named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Campus Life HS
High school-focused ministry operating in Clifton Park to build Christ-centered communities among students
City Life
Urban youth ministry programs in Albany, Schenectady, and Cohoes engaging middle and high school students in city centers
Point Break
Workshop program for high school students designed to improve behaviors, values, and attitudes on campuses by fostering empathy and preventing bullying, hatred, and violence
Tee It Up for Kids
Annual golf tournament fundraiser supporting the organization's youth programs
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Mentorship for youth spiritual and personal developmentProvides one-on-one mentorship to young people, including shy students, supporting their transformation from sadness to joy through Christian faith and relational discipleship.
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Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
- School-based workshops on values and behaviorConducts workshops for high school students focused on improving behaviors, values, and attitudes to prevent bullying, hatred, and violence.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Youth ministry programs in the Capital DistrictOperates five local ministries that engage youth aged 11–19 through relational mentoring and Christ-centered community building in the Capital District region.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.58M
Contributions & grants$739K47%
Program service revenue$739K47%
Investment income$32K2%
Other revenue$75K
expenses
Total expenses$1.84M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$1.30M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.64M
Cash$210K
Investments$6K
Liabilities$241K
Net assets$2.40M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- CAROLANN PRICE — Director
- DAVID WORCESTER — Director
- DEAN RUECKERT — CHAIRMAN
- DOUG STONER — Director
- LAURA MUSCHOTT — Secretary
- MICHAEL GREGG — Treasurer
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Albany City Life Partner — Urban ministry program serving young people in Albany.
- Andrew & Veverly James Foundation, Inc. Partner — Tee sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Blake Realtors Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Bova Health and Wellness Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- CHA Consulting, Inc. Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Camelot Print & Copy Centers Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Certified Water, Smoke and Fire Partner — Tee sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Clifton Park Campus Life Partner — Local campus-based ministry program operated by Capital District YFC.
- Cohoes City Life Partner — Urban ministry program serving young people in Cohoes.
- Cole's Collision Centers Partner — Lunch sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- DCG Development Partner — Title sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Dean DiSarro Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Eagle Crest Golf Club Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Frictionlessit, Inc. Partner — Prize sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Genesis LED and Energy Partner — Tee sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Goldstein Auto Group Partner — Tee sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- HMB Consultants Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- HMS Agency, Inc. Partner — Tee sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Jeff & Cynthia Knox Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Marchese & Espey Certified Public Accountants, PC Partner — Tee sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Marshall & Sterling Upstate Inc. Partner — Tee sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Michael & Katie Gregg Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Morris Ford Partner — Hole-in-One sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Novus Clothing Company, Inc. Partner — Tee sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Point Break Partner — Local ministry site or program associated with Capital District YFC.
- Ray & Ruth Lightcap Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Raymond Sitterly Auto Repairs Inc. Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Rueckert Advertising & Public Relations Partner — Cart sponsor of the 2025 annual golf tournament.
- Schenectady City Life Partner — Urban ministry program serving young people in Schenectady.
- Steve Prettyman Partner — Director of the Point Break ministry
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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.
- Community-Based Faith Partnership Networkmethodology: faith-based_community_partnershipBy partnering with local churches and faith-based organizations, we extend our reach and deepen discipleship impact, because sustainable youth engagement is nurtured through a shared, relational ecosystem rooted in Christian community.
- Experiential Empathy Educationmethodology: experiential-educationBy using immersive, experiential workshops, we generate empathy among youth to reduce bullying and harmful behaviors, because direct experience shifts attitudes more effectively than didactic teaching.
- Listen-and-Love Engagement Approachmethodology: listen_and_loveBy prioritizing listening and loving presence over performance or expertise, we create space for youth to encounter God’s love, because authentic care builds trust and opens hearts to spiritual transformation.
- Narrative-Centered Spiritual Formationmethodology: story-based_ministryBy integrating the Gospel narrative with personal and organizational stories, we help youth see their lives as part of God's larger redemptive story, because meaning and identity are formed through story.
- Relational Discipleship Modelmethodology: relational_discipleshipBy building authentic, long-term relationships with youth grounded in Christian faith, we foster spiritual growth and lifelong engagement with Christian discipleship, because personal connection is more effective than programmatic instruction alone.