named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Amazing Louie Magic Shows
Family-friendly magic performances held on Sundays featuring illusions, audience participation, and new tricks each season
Drone Shows
Seasonal evening drone light displays featuring 100 drones creating dynamic aerial images above the park, sponsored by Catholic Health Services
Party on the Midway
Recurring DJ performances by Justin Michaels from We Bring the Vibe on select Saturday evenings
Princess and Superhero Appearances
Character meet-and-greets and interactive events with popular princesses and superheroes on select Thursdays
Team Fun Circus
Weekly high-energy circus performances with juggling, balancing, comedy, and dance, held Fridays from June through September
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funds local charities and community-based organizationsProvides financial support to local charities and community-based organizations in the Long Island area to support their operations and programs.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts Pumpkin Park Event for nonprofitsOrganizes an annual Pumpkin Park Event and invites local nonprofits to apply to participate, providing them with a platform to engage with the community.
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Historic Aviation and Transportation Museums 1 activity
- Hosts drone light showsHosts drone light shows featuring 100 drones forming aerial displays up to 350 feet in altitude, with each show lasting 10 minutes.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts recurring DJ performancesOrganizes recurring DJ events titled "Party on The Midway" held on select Saturdays from 5 PM to 9 PM.
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Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
- Hosts weekly character appearancesHosts weekly appearances by princesses and superheroes for photos, dancing, and interactive experiences with guests.
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Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
- Operates Guest Pass program for children with autismRuns a Guest Pass program that accommodates children with autism or similar diagnoses by reducing wait times and easing sensory challenges during visits.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Partners to promote awareness of local issuesCollaborates with local organizations to raise public awareness about community issues and initiatives, encouraging broader community engagement and support.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Presents weekly circus stage showsStages weekly high-energy circus performances featuring plate spinning, rola bola balancing, juggling, dance, sideshow acts, and comedy by internationally experienced artists.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides scholarships to Long Island studentsOffers scholarships to high school seniors and college students from Long Island to help offset the cost of higher education.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Presents weekly magic showsOffers weekly magic shows featuring illusions such as making an audience member's head disappear to entertain visitors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$368K
Contributions & grants$485K132%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$-120K
expenses
Total expenses$286K
Program expenses21%
Admin / overhead79%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$60K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$401K
Cash$345K
Investments$56K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$401K
Liquid reserves16.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- MELISSA GENTILE — DIRECTOR
- PAUL GENTILE — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN GENTILE — DIRECTOR
- THERESA GENTILE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- ADVENTURELAND'S HELPING HANDS FOUNDATION INC Partner — Administers the Guest Pass program in coordination with Adventureland Amusement Park.
- Catholic Health Services of Long Island Partner — Sponsored drone shows at Adventureland.
- Local charities and community-based organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to support their outreach efforts and promote community engagement.
- Sky Elements Partner — Provided drone light shows for Adventureland events.
- We Bring the Vibe Partner — Partnered with Adventureland to produce recurring DJ performances on the Midway.
- helpinghandsli.org Partner — Collaborates with helpinghandsli.org as the application portal for nonprofits seeking to participate in the Pumpkin Park Event.
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.
- Collaborative Public Awareness Modelmethodology: collaborative-public-awarenessBy partnering with local organizations to promote outreach, the foundation increases public engagement with local issues, because joint efforts amplify visibility and foster shared ownership of community challenges.
- Community Investment for Local Well-Beingmethodology: community-investmentBy funding local charities and community-based organizations, the foundation strengthens community well-being, because direct financial support to grassroots entities builds local capacity and addresses proximate needs.
- Education Access Through Scholarshipsmethodology: education-through-scholarshipsBy awarding scholarships to high school seniors and college students, the foundation supports educational access and affordability, because financial barriers are a primary constraint to postsecondary persistence for Long Island residents.