The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council

What The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council does

The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc. (GRYC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ridgewood, Queens, NY. It delivers education, counseling, and truancy prevention programs to youth across Queens and Brooklyn, serving an age range from early childhood (3K/Pre-K) through age 24, alongside their families. The organization is governed by a board with Bob Monahan serving as President, and operates with a staff of 251-500 employees.

GRYC's core product portfolio comprises nine structured programs: Little Stars 3K/Pre-K for early childhood education; free and subsidized fee-based K-5 after-school programs; SONYC middle school programs (grades 6-8); COMPASS elementary programs; Beacon community center programs serving all ages; the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for ages 14-24; Service Learning Programs (SLP); and workforce development. These programs operate on-site at over 30 partner schools across Queens and Brooklyn, including elementary sites (P.S. 68, 81, 87, 88, 91, 102, 128, 153, 159, 164, 239, 254, 305, 306), middle schools (I.S. 25, 77, 93, 113, 204), and charter/private school partners. The organization does not operate proprietary technology; its infrastructure consists of a Wix-hosted website, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook channels for community outreach.

GRYC's revenue model is government-contract-led, with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) providing primary funding for COMPASS and SONYC after-school programs, supplemented by federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) funding. Secondary revenue streams include subsidized program fees at select K-5 sites (P.S. 68, 87, 102, 164, 239, 305) and charitable donations via PayPal and AmazonSmile. Enrollment is facilitated through school administrators and the DYCD Connect portal. The go-to-market motion is community-led: programs are embedded directly within partner schools, with no traditional sales channel or external marketing infrastructure.

Name

The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council

Legal name

The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc.

Website

https://greaterridgewoodyouthcouncil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council is a Queens-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 that delivers after-school, Pre-K, middle school, Beacon, summer employment, and service-learning programs at 30+ NYC public schools, funded primarily by DYCD and serving thousands of youth and families annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

Keywords

• Youth after-school programs
• Early childhood education
• Summer youth employment
• Community youth services
• Nonprofit youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ridgewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Primary revenue from DYCD-funded COMPASS and SONYC programs. These are city-funded after-school programs available free or at subsidized rates to participants.
2. Program Fees: Fee-based after-school programs at select locations offered at low subsidized rates for K-5 grades.
3. Donations: Accepts charitable donations through PayPal and AmazonSmile to support operations and program expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council (GRYC) is a nonprofit organization that delivers youth development programs including early childhood education (3K/Pre-K), free and subsidized after-school programs for elementary and middle school students, Beacon community center programs, and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for youth ages 14-24. Programs operate at over 30 school locations across Queens and Brooklyn, primarily funded through NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) contracts.

Product overview

The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council (GRYC) is a non-profit youth development organization serving Queens, NY since 1980. It offers a portfolio of structured youth programs including Little Stars 3K/Pre-K for early childhood education; K-5 free and fee-based after-school programs; 6-8 middle school SONYC programs; COMPASS elementary programs; Beacon community center programs; the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for ages 14-24; and Service Learning Programs. These programs operate across 30+ school sites throughout Queens, providing academic support, STEM, arts, athletics, community service, and employment readiness. GRYC receives funding from DYCD (Department of Youth and Community Development) and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.

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Products and services

• Little Stars 3K/Pre-K Early childhood education program for 3-year-olds and pre-kindergarten students, providing foundational learning experiences for young children.
• K-5 Free After School Programs Free after-school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5) operated at various school sites throughout Queens, providing academic support, enrichment activities, and recreational programs funded by DYCD.
• K-5 Fee Based After School Programs Subsidized fee-based after-school programs for grades K-5 offered at select locations including P.S. 68, P.S. 87, P.S. 102, P.S. 164, P.S. 239, and P.S. 305, with activities such as homework help, arts, fitness, and specialized clubs.
• 6-8 Free After School Programs (SONYC) Free middle school after-school programs for grades 6-8, city-funded by NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), offering educational enrichment, leadership development, sports, and community service activities.
• Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) 6-week summer employment program serving youth ages 14-24, providing work experience, service learning projects, and stipends ($16.50/hr for ages 16-24, $700 stipend for ages 14-15).
• Beacon Programs Community center-style programs operating at schools like I.S. 93 and OWH 204, providing comprehensive services to youth and families including academic support, arts, recreational activities, and adult programming, serving hundreds to thousands annually.
• COMPASS Programs Free DYCD-funded after-school programs at elementary schools offering homework help, STEM activities, arts, fitness, and enrichment for grades K-5.
• Service Learning Programs (SLP) Programs at various schools that combine academic learning with community service projects, including Environmental Justice, Health and Wellness, Civic Engagement, Business/Entrepreneurship, and Technology initiatives.
• Workforce Development Job readiness training, career exploration, resume writing, financial literacy workshops, and employment opportunities for young adults through SYEP and partnerships with local businesses.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Loukoumi FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with GRYC on youth programs, including service learning projects and book signing events where students' essays were published in 'Inspiring Stories That Make A Difference 2'.
• AmazonSmile CharityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDonation platform allowing shoppers to support GRYC through AmazonSmile when making eligible purchases.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UColStRF9befBQPibWj3ppzA
• Instagraminstagram.com/thegryc/?hl=en
• Xx.com/the_gryc
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGreaterRidgewoodYouthCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the_gryc

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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