named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Competitive Teams
Travel teams for boys and girls in grades K-12, organized by age group (8U to High School), with practices and games held in Brooklyn and other NYC boroughs.
Free Clinics
Year-round beginner and skills clinics offered at no cost to introduce lacrosse to new players and support community engagement across NYC.
Individual Training
One-on-one coaching sessions with experienced staff for players seeking personalized skill development outside of team programming.
Little Lax
Co-ed, non-contact introductory program for children ages 3-8, focusing on basic movement and lacrosse skills; offered seasonally in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens with all equipment provided.
Summer Day Camps
Multi-day skill-focused camps for ages 9-18 held across NYC during summer months, emphasizing fun, development, and confidence-building in a co-ed environment.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Lacrosse Program Support and Development 3 activities
- Competitive youth lacrosse teams and tournament participationOperates co-ed and gender-separated competitive club lacrosse teams for boys and girls across multiple age divisions (8U through high school) in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, with participation in games, tournaments, and 3–6 competitive opportunities per season when rosters allow.
- Free and beginner lacrosse clinicsHosts free and low-cost introductory lacrosse clinics annually for children of all ages and skill levels, including Parent & Me events, to increase access to the sport across New York City.
- Youth lacrosse instruction for children PreK–12Provides fundamental and advanced lacrosse skills training to children in grades Pre-K through 12 across New York City, with programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels, including beginner clinics and co-ed non-contact play.
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Coached Athletic Training Programs 1 activity
- Individual one-on-one lacrosse trainingOffers personalized lacrosse instruction through individual training sessions with experienced coaches, available during and outside regular programming for players seeking additional skill development.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Scholarships and equipment grants for youth playersProvides partial and full scholarships and equipment grants to youth players in need, ensuring access to lacrosse programs regardless of financial circumstances, funded through donor support.
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Youth Sports and Recreation Programs at Private Clubs 1 activity
- Seasonal Little Lax programs for young childrenOffers year-round introductory lacrosse programs for children ages 3–8 under the "Little Lax" brand, including fall, winter, spring, and summer sessions with weekly clinics focused on basic movement and lacrosse skills in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island City.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer lacrosse camps and day programsHosts 3-day summer lacrosse camps and extended summer programs for youth aged 9–18 and 3–12 respectively, offering skill development in a fun, engaging environment across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer and coach development programsSupports the training and development of volunteer and paid coaches to strengthen youth lacrosse programming and ensure quality instruction across all program sites.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$202K
Contributions & grants$4K2%
Program service revenue$198K98%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$233K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$117K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$35K
Cash$26K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$35K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +41.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Nardi | Executive Dir. | 40 | $62K |
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse Network — Member organization operating under the Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse network.
- Fieldston Partner — Hosts Brooklyn Crescents lacrosse events, such as games for the Manhattan Mermaids team.
- Poly Prep Country Day School Partner — Employer and institutional affiliation for the Executive Director, who serves as Head Girls Varsity Coach and Physical Education Faculty member.
- Poly Prep Country Day School Partner — Hosts Brooklyn Crescents with full access to state-of-the-art lacrosse facilities for training and development.
- Poly Prep Country Day School Partner — Hosts lacrosse practices on its full-sized turf field in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
- Socceroof Wall Street Partner — Host site for Manhattan lacrosse programs during fall, winter, and spring seasons.
- TeamSnap Partner — Uses the TeamSnap platform to manage registration, communication, and team coordination.
- USA Lacrosse Network — Aligns youth programming with USA Lacrosse's developmental recommendations.
- USA Lacrosse Network — Requires participants to hold valid USA Lacrosse memberships, indicating formal affiliation with the national governing body for lacrosse.
- USA Lacrosse Partner — Collaborates with and was honored by USA Lacrosse for growing lacrosse in Brooklyn.
- USA Lacrosse Partner — Recognized Brooklyn Crescents for commitment to growing youth lacrosse; collaborative relationship highlighted through public honors and shared programming values.
- USA Lacrosse Partner — Requires participants to have USA Lacrosse membership for insurance purposes and displays organizational affiliation.
- info@brooklyncrescents.com Partner — Point of contact for scheduling individual training sessions and inquiries.
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.
- Developmentally Appropriate Skill Progressionmethodology: developmentally appropriate progressionBy aligning programming with age-based stages and fundamental skill development, the organization supports youth growth in lacrosse, because instruction tailored to developmental level increases engagement, mastery, and long-term participation.
- Inclusive Access Model with Equitable Participationmethodology: lacrosse-for-allBy removing financial, skill-based, and equipment barriers, the organization expands access to lacrosse for all children, because equitable access—through financial assistance, provided gear, and tiered instruction—enables broader and more diverse youth engagement.
- Sports-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: character-development-through-sportsBy using lacrosse instruction as a vehicle, the organization teaches team building, discipline, and life skills to youth, because structured sports participation fosters personal development and positive behavioral outcomes.