irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Scholarships, Equipment Access & Financial Assistance - BLC continued its commitment to reducing barriers to participation by providing scholarship assistance, discounted registration opportunities, and equipment support to families with financial need.
- #2 $0Community Programming, Clinics & Competitive Development - BLC organized and participated in clinics, play days, tournaments, and community outreach activities designed to increase exposure to lacrosse and create additional development opportunities for youth athletes.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Age-Specific Lacrosse Development
Offers structured programs by age group (U6 to U19) focused on age-appropriate skill development, sportsmanship, and fun, aligned with US Lacrosse guidelines
Community Programming, Clinics & Competitive Development
Organizes clinics, play days, tournaments, and outreach activities to increase exposure to lacrosse and support youth athlete development
Scholarships & Equipment Support
Provides financial assistance, discounted registration, and loaner equipment to families in need to ensure equitable access to lacrosse programs
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 4 activities
- Community outreach and recruitment clinicsConducts clinics, play days, tournaments, and community outreach events in underserved Brooklyn neighborhoods to introduce lacrosse, recruit new participants, and expand youth athlete development opportunities.
- Fall and spring lacrosse programmingOffers structured fall lacrosse programming from September to November and a spring season, providing year-round training and competitive playing opportunities for youth and high school players in Brooklyn.
- Lacrosse skills training and athlete developmentProvides comprehensive lacrosse skills training focusing on catching, throwing, ground balls, shooting, defensive techniques, team communication, field awareness, and long-term mental preparedness for young athletes.
- Youth lacrosse programs by age and genderOperates coed, boys, and girls lacrosse programs for youth in grades 1–12 in Brooklyn, including U8 co-ed, U10/U12/U14 boys, and U10/U12/U14 girls divisions, with developmentally appropriate curricula focused on fundamental skills, tactical applications, and competitive readiness.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Coach training and safety protocolsTrains all coaches in the CDC Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports program and enforces comprehensive safety policies including emergency contact rosters, first aid kits, cell phone availability, adult supervision ratios, emergency facility knowledge, field access for responders, lightning safety procedures, and strict concussion management protocols requiring medical evaluation and clearance.
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Youth Sports Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Family and player education initiativesOffers education for players and parents on nutrition and hydration best practices based on US Lacrosse guidelines and requires agreement to a code of conduct upon registration to promote sportsmanship and accountability.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Financial and equipment assistance programProvides scholarship assistance, discounted registration, loaner equipment, uniforms, and gear support to families with financial need; has distributed over $200,000 in aid and partners with Lax.com to offer member discounts to reduce participation barriers.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer-based program operationsRelies on volunteer coaches and administrators for on-field coaching, team management, administrative support, social media management, and overall program delivery.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$99K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
Cash$12K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$17K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHALID WEST | Executive Director | 30 | $3K |
board members · 6
- BRETT DAMERSON — Director
- ERIC EVE — Director
- JACQUI BRADY — Director
- KATHLEEN BURKE — Director
- MAURICE BROWN — Director
- PETER TRAUB JR — Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Apple Lacrosse Partner — Partner in producing uniforms for Brooklyn Lacrosse Club Inc
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Partner — Utilizes the CDC's Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports program for coach training and concussion management.
- Encore Brand Lacrosse Partner — Co-designed Girls Spring 2014 uniforms with John Christmas
- Flow Pro Partner — Collaborated on production of Boys Spring 2014 uniforms
- Flow Society Partner — Collaborated on production of Boys Spring 2014 uniforms
- Lax.com Partner — Provides equipment discounts to Brooklyn Lacrosse Club members.
- NYC Parks Government — Relies on field permits from NYC Parks for practice and game scheduling, though permitting challenges may affect schedules.
- NYC Short Documentary Film Festival Partner — Featured Brooklyn Lacrosse in a 2020 short documentary film festival.
- National Weather Service Government — Consults the National Weather Service for weather monitoring and lightning safety decisions.
- Swag City Lacrosse Partner — Conceptualized uniforms for Boys Spring 2014 season
- US Lacrosse Network — Aligns with US Lacrosse age eligibility guidelines and athlete development model.
- US Lacrosse Network — Collaborates with US Lacrosse for coaching techniques, theory, and player development guidelines, including the "Honor the Game" pledge.
- US Lacrosse Partner — Follows equipment, uniform, and rule standards defined by US Lacrosse.
- Urban Lacrosse Alliance Partner — Brooklyn Lacrosse participates in the Urban Lacrosse Alliance, a coalition formed to expand lacrosse opportunities in urban communities through shared strategies.
- Wicked 6 Partner — Collaborated on production of Boys Spring 2014 uniforms
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.
- Barrier Reduction Through Financial and Structural Supportmethodology: barrier_reductionBy reducing financial, perceptual, and logistical barriers—through scholarships, equipment support, and community-based programming—we increase access to lacrosse for urban youth, because systemic inequities in cost and access disproportionately exclude underserved populations.
- Long-Term Engagement via Developmental Progression Modelmethodology: long_term_athlete_developmentBy structuring programming around age-appropriate developmental stages—from non-competitive clinics emphasizing physical literacy to coached competitive play—we sustain engagement and skill development over time, because early fun and high ball-touch frequency build foundational competence and intrinsic motivation that supports elite emergence through maturity.
- Safety and Rule Compliance Through Coach and Official Educationmethodology: safety_first_cultureBy ensuring coaches and officials receive ongoing, sport-specific training in rules and safety protocols, we create a safer playing environment, because consistent enforcement grounded in current standards reduces injury risk and promotes sportsmanship.
- Youth Development Through Values-Based Coachingmethodology: positive_youth_developmentBy embedding core values like respect, integrity, sportsmanship, and growth mindset into coaching and program culture, we foster long-term positive youth development, because character formation and effort-based recognition produce more resilient, ethical athletes than outcome-focused models.