Youth Development
Bridgeport Caribe Youth League Inc
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Total revenue
$2.0M
Total expenses
$1.9M
Net assets
$1.7M
Grants received
$652K
32 grants
EIN
200421577
Tax year
2024
Mission
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.
Programs
2 programs
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.
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.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
15 listed
JOHN TORRES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$126K
40 hrs/wk
ANTHONY JUDKINS
TREASURER
—
1 hrs/wk
JACABED RODRIGUEZ-COSS ESQ
SECRETARY
—
1 hrs/wk
JOSE APONTE
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
PATRICK BARBER
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
DAVID BLAGYS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
ANGEL BRUNO
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
FRANK BORRES
CHAIRPERSON
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1 hrs/wk
BRETHELA LOVE
DIRECTOR THRU 1/29/2024
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1 hrs/wk
CEASAR R POMA-RODIGUEZ
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
BRITTANY RODRIGUEZ
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
ALINA MARQUEZ-REYNOLDS
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
RAYMOND TORRES
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
JOSEPH VIZCARRONDO
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
RONALD X JOHNSON
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$652K from 15 funders · 32 grants · 2017–2024
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$131K · 6 grants · 2018–2024
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$63K · 4 grants · 2021–2023
$53K · 1 grant · 2024
$45K · 1 grant · 2022
$33K · 3 grants · 2017–2019
$30K · 2 grants · 2018–2020