named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Baseball Program
Spring and summer baseball league for special needs athletes, held at Jaime M. Adams Field with games on Saturdays; includes modified rules to ensure full participation.
Basketball Program
Winter basketball season held at the Rensselaer Boys & Girls Club, featuring weekly Saturday games and an end-of-season celebration with medals.
Bowling Program
Spring bowling league held on Sundays at Spare Time in East Greenbush, combining recreation and social engagement for special needs participants.
Football Program
Fall flag football league played on Saturdays at Jaime M. Adams Field, promoting inclusion and physical activity for special needs athletes.
Soccer Program
Fall soccer season held at Jaime M. Adams Field with games starting at 1 PM on Sundays, designed for athletes of all abilities.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 2 activities
- Managing Jaime M. Adams Field facilityOperates and maintains Jaime M. Adams Field, the first multi-sport turf field in the United States specifically designed for special needs athletes, which opened on May 16, 2009, and serves as the primary venue for athletic programs in the Capital Region.
- Operating inclusive sports programs for individuals with disabilitiesProvides free athletic programs in baseball, basketball, bowling, football, soccer, and track and field for children and adults with special needs, operating year-round seasonal programming at Jaime M. Adams Field in East Greenbush, NY. Programs include weekly games and events, with registration open annually for new participants.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Hosting special events and guest appearancesOrganizes special events such as visits from professional sports teams, including a visit from the Union Football Team, to enhance participant experience and community engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitating participant registration and enrollmentCollects personal, medical, and recreational information from participants through online registration forms to enroll individuals with disabilities in seasonal sports programs, including for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$21K79%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$479K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$479K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +45.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- BRENDAN CASEY — TRUSTEE
- DAN ADAMS — TRUSTEE
- MATTHEW WAGNER — TRUSTEE
- RICH ROEMER — TRUSTEE
- STEVE COFFEY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Boys and Girls Club Partner — Hosts basketball games for the Capital Region Miracle League in Rensselaer, NY.
- Jaime M. Adams Field Government — Host venue for all games, indicating a partnership with the managing public or nonprofit entity.
- Jaime M. Adams Field Partner — Hosts weekly football and soccer games for the Capital Region Miracle League.
- Jaime M. Adams Field Partner — Named facility used for hosting Miracle League programs in East Greenbush
- Rensselaer Boys & Girls Club Partner — Provides gym space for the special needs basketball league games.
- Spare Time Partner — Hosts bowling events for the Capital Region Miracle League in East Greenbush.
- Spare Time Partner — Provides bowling facility space and support for the Capital Region Miracle League program.
- Town of East Greenbush Partner — Provided land in the Town Park for the construction of the Jaime M. Adams Field.
- Union Football Team Partner — Collaborates with the organization through team visits and participant engagement activities.
- Upside Collective Partner — Sponsor of the special needs basketball league.
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.
- Inclusive Recreation Through Adaptive Sportsmethodology: inclusive_recreationBy providing adaptive sports programs tailored to individuals with disabilities, we foster physical, social, and emotional development because participation in structured, accessible recreational activities builds confidence, community, and belonging.
- Removal of Financial Barriers to Participationmethodology: no-cost_participationBy offering sports and social activities at no cost, we increase access and engagement for special needs athletes and their families because financial constraints are a primary barrier to inclusion in recreational programs.
- Universal Participation Through Program Designmethodology: inclusive_participationBy structuring games and activities—such as rotating batting orders—to ensure every participant can experience success, we promote dignity and sustained engagement because inclusive design reinforces personal worth and team belonging.