named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Bantam League
Baseball division for youth players, divided into East, North, South, and West regional teams with regular season and tournament play
Bronco Division
Softball league with East and West teams, offering organized competition and championship tournaments
Colt Division
Softball division for youth players, featuring regular season and playoff schedules
Cub League
Youth baseball division with multiple regional teams (Central, East, North, South, West), offering structured play and tournaments
Freshman League
Baseball division for older youth players, providing competitive play and championship tournaments
Grasshopper League
Entry-level baseball division for younger children, focused on skill development and introductory competition
Mustang Division
Softball division for youth players, structured with regional teams and seasonal tournaments
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
- Field management and maintenance coordinationOperates and coordinates maintenance for multiple baseball fields across Brooklyn, including Field 4 in Prospect Park, Fields 5 and 6 at Parade Ground, Dewey Field, Dust Bowl 1 and 2, Red Hook 5–8, Dyker Park Field 4, DiMattina Field, Van Voorhees Field, and Holy Name Our Lady’s Field. Organizes volunteer field cleanups and partners with the NYC Parks Department to secure field re-grading and long-term improvements such as the renaming of Park Field #2 in honor of umpire John Cortese.
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Youth Baseball Character Development 1 activity
- Promotion of character development and sportsmanshipIntegrates instructional activities focused on sportsmanship, character development, and skill-building into its youth baseball and softball programs, aligning with its mission to support holistic youth development through organized sports.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Safety training and equipment accessEnsures access to city-provided AED defibrillators during all practices and games on public fields and provides free training for designated team members. Offers an instructional video on AED use to promote emergency preparedness among participants and staff.
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 1 activity
- Umpire training and development programRuns an umpire school that provides training in baseball and softball rules, mechanics, and game management, followed by live outdoor practice sessions in March. Employs umpires for games at a rate of $50 per two-hour game, offering paid officiating opportunities.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth baseball and softball league operationsAdministers co-ed youth baseball and softball leagues for children ages 4 to 18 in Brooklyn, including seasonal play from April to June, player registration from December to February, and over 2,600 participants annually. Organizes regular season and tournament games across multiple divisions including Bantam, Bronco, Colt, Cub, Freshmen, Grasshopper, Mustang, and Super Bantam.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implementation of all-wood bat policyMade Prospect Park Baseball Association the first youth baseball league in New York City to adopt all-wood bats across all age divisions, promoting safety, skill development, and alignment with professional standards.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$97K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$91K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$20K
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Net assets$20K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ANTONIO BERGER — Director
- Anthony Caccamo — Director
- JORDY TRELLES — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- 78 Margolis Partner — Youth team participating in Prospect Park Baseball Association's baseball and softball leagues.
- BA Trelles Partner — Youth team participating in Prospect Park Baseball Association's softball leagues.
- CF Cires Partner — Youth team participating in Prospect Park Baseball Association's baseball leagues.
- Camp Friendship Partner — Partner program with which PPBA leadership collaborated to support youth access to baseball.
- Holy Name Father’s Guild Partner — Partner organization that operated youth sports programs in coordination with PPBA.
- Holy Name School Partner — Hosts the Prospect Park Baseball Association's Umpire School at its facility.
- Parks Department Government — Collaborated with PPBA leadership to maintain and re-grade fields in Prospect Park.
- SFX Hulsmann Partner — Youth team participating in Prospect Park Baseball Association's baseball leagues.
- SFX Kausch Partner — Youth team participating in Prospect Park Baseball Association's baseball leagues.
- local organizations Partner — Partner organizations recruit players, form teams, and obtain coaches for the 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.
- Community-Based Access Modelmethodology: community_support_modelBy organizing leagues through local partner organizations and structuring them by age and geography, the organization increases community ownership and equitable access, because decentralized recruitment and localized team formation reduce barriers and strengthen neighborhood engagement.
- Equity in League Operationsmethodology: equitable_league_managementBy applying consistent fairness across member organizations regardless of size, the organization ensures equitable treatment and access within the league, because standardized operational practices prevent dominance by larger groups and support inclusive participation.
- Youth Development Through Sportsmethodology: youth-sports-developmentBy using organized youth sports competition and instruction, the organization promotes character development, sportsmanship, and physical well-being among children, because structured athletic participation fosters personal growth and healthy habits.