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CAPITAL DISTRICT YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUEINC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 161534509 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N64 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · cdysl.org
revenue
$403K
expenses
$418K
net assets
$401K
employees
4
volunteers
10
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE THE GAME OF SOCCER TO AS MANY YOUTH PLAYERS AS POSSIBLE FOR: FALL AND SPRING LEAGUE PLAY, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, SENIOR SHOWCASE AND EMPIRE CUP TOURNAMENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth soccer league serving players from under-8 through high school in New York's Capital District. Organizes seasonal league play, tournaments, and player development programs. Operates sanctioned events including the Fall Ball, Empire Cup, and Columbus Day Tournament, with games held at Clifton Park Commons and other local fields.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Columbus Day Tournament
One-day sanctioned tournament held on Columbus Day weekend featuring three guaranteed games for teams in U8 through U14 divisions, held at Clifton Park Commons.
Empire Cup
Annual youth soccer tournament for U10 through U16 boys and girls, featuring premier and club brackets with guaranteed games; scheduled for June 12–14, 2027 after postponement from 2026.
Fall Ball Program
Seasonal outdoor soccer program for U8 through U14 divisions, played on Sundays from after Labor Day through mid-October at Clifton Park Commons.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 3 activities
    • Facilitate inter-league crossover games
      Organizes additional competitive opportunities for youth teams by arranging crossover games between CDYSL and Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League teams in the U9, U10, and U11 divisions, consisting of one home and one away game beyond the regular Fall Ball schedule.
    • Host youth soccer tournaments
      Organizes competitive soccer tournaments for boys and girls across multiple age divisions (U10–U16), including the Columbus Day Tournament featuring three guaranteed same-day matches per team with certified referees, and other events culminating in awards for winners. Teams in U10–U12 divisions are guaranteed four games; U14–U16 teams play three full-length games.
    • Organize youth soccer leagues and seasonal programs
      Provides structured soccer programming for youth, including fall and spring league play, a six-week Fall Ball program for players aged 08U through 14U held on Sunday afternoons, and player development initiatives. The Fall Ball season runs from shortly after Labor Day through mid-October at Clifton Commons in Clifton Park, NY.
  • Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
    • Administer awards and recognition for tournament and league participants
      Provides participation awards to all U10 teams and awards first and second place trophies or medals for all divisions starting at U11 and above, including during seasonal league play and tournaments.
  • Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
    • Manage volunteer safety and risk compliance
      Ensures volunteer safety and organizational compliance by requiring annual renewal of SafeSport training on or after July 1 and processing all background checks and risk management procedures through the GotSport system, with club-based submission requirements.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$403K
Contributions & grants$2K1%
Program service revenue$386K96%
Investment income$12K3%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$418K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$127K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$415K
Cash$376K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$401K
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAN BROWN DIRECTOR 20 $64K
board members · 5
  • AFRIM NEZAJ — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRIS BALBUENA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JON MCCOLLUM — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIKE KINNALY — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL BASCOMB — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • ENYYSA Network — Partner organization providing additional information on Safe Soccer and background check processes.
  • Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association Government — Sanctioned tournament partner for the Empire Cup.
  • GotSport Partner — Technology partner used to manage coaching, volunteer, and administrative requirements including SafeSport training and background checks.
  • Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League Partner — Collaborates on crossover games for U9, U10, and U11 divisions during the Fall Ball program.
  • US Youth Soccer Government — Sanctioned tournament partner for the Empire Cup.
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.

  • Development Over Competition
    methodology: development_over_competition
    By prioritizing player development and participation over competitive outcomes—such as not publishing scores, standings, or awarding trophies—the organization fosters a low-pressure environment that encourages sustained engagement and skill growth, particularly in younger age groups.
  • Multi-Tiered Youth Sports Programming
    methodology: multi_tiered_programming
    By offering structured soccer programs across recreational, developmental, and competitive formats, the organization increases access and retention by meeting players at their skill level and interest, thereby maximizing overall youth participation.
  • Unrestricted Participation Model
    methodology: unrestricted_participation
    By allowing teams from multiple national youth soccer organizations to participate in its tournaments, the organization increases competitive diversity and access, broadening participation opportunities for more youth regardless of their league affiliation.