irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $60KAFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS: THROUGH OUR AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER OUR UNIQUE VALUES-BASED FLAG RUGBY CURRICULUM TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE BRONX AND HARLEM. OUR CERTIFIED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MENTORS CREATE VITAL CONNECTIONS WITH PARTICIPANTS, TEACHING THE SPORT OF RUGBY WHILE HELPING THEM NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE AT SCHOOL, AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS RUN YEAR-ROUND WITH SESSIONS TWICE PER WEEK FOR TWO HOURS EACH SESSION. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN FLAG RUGBY TOURNAMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND OUR DYNAMIC AND ENGAGING TOURNAMENT. CULTURE IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH NOT ONLY AS STUDENT-ATHLETES, BUT ALSO AS YOUNG PEOPLE EXPLORING THEIR STRENGTHS AND COMFORT ZONES, COMPETITIVENESS AND PHYSICALITY. EACH TOURNAMENT IS FOCUSED ON OUR VALUES- IN-ACTION AND OUR CULTURE OF CELEBRATING PARTICIPANT SUCCESS, NOT JUST THE TYPICAL MVP. IN 2024 WE SERVED 233 YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH FIVE DIFFERENT ENRICHMENT PARTNERSHIPS.
- #2 $9KTHROUGH OUR TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAMS: WE TRAIN TEACHERS AND COACHES TO DELIVER BOTH FLAG AND TACKLE RUGBY PROGRAMS THEMSELVES THROUGH A STRUCTURED TRAINING AND SUPPORT SYSTEM. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, STUDENTS FROM ACROSS ALL FIVE BOROUGHS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN TOURNAMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, RUN BY PLAY RUGBY STAFF AND FEATURING THE PLAY RUGBY VALUES-IN-ACTION. IN 2024 WE SUPPORTED PARTNERS TO BRING OUR FLAG RUGBY CURRICULUM TO 500 GIRLS AND OUR TACKLE RUGBY CURRICULUM TO 125 BOYS/GIRLS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY, AND WE HOSTED A TOTAL OF 8 TOURNAMENTS FOR THESE STUDENT- ATHLETES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Enrichment Programs
Values-based flag rugby curriculum delivered twice weekly in the Bronx and Harlem through partnerships with schools and community organizations; includes youth development mentoring, academic support, and tournament participation
NYC Flag Rugby Festival
Annual tournament event on Randall’s Island featuring teams from after-school enrichment programs; celebrates student-athlete accomplishments and reinforces organizational values
Train-the-Trainer Programs
Structured training and support system for teachers and coaches to deliver flag and tackle rugby programs in schools across all five boroughs of NYC; includes curriculum delivery and tournament hosting
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth and Amateur Rugby Development 3 activities
- Flag Rugby Festival and youth tournamentsOrganizes annual flag rugby festivals and seasonal competitions, including an event with 134 youth athletes from after-school programs participating across 12 teams, supported by 34 staff and volunteers providing coaching, refereeing, and logistical support.
- Train-the-Trainer and partner capacity-building programImplements a Train-the-Trainer Program that equips partner organizations across New York City with access to a high-impact rugby curriculum, coach training, ongoing mentoring, and organized competitions to support sustainable rugby program development. In recent years, supported partners in delivering flag rugby to 500 girls and tackle rugby to 125 boys and girls, while hosting eight seasonal tournaments.
- Youth rugby and social-emotional development programs in NYCOperates after-school enrichment and academy programs in Harlem and the Bronx for youth aged 10 to 18, using rugby as a vehicle to develop social-emotional skills, academic performance, physical fitness, and workforce readiness. The Play Rugby Academy offers flag, introductory tackle, and competitive tackle rugby with a values-based curriculum, serving hundreds of young people annually.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising events to support youth programsHosts fundraising galas and special events such as Casino Night to support equity and opportunity in youth development programs, raising over $580,000 at the Spring Gala and an additional $125,000 through Casino Night.
