Form 990 for tax year 2024
Filed by BRIDGEPORT CARIBE YOUTH LEAGUE INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $1,979,629
- Total expenses
- $1,897,211
- Contributions and grants received
- $1,863,857
- Grants paid
- $130,004
- Program service revenue
- $81,621
- Investment income
- $46,146
- Other revenue
- -$11,995
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,138,803
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $406,059
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $1,732,744
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $1,424,573
- Management and general expenses
- $471,369
- Fundraising expenses
- $1,269
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $1,424,573
Program services were 75.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$193,975
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$1,114,544
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$555,338
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$16,441
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2a · Program service revenue: SPORTS/EDU. PROGRAMS
total $81,621 · related or exempt $81,621
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3 · Investment income
total $46,146 · excluded $46,146
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$25,800
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$193,975
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$37,795
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$11,995 · excluded -$11,995
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $3,087 · program services $3,087
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $126,917 · program services $126,917
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $125,655 · program services $81,381 · management and general $44,274
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $523,473 · program services $339,028 · management and general $184,445
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $1,883 · program services $1,220 · management and general $663
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $83,780 · program services $54,260 · management and general $29,520
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11b · Fees: legal
total $4,455 · management and general $4,455
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $28,280 · management and general $28,280
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11g · Fees: other
total $430,870 · program services $385,084 · management and general $45,786
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $26,590 · program services $88 · management and general $26,286 · fundraising $216
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13 · Office expenses
total $27,992 · program services $7,284 · management and general $19,655 · fundraising $1,053
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14 · Information technology
total $26,205 · program services $3,469 · management and general $22,736
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16 · Occupancy
total $87,767 · program services $87,644 · management and general $123
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17 · Travel
total $30,082 · program services $30,082
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $42,085 · program services $41,240 · management and general $845
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $42,498 · management and general $42,498
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23 · Insurance
total $14,840 · program services $12,204 · management and general $2,636
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24a · Other expenses: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
total $112,727 · program services $110,771 · management and general $1,956
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24b · Other expenses: TRAINING AND EDUCATION
total $86,213 · program services $78,200 · management and general $8,013
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24c · Other expenses: MEMBERSHIP/LEAGUE CHART
total $24,205 · program services $23,319 · management and general $886
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24d · Other expenses: FOOD
total $22,772 · program services $14,460 · management and general $8,312
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24e · All other expenses
total $24,835 · program services $24,835
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $107,894 · end of year $356,116
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $1,198,663 · end of year $1,290,596
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $344,434 · end of year $134,527
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$437,069
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$79,505
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $81,339 · end of year $357,564
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $2,350 · end of year $0
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $25,308 · end of year $64,265
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $59,046 · end of year $27,159
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $314,635
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $1,347,762 · end of year $1,372,083
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $302,564 · end of year $360,661
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH SPORTS, EDUCATIONAL AND CIVIC DIRECTION HELPING THEM BUILD THE CHARACTER AND SELF-ESTEEM THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND VALUE IN SOCIETY.
Activities or mission (Part I)
BRIDGEPORT CARIBE YOUTH LEADERS (BCYL) OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUTH STRIVING FOR ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, AND HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT. SERVING OVER 2,000 YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 5-18, BCYL IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND.
