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Greater New York Bridge Association Inc
New York, NY · EIN 112298125 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · gnyba.org
revenue
$146K
expenses
$166K
net assets
$187K
employees
—
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE BRIDGE AND BRIDGE TOURNAMENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Greater New York Bridge Association Inc (GNYBA) promotes the game of bridge through organized tournaments, leagues, and events for players in New York City and Long Island. It serves as the local unit for the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) District 24, supporting face-to-face and online play, tracking player achievements, and fostering community among bridge enthusiasts. The organization focuses on growing participation, especially following disruptions from the pandemic.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

GNYBA Winter Leagues
Seasonal online and in-person bridge leagues organized by GNYBA, featuring competitive play with local and international participants
Grand National Teams (GNT) Qualifier
District-level qualifying event for the ACBL's Grand National Teams tournament, held online or in person depending on conditions
Virtual Club Games
Online ACBL-sanctioned bridge games hosted through platforms like BBO, allowing members to earn ranking points remotely
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Game Programming 5 activities
    • Administering youth and beginner bridge programs
      Organizes bridge events tailored for young adults and children, including beginner nights, youth tournaments with mini-bridge options, and live broadcasts to engage wider audiences. Provides meals and educational materials to support participation.
    • Hosting open and stratified bridge tournaments
      Conducts regular tournament events stratified by player experience, including Open Stratified Pairs, Gold Rush Pairs (for players with 750 or fewer masterpoints), and Newcomer Pairs (0–100 masterpoints), as well as Two-Day Swiss team tournaments and Pro-Am events designed to integrate new players with experienced ones.
    • Operating structured bridge leagues and competitions
      Runs recurring bridge leagues and board-a-match competitions, including the Inter-Club Bridge League and winter leagues with multiple rounds, knockout stages, and results tracking. These events feature divisional structures based on masterpoint levels and include both pairs and team formats.
    • Organizing and promoting bridge tournaments
      Plans, administers, and promotes competitive bridge tournaments for players of varying skill levels, including local, national, and international participants. Activities include pre-registration for regional events, organizing match schedules, and conducting championship flights and team competitions.
    • Providing online bridge tournament access and support
      Hosts daily online bridge tournaments accessible to both in-person participants and all ACBL members, enabling players to earn Black points. Offers technical guidance and downloadable resources to support online play, including convention card setup instructions.
  • Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
    • Distributing prizes and incentives to tournament participants
      Provides trophies, medals, software, books, and bridge cards to youth tournament winners and offers travel subsidies and Gold Points to top-performing teams in regional and national competitions.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing competitive achievements in bridge
      Officially recognizes winners and top performers in various bridge competitions, including postseason league winners, district champions in national events, and recipients of the Rising Stars Cup and Player of the Year awards.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$3K2%
Program service revenue$122K83%
Investment income$6K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$166K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$233K
Cash$203K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$187K
Liquid reserves14.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +49.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • AARON SILVERSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • ABIGAIL WEINSHANK — DIRECTOR
  • ADAM PARRISH — DIRECTOR
  • AMY RHODES — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA ULLMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH TORMEY — DIRECTOR
  • GAIL WALLACH — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES SOUTHERN — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF BAYONE — DIRECTOR
  • LISA ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
  • MAYA JONAS-SILVER — DIRECTOR
  • MEE WARREN — DIRECTOR
  • NORMAN TRABULUS — DIRECTOR
  • RACHEL MOLLER — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD MARCHIONE — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHANIE CULBERTSON — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHEN LEVINE — DIRECTOR
  • TOM ROMEO — DIRECTOR
  • YASMINE GUENACIA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 33

