnered with the Franciscans to conduct service projects and spiritual activities at St. Anthony's Shelter for Renewal in the Bronx.
  • Hogar San Francisco de Assis Partner — Hosted Frassati Fellowship missionaries for a day of service, including Mass and recreational activities, for sick and disabled children in Chaclacayo, Peru.
  • Institute of Priestly Formation Partner — Source of the A.R.R.R. prayer method shared by the Frassati Fellowship.
  • Kolping House Partner — Hosts Frassati Fellowship Bible study meetings at its location on East 88th Street.
  • Piarist Brothers Partner — Co-hosted a 33-day consecration program to St. Joseph for young adult Catholic men.
  • Sisters of Life Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Frassati Fellowship to support mothers through spiritual friendship and prayer.
  • Sisters of Life Partner — Religious community providing spiritual support to the Frassati Fellowship of NYC.
  • St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Partner — Hosts the Brooklyn Holy Hour event for the Frassati Fellowship of NYC.
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.

  • Integrated Spiritual and Service-Based Community Building
    methodology: integrated_spiritual_community
    By combining spiritual practices—such as Eucharistic adoration, Lectio Divina, and communal worship—with shared service and outdoor experiences, we deepen faith and community engagement because integrated experiences foster both interior transformation and apostolic outreach.
  • Patron-Saint-Inspired Spiritual Formation
    methodology: patron_saint_model
    By modeling community life on the example of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, we foster spiritual growth in young adults because his life of joyful service, outdoor adventure, and deep faith provides a relatable and transformative template for Catholic identity and discipleship.
  • Transformative Mission Immersion
    methodology: mission_immersion
    By immersing young adults in direct service within impoverished communities, we cultivate lasting spiritual transformation and missionary identity because firsthand experience of poverty and solidarity deepens faith, breaks down indifference, and inspires lifelong witness.