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Text Messaging Communication Services 1 activity
- SMS communication system for program coordination and student supportOperates an SMS messaging program to deliver time-sensitive information to participants, parents, coaches, and supporters, including practice and game schedules, event logistics, attendance tracking, safety alerts, weather updates, registration confirmations, and academic or mentoring check-ins. Initial outreach includes a single message with a link to program information or registration without enrolling in recurring messages.
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Youth development outcomes measurement and evaluationMeasures participant growth in social-emotional learning and positive youth development using Algorhythm assessments, with results showing 81% of students making significant gains in their positive youth development score and the program ranked in the top 5 out of 150 youth development programs for youth growth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.18M
Contributions & grants$882K75%
Program service revenue$53K5%
Investment income$22K2%
Other revenue$224K
expenses
Total expenses$1.30M
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$830K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$382K
Cash$62K
Investments$10K
Liabilities$266K
Net assets$116K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIL SNAPE-ROGERS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $140K |
| DANIELLE HUNDT | CHIEF PROGRA | 40 | $113K |
board members · 12
- CHANDRA PATEL — DIRECTOR
- FONTAINE LLOYD — DIRECTOR
- GREG GORDON — TREASURER
- GREG ROBINSON — DIRECTOR
- HELEN MEATES — DIRECTOR
- JASON KEIGHERY — VICE CHAIR
- JENNA BUSSMAN-WISE — DIRECTOR
- JILL POVOL — DIRECTOR
- KOMA GANDY-FISCHBEIN — DIRECTOR
- KYLE ANTOIAN — SECRETARY
- NELSON MCNEIL — DIRECTOR
- VITO SPERDUTO — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Algorhythm Partner — Collaborates with Algorhythm to measure social emotional learning outcomes using validated psychometric surveys.
- American Red Cross Partner — Partnered with Play Rugby USA by sharing resources for the NYC Flag Rugby Festival.
- Dick's Sporting Goods Partner — Partner in the "Dick's Sports Matter" initiative supporting Play Rugby programs.
- MOTION PT Group Partner — Provided health and safety support for athletes during the NYC Flag Rugby Festival.
- Mark Griffin Partner — Founded Play Rugby USA in 2003 as a weekend rugby program for homeless youth in Brooklyn.
- NYC Parks Government — Collaborated with Play Rugby USA by providing access to Randall's Island for the flag rugby festival.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Contract partner for train-the-trainer programs delivering rugby curriculum across all five boroughs.
- TCS New York City Marathon Partner — Official charity partner, enabling runners to raise funds and awareness for Play Rugby’s NYC programs.
- The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Partner — Selected Play Rugby as a 2025 Sports Matter 3-Year Partner to expand access for youth in NYC.
- Train-the-Trainer Program partners Partner — Organizations that participate in the Train-the-Trainer Program to implement rugby programs using Play Rugby's curriculum and support system.
- Women’s Sports Foundation Partner — Named a 2025 Sports 4 Life grant recipient, supporting girls in underserved communities through sport.
- email protected Partner — Used for recruitment communications; likely organizational email contact point for job applications.
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.
- Rugby as a Vehicle for Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: sport-for-developmentBy using rugby as an engaging entry point, we cultivate character, build life skills, and support social-emotional development in youth from underserved communities, because structured sport participation fosters consistent, values-based relationships and experiential learning that generalize across life domains.
- Train-the-Trainer Model for Sustainable Program Scalemethodology: train-the-trainerBy training local educators and coaches to deliver a structured, values-based rugby curriculum, we expand program reach and ensure long-term sustainability, because equipping community partners with tools and mentorship enables locally rooted, high-fidelity implementation.
- Values-Based Curriculum to Foster Social-Emotional Learningmethodology: values-based_youth_developmentBy integrating core values such as teamwork, perseverance, and integrity into rugby instruction, we develop social-emotional skills in youth, because consistent reinforcement of values through athletic activity strengthens self-regulation, empathy, and responsible decision-making.