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NEW YORK COUNCIL NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 822409006 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · nynavyleague.org
revenue
$583K
expenses
$720K
net assets
$4.9M
employees
2
volunteers
124
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF THE SEA SERVICES. US NAVY, US MARINE CORPS, US COAST GUARD AND THE U.S. FLAG MERCHANT MARINE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York Council Navy League of the United States is an educational nonprofit supporting the U.S. sea services: Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S. Merchant Marine. It provides financial and morale support to service members and families, hosts public education events on maritime security, and funds youth programs such as Sea Cadets and Junior ROTC. The organization is active in New York City, particularly during Fleet Week and major naval events.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $239K
    FLEET SUPPORTTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO UNITS AND INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL OF THE SEA SERVICES AND THEIR FAMILIES. 2024 PROGRAMMING INCLUDED: AWARDS TO SAILORS OF THE QUARTER/YEAR FOR USCG STATION NY, USCG SECTOR NY, USCG MSST NY AND NAVAL TALENT ACQUISITION GROUP-EMPIRE STATE; HOSTING OF EVENTS DURING FLEET WEEK NEW YORK; ANNUAL RECOGNITION OF NEWLY COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AT USMMA, SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE AND FORDHAM UNIVERSITY; FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AT LOCAL AND VISITING USCG, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMANDS AND MERCHANT MARINE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; AND COMMISSIONING CELEBRATION EVENTS FOR USS JOHN BASILONE.
  2. #2 $64K
    EDUCATION & ADVOCACYTHE ORGANIZATION HOSTS EVENTS AND RUNS PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO FURTHER OUR MISSION OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SEA SERVICES. 2024 PROGRAMMING INCLUDED: THE NEW YORK MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE, TWO IN-PERSON NATIONAL SECURITY BRIEFINGS, SUPPORT OF THE COAST GUARD ART PROGRAM, SUPPORT FOR MARITIME INDUSTRY STUDENTS AND GRADUATES AT KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND PARTICIPATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS IN LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS EFFORTS AT THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Education & Advocacy
Hosts the National Security Briefing Series and New York Maritime Security Conference, supports the Coast Guard Art Program, and engages in legislative outreach to educate the public and officials on maritime issues.
Fleet Support
Provides financial assistance and hosts morale-boosting events for active-duty Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine units in the New York metro area, including visiting forces during Fleet Week and newly commissioned ships.
International Naval Review 250
Commemorative maritime event in 2026 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, featuring international naval vessels, public tours, and cultural activities in New York Harbor.
Liberty NYC Walking Tour App
Mobile app developed by U.S. Air Force Academy cadets to guide visiting sailors to historical sites, military-friendly businesses, and public services during major naval events in New York City.
Youth Programs
Funds uniforms, equipment, transportation, STEM activities, and academic stipends for over 1,800 youth in Young Marines, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and Junior ROTC units in the New York area.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Facilitate military-to-civilian career transition services
      Co-hosted a job fair with Helmets to Hardhats at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, connecting military members with representatives from at least 15 building trades to support post-service career transitions in construction.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Fund and support youth leadership programs in naval traditions
      Provides funding for more than 1,800 youth participants in local Young Marines, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Marine Corps Junior ROTC, and Navy Junior ROTC units, covering transportation, uniforms, equipment, STEM programs, and academic stipends. Operates youth programs designed to develop the next generation of leaders by teaching duty, honor, and respect for the country.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize and host Fleet Week New York events
      Co-founded and organizes Fleet Week New York, a major annual maritime event that honors active-duty Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen through public engagement, media outreach, ship tours, and community activities. Hosted nearly three dozen events in 2022, including welcoming nine visiting military ships and organizing activities from the Nasdaq closing bell to a Farewell Cookout.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Advocate for strong sea services through public education and policy engagement
      Advocates for the importance of strong sea services to U.S. national defense and economic well-being by educating the public and government. Conducts national security briefings, hosts the New York Maritime Security Conference, supports legislative affairs efforts, and promotes maritime awareness during America's 250th celebration.
    • Host major maritime commemorations and naval reviews
      Hosted the International Naval Review 250 in July 2026, bringing together over 100 ships and 16,000 service members in the Port of New York and New Jersey to commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial. Also involved launching a multilingual walking tour app and Liberty NYC app to support visitor engagement during the event.
    • Promote maritime heritage and history recognition
      Will recognize the service and sacrifice of two U.S. Coast Guard Reservists who died on September 11, 2001, through the commissioning of two U.S. Coast Guard cutters named in their honor in 2026. Administers an annual award recognizing contributions to American maritime history literature.
    • Support maritime arts and education programs
      Provides support for the Coast Guard Art Program through virtual and in-person administration, and supports maritime industry students and graduates at Kingsborough Community College with programmatic and educational assistance.
    • Support sea service units and personnel with financial and morale programs
      Provides direct financial support and hosts morale events for ten sea service units in the New York metro area, including USS New York, USS Cooperstown, and USCGC Clarence Sutphin, supporting nearly 8,000 sea service members annually. Activities include recognition awards for sailors of the quarter, hosting commissioning celebrations, honoring newly commissioned officers, and organizing dinners and gift presentations.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$583K
Contributions & grants$269K46%
Program service revenue$64K11%
Investment income$325K56%
Other revenue$-76K
expenses
Total expenses$720K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$181K
Grants paid out$134K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.95M
Cash$148K
Investments$4.76M
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$4.93M
Liquid reserves81.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 18
  • CAPT FRANK R RUSSO JR USN RET — DIRECTOR
  • CAPT THEODORE T MASON USN RET — DIRECTOR
  • CDR EVAN D DASH USN RET — VICE PRESIDENT
  • COL CHARLES R BLAICH USMC RET — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DANIEL SOLOMON — DIRECTOR
  • GARY K KILBERG — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES SPEAR — PRESIDENT
  • JOEL DUNN — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHAN BERNZ — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH FILA — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTEN SAUVIGNE — DIRECTOR
  • NADIA FAROOQ — VICE PRESIDENT
  • NORMA MILIO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • REV GERALD E MURRAY JR — CHAPLAIN
  • RICHARD P LOWE — TREASURER
  • RICHARD S HELLER ESQ — JUDGE ADVOCATE
  • SKYLAR BONNE — DIRECTOR
  • VERONICA HITCHEN — SECRETARY
relationships · 57