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SPORTS PROGRAMS:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE SPORTS PROGRAMS IS TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, INTEGRITY AND TEAMWORK THAT WILL ENABLE OUR YOUTH TO BE SUCCESSFUL ON AND OFF THE FIELD/COURT. BASEBALL/SOFTBALL:THE 2024 SUMMER AND FALL SEASONS WERE OFFERED AS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM, A COMPLETE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL LEVELS STARTING WITH PRESEASON TRAINING, FEATURING CONDITIONING, SKILL, DRILLS, AND STRATEGY SESSIONS THEN, DURING THE SPRING LEAGUE AND CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT IN THE SUMMER ACADEMY, WERE ADVANCED TRAINING AND FUN SWAP ACTIVITIES. NEW FOR 2024 REGISTRATIONS INCLUDED A ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB!BASKETBALL:THE BCYL BASKETBALL PROGRAM OFFERS BOYS AND GIRLS FROM KINDER THROUGH 12TH GRADE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL YEAR-ROUND. OPERATING AT FULL CAPACITY, OUR PROGRAM WELCOMED MANY PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ORGANIZED BASKETBALL FOR THE FIRST TIME. INCLUDING THE BPS BASKETBALL FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN BRIDGEPORT. SOCCER:THE 2024 SOCCER LEAGUE FOR GRADES K-8 AND PREMIER SOCCER INSTRUCTION YEAR-ROUND! OUR LEAGUE IS LED BY EXPERIENCED AND PASSIONATE COACHES WHO PROVIDE TOP-NOTCH TRAINING. YOUNG ATHLETES WILL DEVELOP A SOLID FOUNDATION IN SOCCER SKILLS, GAME, UNDERSTANDING, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. NEW FOR 2023 REGISTRATIONS INCLUDED A ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB!CHEERLEADING: 2024 CARIBE'S CHEERLEADING PROGRAM OFFERS PARTICIPANTS FROM 3RD GRADE TO 8TH GRADE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS BCYL'S AMBASSADORS DURING CITY PARADES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. CHEERLEADERS PERFORM DURING BASKETBALL GAMES, BCYL EVENTS AND ON SATURDAYS DURING BASKETBALL SEASON WITH PRACTICES HELD DURING THE WEEK.
Expenses $864,542 · Revenue $81,621
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS:BCYL IS COMMITTED TO CREATING AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT IS NURTURING AND ADAPTABLE TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT- BCYL'S MATH AND READING TUTORING PROGRAM - TUTORING PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 TO 8 AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THEIR MATH AND READING SKILLS WITHIN A FOCUSED AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. - SAT PREP PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE MOST CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THEIR FIRST COLLEGE BOARD SAT.- T.A.P.P. AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM TAILORED FOR CAREER-DRIVEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A PASSION FOR ENTERING TRADES UPON GRADUATION- CODING AND ESPORTS - MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE A KEEN INTEREST IN CODING AND GAME DESIGN. THIS PROGRAM IS A PART OF BCYL'S ESPORTS INITIATIVE, WHICH CONNECTS SMOOTHLY WITH THE BRIDGEPORT BRANCH OF THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT STEM ECOSYSTEM. OUR PROGRAM OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF DIGITAL CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION, WHERE YOU CAN ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS IN CODING, GAME DEVELOPMENT, AND MUCH MORE.- SUCCESS STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE & CAREER EXPECTATION TO SUCCEED- YELT PROGRAM CONSISTS OF 14 WEEKS OF HANDS-ON ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING, WHERE STUDENTS WILL LEARN ABOUT BUSINESS MODELS, UNDERSTANDING THE CAREERPRENEUR MINDSET AND HOW IT RELATES TO THEIR CAREER CHOICES.
Expenses $492,858 · Grants $101,407
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:BRIDGEPORT CARIBE YOUTH LEADERS (BCYL) INC., NOW KNOWN AS CARIBE CONNECTIONS, OPERATED FOR NEARLY SEVEN YEARS FOLLOWING HURRICANE MARIA TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE CARIBE CLUB SUPPORTED NON-BCYL FAMILIES FACING HOUSING, EDUCATIONAL, AND EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES. TWO PART-TIME COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKERS ENGAGED FAMILIES EFFECTIVELY, LEADING TO INCREASED ENROLLMENT AND IMPROVED OUTCOMES. BCYL EMPHASIZED THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM AIMED TO EXPAND BY ADDING EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PARENTS THROUGH COUNSELING, WORKSHOPS, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION, WHILE CONTINUING TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND HOUSING ISSUES.
Expenses $67,173
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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FRANK BORRES
CHAIRPERSON
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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ANTHONY JUDKINS
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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JACABED RODRIGUEZ-COSS ESQ
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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JOSE APONTE
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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PATRICK BARBER
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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DAVID BLAGYS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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ANGEL BRUNO
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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RONALD X JOHNSON
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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BRETHELA LOVE
DIRECTOR THRU 1/29/2024
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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CEASAR R POMA-RODIGUEZ
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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BRITTANY RODRIGUEZ
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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ALINA MARQUEZ-REYNOLDS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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RAYMOND TORRES
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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JOSEPH VIZCARRONDO
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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JOHN TORRES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $125,655
- From this org
- $125,655
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 18 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202513229349300146
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