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VALLEY STREAM SOCCER CLUB
Valley Stream, NY · EIN 510241196 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N64 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · valleystreamsoccerclub.org
revenue
$300K
expenses
$322K
net assets
$53K
employees
0
volunteers
40
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

VSSC is a youth soccer organization. The mission of the Club is to afford instructional and competitive youth soccer opportunities that improve character, community and love of the game.

profile · synthesized from sources

Valley Stream Soccer Club is a youth soccer organization based in Valley Stream, NY, offering developmental and competitive soccer programs for children ages 2 to 19. The club provides a structured pathway from introductory play to travel soccer, emphasizing skill development, confidence, and character. It operates as a nonprofit and offers inclusive programs such as TOPSoccer for children with disabilities.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Futsal
Indoor soccer program offering skill development through small-sided games during the winter months.
Interleague (Pre-Travel)
Recreational program for players under 9 to 13, emphasizing technical skills and small-group tactics as preparation for competitive play.
Intramural Soccer
Program for ages 6 to 8 introducing technical skills and motor development in a recreational setting.
Micros Soccer
Coed introductory soccer program for children ages 2 to 5, focusing on fun and basic motor skills.
Player Development Initiative (PDI)
Developmental program for U7–U8 players (born 2018–2019) bridging intramural and competitive soccer with a focus on skill mastery and confidence.
TOPSoccer
Free, inclusive program for children and young adults ages 4 to 19 with disabilities, offering adapted soccer instruction with volunteer buddies.
Travel Soccer
Competitive program for experienced players under 10 to 19, participating in LIJSL and EDP leagues and tournaments.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 8 activities
    • Futsal registration and programming
      Provides Futsal registration and programming as an indoor soccer option for player development and engagement during non-traditional outdoor seasons.
    • Interleague (Pre-Travel) recreational soccer
      Provides an Interleague (Pre-Travel) recreational soccer program for players under 9 to 13 years old, emphasizing technical and tactical skill development in preparation for competitive play.
    • Intramural Soccer program for early skill development
      Operates an Intramural Soccer program for children aged 6 to 8 years focused on motor and technical skill development through non-competitive play.
    • Micros Soccer program for young children
      Offers a coed Micros Soccer program for children aged 2 to 5 years to introduce foundational soccer skills in a developmentally appropriate setting.
    • Player Development Initiative (PDI) program
      Runs a Player Development Initiative (PDI) program for boys and girls born in 2018 and 2019 to bridge the gap between intramural and competitive travel soccer through targeted training and preparation.
    • Soccer skills training with small-group instruction
      Provides soccer skills training focused on ball mastery, passing, shooting, coordination, and fundamental game understanding using a small-group format to increase player engagement, ball touches, and individualized coaching feedback.
    • Travel soccer teams for competitive players
      Operates travel soccer teams for experienced players under 10 to under 19 years old who compete in the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) and other tournaments.
    • Youth soccer instruction and competition programs
      Provides instructional and competitive soccer programs for youth aged 2 to 19, focused on developing character, community engagement, and a love of soccer through skill development and organized play.
  • Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Parent volunteer coaching recruitment
      Recruits and registers parent volunteers to serve as coaches for youth soccer programs, supporting program delivery and community involvement.
  • Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
    • Player tryout and registration process
      Conducts formal player tryouts and registration processes to place youth players into appropriate skill-level programs, including competitive and developmental tracks.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • TOPSoccer program for children with disabilities
      Offers a free, inclusive TOPSoccer program for children and young adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, providing soccer skills training and self-esteem development in a safe and supportive environment; includes 90-minute Saturday sessions during fall and spring seasons, with potential winter sessions and participation in regional TOPSoccer events.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Volunteer recognition and scholarship program
      Offers service credit for high school volunteers and awards a college scholarship to graduating seniors and college/trade school students who have volunteered for at least two seasons, encouraging sustained community engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$300K
Contributions & grants$500%
Program service revenue$300K100%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$322K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out$425
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash$54K
Investments$0
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$53K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jennifer Graham Vice President 40 $27K
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • EDP Network — Offers a top competitive pathway for advanced players through the EDP league.
  • GotSport Network — Valley Stream Soccer Club is powered by GotSport, a platform for sports registration and management.
  • LIJSL Network — Valley Stream Soccer Club is part of the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), as indicated by the program's affiliation.
  • LIJSL Network — Valley Stream Soccer Club participates in the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) competitive pathway.
  • LIJSL Partner — Valley Stream Soccer Club travel teams predominantly play in the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL).
  • Long Island Junior Soccer League Network — Member organization participating in the LIJSL.
  • New York Red Bulls Youth Programs Partner — Technical training partner providing curriculum, player development framework, and coaching methodology.
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.

  • Character Development Through Sports
    methodology: character-development-through-sports
    By using soccer as a structured, activity-based platform, the organization fosters character, self-esteem, teamwork, and respect in youth, because participation in team sports creates repeated, meaningful social interactions that reinforce positive behavioral norms.
  • Development-First Player Model
    methodology: development_over_results
    By prioritizing skill and personal growth over competitive outcomes—especially in early age groups—the organization increases long-term engagement and builds foundational competence, because a focus on development reduces performance pressure and fosters intrinsic motivation.
  • Inclusive Participation via Buddy Support
    methodology: one-on-one buddy support
    By providing one-on-one buddy support, the organization enables children with special needs to fully participate and enjoy soccer, because individualized peer or mentor support reduces social and physical barriers to inclusion.