Who they work with

  • Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth Partner — Participates in joint concert with U.S. and Australian naval bands.
  • Bollinger Shipyards Partner — Built USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. and contributed gifts for the commissioning ceremony.
  • City Experiences by Hornblower Partner — Sponsored the Distinguished Visitor Breakfast Briefing during the commissioning events.
  • CityCruises Partner — Offers signature historic ship cruises during the Sail4th 250 celebration.
  • Classic Harbor Line Partner — Coincides with Turnstile Tours to offer military history boat tours of New York Harbor.
  • Coast Guard Art Program Partner — Supported through organizational sponsorship and virtual programming.
  • Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association Partner — Contributed gifts for USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. during the commissioning ceremony.
  • Fordham University Partner — Site for annual recognition of newly commissioned officers supported by the organization.
  • Helmets to Hardhats Partner — Co-hosted a job fair for military members transitioning to careers in construction.
  • International Naval Review 250 Partner — Collaborates to support public engagement during the International Naval Review 250 celebration in New York City.
  • Intrepid Museum Partner — Hosts free public tours of international tall ships during the Sail4th 250 event.
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Partner — Co-hosted the USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. commissioning ceremony.
  • Joseph Merrell Jr. American Legion Post 1368 Partner — Supported the USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. commissioning through participation or contribution.
  • Kingsborough Community College Partner — Supported through programs for maritime industry students and graduates.
  • Kleckner Chapter of the Chief Petty Officers Association Partner — Supported the USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. commissioning through participation or contribution.
  • L3Harris Technologies Partner — Provided command and control systems for USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. and contributed gifts for the commissioning ceremony.
  • Marine Corps Junior ROTC Partner — Receives funding for transportation, uniforms, equipment, STEM programs, and academic stipends for over 1,800 local members.
  • NYC Water Cruises Partner — Collaborates to promote sightseeing cruises during the Sail4th 250 events.
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Partner — Co-hosted the USS Cooperstown Commissioning Celebration in May 2023.
  • Naval Sea Cadet Corps Partner — Receives funding for transportation, uniforms, equipment, STEM programs, and academic stipends for over 1,800 local members.
  • Naval Talent Acquisition Group-Empire State Partner — Recipient of recognition awards and program support from the organization.
  • Navy Junior ROTC Partner — Receives funding for transportation, uniforms, equipment, STEM programs, and academic stipends for over 1,800 local members.
  • Navy League of the United States Network — Local council of the national Navy League of the United States, participating in national conventions and recognition programs.
  • Navy League of the United States Network — Member council of the national Navy League of the United States organization.
  • Northwell Health Partner — Co-hosted the Welcome to the Fleet Reception during the International Naval Review 250.
  • Royal Australian Navy Band Partner — Participates in joint concert with U.S. and UK naval bands.
  • Royal Navy Partner — Participated in Fleet Week New York 2022 with HMS Protector
  • SUNY Maritime College Partner — Supported through scholarships, officer recognition events, and program funding.
  • South Street Seaport Museum Partner — Hosts joint concert events with international naval bands during the celebration.
  • The Honorable Edwin Fare and the village of Valley Stream Government — Participated in or supported the USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. commissioning event.
+ 27 more
strategies · 5

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.

  • Civilian-Military Engagement through Public Events
    methodology: civilian-military engagement
    By organizing public events such as Fleet Week and ceremonial vessel celebrations, the organization fosters mutual understanding between civilians and sea service members, because direct exposure to maritime capabilities and personnel builds public support and strengthens national commitment to the sea services.
  • Direct Support to Strengthen Morale and Engagement
    methodology: fleet_support
    By providing financial and volunteer assistance to sea service units, personnel, and families, the organization enhances morale and readiness, because tangible civilian support reinforces service member well-being and deepens the civil-military bond.
  • Memorialization as Civic Recognition
    methodology: memorialization-through-ship-naming
    By advocating for the naming of Coast Guard cutters and naval vessels in honor of fallen service members and national figures, the organization reinforces public memory of sacrifice and service, because permanent, visible recognition through ship naming strengthens cultural reverence for the sea services and sustains civilian commitment.
  • Public Education and Advocacy for Maritime Readiness
    methodology: public_education_and_advocacy
    By hosting educational conferences, security briefings, and cultural programs, the organization increases public and policymaker understanding of the sea services, because informed civilians and decision-makers are more likely to provide sustained political and financial support for maritime defense.
  • Youth Mentoring through Military Connections
    methodology: mentoring-through-military-engagement
    By connecting youth with sea service personnel and organizational members, the organization promotes leadership development grounded in duty, honor, and patriotism, because sustained mentoring relationships with military role models instill civic values and strengthen future support for the sea services.