named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Enclose Cass Campaign
Capital campaign to fund the enclosure of the outdoor ice rink at Cass Park, completed in 2022 to expand year-round access for youth hockey and skating programs
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 4 activities
- Funding collaborative health and fitness membershipsFunds collaborative memberships with local health and fitness partners for Recreation Support Services participants, enabling access to wellness resources as part of broader youth support programming.
- Funding specific youth program initiatives and equipmentFunds targeted program enhancements and equipment purchases for Ithaca Youth Bureau programs, including portable stages for Expressive Arts, new roller skates, soccer goals, AEDs, winter clothing, art and recreational supplies, camping gear, adaptive boating dock repairs, swim instruction tools, and technology upgrades for virtual student support.
- Funding youth development and recreation programsFunds organizations and programs that provide youth sports, recreation, and youth development opportunities, including allocating over $100,000 annually to the Ithaca Youth Bureau to support facility improvements, program equipment, transportation, and staff development.
- Funding youth program scholarshipsProvides financial assistance for fee-based youth recreation programs through scholarships, including $10,000 in annual funding specifically designated for youth participation in local recreation programming.
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Youth Outdoor & Conservation Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding cultural and educational enrichment tripsFunds cultural and educational enrichment trips for youth, including a New York City trip for the Paul Schreurs Memorial Program, a College Discovery Program trip to the Adirondacks, and travel to Baltimore and Washington D.C. for program participants.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$89K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$85
expenses
Total expenses$100K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$355K
Cash$509K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$355K
Liquid reserves61.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.2%
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Allen Green Partner — Secretary of the Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau board.
- Ba Li Catering Partner — Provided catering services for the community welcoming event for new IYB director
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Network — Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to facilitate youth mentoring matches.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Partner — FIYB supports a mentoring program affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Partner — Hosts a mentoring program affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
- CRN Events Partner — Provided event support and refreshments for the community welcoming event for new IYB director
- Cayuga Medical Center Partner — Contributed to the Cass Arena Enclosure project.
- City of Ithaca Government — Public partner in funding and supporting the Cass Arena Enclosure project.
- Cornell University Partner — Contributed to the Cass Arena Enclosure project.
- Eric Nichols Partner — Treasurer of the Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau board.
- Friends of Stewart Park Partner — Collaborated on the Large Pavilion Addition project at Stewart Park Day Camp
- Friends of Stewart Park Partner — Collaborated with FIYB and IYB on the Large Pavilion Addition project at Stewart Park Day Camp
- Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau Network — Accepts donations on behalf of the Ruth Davis Expressive Arts Program.
- Ithaca City School District Partner — Supported the Cass Arena Enclosure project.
- Ithaca Youth Bureau Partner — Primary partner agency; FIYB supports IYB's people, programs, and facilities through funding and collaboration.
- Ithaca Youth Bureau Partner — Primary recipient of FIYB grants and collaborative programming support
- Ithaca Youth Bureau Partner — Primary recipient of financial support and programming collaboration
- Ithaca Youth Hockey Association Partner — Supported the Cass Arena Enclosure project.
- Jeff Love Partner — Board president of Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau.
- Lindsay Glasner Partner — New board member of Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau.
- Mary Grainger Partner — Board member and coordinator of the Cass Park Arena Enclosure Campaign for Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau.
- State of New York Government — Provided public funding through the Dormitory Authority of New York and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
- Tompkins Community Bank Partner — Supported the Cass Arena Enclosure project through contributions.
- Tompkins County Tourism Grant Government — Provided grant funding for the Cass Arena Enclosure project.
strategies · 4
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 Grantmaking for Youth Developmentmethodology: community-based grantmakingBy funding community-based youth programs, we support holistic youth development because local, grassroots initiatives are better positioned to understand and respond to the specific needs of youth and families in their context.
- Inclusive Youth Development Modelmethodology: inclusive-youth-developmentBy ensuring access to youth development services for participants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, we foster equitable engagement and thriving outcomes because inclusion strengthens both individual well-being and community cohesion.
- Recreation as a Pathway to Youth Engagementmethodology: safe-and-healthy-recreationBy providing safe and healthy recreational opportunities, we promote youth well-being and positive social development because recreation fosters consistent engagement, belonging, and non-academic skill-building in a supportive environment.
- Sustained Mentoring Through Informal Engagementmethodology: long-term_youth_mentoringBy using regular, informal outings and shared activities, we build long-term mentoring relationships between adults and youth because consistent, low-pressure interactions foster trust and meaningful connection more effectively than structured, performance-oriented programs.