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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MOUNT VERNON INC
MT VERNON, NY · EIN 131739925 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · bgcmvny.org
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$2.6M
employees
28
volunteers
76
program ratio
56%
mission · from form 990

BGCMV PROVIDES THREE BROAD PROGRAMS THAT ARE MANAGED BY BGCMV STAFF.I. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMII. TEEN PROGRAM III. SUMMER PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, FOUR INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS OPERATE ON CLUB PREMISES. THESE INCLUDE: ALPHA STARS NATION CHEERLEADING (FOR AGES 10 AND UP), NIGHTFLIGHT BASKETBALL (FOR TEENS AGES 14 AND UP) AND BACKYARD SPORTS (FOR ALL AGES), KARATE (FOR ALL AGES). MEMBERS WHO ATTEND COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMS ON CLUB PREMISES ARE REQUIRED TO BE MEMBERS OF BGCMV.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon provides youth development programs for children and teens in Mount Vernon, NY. It operates three core programs: after-school, teen, and summer camp initiatives, serving youth ages 5 to 18. The organization offers academic support, civic engagement activities, meals, and enrichment programs, with community partner organizations also operating on-site.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $253K
    SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 13:THE SUMMER PROGRAM IN 2024 RAN FROM 6/24/2024 TO 8/9/2024. WE RAN A FULL PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS WERE CAPPED AT 130 WITH A FULL SLATE OF PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDED BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND A DAILY SNACK AND THE HOURS OF OPERATION WAS FROM 8AM TO 4PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY. THE CLUB SERVES ON AVERAGE 107 CHILDREN A DAY AND SERVES OVER 7,300 BREAKFAST AND LUNCHES OVER THE SUMMER.
  2. #2 $199K
    TEEN PROGRAM FOR 14 TO 18 YEARS-OLDS:THE 2023/2024 TEEN PROGRAM RAN FROM 9/6/2023 TO 6/7/2024 WITH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO DEVELOP OUR TEENS AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CIVIC ADVOCACY. THE PROGRAM SERVED 160 TEENS IN 2023/2024. THE TEEN PROGRAM RUNS 40 WEEKS AND SERVES OVER 200 TEENS ANNUALLY.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Program
After-school programming for school-aged children, providing a safe environment with educational and recreational activities; specific details not detailed on website but confirmed in IRS filings
Summer Program
Full-day summer camp for children ages 5 to 13, operating Monday to Friday from 8AM to 4PM, providing breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a structured slate of activities; serves approximately 107 children daily
Teen Program
Youth development initiative for teens ages 14 to 18, featuring academic assistance, community service, and civic advocacy; runs 40 weeks annually and serves over 200 teens
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 3 activities
    • After-school program for children
      Operates a daily after-school program for children ages 6–13 during the school year, running Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The program includes homework help, tutoring (via Power Hour), healthy snacks, daily physical activity, mentoring, and activities focused on academic success, self-esteem, and values development.
    • Teen program
      Runs a structured teen program for youth ages 14–18 during the school year, operating Monday through Friday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, serving over 200 teens annually across 40 weeks. Offers academic assistance, community service, civic advocacy, and specialty initiatives including Be Great: Graduate!, Money Matters, Career Launch, STEM, Keystone Club, Night Flight Basketball, cheerleading, and dance.
    • Youth sponsorship program
      Sponsors individual children and teens to attend the After School Program and Teen Program, respectively, for the full school year from September to June, ensuring access to educational, recreational, and developmental programming.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Internships and work-study programs
      Offers internships and work study placements for college students in program delivery and administrative functions, providing hands-on experience and supporting Club operations.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Specialty youth programs
      Offers specialized extracurricular programs including a youth cheerleading program that trains members from basic technique to competitive performance in local and national tournaments, and the Revelators Dance Troupe, which provides dance training and leads to full benefit recitals. These programs are offered to youth ages 6–18 on weekdays and some weekends.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer camp program
      Operates a 7-week summer program for children ages 5–13, running weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer months. Provides S.T.E.M. and arts-related learning, health and life skills education, sports and recreation (including basketball, swimming, tennis, and dance), weekly field trips (e.g., to the Bronx Zoo and Mets games), and culminating events such as a fashion show. Also provides free breakfast and lunch, serving over 7,300 meals in summer 2024 to an average of 107 children per day.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Youth mentorship and community engagement
      Operates a mentorship program for youth aged 6–20 and provides community service opportunities for high school students, fostering personal development and civic responsibility.
  • Youth Safety and Protection Programs 1 activity
    • Youth safety and staff training
      Implements comprehensive child safety policies including mandatory annual criminal background checks (including National Sex Offender Registry screening) for all staff, board members, and volunteers with youth contact; maintains a dedicated safety committee meeting at least three times per year; conducts annual safety assessments; and delivers ongoing child safety training for staff through Spillett Leadership University and other annual training programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.53M
Contributions & grants$1.57M103%
Program service revenue$69K5%
Investment income$16K1%
Other revenue$-127K
expenses
Total expenses$1.62M
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$926K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.65M
Cash$771K
Investments$1.81M
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$2.65M
Liquid reserves19.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -10.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MELVIN CAMPOS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $179K
board members · 24
  • ANTHONY PAOLERICO — DIRECTOR
  • BONNIE RUDIN — DIRECTOR
  • CYNTHIA LAMPTEY — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL ARONSON — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID LEDERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • EDWARD SHAW — DIRECTOR
  • FRED POWERS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • FRED SCHWAM — DIRECTOR
  • HALEY PILGRIM — DIRECTOR
  • JACK MCARDLE — DIRECTOR
  • JAY BRUSTMAN — DIRECTOR
  • JB SMOOVE — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER HIPPOLYTE-THOMAS — DIRECTOR
  • JOE ARMENTANO — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN RAPAPORT — DIRECTOR
  • JORDAN BROOKS — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH ROBERTO — TREASURER
  • JOSEPH SIMONE — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH SOLIMINE — DIRECTOR, THRU JAN 2024
  • KHAILD DAVID — DIRECTOR
  • KYLE MUNOZ — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA LAVAN — DIRECTOR
  • LISA GIUFFRA-DIAZ — DIRECTOR
  • LUCIANA MIRANDA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27

