named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Clubs
School-based programs for high school students meeting weekly, including the Unatego Club held at the Teen Center on Wednesdays
Show Team
Summer horseback riding program for grades 7-12 in Laurens, offering horsemanship training, riding instruction, and Biblical teaching from June to August
Teen Center
Weekly gathering on Wednesdays at the Unadilla YFC Teen Center offering meals, games, sports, and spiritual messages for teens in a safe environment
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 2 activities
- Summer horseback riding and faith programOperates a summer horseback riding program in Laurens for youth in grades 7–12, combining horsemanship instruction, riding, and Biblical teaching as part of faith-based youth engagement.
- Youth retreats, workshops, and support programsProvides programs, workshops, retreats, and youth activities specifically designed for troubled youth, focusing on personal development and spiritual growth.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school programs and club meetingsHosts weekly after-school club meetings and structured programs for high school students in Unadilla, aimed at fostering positive community impact and providing consistent youth engagement.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communication and community engagement through newslettersProduces monthly newsletters featuring staff perspectives, upcoming events, engagement ideas, and prayer requests to maintain community connection and support.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Teen center operationsOperates a teen center in the Unadilla area that provides a safe environment with recreational activities, meals, games, faith-based programming, and group activities for teens.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Youth outreach through relational engagementStaff and volunteers build one-on-one relationships with teens through active listening and relational outreach in schools, community centers, juvenile institutions, and informal community spaces.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$156K
Contributions & grants$146K94%
Program service revenue$3K2%
Investment income$7871%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$115K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$61K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$452K
Cash$125K
Investments$82K
Liabilities$-406
Net assets$453K
Liquid reserves21.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- AMY KROPP — Vice Chair
- DALLAS GEDNEY — SEC/TREAS
- DAVID O'BRIEN — Chairman
- RONALD ZERBE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Local churches Partner — Works together with local churches to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus.
- Youth For Christ/USA Network — Central New York Youth for Christ is a local chapter of Youth For Christ/USA.
- Youth for Christ Network — Central New York Youth for Christ is part of the Youth for Christ global network.
- Youth for Christ International Network — Part of a worldwide movement with shared mission, vision, and statement of faith.
- Youth for Christ/USA Network — Member of the national Youth for Christ movement in the United States.
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.
- Collaborative Faith Community Engagementmethodology: collaborative_community_strategyBy partnering with local churches and organizations, the organization amplifies its reach and sustainability in youth discipleship because shared relational networks and aligned missions strengthen community-based spiritual development.
- Faith-Based Experiential Learningmethodology: faith-based experiential educationBy integrating physical activities like horsemanship with Biblical teaching, youth engage more deeply with spiritual content because experiential learning increases receptivity and retention in faith formation.
- Relational Discipleship through Storytellingmethodology: 3StoryBy building trust through loving relationships, youth are enabled to share their personal stories, hear staff testimony, and encounter the gospel—using the "3Story" model to advance spiritual formation because relational safety creates openness to faith transformation.