2026-06-23T14:27:10-05:00 2025-12-31 331374517 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC 3001 SUMMER STREET 5TH FLOOR EAST STAMFORD CT 06905 990 2025-01-01 200421577 BRIDGEPORT CARIBE YOUTH LEADERS INC BRID 2039130073 595 MADISON AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066042730 JOHN TORRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2033942700 2026-06-23 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 2033232400 2026-06-23 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JOHN TORRES 595 MADISON AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066042730 2274084 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 38 200 0 0 1863857 1796459 81621 99103 46146 44947 -11995 -6295 1979629 1934214 130004 93343 0 0 734791 780108 0 0 1243 1032416 941201 1897211 1814652 82418 119562 2138803 2318840 406059 466534 1732744 1852306 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 1 813453 49480 700 SPORTSBCYL'S SPORTS PROGRAMMING CONTINUES TO CREATE SAFE, STRUCTURED, AND ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP ATHLETIC SKILLS, LEADERSHIP ABILITIES, TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, AND CONFIDENCE BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD AND COURT. BCYL SPORTS PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE MENTORSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WHILE PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH OF ALL SKILL LEVELS.BASEBALL & SOFTBALLTHE BCYL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS PROVIDED DEVELOPMENTAL CLINICS AND COMPETITIVE LEAGUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AGES 718 THROUGHOUT THE WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL SEASONS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED STRUCTURED COACHING FOCUSED ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, TEAMWORK, CONDITIONING, GAME STRATEGY, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. PROGRAMS INCLUDED PRACTICES, LEAGUE GAMES, ADVANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUMMER ACADEMY EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO HELP ATHLETES CONTINUE DEVELOPING YEAR-ROUND.IN 2025, BCYL CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXPANDED YOUTH ACCESS TO ATHLETICS AND RECREATION WHILE CREATING POSITIVE COMMUNITY-BASED EXPERIENCES FOR PARTICIPATING FAMILIES.BASKETBALLBCYL'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMMING SERVED BOYS AND GIRLS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUES, TRAVEL TEAMS, AAU COMPETITION, SUMMER BASKETBALL OPPORTUNITIES, AND GIRLS ON THE MOVE PROGRAMMING.THE GIRLS ON THE MOVE BASKETBALL PROGRAM, DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JUSTICE EDUCATION CENTER, FOCUSED NOT ONLY ON ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION BUT ALSO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CONFIDENCE-BUILDING, MENTORSHIP, AND PERSONAL GROWTH FOR GIRLS THROUGHOUT BRIDGEPORT.TRAVEL AND AAU BASKETBALL OPPORTUNITIES ALLOWED STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE AT HIGHER LEVELS WHILE RECEIVING ADVANCED COACHING, STRUCTURED TRAINING, AND EXPOSURE TO COMPETITIVE REGIONAL PLAY. ACROSS ALL BASKETBALL PROGRAMMING, PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHENED TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION, DISCIPLINE, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN A POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.SOCCERTHE BCYL SOCCER PROGRAM PROVIDED YOUTH IN GRADES K8 WITH YEAR-ROUND SOCCER INSTRUCTION, WINTER CLINICS, LEAGUE COMPETITION, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED PROFESSIONAL COACHING DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN TECHNICAL SKILLS, GAME UNDERSTANDING, CONFIDENCE, AND SPORTSMANSHIP WHILE PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND POSITIVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS.CHEERLEADINGBCYL'S CHEERLEADING PROGRAM PROVIDED STUDENTS IN GRADES 38 WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM DURING BASKETBALL GAMES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, PARADES, AND BCYL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CHEERLEADERS SERVED AS AMBASSADORS FOR THE ORGANIZATION WHILE DEVELOPING TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND PERFORMANCE SKILLS THROUGH PRACTICES, COMPETITIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. 653865 43863 98403 EDUCATION PROGRAMS:BCYL'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, CREATIVITY, COLLEGE READINESS, AND STEM-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT BRIDGEPORT. THROUGH TUTORING, ENRICHMENT, SAT PREPARATION, ROBOTICS, AND CODING INITIATIVES, BCYL CONTINUES TO CREATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE ENGAGING, SUPPORTIVE, AND ADAPTABLE TO THE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT.CARIBE YOUTH SATURDAY ACADEMY MATH & READING TUTORINGTHE CARIBE YOUTH SATURDAY ACADEMY PROVIDED STUDENTS IN GRADES 39 WITH SMALL-GROUP INSTRUCTION IN MATH AND READING DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FOUNDATIONAL ACADEMIC SKILLS AND BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THE CLASSROOM. IN ADDITION TO TARGETED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ENRICHMENT PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS THAT PROMOTED CREATIVITY, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND CRITICAL THINKING.IN-SCHOOL VOLUNTEER TUTORINGBCYL'S IN-SCHOOL VOLUNTEER TUTORING PROGRAM PARTNERED WITH 22 BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE AND SMALL-GROUP ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 18. VOLUNTEERS WORKED ALONGSIDE TEACHERS TO REINFORCE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND HELP STUDENTS IMPROVE READING, MATH, AND CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS WHILE BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND MAINTAINING ACADEMIC PROGRESS.CODING, ROBOTICS & ESPORTSBCYL EXPANDED WORKFORCE-ALIGNED STEM ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CODING, ROBOTICS, AND ESPORTS PROGRAMMING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN CODING INSTRUCTION THROUGH INTERACTIVE GAME-DEVELOPMENT PLATFORMS WHILE STRENGTHENING PROBLEM-SOLVING, COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, AND STRATEGIC THINKING SKILLS.THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH EARLY EXPOSURE TO TECHNOLOGY-FOCUSED CAREER PATHWAYS AND INNOVATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CONNECTED TO THE GROWING STEM WORKFORCE SECTOR.SAT PREPARATIONTHE SAT PREPARATION PROGRAM SUPPORTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION IN MATH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES, COLLEGE RESEARCH SUPPORT, AND FINANCIAL AID GUIDANCE. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COLLEGE READINESS WHILE HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE THE COLLEGE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS WITH GREATER CONFIDENCE.