Who they work with

  • ALPHA STARS NATION CHEERLEADING Partner — Independent nonprofit community partner operating on club premises for members aged 10 and up.
  • Alpha Stars Partner — Cheerleading program that collaborates with the Club to train and develop youth cheerleaders.
  • BACKYARD SPORTS Partner — Independent nonprofit community partner operating on club premises for all ages.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Part of the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs serving 4 million kids across 4,000 clubs.
  • Bronx Zoo Partner — Partner location for summer program field trips.
  • Centers for Disease Control Government — National partner collaborating with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to develop safety practices for youth-serving organizations.
  • Chapters Rap Live Partner — Collaborates with Chapters Rap Live for events and programming, as highlighted in news features with staff members.
  • FBI Government — National partner collaborating with Boys & Girls Clubs of America on safety practices.
  • Gettinger Family Foundation Funder — Gold sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
  • Greater Hudson Valley Links Funder — Silver sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
  • IMA Foundation Funder — Gold sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
  • KARATE Partner — Independent nonprofit community partner offering karate programs on club premises for all ages.
  • Melvin Campos Partner — Chief Professional Officer serving as contact for planned giving and donor engagement.
  • Mount Vernon Fire Department Partner — Local safety partner collaborating with the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon NY.
  • Mount Vernon Police Department Partner — Local safety partner collaborating with the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon NY.
  • NIGHTFLIGHT BASKETBALL Partner — Independent nonprofit community partner operating on club premises for teens aged 14 and up.
  • NYS Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc. Network — Gold sponsor and state-level affiliate of the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
  • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Partner — Third-party safety expert engaged to provide guidance on child safety policies and training.
  • National Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Third-party safety expert engaged to provide guidance on child safety policies and training.
  • New York Mets Partner — Hosted a field trip for summer program participants at a Mets game.
  • Night Flight Basketball Partner — Collaborates on a specialty basketball program for teen club members.
  • Paraco Gas Corporation Funder — Gold sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
  • Praesidium Partner — Partner for child safety, providing access to a 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline and expert guidance on safety policies.
  • Simone Development Funder — Platinum sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
  • Westchester Community Center Partner — Local partner organization collaborating with the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon NY.
  • William E. Smucker Foundation Funder — Silver sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
  • area colleges and universities Partner — Collaborates with local colleges and universities to provide work study placements.
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.

  • Holistic, Multi-Domain Youth Development Model
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By integrating academic support, character and leadership development, health education, civic engagement, and arts and recreation, the organization fosters comprehensive youth development because addressing multiple domains simultaneously compounds positive outcomes and builds self-sufficient, responsible citizens.
  • Mentorship and Positive Adult Relationships Drive Youth Outcomes
    methodology: mentorship-based_youth_development
    By embedding consistent mentorship with responsible adults into programming, the organization improves youth development outcomes because sustained, trusting relationships provide guidance, accountability, and social-emotional support.
  • Safe, Structured Environment as Foundation for Youth Development
    methodology: safe-space_youth_development
    By providing a safe and affordable environment with structured after-school programming, the organization supports holistic youth development and future readiness because consistent, supportive settings enable academic, social, and emotional growth.