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Brooklyn USA Sports Assn Inc
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 811070700 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N62 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · brooklynusa.org
revenue
$216K
expenses
$199K
net assets
$-232K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

To mentor children and young adults through youth sports program to provide after-school activities including assistance with homework & prepartion for SAT. To expand the creative horizons through activities.

profile · synthesized from sources

Brooklyn USA Basketball is a youth sports organization based in Brooklyn, NY, offering structured basketball training, leagues, camps, and AAU programs for children from pre-K through 12th grade. The organization emphasizes skill development, discipline, and college exposure, with a track record of developing players who have gone on to play in college and the NBA. Programs are delivered across multiple locations in Brooklyn, including Downtown, Brownsville, and Coney Island.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

AAU/Travel Basketball Program
Competitive basketball program for boys and girls in grades 1–12, featuring 12 national AAU teams and high-level competition to develop elite players.
Brooklyn USA 3x3 Basketball League
Open-age 3-on-3 basketball league held at Seth Low Park, serving participants from 6 to 76 years old, with divisions for youth, adults, and seniors.
College Exposure Camp
Event at BMCC College designed to help high school players, especially seniors, gain visibility for college recruitment opportunities.
Girls Volleyball Program
Summer league for girls, expanding the organization’s athletic offerings beyond basketball.
Midnight Basketball League
Evening basketball program for at-risk youth ages 16–24, held indoors between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM to provide safe, structured after-hours activities.
Referee Training Program
IABBO-certified training program that prepares formerly incarcerated individuals and at-risk youth to become official basketball referees.
Summer Basketball Camp
Indoor and outdoor basketball camp for boys and girls in grades 1–12, offering skill-building training, games, and appearances by NBA and college alumni.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 3 activities
    • Midnight basketball league for at-risk youth
      Operates a midnight basketball league for at-risk youth ages 16–24, held indoors from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am to provide safe, structured nighttime activities.
    • Summer basketball camp for grades 1–12
      Runs a daily summer basketball camp for students in grades 1 through 12, operating from June to August each year.
    • Youth basketball skill and character development program
      Operates a structured youth basketball program focused on building basketball skills, teamwork, discipline, and resilience among participants.
  • Youth Basketball Development Programs 2 activities
    • National championship youth basketball teams
      Fields competitive youth basketball teams that have won 98 national championships across 8 different age groups.
    • Youth sports mentoring with academic support
      Mentors children and young adults through youth sports programs that integrate athletic development with after-school academic support, including homework assistance and SAT preparation.
  • Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
    • 3x3 basketball league for all ages
      Operates a 5-week 3x3 basketball league for participants ages 6 to 76, with teams playing 2 to 3 games per day.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • College exposure basketball camp for high school seniors
      Hosts a college exposure camp for high school seniors at BMCC College to support college placement and recruitment opportunities.
  • Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 1 activity
    • Referee training program for at-risk and formerly incarcerated youth
      Runs an IABBO-certified referee training program designed for formerly incarcerated and at-risk youth, providing professional certification and workforce development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$216K
Contributions & grants$82K38%
Program service revenue$134K62%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$199K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$59
Cash$59
Investments$0
Liabilities$232K
Net assets$-232K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Thomas Sicignano President 20 $45K
Ken Fitzpatrick Director 10 $11K
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • BMCC College Partner — Host site for the College Exposure Camp.
  • Big Apple Sports Partner — Co-hosts the College Exposure Camp with Brooklyn USA Basketball.
  • Brooklyn USA Sports Assn Inc Network — Brooklyn USA Basketball operates as a program under Brooklyn USA Sports Assn Inc.
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.

  • Holistic Skill Development through Competitive Engagement
    methodology: holistic_skill_development
    By combining high-intensity skill-building practices, competitive leagues, and clinics, we produce well-rounded athlete development because sustained engagement in elite environments fosters both athletic and personal growth.
  • Sports for Development
    methodology: sports_for_development
    By using sports as a platform, we foster personal and educational development in youth because structured athletic participation builds life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience, which transfer to non-athletic contexts.