named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
High School Rugby Program
Youth rugby program for boys and girls offering year-round play including Fall and Summer 7s and Spring 15s, focused on player development and leadership
NYRC Men's Rugby
Competitive men's rugby program fielding three teams in the Empire Rugby Football Union and Northeast Rugby Union, with training held at Pier 40 in Manhattan
NYRC Womxn+ Rugby
Women's rugby program competing in the Women's Premier League (WPL), including both WPL and developmental teams; multiple national champions (2009, 2010, 2017)
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth and Amateur Rugby Development 4 activities
- Host annual rugby tournamentsHosts an annual 7s rugby tournament that attracts over 2,500 participants who register through the organization’s website, providing large-scale competitive and community engagement opportunities.
- Operate competitive men's rugby teamsFields three competitive men's teams that participate in the Empire Rugby Football Union and Northeast Rugby Union competitions during fall and spring seasons, with regular training sessions held at Pier 40 in New York City. The teams have advanced to national playoff stages, including near-final rounds in spring 2015.
- Operate women's competitive rugby programsFields a Women's Premier League team and a developmental team for year-round participation in 15s and 7s rugby competitions across fall, spring, and summer seasons. The program has won multiple national championships, including titles in 2009, 2010, and 2017.
- Run high school rugby development programsOperates a high school rugby program that supports over 100 players annually, offering year-round competitive opportunities in Fall and Summer 7s and Spring 15s, while emphasizing resilience, teamwork, and personal development.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Employ coaching staff and supply equipmentEmploys a full coaching staff including head and assistant coaches, and supplies equipment and team kits such as jerseys and training cones to support player development and team operations.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Maintain alumni engagement through teams and eventsOrganizes and communicates about current teams and events to engage alumni and sustain long-term community connections within the club.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Provide player and leader financial supportProvides stipends, scholarships, and funding to support national team players and club leaders, enabling broader participation and leadership development within the sport.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Cover operational costs for games and leaguesCovers league fees, field permits, and costs for match officials, videographers, and photographers for home games to ensure smooth operation of competitive teams and events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$248K
Contributions & grants$100K40%
Program service revenue$149K60%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$230K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$279K
Cash$279K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$279K
Liquid reserves14.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- CAIOMHE O'SULLIVAN ROCHE — Chairman
- DAISY TITUS — BOARD MEMBER
- Daniel King — Board Member
- ENRIQUE DAMASO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH BLOOMFIELD — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTIN ROGEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKAYLA ANGEL — BOARD MEMBER
- MONCEF METTOUCHI — BOARD MEMBER
- PABLO PINEDO — BOARD MEMBER
- Robert Schnabel — Board Member
- SARAH MINAHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- Ski Bailey — Board Member
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Brass Monkey Partner — Sponsor of New York Rugby Club
- Empire Rugby Football Union Network — Member organization competing within the Empire Rugby Football Union Geographical Union.
- Feeld Partner — Sponsor of NYRC Womxn’s Rugby Club, supporting the team through promotional and financial backing.
- Feeld Partner — Sponsor of New York Rugby Club
- FloRugby Partner — Featured on FloRugby, an international rugby streaming platform, for national championship coverage.
- Gotham City Women's Rugby Club Partner — Merged with NYRC in 1997, forming the foundation of the current Womxn+ program.
- Iggy’s New York Partner — Sponsor of New York Rugby Club
- Judy Z’s Sports Tavern & Kitchen Partner — Sponsor of New York Rugby Club
- Marc Haas Foundation, Inc. Funder — Grant donor supporting the New York Rugby Club.
- Marc Hass Foundation, Inc. Funder — Provided grant donations and ongoing support for the youth rugby program.
- New York Government — Registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in New York state.
- Northeast Rugby Union Network — Competes in the Northeast Rugby Union (NRU) competition structure.
- Service Center Metals Partner — Sponsor of New York Rugby Club
- Spear Physical Therapy Partner — Sponsor of New York Rugby Club
- USA Rugby Partner — Partnered with USA Rugby, as evidenced by presence on USA Rugby’s YouTube channel.
- Weill Cornell Medicine Partner — Sponsor of New York Rugby Club
- Women’s Premier League Partner — Collaborates with the Women’s Premier League for national-level exposure and competition.
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.
- High-Performance Pathway for Talent Developmentmethodology: high-performance_pathwayBy fielding a high-level domestic competition team, the club creates a structured pathway for athletes to progress toward international representation, because elite competition experience builds the skills and visibility necessary for higher-level selection.
- Inclusive Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive_participationBy welcoming players of all body types, experience levels, and gender identities, the club increases access to rugby and fosters a culture of belonging, because inclusivity strengthens community engagement and challenges exclusionary norms in sport.
- Rugby as Holistic Development Toolmethodology: holistic-youth-developmentBy integrating on-field training with off-field personal growth, the club builds confidence, leadership, and lifelong engagement, because rugby serves as a vehicle for holistic development across age groups and skill levels.