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BALLSTON SPA COMMUNITY YOUTH FOOTBALL INC
BALLSTON SPA, NY · EIN 465158613 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE N65 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · bspacyf.org
revenue
$76K
expenses
$72K
net assets
$59K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A HIGHLY VISIBLE FOOTBALL PROGRAM FOSTERING AND DEVELOPING PERSONAL SKILLS AND FOOTBALL ABILITIES OF ALL CHILDREN.

profile · synthesized from sources

Ballston Spa Community Youth Football Inc is a youth sports organization serving children in grades Pre-K through 6 in Ballston Spa, NY. It offers tackle, co-ed flag, girls' flag, and instructional flag football programs designed to develop football skills and personal growth. The organization partners with the local school district and operates within the Capital District Youth Football League.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Co-Ed Flag Football
Co-ed flag football program for children in grades 1-4 focusing on basic skills and fun in a developmental environment
Girls' Flag Football
Competitive flag football program for girls in grades 3-6, promoting growth in girls' flag football through CDYFL competition
Instructional Flag Football
Introductory flag football program for young children in Pre-K through grade 2, offered in co-ed and girls-only formats
Tackle Football
Developmental tackle football program for children in grades 3-6, preparing athletes for school-level modified, JV, and varsity teams
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 6 activities
    • Co-ed flag football program
      Operates co-ed flag football programs for youth in grades 1–4, including a developmental and instructional league for children in Pre-K through grade 2, with weekly sessions over a 6-week period beginning in September, and Saturday games against teams in the Capital District Youth Football League.
    • Girls' flag football program
      Operates junior and senior girls' flag football programs for female athletes in grades 3–6, and instructional programs for girls in Pre-K through grade 2, featuring weekday practices and Saturday morning games against teams in the Capital District Youth Football League.
    • Pre-season football camps and clinics
      Offers pre-season camps and clinics for youth football players to develop football abilities and personal skills ahead of the regular season.
    • Structured youth football program governance
      Organizes and manages youth football programs through a structured board of directors with defined leadership roles to ensure effective administration and continuity.
    • Volunteer coaching opportunities
      Provides opportunities for community members to serve as volunteer coaches for youth football teams across multiple levels, including instructional, junior, and senior tackle and flag programs.
    • Youth tackle football program
      Operates a tackle football program for children in grades 3–6, preparing players for transition to modified, junior varsity, and varsity levels in the Ballston Spa School District, with practices and games against teams in the Capital District Youth Football League (CDYFL). Registration is $225 per player, which includes a jersey, pants, and use of a helmet and shoulder pads returned after the season.
  • School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
    • Community-sponsored youth football operations
      Relies on community sponsors to fund and support the operation of its youth football programs, ensuring accessibility and sustainability.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Custom apparel and merchandise sales
      Operates an online store offering custom apparel and merchandise for youth football participants and supporters, with options for quick shipment.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$76K
Contributions & grants$2K3%
Program service revenue$65K86%
Investment income$320%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$59K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$59K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • CASSIE POSTULKA — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID MACDONALD — DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER WHIPPLE — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER LEWIS — DIRECTOR
  • ROB KNOX — DIRECTOR
  • ZACK SCHWAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Ballston Spa School District Partner — Collaborates with the school district to align tackle football programming with its modified, JV, and varsity football pathways.
  • CDYFL Partner — Competes against other girls' teams in the CDYFL.
  • Capital District Youth Football League Partner — League partner for organized tackle and flag football games on Saturdays.
  • Fusion Brands Partner — Partnered to provide a branded online store for custom apparel and merchandise.
  • Gallagher Partner — Major sponsor of the 2025 season.
  • Mercury Partner — Partnered to operate a quick-ship online store for apparel and merchandise.
  • Rocky Mountain Gridiron Partner — Hosts website content and images for BSCYF.
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.

  • Developmental Pipeline to School-Based Football Programs
    methodology: developmental_pipeline
    By building football IQ and athletic skills in a structured youth environment, we prepare players for success in school-level modified, JV, and varsity programs, because early exposure to organized play creates a seamless transition and long-term athlete development.
  • Youth Football as a Platform for Personal and Athletic Development
    methodology: positive_youth_development
    By using youth football to teach both athletic skills and social principles, we develop well-rounded children, because structured sports participation fosters personal growth, discipline, and teamwork in addition to physical ability.