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Y-COP OF MT VERNON INC
MOUNT VERNON, NY · EIN 133665501 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N62 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · ycopmvny.org
revenue
$805K
expenses
$746K
net assets
$68K
employees
0
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

To provide quality after school and summer camp programs for children

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth Community Outreach Program (Y-COP) of Mount Vernon, NY is a nonprofit founded in 1990 by a police detective to build trust between youth and law enforcement through positive after-school activities. It now serves over 400 children annually with a range of youth development programs including academic support, sports, leadership training, and summer camp for ages 5 to 17.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Licensed childcare for children ages 5–13 offering homework support, snacks, dinner, recreation, and social skills development Monday to Friday from 3:00 to 6:30 pm during the school year.
Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Program
Leadership program for youth ages 14–16 to gain experience assisting in camps, develop leadership skills, and complete community service; may lead to stipends or junior counselor roles.
Early Morning Day Care Program
Pre-school morning care program offering breakfast and supervised activities for children of working parents, open to all Mount Vernon schools.
Girls Empowerment Group
Weekly program for girls ages 9–12 within the After School Program focusing on self-esteem, health, bullying prevention, and leadership.
Out-of-School Care Program
Full-day care on school holidays and non-instructional days for children ages 6–12, including field trips, movies, and educational enrichment.
Right T.R.A.C.K. Program
Youth leadership and development program for ages 11–17 focusing on conflict resolution, mental health, financial literacy, job readiness, and community service; participants can become certified peer counselors.
Summer Day Camp Program
Full-day summer camp for children ages 5–17 running from July to August, including recreational, educational, and cultural activities with optional extended care.
Youth Development Basketball Program
Saturday basketball program for ages 5–17 emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and positive mentorship; affiliated with USA Basketball Association.
Youth Development Soccer Program
Weekly soccer program for 4th–6th graders in Mount Vernon focusing on fundamentals, fun, and team participation.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
    • Host youth soccer program
      Offers a youth soccer program for boys and girls in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades in Mount Vernon, with weekly practice sessions every Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church.
    • Operate youth basketball program
      Runs a weekly youth basketball program from October through May for children ages 5 to 17 in Mount Vernon, NY, focused on skill development and preparation for AAU and school teams.
  • Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation Programs 1 activity
    • Certify youth as Peer Counselors
      Offers a certification program for youth who complete 20 hours of participation, training them as Peer Counselors to support peers in mediation and social development.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Conduct youth workshops on social issues
      Engages youth aged 11–17 in interactive workshops addressing violence prevention, mental health, food insecurity, homelessness, education, and peer pressure.
  • Youth Counselor-in-Training Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitate youth leadership and community service through CIT program
      Engages youth as Counselor-in-Training (CIT) participants who plan and lead activities for younger peers, assist with setup and clean-up, shadow head counselors, and organize community service at nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, daycare centers, and soup kitchens.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Host school-day-off enrichment programs
      Provides full-day programs on scheduled school holidays, offering meals, recreation, educational enrichment, and social skill development for children ages 6 to 12.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operate after-school program for children aged 5–13
      Provides a licensed after-school program during the school year that includes academic enrichment, homework support, transportation, snacks, dinner, recreation, cultural awareness, and social skills development for children aged 5 to 13 in Mount Vernon, NY.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operate summer day camp program
      Runs a summer day camp program from July 6 to August 14, 2026, at 195 North Columbus Avenue in Mount Vernon, NY, providing recreational, educational, and social enrichment for children ages 6 to 12.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Provide early morning day care with breakfast
      Operates an early morning day care program that provides breakfast and supervised activities for children before school.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provide educational, recreational, and cultural programs for youth and young adults
      Offers approximately nine programs and community-wide initiatives annually serving over 400 youth aged 5–17 and their families in Mount Vernon, NY, including educational, recreational, and cultural components.
  • Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Run Girls Empowerment Group program
      Operates a weekly program for girls ages 9 to 12 that meets three times per week to provide education on health and hygiene, self-esteem building, bullying prevention, diversity, and inclusion.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$805K
Contributions & grants$244K30%
Program service revenue$492K61%
Investment income$220%
Other revenue$70K
expenses
Total expenses$746K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$359K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash$43K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$68K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +46.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • Greg Harris — Member
  • Jennifer Vodrazka — Member
  • John Witherspoon — Member
  • Karen Ford — Member
  • Kevin Bunch — Chairman
  • Robert Gibbs — Member
  • Vincent Stufano — Member
  • Windy Fong — Member
  • Yolanda Trottman — Member
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Backyard Sports Partner — Sponsors the youth soccer program for Y-COP of Mount Vernon.
  • Chase Partner — Local Chase branch sponsors the Right T.R.A.C.K. Program, supporting financial literacy for youth.
  • Childcare Council of Westchester Government — Licensing agency for the Y-COP After School Program
  • Christmas in America Partner — Partner organization that supports Y-COP through donations and community events.
  • Mount Vernon City School District Partner — Provides transportation coordination for students attending the after-school program
  • NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing agency for the Y-COP After School Program
  • USA Basketball Association Network — Y-COP’s Youth Development Basketball Program is a participating member
  • Westchester County Bureau Partner — Co-sponsors the Youth Development Basketball Program
  • government agencies Government — Encourages support from government agencies to enhance program activities and opportunities.
  • local businesses Partner — Encourages support from local businesses to enhance program activities and opportunities.
  • private donors Funder — Relies on support from private donors to enhance program activities and opportunities.
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.

  • Holistic Youth Development Model
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By integrating academic enrichment, recreation, social skills, cultural awareness, and self-esteem education, the organization promotes inclusive youth development because multifaceted programming addresses the interconnected needs of growing individuals in context.
  • Leadership and Community Engagement Development
    methodology: community_engaged_youth_development
    By involving youth in solving community problems and leveraging volunteer networks, the organization builds leadership and local ownership because participatory roles strengthen agency and civic connection.
  • Positive Youth Development through Structured Engagement
    methodology: positive_youth_development
    By providing structured after-school and recreational programs in a nurturing environment, the organization fosters youth well-being, personal growth, and resilience because consistent, positive engagement builds self-efficacy and reduces exposure to risk.
  • Sports-Based Youth Development
    methodology: sports_based_youth_development
    By using sports like soccer and basketball as foundational activities, the organization teaches teamwork, discipline, and personal growth because structured play creates natural opportunities for coaching life skills in an engaging context.