named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Equipment Donation and Distribution
Collects new and used sports equipment such as soccer balls, cleats, jerseys, and shorts for distribution to disadvantaged children domestically and internationally
Projeto Brasil
Initiative focused on delivering sports equipment and support to youth in Brazil
Youth Advisory Board
High school student group that supports collection efforts and community outreach, providing volunteer hours for school requirements
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Acceptance of monetary and in-kind donations to support programsAccepts monetary donations through platforms like PayPal and AmazonSmiles, as well as in-kind donations of athletic equipment and other resources to support the organization’s mission of aiding children in need.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Collection and distribution of donated sports equipment to disadvantaged childrenCollects and distributes new and used sports equipment—including soccer balls, cleats, shorts, socks, jerseys, and other athletic gear—to disadvantaged children in the United States and internationally. The organization ships equipment over long distances and partners with charities abroad, relying on donations and volunteer efforts to support distribution.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engagement of volunteers in organizational activitiesRelies on unpaid volunteers who contribute time on flexible schedules to support operations; includes Youth Advisory Board members staffing informational tables at soccer games and collecting used soccer balls from local clubs to support program goals.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Coordination of international equipment transport through partner networksRequests travelers to carry and transport sports equipment to partner charities abroad, facilitating international distribution of donated gear to children in need.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$4K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -42.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- David Svartmann — Trustee
- John Nadolne — Trustee
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- AmazonSmiles Partner — Platform used to accept monetary donations.
- New York State Attorney General Office Government — Registered with the Charities Bureau of the New York State Attorney General Office.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used to accept monetary donations.
- Team Samba 360 Partner — Youth Advisory Board serves as the "boots on the ground" for Team Samba 360, supporting its outreach and collection efforts.
- partner charities Partner — Organizations abroad that receive equipment transported by volunteer travelers.
- web viewers Partner — Partners with web viewers to collect and recycle used sports equipment for children in need.
strategies · 2
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.
- Service-Learning Through Sportsmethodology: service_learningBy engaging high school students in sports-based community service, we foster civic engagement and peer connections, because structured service activities using sports create meaningful opportunities for youth leadership and social responsibility.
- Sports for Developmentmethodology: sports_for_developmentBy providing donated sports equipment and organizing sports-based activities, we improve health outcomes and reduce youth violence among underserved children, because access to recreation fosters physical well-being, positive life choices, and civic engagement.