named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cell Service Awareness Initiative
Effort to highlight the need for improved cell coverage in East Hampton, particularly for emergency communications and remote learning, as the area transitions to a year-round community.
Diversion Impact Study
Research conducted by Garvett & Associates analyzing the consequences of airport closure, including flight redistribution to Montauk and Gabreski airports and increased ground traffic.
Economic Impact Study
Commissioned independent study showing the airport generates $77 million annually and supports 800 jobs in the local community.
Save East Hampton Airport Campaign
Advocacy initiative to prevent the closure of East Hampton Airport by raising public awareness, mobilizing community support, and influencing local government decisions.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 2 activities
- Community outreach and engagement for airport supportDistributes printed posters in support of East Hampton Airport and sponsors community events at the airport to promote public engagement and visibility for airport-related advocacy efforts.
- Public education on local government policyConducts public education initiatives to inform residents about local government policy decisions affecting the economy, public safety, and recreational activities in the Town of East Hampton, including through community outreach and communication of research findings.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for East Hampton Airport preservationAdvocates for keeping the East Hampton Airport open, including promoting awareness of its economic and life-saving importance, opposing closure, and supporting community-informed policies around its operation and potential privatization. Engages in public education about the risks of closure and the benefits of maintaining airport access.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting research on East Hampton Airport impactsConducts and commissions research to assess the economic and operational impacts of East Hampton Airport, including polling, economic impact analysis, and diversion studies. Published a study by Garvett & Associates, LLC finding the airport contributes $77 million annually and supports 800 jobs, and another indicating 95% of operations would relocate if the airport closes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$100K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$66K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$106K
Cash$106K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$106K
Liquid reserves19.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1772.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- NANCY SORRENTINO — TREASURER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- East Hampton Town Government Partner — Collaborates with the town on airport policy and community engagement efforts.
- East Hampton Town Supervisor Government — Receives letters from residents advocating to keep East Hampton Airport open.
- East Hampton Town Supervisor Government — Recipient of advocacy communications from the organization
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Government — Works alongside the FAA in efforts to maintain the East Hampton airport.
- Garvett & Associates, LLC Partner — Contracted research firm that conducted the Diversion Study on behalf of the East Hampton Community Alliance.
- Newsday Partner — Collaborated with Newsday to share updates on the East Hampton Airport privatization process.
- Town Board of East Hampton Government — Collaborates on initiatives to improve cell service infrastructure in the community.
- Town of East Hampton Government — Collaborates on and references airport diversion studies conducted by the town government.
- independent economist Partner — Commissioned to conduct an economic impact study on the East Hampton Airport.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Policymaking for Legitimacy and Trustmethodology: community-engaged_decision-makingBy involving the public in infrastructure and aviation policy decisions, the organization fosters community trust and perceived legitimacy, because inclusive processes lead to more sustainable and widely accepted outcomes.
- Multi-Benefit Advocacy Framingmethodology: multi-benefit_advocacyBy advocating for airport preservation through simultaneous emphasis on economic impact, emergency medical services, youth workforce development, and conservation, the organization builds broader coalition support, because framing shared infrastructure as serving diverse community needs increases political resilience.
- Research-Based Advocacy with Impact Modelingmethodology: research-based_advocacyBy producing independent research and conducting impact modeling on airport closure scenarios, the organization generates evidence to challenge policy assumptions and inform public debate, because data-driven analysis strengthens advocacy credibility and reveals unintended community consequences.