irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $473KUP2US VISTATHE UP2US VISTA PROGRAM AIMS TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF UP2US SPORTS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS WHO RUN HIGH-QUALITY SPORTS-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES.AMERICORPS VISTA (VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA) MEMBERS MAKE A FULL-TIME COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MARKETING, DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION, AND MORE.
- #2 $160KUP2US TRAININGUP2US TRAINING TEACHES THE COMPONENTS OF POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORTS COUPLED WITH TRAUMA-SENSITIVE COACHING TECHNIQUES TO EQUIP COACHES WITH SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE AND REACH THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL. WE EDUCATE COACHES, PROGRAM STAFF, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF QUALITY COACHING, THE COMPONENTS OF POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS HOW TO NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES AND OF WORKING IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
LADF Field Champions Program
Partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to support coaches in high-quality sports-based youth development in underserved communities
Up2Us Coach Program
Places AmeriCorps-funded coaches in under-resourced communities to deliver sports-based youth development programming; includes training and ongoing support
Up2Us Training
Provides training in positive youth development through sports and trauma-sensitive coaching techniques for coaches, program staff, and community organizations
Up2Us VISTA Program
AmeriCorps VISTA program that builds capacity of member organizations through full-time support in areas like marketing, development, program implementation, and evaluation
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 2 activities
- Deliver direct community service through staff and coach volunteerismEngages staff, coaches, and VISTAs in direct community service projects including supporting food pantries, organizing school supplies, preparing affordable housing units, and cleaning produce containers in cities such as Chicago, New Orleans, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles.
- Organize and participate in AmeriCorps MLK Day of Service eventsOrganizes and participates in nationwide AmeriCorps MLK Day of Service events annually, involving staff, coaches, and VISTAs in community service activities across multiple cities from January 11 to 23 each year.
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Facilitate corporate engagement events with sports organizationsFacilitates corporate engagement events such as DEER Day for the Milwaukee Bucks front office staff to promote team-building and community involvement through sports-based activities.
- Host educational webinars and virtual events on youth sports developmentHosts informational webinars and virtual conversations about the Up2Us Coach and VISTA programs, as well as topics such as National Girls and Women in Sports Day and Women’s History Month, featuring staff, ambassadors, and youth participants.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Advance gender equity in youth sports through She Changes the Game initiativeLeads the She Changes the Game initiative, including a Lunch & Learn Series, to educate youth sports programs on increasing gender diversity in coaching and leadership roles.
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Youth Baseball Character Development 1 activity
- Place coach-mentors in Los Angeles through the LADF Field Champions programOperates the LADF Field Champions program in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, placing coach-mentors with youth in the Dodgers Dreamteam program and providing them with living stipends, education awards, and career readiness support.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Place coach-mentors in youth sports programs through the Up2Us Coach programOperates the Up2Us Coach program to place AmeriCorps coach-mentors in schools, parks, nonprofits, and recreation centers to expand youth sports participation and provide mentorship in underserved communities. The program is supported by state grants and has placed over 3,900 coach-mentors since 2009, impacting nearly 100,000 young people.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide career readiness support for AmeriCorps service membersImplements the Up2Us Career Readiness initiative to offer career exploration, skill development, and individualized support to AmeriCorps VISTA and coach-mentors, enhancing their professional development and post-service opportunities.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Train coaches and youth sports organizations in trauma-sensitive practicesProvides training to coaches, program staff, and community organizations on positive youth development through sports, trauma-sensitive coaching techniques, and addressing challenges in urban youth sports programs.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Fund and support AmeriCorps VISTA members through the Up2Us VISTA programRuns the Up2Us VISTA program, which places full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members in youth sports organizations to build organizational capacity in areas such as marketing, fundraising, programming, and administration. The program has facilitated the placement of 202 service members in Chicago since 2015 and 408 in California since 2016.
- Host virtual commemorations and educational events for MLK DayHosts annual virtual events to commemorate the 30th anniversary of AmeriCorps’ MLK Day of Service, featuring the release of an MLK Resource Guide, reflections from VISTA members and staff, and recorded messages from ambassadors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.92M
Contributions & grants$4.68M68%
Program service revenue$2.39M35%
Investment income$39K1%
Other revenue$-200K
expenses
Total expenses$8.29M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$7.31M
Grants paid out$400
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.35M
Cash$1.30M
Investments$0
Liabilities$620K
Net assets$1.73M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue -9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL CACCAMO | FOUNDER & CEO | 40 | $175K |
| SHERAH ALAIMO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $127K |
| MARIO ARGOTE CHIEF | MARKETING OFFICER THRU JUL 2024 | 40 | $124K |
| NICHOLAS ECKERT | SECRETARY | 36 | $69K |
board members · 18
- ABBY MCKENNA — DIRECTOR
- ADAM DAVIS — DIRECTOR THRU MAY 2024
- ALEXANDER PENMAN — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN HEGARTY — DIRECTOR
- CALLIE CURRY — DIRECTOR
- DAN MANNIX — CHAIR
- DR DAVID COLBERT — DIRECTOR
- ELISA PADILLA — DIRECTOR THRU FEB 2024
- HOWARD T OWENS — DIRECTOR
- JEWEL CHRISTIAN — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN MAROTTA — DIRECTOR
- LORI SCHWEITZER — DIRECTOR
- MATT GRANDIS — DIRECTOR
- MATT KNAUER — DIRECTOR
- RENEE BROWN — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD POGUE — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT LEVY — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT SMITH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 54
Who they work with
- AMERICORPS VISTA Partner — Partners with AmeriCorps VISTA to place full-time members in member organizations to build capacity in underserved communities.
