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TINA SHAINA GAMBINO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
PLEASANTVILLE, NY · EIN 205084670 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · tinagambino.org
revenue
$16K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$498K
employees
—
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHES, MAINTAINS AND ADMINISTERS A SCHOLARSHIP FUND FROM WHICH SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ONE OR MORE PLEASANTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO HELP FINANCE THE RECIPIENTS' COLLEGE EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tina Shaina Gambino Memorial Foundation supports students in Pleasantville, NY through scholarships and educational programs in memory of Tina Shaina Gambino. It awards the REFLECTIONS Scholarship to high school graduates and funds school-related expenses for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The foundation also promotes community wellness and safety through events like Tina’s 5K Run/Walk and the Drive Smart program.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

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Provides financial assistance for school-related activities and expenses for K-12 students, including field trips, supplies, college applications, and class events
Drive Smart
Educational program for teen drivers developed with Pleasantville High School and local police, covering safe driving, organ donation awareness, and distracted driving
PICU Visit Thanksgiving & Christmas
Provides food, beverages, and stuffed animals to patients, families, and staff at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital during holidays
REFLECTIONS Scholarship
Provides $6,978 over four years to graduating Pleasantville High School students who exemplify integrity, optimism, and kindness; includes a one-time $178 award in the first year
Tina’s 5K Run/Walk
Annual community event promoting health and wellness, featuring a bone marrow registry drive in partnership with Love Hope Strength Foundation
Tina’s Sportsmanship Award
$1,000 award presented to a graduating senior nominated by the athletic department for embodying sportsmanship, perseverance, and positive attitude
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding the Tina Gambino Sportsmanship Award
      Presents an annual $1,000 monetary award to a graduating high school senior nominated by the athletic department in recognition of sportsmanship.
  • Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
    • Facilitating bone marrow donor registrations
      Organizes bone marrow donor registration drives, such as at Tina’s 5K event, resulting in at least one life-saving donation in 2018.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding college scholarships for Pleasantville High School graduates
      Administers and awards the REFLECTIONS Scholarship program, providing over $254,000 in financial assistance to graduates of Pleasantville High School for college education. Awards include a scholarship of $6,978 over four years plus $178 in the first year.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Providing financial assistance for K–12 educational expenses
      Offers financial support to students in grades K–12 for field trips, school supplies, testing fees, college applications, and other educational needs.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Providing holiday support to children's hospital patients and staff
      Delivers food, beverages, and stuffed animals to patients, families, and staff at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$5K33%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$11K67%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$16K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$498K
Cash$358K
Investments$149K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$498K
Liquid reserves274.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2.8%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Love Hope Strength Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to organize and staff a bone marrow registry drive at Tina’s 5K event.
  • Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Partner — Hosts the foundation’s PICU Visit program providing holiday meals and gifts to patients, families, and staff.
  • Pleasantville High School Partner — Collaborates on the REFLECTIONS Scholarship, Drive Smart program, and Tina’s Sportsmanship Award.
  • Pleasantville Police Partner — Collaborates with the foundation and high school on the Drive Smart teen driver safety program.
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.

  • Character-Based Scholarship Incentive
    methodology: scholarship_for_character_and_academics
    By awarding scholarships that emphasize academic achievement, citizenship, and personal integrity, the foundation strengthens community values because recognition of character motivates positive youth development and long-term engagement.
  • Event-Integrated Donor Mobilization
    methodology: event_based_donor_engagement
    By combining community wellness events with bone marrow donor registration, the foundation increases donor participation because embedding registration into meaningful community experiences reduces barriers and increases perceived personal relevance.
  • Legacy-Integrated Safety Education
    methodology: legacy_integrated_safety_education
    By integrating organ donor awareness and safe driving education into teen programming, the foundation promotes responsible behavior among youth because connecting safety messages to a personal legacy increases relevance and retention.