2024-10-07T16:52:28-05:00 2023-12-31 873231666 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC 3001 SUMMER STREET 5TH FLOOR EAST STAMFORD CT 06905 990 2023-01-01 200421577 BRIDGEPORT CARIBE YOUTH LEADERS INC BRID 2039130073 595 MADISON AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066042730 JOHN TORRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2033942700 2024-10-07 1 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 2033232400 2024-10-07 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z JOHN TORRES 595 MADISON AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066042730 2006482 0 X WWW.BCYL.ORG X 2003 CT 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. 12 12 30 197 0 0 1898553 1813217 43878 43469 1022 23507 -2572 -7057 1940881 1873136 198208 207094 0 0 578570 647051 0 0 1340 674527 828097 1451305 1682242 489576 190894 1591948 1734680 132516 84354 1459432 1650326 X 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. 0 0 749188 63855 43469 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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: 2023 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. 588128 143239 0 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. 69754 0 0 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. 1407070 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 46 0 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 X JOHN TORRES 2039130073 595 MADISON AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066042730 FRANK BORRES CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANTHONY JUDKINS TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JACABED RODRIGUEZ-COSS ESQ SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSE APONTE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK BARBER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID BLAGYS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR THOMAS COLEY DIRECTOR, THRU 7/13/23 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEANNETTE ESTRELLA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RONALD X JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRETHELA LOVE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CEASAR R POMA-RODIGUEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRITTANY RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NOEMI RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR, THRU 4/20/23 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAYMOND TORRES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN TORRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 125655 0 0 125655 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 271468 1181132 360617 54648 1813217 SPORTS/EDU. PROGRAMS 713990 43469 43469 43469 23495 23495 83686 83674 12 12 12 42615 271468 49672 -7057 -7057 1873136 43469 0 16450 X 2781 2781 204313 204313 125655 95915 29740 462820 353283 109537 58576 44713 13863 21550 21550 309472 293708 15764 28959 1929 26830 200 32243 27296 3807 1140 15903 4703 11200 72059 71414 645 20003 19886 117 36679 35917 762 28103 28103 13127 10679 2448 UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 171133 167407 3726 TRAINING AND EDUCATION 43223 42473 750 FOOD 17148 12158 4990 TROPHIES AND PLAQUES 16197 16197 2298 2298 1682242 1407070 273832 1340 689914 107894 383512 1198663 374351 344434 131179 49840 58257 81339 83564 0 2350 2350 1591948 1734680 22516 25308 110000 59046 132516 84354 X 1179432 1347762 280000 302564 1459432 1650326 1591948 1734680 190894 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 585508 679497 966332 1898553 1813217 5943107 585508 679497 966332 1898553 1813217 5943107 3503 5939604 2844 2021 647 1022 23495 30029 1700 1700 5974836 230662 0.99410 0.99600 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 1,700. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 131179 49840 81339 81339 X 1880244 8468 8468 1871776 1360 1360 1873136 1689350 8468 8468 1680882 1360 1360 1682242 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAX JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO 2020. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 8B 8,468. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAM FEES 1,360. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 8B 8,468. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAM FEES 1,360. 20TH ANNIV. GALA 249195 220830 28365 925 832 25949 2550 2913 WINE & BEER TASTING 54380 48530 5850 363 7500 300 964 1 10508 2108 8400 1700 5676 314083 271468 42615 1288 2532 33449 2850 9553 49672 -7057 1 STIPENDS 324 135465 SCHOLARSHIPS 26 39070 FOOD ASSISTANCE 1120 28000 COST FOOD GIFT CARDS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 13 1360 INCENTIVE AWARDS 4 418 PART I, LINE 2: SCHOLARSHIPS: BCYL HAS A SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. A DESIGNATED BOARD MEMBER CHAIRS THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WHICH ALSO INCLUDES 3 COMMUNITY LEADERS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH BCYL WHO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND ASSIGN BUDGETED SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS BASED ON SCORING CRITERIA THAT INCLUDES ACADEMICS, INTERVIEWS AND BCYL INVOLVEMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: BCYL OFFERS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ASSIST STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE COST OF ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS. APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED BY EACH FAMILY AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. THE CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND SIZE. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY A BOARD MEMBER, WHO REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS AS WELL AS WELL AS THE BUDGET TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED AND THERE ARE NO DENIALS. IN THE CASES WHERE 100% ASSISTANCE IS NOT POSSIBLE, APPLICANTS RECEIVE A REDUCED AMOUNT IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE ALL APPLICANTS. STIPENDS: STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THE CARIBE SUMMER S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (STUDENTS UNDERSTAND COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPECTATIONS) PROGRAM EARN A STIPEND CHECK OF $75-$2,000, AND EXIT THE PROGRAM WITH AN ACTION PLAN AND CLEAR VISION OF THEIR NEXT STEPS. FOOD ASSISTANCE: BCYL OFFERS A FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IN NEED WITH RESOURCES INCLUDING FOOD INSECURITIES. PART OF THE CARIBE CONNECTIONS PROGRAMS, FAMILIES ARE REFERRED OR CONTACT BCYL DIRECTLY SEEKING ASSISTANCE. TWO COMMUNITY COORDINATORS CONDUCT NEEDS ASSESSMENTS ON THE FAMILIES. FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL NEED RECEIVE PRICE RITE SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE HOUSEHOLD. X 54648 COST 0 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B BRIDGEPORT CARIBE YOUTH LEADERS, INC. HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. UPON RECEIPT OF THE FORM 990, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORM 990 AS PRESENTED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. UPON THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVING THE RETURN, IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS APPLIABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. SUCH PERSONS MUST ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT, DISCLOSING ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS WHICH COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED THE DISCLOSURES AND DETERMINES IF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST. THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT MAY NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE BOARD'S DISCUSSION AND DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, WHICH MAY INCLUDE INVESTIGATING ALTERNATIVES THAT PRESENT NO CONFLICT, THE BOARD DETERMINES WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE MAJORITY OF DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MAY APPROVE THE TRANSACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSUMED THE ROLE FULL-TIME IN 2022. THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE USED COMPARABLE DATA, INCLUDING FORM 990S FROM COMPARABLE YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR THE FULL-TIME ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED HIS COMPENSATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO APPROVED THE DECISION. THE PROCESS AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AND BYLAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTUAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 209,399. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,832. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 219,231. CYSA TUTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 40,421. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 40,421. REFEREE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 35,948. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,948. UMPIRE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,940. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,940. PAYROLL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,932. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,932. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.