named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Drop-In Lounge
Supervised recreational space open to youth ages 10-17 featuring pool, ping pong, video games, computers, and TV; serves as a safe place for socialization and structured activities
Field Trips and Special Events
Organized outings to Six Flags, Great Adventure, Splish Splash, movie theaters, and bowling alleys; includes monthly birthday parties, paint nights, and fishing trips
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Host recurring and annual youth eventsHosts free recurring events such as movie nights, birthday parties, paint nights, and fishing trips, as well as annual events including games tournaments and field trips to recreational venues like Six Flags and Splish Splash.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Operate youth centers providing safe spaces and recreational programmingOperates youth centers that offer a safe environment for youth to gather, develop social skills, and build positive self-image, with access to indoor and outdoor games, recreational facilities, and supervised activities.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide free cultural, recreational, and counseling programs for youthOffers free programming for youth ages 10 to 17, including recreational, cultural, and counseling activities, with professional supervision, to youth residing in the Town of Babylon and surrounding communities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$233K
Contributions & grants$233K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$880%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$254K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$160K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$49K
Cash$49K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$49K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Ferlito | Director | 38 | $43K |
| Phil Bullock | Assistant Director | 38 | $39K |
| Melissa Negrin | Bookeeper | 5 | $2K |
board members · 4
- Brian Cansas — BOARD MEMBER
- Jeannine Simpson — BOARD MEBMBER
- SHELIA ERICKSON — BOARD MEMBER
- WALLY STACKS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Kiwanis Club Partner — Partnered with the Lindenhurst Youth Center to promote community exposure and donated proceeds from the 20th Community Fellowship Dinner.
- LINDENHURST YOUTH SERVICES BOARD INC Government — Operates the Lindenhurst Youth Center, serving youth within the Lindenhurst school district.
- Lions Club Partner — Partnered with the Lindenhurst Youth Center to promote community exposure and donated proceeds from the 20th Community Fellowship Dinner.
- Rotary Club Partner — Partnered with the Lindenhurst Youth Center to promote community exposure and donated proceeds from the 20th Community Fellowship Dinner.
- Town of Babylon Government — Provides youth programming exclusively for residents of the Town of Babylon.
strategies · 2
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.
- Positive Youth Development Through Structured Recreationmethodology: positive youth developmentBy offering structured recreational and cultural programming in a supportive setting, the organization promotes holistic youth development because organized, multi-faceted activities build social skills and reinforce a positive self-image.
- Safe-Haven Environment for Youth Developmentmethodology: safe_haven_youth_developmentBy providing a safe-haven environment where youth can congregate, the organization fosters social skill development and positive self-image because physical and emotional safety enables authentic engagement and personal growth.