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTBCYL'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS FOR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS THROUGH CAREER EXPOSURE, MENTORSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING, TRADES PREPARATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES.SUCCESS STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE & CAREER EXPECTATIONS TO SUCCEEDTHE SUCCESS PROGRAM EQUIPPED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO NAVIGATE COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS SUCCESSFULLY. THROUGH MENTORSHIP, HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES, MOCK INTERVIEWS, DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIP EXPLORATION, AND COLLEGE ESSAY DEVELOPMENT, PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHENED THEIR READINESS FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS AND FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.TRADE ASSESSMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM (TAPP)THE TAPP PROGRAM PREPARED CAREER-DRIVEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SKILLED TRADES THROUGH ACADEMIC PREPARATION ALIGNED WITH THE NATIONAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE (NJATC) APTITUDE TEST. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED MENTORSHIP FROM EXPERIENCED TRADESPEOPLE, PARTICIPATED IN WORKSITE VISITS, AND GAINED PRACTICAL EXPOSURE TO APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAYS AND CAREERS WITHIN THE TRADES INDUSTRY.YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR LEADERS TRAINING (YELT)THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR LEADERS TRAINING (YELT) PROGRAM PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING FOCUSED ON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MENTORSHIP, AND WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANTS COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS, EXPLORED BUSINESS CASE STUDIES, DEVELOPED BUSINESS PLANS, AND PARTICIPATED IN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN REAL-WORLD PROFESSIONAL SKILLS.THE PROGRAM CULMINATED IN BCYL'S STARTUP CHALLENGE, WHERE STUDENTS PRESENTED ORIGINAL BUSINESS CONCEPTS AND DEMONSTRATED CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING. SAT PREPARATIONTHE SAT PREPARATION PROGRAM SUPPORTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION IN MATH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES, COLLEGE RESEARCH SUPPORT, AND FINANCIAL AID GUIDANCE. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COLLEGE READINESS WHILE HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE THE COLLEGE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS WITH GREATER CONFIDENCE.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTBCYL'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS FOR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS THROUGH CAREER EXPOSURE, MENTORSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING, TRADES PREPARATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES.SUCCESS STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE & CAREER EXPECTATIONS TO SUCCEEDTHE SUCCESS PROGRAM EQUIPPED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO NAVIGATE COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS SUCCESSFULLY. THROUGH MENTORSHIP, HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES, MOCK INTERVIEWS, DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIP EXPLORATION, AND COLLEGE ESSAY DEVELOPMENT, PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHENED THEIR READINESS FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS AND FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.TRADE ASSESSMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM (TAPP)THE TAPP PROGRAM PREPARED CAREER-DRIVEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SKILLED TRADES THROUGH ACADEMIC PREPARATION ALIGNED WITH THE NATIONAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE (NJATC) APTITUDE TEST. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED MENTORSHIP FROM EXPERIENCED TRADESPEOPLE, PARTICIPATED IN WORKSITE VISITS, AND GAINED PRACTICAL EXPOSURE TO APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAYS AND CAREERS WITHIN THE TRADES INDUSTRY.YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR LEADERS TRAINING (YELT)THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR LEADERS TRAINING (YELT) PROGRAM PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING FOCUSED ON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MENTORSHIP, AND WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANTS COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS, EXPLORED BUSINESS CASE STUDIES, DEVELOPED BUSINESS PLANS, AND PARTICIPATED IN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN REAL-WORLD PROFESSIONAL SKILLS.THE PROGRAM CULMINATED IN BCYL'S STARTUP CHALLENGE, WHERE STUDENTS PRESENTED ORIGINAL BUSINESS CONCEPTS AND DEMONSTRATED CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING.YOUTH IMPACT & RELATIONSHIP-BASED PROGRAMMINGBCYL REMAINS COMMITTED TO RELATIONSHIP-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES THAT PRIORITIZE MENTORSHIP, ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN YOUTH AND STAFF. 1467318 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 1 121 0 38 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 JOSEPH VIZCARRONDO VICE 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 LISSETTE ANDINO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 INGRID ALVAREZ 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 DIGNA A MARTE 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 ALINA MARQUEZ-REYNOLDS DIRECTOR THRU 8/2025 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAYMOND TORRES DIRECTOR THRU 1/2025 1.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN VAZCONES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN TORRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 143070 0 0 143070 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 235929 805074 755456 9965 1796459 SPORTS/EDU. 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RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 448906 99363 349543 349543 LT LEASE LIABILITY 290989 ST LEASE LIABILITY 36701 327690 X 1934214 0 1934214 0 1934214 1814652 0 1814652 0 1814652 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 2022. 2025 GALA 258868 207179 51689 36739 14950 5249 WINE & BEER TASTING 34380 28750 5630 5230 400 1046 1 293248 235929 57319 41969 15350 6295 63614 -6295 1 STIPENDS 98 49480 SCHOLARSHIPS 26 40900 INCENTIVE AWARDS 3 353 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 III, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION CEASED OPERATING ITS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS DURING 2025. AS A RESULT, THE PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED AND NO PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO COMMUNITY PROGRAM WERE CONDUCTED AFTER ITS TERMINATION. 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 275,078. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 725. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 275,803. CYSA TUTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 53,502. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 53,502. REFEREE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 40,493. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 40,493. UMPIRE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,863. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,863. PAYROLL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 19,443. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 19,443.