named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Internal League Play
Organizes seasonal 7v7 indoor and outdoor soccer leagues for members, held at locations including Gansevoort Peninsula and Socceroof Astoria.
Practice Sessions
Weekly soccer practices offered to members in spring, summer, and fall seasons at various NYC parks and fields.
Ramblers Scholarship
Provides one-time $2,500 scholarships to undergraduate LGBTQ+ student-athletes or allies across the U.S., based on financial need, leadership, and advocacy.
Tournaments and Events
Organizes and participates in regional, national, and international LGBTQ+ soccer tournaments; hosts monthly social events in NYC.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 2 activities
- Facilitate local competitive league playOrganizes member participation in competitive men’s soccer leagues across the greater New York City area.
- Organize local and global soccer tournaments for membersOrganizes participation in multiple annual soccer tournaments locally and globally, including opportunities for members to represent the New York Ramblers in LGBTQ+ soccer tournaments worldwide, with potential subsidies for jerseys and meals.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Operate youth soccer league with structured programmingOperates as an amateur sports league focused on youth development, organizing a structured 7v7 internal soccer league four times per year with defined game rules and timing.
- Provide soccer practices and reduced-cost league accessOffers two free practices to prospective members before membership commitment and provides weekly free practices during spring, summer, and fall seasons for dues-paying members; operates reduced-price leagues at an average cost of $90 per player using a lottery-based entry system with guaranteed placement the following season if not selected.
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LGBTQ+ and Community-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Award scholarships to LGBTQ+ student-athletes and alliesFunds one-time financial scholarships of up to $2,500 to undergraduate student athletes who are LGBTQ+ or allies, distributing up to three awards annually through a scholarship program active for eight years.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host social events and member celebrationsHosts monthly or more frequent social events such as brunches, outings, and gatherings at sponsor venues across NYC, and organizes an annual awards party to recognize and celebrate club members.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Provide branded apparel and merchandiseProduces custom-ordered apparel and sweatshirts on demand to reduce overproduction, sells embroidered circular patches for personal embellishment, and provides uniforms through partnerships with apparel brands Icarus FC, LEXASport, and UPPER90.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$130K
Contributions & grants$20K16%
Program service revenue$77K59%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$111K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$111K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +33.4%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Boxers Hell’s Kitchen Partner — Sponsor venue in Hell’s Kitchen hosting Ramblers social events.
- Gym Bar Chelsea Partner — Sponsor bar hosting Ramblers social events in Chelsea, Manhattan.
- Icarus FC Partner — Apparel partner providing uniforms for the New York Ramblers.
- Judy Z’s Partner — Sponsor venue in the West Village hosting Ramblers social events.
- LEXASport Partner — Apparel partner providing uniforms for the New York Ramblers.
- New York Ramblers Soccer Club Partner — Established and administers the Ramblers Scholarship program.
- Rockbar West Village Partner — Sponsor venue in the West Village hosting Ramblers social events.
- San Francisco Spikes Partner — Hosts the Folsom Weekend Tournament in which New York Ramblers participate.
- Stonewall Inn Partner — Sponsor venue in the West Village hosting Ramblers social events.
- The Eagle Chelsea Partner — Sponsor venue in Chelsea hosting Ramblers social events.
- UPPER90 Partner — Apparel partner providing uniforms for the New York Ramblers.
- Village Voice Partner — Used as a platform to recruit founding members of the New York Ramblers in 1980.
strategies · 5
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.
- Education and Inclusion via Targeted Scholarshipsmethodology: lgbtq-support-through-educationBy awarding scholarships to LGBTQ+ student athletes and allies, the organization promotes inclusion and educational access, because financial support tied to identity and advocacy reinforces belonging and enables continued engagement in both academic and athletic spaces.
- Environmental Sustainability via On-Demand Productionmethodology: on-demand productionBy producing merchandise only after orders are placed, the organization minimizes waste and reduces environmental impact, because aligning production with actual demand eliminates overproduction and excess inventory.
- Equitable Access Through Structured Enrollment Systemsmethodology: lottery-based access with guaranteed rolloverBy using a lottery-based entry system with guaranteed rollover enrollment and substitute roster inclusion, the organization ensures equitable access and sustained engagement, because predictable pathways reduce exclusion anxiety and increase long-term participation among underserved populations.
- Inclusion Through Sports as a Vehicle for Social Changemethodology: inclusion-through-sportsBy using soccer programming that centers LGBTQ+ participation, the organization fosters cross-community friendships and breaks down stereotypes about LGBTQ+ people in sports, because shared athletic experiences create trust and humanize marginalized identities in non-traditional settings.
- Safe Space Community Building via Amateur Sportsmethodology: safe-space community buildingBy creating a safe and inclusive environment through amateur soccer, the organization enables LGBTQ+ individuals to build community outside of traditional social venues, because structured yet welcoming physical activities foster belonging and reduce social isolation.