- Alafia Partner — Assisted in preparing apartments at Alafia, a wellness-focused affordable housing community in Brooklyn.
- AmeriCorps Government — Federal agency and funder of Up2Us Sports since its inception; supports national service programming including Up2Us Coach and VISTA programs.
- AmeriCorps Government — Federal agency and long-term funder supporting Up2Us Sports’ national coach-mentor program since 2009.
- AmeriCorps Government — Federal agency partner that provides national service members and program support for Up2Us Coach and Up2Us VISTA programs.
- AmeriCorps Government — Funds the Up2Us Coach and VISTA programs and partners on MLK Day of Service initiatives
- AmeriCorps Government — Participates in and honors the MLK Day of Service, an initiative led by AmeriCorps.
- AmeriCorps Government — Partners with AmeriCorps to administer the Up2Us VISTA program and participate in national service initiatives.
- AmeriCorps Partner — Collaborated with AmeriCorps for the MLK Day of Service in 2025.
- Bronx Health REACH Partner — Collaborated with Up2Us Sports NYC staff on a special event at Fordham University.
- California Volunteers Funder — State service commission providing multi-year grant funding for AmeriCorps coach-mentors in California.
- California Volunteers Government — State service commission that has funded Up2Us Sports coaches in California since 2016.
- California Volunteers Government — State-level supporter of Up2Us Sports' AmeriCorps-funded national service program in California.
- Dodgers Dreamteam Partner — Partner program providing youth participants for the LADF Field Champions coaching initiative.
- Dolores T. Aaron Charter School Partner — Supported school operations and student incentive programs at Dolores T. Aaron Charter School in New Orleans.
- Equity Design Partner — Collaborated with Up2Us Sports NYC staff on a special event at Fordham University.
- Equity Design Partner — Hosts Up2Us VISTA members and coaches, such as Taleek Norman, to support youth development through sports.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for outreach and dissemination of organizational updates
- Heart of Los Angeles Partner — Hosts Up2Us VISTA members, such as Ahyleen Meneses, to deliver sports-based youth development programming.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used for outreach and dissemination of organizational updates
- Jason “Coach OTB” Allen Partner — Up2Us Sports Ambassador and elite trainer who contributes mentorship expertise and public engagement
- Kim Vandenberg Partner — Up2Us Sports Ambassador and Olympic swimmer who participates in educational outreach and public discussions
- Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Government — Attended the service event in New York City and delivered remarks.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used for outreach and dissemination of organizational updates
- Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Partner — Partners to co-run the LADF Field Champions program.
- Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Partner — Partnership to deliver the LADF Field Champions program for the seventh year.
- Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Partner — Partnership to operate the LADF Field Champions program, placing Up2Us Sports coach-mentors in underserved communities.
- MENTOR Partner — Collaborates with MENTOR during National Mentoring Month to amplify voices of service members.
- Marillac St. Vincent Family Services Partner — Partnered with Marillac House food pantry in Chicago to support food distribution efforts.
- Milwaukee Bucks Partner — Partner organization for which Up2Us Sports facilitated a DEER Day event for front office staff.
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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.
- Advancing Women in Coaching for Gender Equitymethodology: women_in_coachingBy educating organizations on the benefits of women coaches and diversifying recruitment, we promote gender equity in youth sports, because increasing female representation in coaching roles expands role models, shifts cultural norms, and improves inclusivity for all youth.
- Coach-Mentor Partnership Model for Community Placementmethodology: coach_mentor_partnership_modelBy partnering with established organizations to place trained coach-mentors in underserved communities, we increase program sustainability and local trust, because multi-year collaborations with anchor institutions enable deeper community integration and leadership development.
- Holistic Youth Mentoring through Integrated Well-Being Supportmethodology: holistic_youth_mentoringBy integrating regular well-being check-ins into sports programming, we support holistic youth development and preparedness for non-sport challenges, because ongoing relational monitoring strengthens emotional safety, early intervention, and personal agency.
- Sports-Based Youth Development (SBYD) with Trauma-Sensitive Coachingmethodology: sports_based_youth_developmentBy training coaches in sports-based youth development and trauma-sensitive practices, we foster youth resilience, social-emotional growth, and life skills transfer, because structured sports provide a relational and embodied context for developmental impact that traditional settings may lack.