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GREATER RIDGEWOOD YOUTH COUNCIL INC
RIDGEWOOD, NY · EIN 112518141 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P120 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · greaterridgewoodyouthcouncil.org
revenue
$17.3M
expenses
$17.4M
net assets
$3.2M
employees
857
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Greater Ridgewood Youth Council Inc (GRYC) provides youth and family services across Queens, NY, focusing on education, after-school programming, and summer employment. The organization operates Universal Pre-K, free and fee-based after-school programs for K-8 students, Beacon community centers, and the Summer Youth Employment Program. Most services are delivered in partnership with NYC government agencies like DYCD and DOE.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    NYC CONTRACTS PROVIDES FUNDING FOR MANY GROWTH PROMOTING YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM AND PROVIDES FUNDING FOR EDUCATION,TUTORING,COORDINATION WITH PARENTS AND COUNSELING.
  2. #2 $0
    PRIVATE FUNDING CONTRACTS PROVIDES FUNDING FOR MANY GROWTH PROMOTING YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Beacon Program
School-based community centers at I.S. 93 and OWH 204 serving youth and adults with after-school, evening, weekend, and summer programming focused on skill-building, social interaction, physical activity, and community service.
COMPASS K-5 After School Program
Free after-school program for elementary students offering STEM, literacy, homework help, arts, physical activity, and nutritional programming, operating up to three hours daily, five days a week in Queens schools.
Grades K-5 Fee-Based After School Program
Fee-charging after-school program for elementary students mirroring the COMPASS model, offering STEM, literacy, homework help, arts, and physical activity at select school sites in Queens.
Little Stars (Universal Pre-K and 3-K)
Free early childhood education program for 3-K and Pre-K students focusing on cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development through hands-on, project-based learning aligned with NYC DOE standards.
SONYC (School’s Out New York City) 6-8 After School Program
Free after-school program for middle school students structured as clubs, offering arts, sports, youth leadership through service, and academic support, operating up to three hours daily, five days a week across Queens.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Paid summer employment and service-learning program for youth aged 14–21, running six weeks in July and August, administered in partnership with NYC DYCD through a lottery-based selection process.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 5 activities
    • Academic support and tutoring services
      Provides homework help, tutoring, and educational support to youth as part of after-school and early childhood programs, with instructors supported in delivering structured lessons aligned to developmental and academic standards.
    • Beacon Programs as school-based community centers
      Operates Beacon Programs at I.S. 93 and I.S. 204 as multi-use, school-based community centers serving youth and adults with free programming during afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and summer, focused on skill-building, social interaction, physical activity, and community service.
    • Fee-based after-school programs for elementary school students (K–5)
      Offers fee-based after-school programs for children in grades K–5 with structured schedules and defined payment plans, focusing on the whole child through STEM, literacy, homework support, arts, physical activity, and nutrition education.
    • Free after-school programs for elementary school students (K–5)
      Operates free after-school programs for kindergarten through 5th grade students across Queens, offering up to three hours daily, five days per week, with programming in STEM, literacy, homework help, arts, physical activity, and nutrition. Programs are available at multiple school sites and community centers.
    • Free after-school programs for middle school students (grades 6–8)
      Runs more than a dozen SONYC (School’s Out New York City) after-school programs for middle school students across Queens, offering club-style programming in sports and arts, rigorous instruction, youth leadership development, and community service for up to three hours daily, five days per week.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for youth ages 14–21
      Administers a six-week paid summer employment and service learning program for youth ages 14–21 through New York City’s Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) lottery system, including application support, orientation, and project-based learning with stipends for participants.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Universal Pre-K and 3K early childhood education programs
      Operates free full-day 3K and Universal Pre-K programs in Ridgewood, NY, serving six classes across two locations. Programs run five days per week for six hours and twenty minutes daily, include free breakfast and lunch, and use project-based learning aligned with New York State Pre-K Learning Standards and the 3K Early Learning Outcome Framework.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth enrichment and recreational programming
      Leads academic, enrichment, and recreational activities including STEM projects, arts instruction, physical activity, and service learning to promote curiosity, confidence, teamwork, and leadership among youth in grades K–12.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17.27M
Contributions & grants$16.45M95%
Program service revenue$754K4%
Investment income$9990%
Other revenue$57K
expenses
Total expenses$17.45M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$13.88M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.84M
Cash$952
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.68M
Net assets$3.16M
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHELLE KOCH CFO 40 $196K
JANINE MAHON ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $195K
ROBERT J MONAHAN PRESIDENT 40 $187K
XIOMARA PINA DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERAT 40 $170K
WALTER WELSH DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERAT 40 $153K
MARY BENITEZ DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVIC 40 $151K
GLORIA CHABRIER PAYROLL AND BENEFITS MANAG 35 $123K
DANIELLE KLEIMAN EDUCATION MANAGER 40 $120K
board members · 9
  • DOMINICK MULERO — BOARD TREASURER
  • FRED JR VELEPEC — BOARD VICE CHAIR
  • HANK KRAKER — BOARD SECRETARY
  • HENRIETTA MAIER — BOARD CHAIRPERSON
  • JOHN HENNESSEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • KARAMJIT DHALIWAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • LOIS ENGEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • TERESA STROBLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • VINEETA HARDT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Bob Monahan Partner — President of GREATER RIDGEWOOD YOUTH COUNCIL INC, involved in organizational leadership and public representation.
  • Bob Monahan Partner — President of the organization
  • Henrietta Maier Partner — Chairperson of the Board of Directors
  • Janine Mahon Partner — Chief Executive Officer of Education and Program
  • Michelle Koch Partner — Chief Executive Officer of Finance, Budgeting & Audits
  • NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Funds the Beacon Programs and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), and supports the COMPASS K-5 programs.
  • NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Government — Receives and processes required documentation from SYEP participants, including working papers and proof of income.
  • New York City Government — Contracting partner providing funding for youth and family services including education, tutoring, counseling, and parent coordination.
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Partner in delivering Universal Pre-K (UPK) programming.
  • New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Funds the Beacon Programs and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP); uses its lottery system for SYEP participant selection.
  • New York State Government — Contracting partner providing funding for educational and recreational services for children and teens, along with program planning and monitoring support.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Integrated Project-Based Learning
    methodology: project_based_learning
    By using hands-on, project-based learning within a structured educational framework, we produce stronger academic and life skill outcomes because active engagement fosters deeper understanding and retention in youth.
  • Service-Learning for Active Citizenship
    methodology: service_learning
    By integrating community service with skill-building and reflective practice, we produce civic awareness and personal growth because youth connect academic learning to real-world impact through structured reflection.
  • Whole-Child Educational Integration
    methodology: whole_child_development
    By combining academic support, arts, STEM, physical activity, and nutrition into a unified program model, we produce more holistic youth development because learning and well-being are interdependent and mutually reinforcing.
  • Youth-Centered Development Model
    methodology: youth_centered_development
    By designing programs around each youth's strengths, interests, and lived experiences, we produce deeper engagement and more effective development because youth are more motivated and invested when they see themselves in the programming.
  • Youth-Led Engagement Model
    methodology: youth_led_programming
    By offering club-based programming with student choice and required service components, we produce stronger leadership and sustained participation because autonomy and responsibility together foster ownership and accountability in youth.