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WHITE PLAINS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133451116 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE N70 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · whiteplainsrugby.club
revenue
$178K
expenses
$191K
net assets
$88K
employees
mission · from form 990

CLUB RUGBY TEAM

profile · synthesized from sources

White Plains Rugby Football Club (WPRFC) is a 501(c)(3) amateur athletic organization founded in 1972 that promotes rugby in the New York metropolitan area. The club fields competitive men's and women's teams across multiple divisions, including a premier side in the American Rugby Premiership and developmental, Old Boys, and women’s teams. WPRFC also emphasizes community engagement through charitable fundraising, youth rugby support, and local events.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

D2 Men's Rugby
Second XV team in the Empire Geographic Union (EGU) Division II, providing competitive opportunities for developing and experienced players.
D3 Women's Rugby
Women's team competing in the Empire Geographic Union (EGU) Division III, with plans to grow the program and welcome new players.
Old Boys Rugby (Classix)
Competitive rugby program for players over 35 and over 45, participating in regional tournaments and maintaining club tradition.
Premier Men's Rugby (ARP)
Competitive Division I men's team playing in the American Rugby Premiership, the top men's club rugby competition in the U.S., with a season from August to November.
Youth and Community Rugby Programs
Initiatives to develop youth rugby, support local high school and college programs, and engage in community service including blood drives and charity events.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Amateur Rugby Development 5 activities
    • Conducts regular rugby practices and preseason matches
      Conducts structured preseason and regular-season rugby practices and schedules preseason matches, including participation in spring 2025 fixtures against West Point and Washington Irish, as well as ongoing weekly training sessions.
    • Fields competitive men's rugby teams
      Operates multiple competitive men's rugby teams, including a First XV that participates in elite leagues such as the American Rugby Premiership (ARP) and EGU D2 Championship, with regular season matches, playoff qualifications, and national competition appearances. The club has a history of competitive success, including division championships and repeated playoff qualifications.
    • Fields women's rugby team
      Fields a women's rugby team that competes in the EGU D3 league and participates in the Can-Am women's rugby competition and 7s tournaments, with documented match results from the 2023 season.
    • Hosts youth and developmental rugby programs
      Runs youth rugby programs for high school and college players and operates a USA Rugby Division III developmental team to support younger, developing, and Old Boys players, providing accessible playing opportunities.
    • Organizes community rugby events and tournaments
      Hosts annual community events such as White Plains Rugby Day and previously hosted the Jo Jo Moore Tournament annually from 1993 to 2015; also participates in and wins regional 7s tournaments including Rockaway, Newport, and Saratoga 7s.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Engages in broader community service and fundraising
      Raises funds for charitable causes and supports local community initiatives such as ALS events and volunteer work with Wildlife-in-Crisis, contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars over time.
  • Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
    • Supports community health initiatives through blood drives
      Conducts semi-annual blood drives in partnership with White Plains Hospital as part of its community engagement efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$178K
Contributions & grants$166K93%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$191K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$117K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$88K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +57.0%
relationships · 42

Who they work with

  • Buffalo Partner — Played an away match against Buffalo at the start of the 2019 season.
  • Buffalo Partner — Plays against Buffalo in regular season rugby matches.
  • Cardinals Partner — Competed against in the Championship Final of the 2023 Can-Am rugby competition.
  • Carolina Storm Partner — Competed against in Round 2 of the 2023 Can-Am rugby competition.
  • Charlotte Partner — Opponent team in the American Rugby Premiership; played against during the 2024 season.
  • Danbury Partner — Played matches against Danbury in the 2019 Men's Division 3 season.
  • Dee Fort Sports Partner — Hosts the club's gear store through a partnership with Dee Fort Sports.
  • EGU Network — Member of the Empire Geographic Union (EGU) competing in the D3 league.
  • Fairfield Yankees RFC Partner — Played a match against Fairfield Yankees RFC in the 2019 season.
  • Greenwich Partner — Played a match against Greenwich in the 2019 Men's Division 3 season.
  • Hyenas Partner — Competed against in Round 3 of the 2023 Can-Am rugby competition.
  • Jason Cohen Partner — Contact person for membership inquiries for the Old Boys "Classix" team.
  • Life Partner — Opponent team in the American Rugby Premiership; played against during the 2024 season.
  • Long Island RFC Partner — Played a match against Long Island RFC in the 2019 season.
  • Miami Partner — Opponent team in the American Rugby Premiership; played against during the 2024 season and tied in a regular-season match.
  • Montclair Partner — Played an away match against Montclair in the 2019 season.
  • MudTurtles Partner — Competed against in Round 2 of the 2023 Can-Am women's rugby competition.
  • Mystic River Partner — Collaborating on organizing B-side rugby matches.
  • Mystic River Partner — Competed against multiple Mystic River teams in summer rugby tournaments.
  • Mystic River Partner — Rival team in the American Rugby Premiership North Division; competed against during regular season.
  • NYAC Partner — Competed against NYAC in the Rockaway and Saratoga 7's tournaments.
  • NYAC Partner — Plays against NYAC in regular season rugby matches.
  • NYAC Partner — Rival team in the American Rugby Premiership North Division; faced multiple times during regular season and playoffs.
  • NYRC Partner — Competes against NYRC in regular season rugby matches.
  • New Haven RFC Partner — Played a match against New Haven RFC in the 2019 season.
  • New York RFC Partner — Played a match against New York RFC in the 2019 season, including a semifinal playoff game.
  • Old Blue Partner — Competed against multiple Old Blue teams in summer rugby tournaments.
  • Old Blue Partner — Competes against Old Blue in regular season rugby matches.
  • Old Blue Partner — Played a pre-season match against Old Blue in 2019.
  • Old Blue Partner — Rival team in the American Rugby Premiership North Division; competed against during regular season.
+ 12 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Integrated Sports Organization Model
    methodology: community-integrated sports organization
    By functioning as an extended family that actively contributes to the local community, the club strengthens civic engagement and member commitment, because deep community integration enhances belonging and long-term organizational sustainability.
  • Inclusive Competitive Structures to Expand Participation
    methodology: inclusive_competitive_rugby
    By fielding multiple teams—including a Second XV, women’s team, and competitive masters divisions—the club enables sustained participation across skill levels, genders, and age groups, because inclusive competition structures retain players and broaden community representation.
  • Sustaining Membership Model for Financial Stability
    methodology: sustaining-membership-model
    By using recurring monthly payments through PayPal, the club secures stable and predictable funding, enabling long-term planning and growth because consistent revenue reduces financial volatility and supports program continuity.
  • Youth and Grassroots Rugby Development for Community Growth
    methodology: youth-development
    By developing youth rugby programs and supporting local high school and college teams, the club grows the sport at the grassroots level, fosters personal development, and strengthens community ties because early engagement builds long-term participation and social cohesion.