Who they work with

  • ACBL Network — Member organization within ACBL District 24 and Unit 155.
  • ACBL Network — Participates in the ACBL network, with league results reported through ACBL For Clubs.
  • ACBL Network — Participates in the American Contract Bridge League network, enabling members to earn masterpoints and Black points.
  • ACBL Network — Received support and sponsorship from the American Contract Bridge League for youth programming.
  • Aces Bridge Club Partner — Collaborates with Aces Bridge Club in hosting online tournaments and in-person events such as beginner bridge nights.
  • American Contract Bridge League Network — Member organization within Unit 155 of the American Contract Bridge League.
  • Astoria World Manor Partner — Host venue for Astoria Regional tournaments
  • Bridge Base Online Partner — Partnered to broadcast the youth bridge tournament online and provided software gifts.
  • Bridge Club of Staten Island Partner — Recognizes and lists Bridge Club of Staten Island as a partner club serving Staten Island.
  • Bridge Union Partner — Donated prizes and supported the event through sponsorship and photo documentation.
  • Cavendish Bridge Club Partner — Collaborates with Cavendish Bridge Club in hosting online tournaments and in-person events.
  • David Gurvich Partner — Bridge professional who provides hand analysis for league rounds
  • District 24 Government — Provided funding and sponsorship for the youth bridge tournament through its director.
  • District 3 Partner — Partnered to transport and support youth participants from neighboring regions.
  • Google Partner — Uses Google Forms for GNT team pre-registration
  • Greater New York Bridge Association Inc Network — Organizes and administers annual Player of the Year awards for bridge players.
  • Harmonie Club Partner — Hosted the Inter-Club Bridge League board-a-match session in October 2019.
  • Harvard Club Partner — Hosted the Inter-Club Bridge League board-a-match session in September 2019.
  • Honors Bridge Club Partner — Collaborates with Honors Bridge Club in hosting online tournaments and in-person events.
  • Honors Bridge Club Partner — Local bridge club referenced by members as a site of in-person play prior to the pandemic.
  • Honors Bridge and Games Center Partner — Host venue for Manhattan Regional tournaments
  • Honors Bridge and Games Center Partner — Host venue for the April 2026 regional tournament in Manhattan.
  • Long Island Bridge for Youth Partner — Collaborated as a sponsor and partner in the youth bridge tournament.
  • Manhattan Bridge Club Partner — Hosted the youth bridge tournament at its facility.
  • Marriott Times Square Partner — Host venue for NYC Winter Regional 2024
  • Nassau Suffolk Bridge Association Partner — Sponsored the youth bridge tournament.
  • New York Hilton Midtown Partner — Host venue for GNYBA Fall Regional 2022
  • Pride of Judea Partner — Recognizes and lists Pride of Judea as a partner club serving Queens.
  • RSSBC Partner — Recognizes and lists RSSBC as a partner club serving the Bronx.
  • Sagamore Bridge Club Partner — Local bridge club where members earned points and formed social connections prior to the pandemic.
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strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Led Governance and Volunteer Engagement
    methodology: volunteer_governance
    By relying on volunteer leadership and community participation, the organization sustains bridge activities and strengthens local ownership, because decentralized, volunteer-driven models increase community investment and long-term program resilience.
  • Progressive Skill Development with Supervised Transition
    methodology: progressive_skill_development
    By offering supervised, unscored play sessions and semi-supervised duplicate games with instructor availability, the organization supports beginners' transition from lessons to competitive play and fosters skill development, because structured on-ramps reduce intimidation and build confidence in a competitive setting.
  • Stratified Competition for Fair and Inclusive Engagement
    methodology: skill_level_stratification
    By using skill-level stratification, bracketed formats, and masterpoint-based eligibility restrictions, the organization ensures fair competition and encourages participation across experience levels, because matching players of similar ability increases engagement and perceived fairness.
  • Youth Engagement Through Age-Appropriate and Peer-Driven Outreach
    methodology: age-tiered-programming
    By offering age-tiered programming and distributing bridge-themed merchandise in schools, the organization sparks interest among youth and lowers barriers to entry, because culturally relevant, peer-mediated exposure increases curiosity and participation among non-players.