irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0DURING THE YEAR, OUR ORGANIZATION (ALBANY PAL) HOSTED MANY COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR THE YOUTH WE SERVE. TWO NOTABLE EVENTS WERE THE HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE AND THE HOLIDAY PARTY FOR YOUTH AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE SOLICITED AND RECEIVED MANY HUNDREDS OF TOYS AND GAMES THAT WERE GIVEN TO DISADVANTAGED PARENTS AND GUARDIANS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO CHILDREN IN THEIR HOUSEHOLDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORED MANY YOUTH ATHLETIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDED HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COOKING, DANCE, ARTS & CRAFTS, SEWING, MENTORING, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL & VIRTUAL GAMING, ETC.
- #2 $0COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED MANY INITIATIVES LED BY OUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, POLICE EXPLORERS, MENTORING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDED PARK CLEAN-UPS AND BEAUTIFICATION.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Capital Holiday Lights in the Park
Annual drive-through holiday event in Washington Park featuring over 125 light displays, holiday music, vendor tables, refreshments, and a visit with Santa; proceeds support youth programs.
Community Service Projects
Initiatives led by Youth Leadership Council and Police Explorers including park clean-ups, beautification, and distribution of comfort bags to seniors.
Halloween Open House & Holiday Party
Annual events for youth and parents/guardians featuring toys, games, and holiday celebrations.
PAL-Sponsored Bus Trips for Seniors
Organized bus trips through the Capital Holiday Lights in the Park event with refreshments for senior citizens.
Senior Comfort Bag Distribution
Provision of food and personal hygiene supplies to seniors in living facilities at increased risk during the pandemic.
Youth Athletic and Enrichment Programs
Supervised programs including baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, virtual gaming, cooking, dance, arts & crafts, sewing, and mentoring for local youth.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Adult Sports Leagues and Corporate ProgramsOperates adult sports leagues in soccer, hockey, basketball, and pickleball focused on team-building and morale, and hosts corporate events and team-building activities for professional groups.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-School Academic SupportOffers an after-school program that provides academic support and enrichment through hands-on projects, helping students build skills in a structured, supportive environment.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Brand Sponsorship and Membership ProgramsOffers fitness club memberships and brand sponsorship opportunities through Eagle Elite, connecting businesses with members and families to increase brand exposure and support programming.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Community Beautification InitiativesOrganizes park clean-up and beautification projects led by youth leadership council members, Police Explorers, mentoring participants, staff, and community volunteers to improve local public spaces.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Community Events and Holiday ProgramsHosts community events including Halloween open houses, holiday parties, and toy giveaways, distributing hundreds of toys and games to children in disadvantaged households and organizing festive bus trips with refreshments for seniors.
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Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
- Early Childhood Daycare and EnrichmentProvides a structured daycare program for children aged 16 months to 2.6 years, featuring daily activities in sensory play, art, motor development, music, dance, and mindfulness, with classrooms staffed at a ratio of 3 teachers per 12 children and real-time parent updates on child progress and care routines.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer Day Program for ChildrenRuns a daily summer program for children ages 5–12 that includes gym time, arts and crafts, two field trips, and provision of nutritious meals, designed to engage youth in structured, enriching activities during summer months.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Swim and Multi-Sport CampsOffers specialized swim camps to develop youth swimming techniques and support competitive swimming aspirations, alongside summer camps at Floyd Bennett Field featuring diverse sports and physical activities including gymnastics, climbing, dance, yoga, and multi-sports.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth Enrichment and Arts ProgramsSponsors youth participation in enrichment activities including arts and crafts, cooking, dance, sewing, virtual gaming, and rhythmic gymnastics, with events such as a Rhythmic Gymnastics Show featuring 100 performers and over 300 attendees.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth Mentoring and Leadership DevelopmentProvides a free group mentoring program pairing youth from Albany City with adult volunteers meeting three times weekly, and runs the Police Explorers program and Youth Leadership Council (YLC) to strengthen youth-law enforcement relationships and build leadership skills.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth Soccer ProgramsOperates year-round soccer programs for children ages 3 to 16, including clinics, camps, supplemental training, and competitive play with weekly sessions, weekend matches, and participation in 3–5 tournaments annually. Programs emphasize skill development through small-sided games, tactical training, and rotation across positions to foster versatility.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Youth Sponsorship Through FundraisingProvides annual sponsorship for individual children, PAL teams, and PAL clubs through event-based fundraising, enabling participation in athletic and enrichment programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.59M
Contributions & grants$1.03M65%
Program service revenue$281K18%
Investment income$110K7%
Other revenue$162K
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$728K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.39M
Cash$2.62M
Investments$0
Liabilities$139K
Net assets$3.25M
Liquid reserves28.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +42.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LEONARD RICCHIUTI JR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $137K |
board members · 20
- ADAM ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
- ANDREA WRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- ASHLEY CHAPPLE — DIRECTOR
- BRENDAN COX — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN SHELDRICK — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL FARIELLO — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BAUER — CHAIRMAN
- ELIZABETH CLARK — SECRETARY
- FRED ALIBERTI — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
- JONATHAN PHILLIPS — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN SCHERZER — DIRECTOR
- KELLY KIMBROUGH — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN QUINLIVAN — DIRECTOR
- LEWAN CANCER — DIRECTOR
- MARK HOFFMAN — DIRECTOR
- NICOLAS SCHULER — DIRECTOR
- RYAN ST PETER — TREASURER
- SHERRY BROOKS-MORTON — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS BROCKLEY — 1ST VICE CHAIRMAN
- WILLIAM RYAN ESQ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Albany Police Department Partner — Collaborates with youth through supervised programs to foster positive relationships between youth and law enforcement.
- Anna Brovkina Partner — Coaching team member supporting athlete growth through skilled mentorship.
- Faten Alali Partner — Director of Rhythmic Gymnastics leading athlete development and program vision.
- Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Partner — Collaborates to operate a weekly club for girls ages 5–13 focused on friendship, badge earning, and leadership development.
- Gvansa Abramishvili Partner — Coaching team member providing expert instruction in rhythmic gymnastics routines.
- Hoffman Car Wash Partner — Corporate partner of Albany Police Athletic League.
- Morgan Linen Services Partner — Corporate partner of Albany Police Athletic League.
- Nino Abaishvili Partner — Coaching team member contributing to athlete training and performance development.
- Sanita Prymost Partner — Coaching team member involved in choreography and technical instruction.
- Walsh Partner — Corporate partner of Albany Police Athletic League.
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.
- Child-Led, Play-Based Skill and Social Developmentmethodology: child-led curriculumBy structuring curriculum around children's interests and using play-centered, game-based methods, we increase engagement and promote self-directed learning, because hands-on exploration and high ball-contact time in low-pressure settings support both cognitive receptivity and natural skill acquisition in early development.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Integrated Activitiesmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy combining sports, art, swimming, and social-emotional learning in a single program, we build life skills such as teamwork, self-esteem, and self-discipline, because diverse, engaging activities in a supportive environment reinforce personal growth across multiple developmental domains.
- Police-Youth Relationship Building Through Sportsmethodology: police-youth engagement through sportsBy using sports as a shared, neutral platform, we create positive, consistent interactions between youth and law enforcement, because these relationships foster mutual trust, reduce fear, and shift community perceptions of police from authority figures to mentors and allies.