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UPTOWN SOCCER INC
BRONX, NY · EIN 453856721 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE N64 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · uptownsoccer.org
revenue
$196K
expenses
$198K
net assets
$75K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

FREE SOCCER TRAINING FOR YOUTH

profile · synthesized from sources

Uptown Soccer Academy provides free and low-cost soccer programs for youth in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx, with a focus on equity and inclusion. The organization serves over 1,000 children annually through drop-in training, co-ed and girls-only leagues, summer camps, and school partnerships. It prioritizes accessibility for low-income families, immigrant communities, and girls, using soccer as a tool for youth development and community building.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Chiquiticos
Specialized soccer classes for children ages 4-6 introducing fundamentals through fun, engaging activities focused on coordination and ball control
Drop-In Training
Free soccer training sessions for youth ages 7-18, held in multiple locations in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx, open to all skill levels with flexible attendance
Girls Only PROGRAM
Girls-only drop-in soccer sessions for ages 7-18 providing a safe and supportive environment to learn and play, led by female coaches
Heights Soccer League (HSL)
Community-based co-ed soccer league for youth in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx, offering age-specific divisions with balanced teams and a focus on fun and learning
School Partners
Partnership program bringing soccer instruction into local schools through afterschool programs, PE classes, and team support
She Wins
Summer sports camp for girls ages 7-14 designed to combat dropout rates in girls' sports by providing a female-centered environment to explore multiple sports
Summer Camp: Legacy
Annual summer soccer and enrichment camp for youth at Dyckman Fields, featuring skill development, scrimmages, and community building, offered at tiered pricing
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 6 activities
    • Free drop-in soccer training for youth
      Offers free drop-in soccer training sessions for youth ages 7–18 in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx, led by qualified coaches. The program delivers over 1,000 hours of community programming annually, with over 400 sessions offered each year.
    • Girls-only soccer programming
      Offers girls-only soccer training and programming led by female coaches to promote comfort, learning, and participation among girls aged 7–18. Includes dedicated league divisions and drop-in sessions in a supportive environment.
    • She Wins summer camp for girls
      Hosts the She Wins summer camp initiative for young female athletes in Northern Manhattan, offering participation in a variety of sports. The program plans to run two sessions in 2026, each serving 40 girls aged 7 to 14 at Dyckman Fields.
    • Soccer classes for young children (ages 4–6)
      Provides introductory soccer classes for children ages 4–6 focused on coordination, balance, ball control, and basic gameplay. Classes are held weekly, including on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at Dyckman Soccer Field.
    • Summer soccer and enrichment camps
      Runs annual summer soccer camps at Dyckman Soccer Fields focused on fun, player development, and community building. The 8-week program includes both subsidized and free participation options, serving hundreds of youth each summer since 2009.
    • Youth soccer leagues by age and gender
      Operates structured community soccer leagues with regularly scheduled games for multiple age groups and genders at Highbridge and Dyckman Soccer Fields. Divisions include elementary (born 2016–2019), middle school (born 2013–2015), high school boys and girls, and co-ed leagues, held on weekend mornings.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$148K76%
Program service revenue$48K24%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$198K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$82K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$75K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$75K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID SYKES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $76K
board members · 2
  • CLAUDE ASKA — TRUSTEE
  • CYNTHIA CARRION — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Dyckman Fields Partner — Host site for the She Wins summer camp sessions.
  • Dyckman Soccer Field Partner — Hosts games for the high school boys division of the Heights Soccer League.
  • Highbridge Soccer Field Partner — Hosts games for multiple divisions of the Heights Soccer League.
  • Our sponsors Partner — Sponsors supporting Uptown Soccer's programs, though specific sponsor names are not listed on this page.
  • PayPal Network — Platform used for processing donations
  • Telemundo Partner — Featured in media coverage on Telemundo highlighting the organization's impact.
  • local schools Partner — Collaborates with local schools to deliver soccer programming through afterschool programs, PE classes, and school teams.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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