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YBL BASKETBALL INC

OAKLAND GARDENS, NY · EIN 454755387 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N99 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · yblbasketball.com
revenue
$494K
expenses
$556K
net assets
$372K
employees
23
volunteers
10
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

Promote health and fitness for youth in the local community by providing a safe and structure environment for youth to learn the fundamentals of basketball and importance of health, fitness, and teamwork.

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth basketball program based in Queens, NY, providing structured sports training and league play for children from ages 3 through high school. Focuses on developing fundamental basketball skills, fitness, and teamwork in a safe environment. Offers seasonal programs, summer camps, and skills clinics tailored to different age and development levels.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Multisports Athletic Training
Introductory sports program for children ages 3-4 focusing on fun games to develop motor skills, balance, coordination, and general athleticism through multiple sports
Skills Development Clinic (SDC) High School
Program for grades 8-12 combining drills with live 5-on-5 games, including seasonal evaluations, team placement, and special events like All Star Games and Skills Challenges
Skills Development Clinic (SDC) Levels 1-2
Progressive skill development for grades K-4 focusing on fundamental basketball skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through drills and games
Skills Development Clinic (SDC) Levels 3-4
Advanced skill development for grades 4-8 building on fundamentals with increased focus on game intensity, agility, strength training, and team play
Summer Camp
Six-week summer day camp for grades 2-8 featuring skills development, scrimmages, mini-games, and championship events with optional extended hours and lunch
Youth Basketball League
League play for players with basic fundamentals, including evaluations, team placement, 3-on-3 half-court games, playoffs, and championship games
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Summer Day Camp Programs 2 activities
    • 30-week and seasonal basketball programs
      Operates a year-round 30-week basketball program from September 2026 to June 2027, complemented by a 6-week summer camp program running from July 6 to August 14, 2026. The summer camp is held in air-conditioned gyms and includes daily structured programming from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, with extended hours available until 6:00PM for an additional fee.
    • Summer camp with daily programming and meals
      Provides an all-day summer camp with daily structured programming including skills development, lunch service provided through local food vendors, and competitive games. Lunch is sourced from local vendors such as Gino's Pizzeria, MMM That's A Wrap, Pardon My Sub, and The Empanada Spot.
  • Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
    • Coaching staff recruitment and safety standards
      Recruits coaches with backgrounds in education, exercise science, early childhood development, health, or nutrition, and requires all staff to hold 1st Aid, CPR, and AED certification, pass background checks, and adhere to safety protocols.
  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
    • Free welcome packages for new members
      Distributes free welcome packages to all new members, which include a reversible uniform jersey set, book bag or backpack, and a BPA-free water bottle to support participation and team identity.
  • Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
    • Multisport athletic training for young children
      Offers multisport athletic training for children ages 3–4 focused on developing motor skills, balance, coordination, focus, strength, and agility through fun, non-specialized games and activities.
  • Youth Volleyball Club Programs 1 activity
    • Youth basketball league and competitive play
      Organizes structured league sessions featuring 20 minutes of instruction followed by 20-minute games, with players rotated every 5 minutes. Maintains win-loss records, conducts playoffs, and culminates in championship games where trophies and medals are awarded. Also includes 3-on-3 half-court games to develop skills and prepare players for full-court competition.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Makeup classes and program accessibility
      Offers makeup classes for participants who miss scheduled sessions to ensure continued engagement and equitable access to programming.
    • Youth basketball skills development programs
      Offers structured basketball skills development clinics for children in grades K–12, including age-appropriate instruction in dribbling, passing, defensive stance, shooting, footwork, and teamwork. Programs are tiered by skill level and age, with Levels 1–2 for grades K–4, Levels 3–4 for grades 4–8, and a High School Skills Development Clinic for grades 8–12 that includes player evaluations, team placement, and competitive game play.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$494K
Contributions & grants$519K105%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-25K-5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$556K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$411K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$380K
Cash$43K
Investments$331K
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$372K
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SHIH YAO CHANG President 40 $115K
board members · 2
  • Benny Moi — Secretary
  • Shihseng Chang — Treasurer
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Gino's Pizzeria Partner — Food vendor providing lunch service twice per week for summer camp participants.
  • Healthy Kids Healthy Future Partner — Provides linked resources on healthy habits for children through the Let's Move! Child Care initiative.
  • JR. NBA Network — Participates in the JR. NBA network, though the JR. NBA does not control or operate the league or teams.
  • MMM That's A Wrap Partner — Food vendor providing lunch service for summer camp participants.
  • New York State Department of Health Partner — Provides linked resources on nutrition for parents and children.
  • Nutrition.gov Partner — Provides linked resources on nutrition for children and food choices.
  • P.S. 162 John Golden Partner — Hosts the summer camp program at its air-conditioned gym facility
  • PS 162 Partner — Host site for the 6-week summer camp program.
  • Pardon My Sub Partner — Food vendor providing lunch service for summer camp participants.
  • The Empanada Spot Partner — Food vendor providing lunch service for summer camp participants.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Developmentally Appropriate Grouping
    methodology: developmentally_appropriate_grouping
    By grouping participants according to their physical and psychological development stage, we enable tailored instruction and appropriate skill progression, because age- and stage-matched programming increases learning efficacy and engagement across skill levels.
  • Holistic Youth Development Through Sports
    methodology: holistic_youth_development_through_sports
    By integrating basketball coaching with expertise in youth development, education, and health, we support holistic growth in young participants, because athletic engagement is most effective when aligned with broader developmental and wellness goals.
  • Recreation-Based Youth Development
    methodology: recreation_based_youth_development
    By using structured basketball programming as a vehicle for engagement, we promote youth health, fitness, and teamwork, because sustained participation in a safe, inclusive environment fosters holistic development and positive social behaviors.