2025-11-18T00:17:48-06:00 2024-12-31 331374517 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC 3001 SUMMER STREET 5TH FLOOR EAST STAMFORD CT 06905 990 2024-01-01 200421577 BRIDGEPORT CARIBE YOUTH LEADERS INC BRID 2039130073 595 MADISON AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066042730 JOHN TORRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2033942700 2025-11-18 1 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 2033232400 2025-11-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JOHN TORRES 595 MADISON AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066042730 2017424 0 X WWW.BCYL.ORG X 2003 CT 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. 13 13 33 250 0 0 1813217 1863857 43469 81621 23507 46146 -7057 -11995 1873136 1979629 207094 130004 0 0 647051 734791 0 0 1269 828097 1032416 1682242 1897211 190894 82418 1734680 2138803 84354 406059 1650326 1732744 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 864542 81621 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. 492858 101407 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. 67173 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. 1424573 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 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 ANGEL BRUNO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RONALD X JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRETHELA LOVE DIRECTOR THRU 1/29/2024 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 ALINA MARQUEZ-REYNOLDS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAYMOND TORRES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH VIZCARRONDO 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 193975 1114544 555338 16441 1863857 SPORTS/EDU. PROGRAMS 713990 81621 81621 81621 46146 46146 25800 193975 37795 -11995 -11995 1979629 81621 0 34151 X 3087 3087 126917 126917 125655 81381 44274 523473 339028 184445 1883 1220 663 83780 54260 29520 4455 4455 28280 28280 430870 385084 45786 26590 88 26286 216 27992 7284 19655 1053 26205 3469 22736 87767 87644 123 30082 30082 42085 41240 845 42498 42498 14840 12204 2636 UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 112727 110771 1956 TRAINING AND EDUCATION 86213 78200 8013 MEMBERSHIP/LEAGUE CHART 24205 23319 886 FOOD 22772 14460 8312 24835 24835 1897211 1424573 471369 1269 107894 356116 1198663 1290596 344434 134527 437069 79505 81339 357564 2350 0 1734680 2138803 25308 64265 59046 27159 0 314635 84354 406059 X 1347762 1372083 302564 360661 1650326 1732744 1734680 2138803 82418 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 679497 966332 1898553 1813217 1869872 7227471 679497 966332 1898553 1813217 1869872 7227471 7227471 2021 647 1022 23495 46134 73319 1700 1700 7302490 247613 0.98970 0.99410 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 437069 79505 357564 357564 LT LEASE LIABILITY 288241 ST LEASE LIABILITY 26394 314635 X 1986948 7319 7319 1979629 0 1979629 1904530 7319 7319 1897211 0 1897211 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 2021. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 8B 7,319. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAM FEES PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 8B 7,319. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAM FEES 2024 GALA 207460 183160 24300 768 22200 2100 2413 CALLING TO PR 12315 10815 1500 5383 1500 3431 1 219775 193975 25800 6151 22200 3600 5844 37795 -11995 1 STIPENDS 150 68356 SCHOLARSHIPS 18 33050 FOOD ASSISTANCE 200 5000 COST FOOD GIFT CARDS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 800 20000 COST GIFT CARD INCENTIVE AWARDS 2 511 COST GIFT CARD PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS: BCYL HAS A SCHOLARSHIP FUND WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. BOARD MEMBER DAVID CARRASQUILO CHAIRS THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MADE UP 3 COMMUNITY LEADERS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH BCYL WHO INTERVIEWS AND ASSIGNS BUDGETED SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS BASED ON SCORING CRITERIA THAT INCLUDES ACADEMICS, INTERVIEWS AND BCYL INVOLVEMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. BCYL OFFERS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ASSIST STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ENROLLING IN ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS TO BETTER THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND HAVE A BRIGHTER FUTURE. REGISTRATION FOR THE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY BCYL IS OPEN JANUARY - JUNE FOR SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, AND FROM AUGUST - NOVEMBER FOR FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS. APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST BY EACH FAMILY AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. IT IS BYCL POLICY THAT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ARE RETURNED WITHIN A TWO-WEEK PERIOD. THE CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE 1) HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2) HOUSEHOLD SIZE. ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ARE REVIEWED BY BOARD MEMBER, ANTHONY JUDKINS, WHO REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS AS WELL AS WELL AS THE BUDGET, ENSURING THE FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO ISSUE THE GRANTS. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED AND THERE ARE NO DENIALS. IN THE CASES WHERE SUFFICIENT FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, APPLICANTS RECEIVE A REDUCED AMOUNT IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE ALL APPLICANTS. 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 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ANY KEY EMPLOYEES. TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS STATUS AS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX, THE BOARD SHALL AUTHORIZE AND OVERSEE AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE BOARD'S DISCUSSION OR DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE BOARD MAY ASK QUESTIONS OF AND RECEIVE PRESENTATION(S) FROM THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BOARD SHALL ASCERTAIN THAT ALL MATERIAL FACTS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD AND SHALL COMPILE APPROPRIATE DATA, SUCH AS COMPARABILITY STUDIES, TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE TRANSACTION. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, WHICH MAY INCLUDE INVESTIGATING ALTERNATIVES THAT PRESENT NO CONFLICT, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE 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 THEN IN OFFICE 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 304,345. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 31,717. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 336,062. CYSA TUTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 36,246. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 36,246. REFEREE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 37,444. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 37,444. UMPIRE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,049. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,049. PAYROLL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,069. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,069. 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.