named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Challenger Division
Baseball program for children with special needs aged 5 to 35+, featuring buddy assistance and non-competitive gameplay
Mini/Lil Hawks
Non-competitive, coed introductory baseball program for pre-K 3 and pre-K 4 children using foam bats and balls to teach basic skills
Spring and Fall Intramurals
Seasonal baseball and softball leagues for boys and girls from kindergarten through 7th grade, organized by grade-based divisions
Winter Clinics
Indoor skill-focused training for grades K–6 in partnership with Game Speed Training, held at POBJFK High School
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 4 activities
- Grade-specific baseball divisions and training sessionsRuns structured baseball divisions and weekly training sessions by grade level, including T-Ball for kindergarten, Clinic Division for 1st grade, and Rookies Division for 2nd grade, with Saturday morning sessions and Sunday training that incorporates pitching machines, coach pitch, player pitch, and positional skill development.
- Introductory co-ed baseball for preschoolersOffers a non-competitive, co-ed introductory baseball program for children in Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4, using foam bats and balls, beanbag catching, beach ball tee hits, and other age-appropriate skill-building activities during spring and fall seasons.
- Winter indoor training programOffers winter indoor baseball training clinics limited to 25 participants per session to ensure quality instruction, with participation in the prior spring intramural season required as a prerequisite for enrollment.
- Youth baseball and softball instructionProvides year-round baseball and softball programs for children ages 3–12, including skill development, coaching, and structured play across spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons. Programs include tee-ball, intramurals, travel teams, summer camp, and indoor training.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Challenger Division for children with special needsOperates a non-competitive, inclusive baseball program for children and adults with special needs (ages 5 to 35+), featuring modified gameplay such as adult pitching, guaranteed participation for all players, and free registration. The program runs year-round as part of the organization’s broader youth offerings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2018
revenue
Total revenue$208K
Contributions & grants$33K16%
Program service revenue$163K78%
Investment income$330%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$207K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$199K
Cash$182K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$185K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
1 years on record · 2018–2018
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2018
Who runs it
board members · 23
- AL FINS — Treasurer
- ANDY LANCBERG — Director
- ANDY TERRANO — Director
- ARI WIND — Player Agent
- CHRISTOPHER CUCUZZA — Director
- CRAIG SCOTT — Director
- IAN BOGATY — President
- JAMES POPKIN — Director
- JOHN FARRELL — Vice President
- JOSH DYSZEL — VP Operations
- KEN BISHOP — Director
- LAUREN ARGENTINA — Director
- LORIN BOCIAN — Secretary
- MARK HEMMERDINGER — Director
- MICHAEL GETZ — Director
- MICHAEL KETTNER — Umpire Chief
- NICHOLAS BOLOGNA — VP Admin
- ROBERT MARX — Director
- ROBERT PICKUS — Director
- SCOTT FINKLE — Director
- SETH FENSTER — Director
- STACY KOUBA — Director
- STEVE RIEGLER — VP Softball
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Bustos Martial Arts Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Camp Green Lane Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Central Island Healthcare Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Crestwood Country Day School Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Driftwood Day Camp Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Family Bagel Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Game Speed Training Partner — Exclusive partner for the Plainview Little League Winter Training Program.
- GoHealth Urgent Care Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Huntington Learning Center Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Little League Network — Partners with Little League as an affiliated local league, represented by a Little League Liaison on its board.
- Meyer, Suozzi & Company LLP Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Ned Marzigliano - State Farm Agent Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Northwell Health Plainview Hospital Partner — Corporate sponsor of Plainview Little League
- Plainview-Old Bethpage Network — Serves the Plainview-Old Bethpage community through youth baseball and softball programs.
strategies · 4
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.
- Character and Life Skills Development Through Sports 911 orgsmethodology: character_and_community_development_through_sportsBy integrating baseball and softball instruction with intentional character education, the organization promotes youth development and life skills, because sports provide a relational and experiential context for teaching values like sportsmanship, inclusion, and personal growth.shared approach: Youth Development Through Sports →
- Hybrid Coaching Model with Professional and Volunteer Staff 911 orgsmethodology: hybrid-coaching-modelBy combining professional coaching with parent volunteer support, the organization delivers sustainable and high-quality youth programming, because blending expert instruction with community involvement expands capacity, reduces costs, and strengthens family and community investment in the program.shared approach: Youth Development Through Sports →
- Inclusive Non-Competitive Model for Full Participation 911 orgsmethodology: non-competitive_inclusionBy eliminating scorekeeping and ensuring equal playing time for all participants, especially in the Challenger Division, the organization fosters inclusion and engagement, because removing competitive pressure creates a safe, supportive environment where youth of all abilities can participate and succeed.shared approach: Youth Development Through Sports →
- Peer Buddy System to Support Inclusion 10 orgsmethodology: peer-buddy_support_modelBy pairing participants—especially those with special needs—with peer buddies from existing leagues, the organization enhances social integration and engagement, because peer relationships create natural supports, reduce isolation, and model inclusive behavior through shared experience.shared approach: Relational Inclusion Model →