named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy and Outreach Initiatives
Activities promoting separation of church and state, secular education, and civil rights for atheists, including public messaging and engagement with policy issues.
Monthly Educational and Social Events
Regularly scheduled meetings and events focused on science, reason, secularism, and social connection, held virtually via Zoom and open to the public.
Newsletter Publication
Produces and distributes a recurring newsletter featuring articles on secularism, critiques of religion, and updates on atheist activism.
Serious Fun Video Series
Curates and shares educational and humorous videos promoting atheism, science, and critical thinking, including TED Talks, documentaries, and comedy segments.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocate for secular values and civil rights through public campaignsConducts activism and outreach to advance secularism, separation of church and state, science promotion, and civil rights for atheists through action alerts, call-to-action campaigns, and petition drives.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Host regular meetings and events for atheist communityOrganizes weekly virtual meetings every Wednesday at 8:30 PM via Zoom and in-person meetings on the first and fourth Fridays of each month at the NYSEC Meeting House to foster community among atheists and like-minded individuals.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Plan and host community-building events and outreach activitiesOrganizes monthly events, comedy nights, movie screenings, field trips, street tabling, and blood donation drives to build community, promote social action, and engage the public.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute educational and community newslettersProduces and distributes regular newsletters containing news and informational articles through composition, editing, layout, printing, and distribution to support education and engagement within the secular community.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Produce educational content promoting fact-based thinkingCreates and publishes educational materials, including videos and articles, to promote science, secular values, and rational inquiry.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$92K
Contributions & grants$87K95%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$369K
Cash$285K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$367K
Liquid reserves368.2 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -80.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Dennis Horvitz — Director
- Diya Isleem — Director
- Edward Stephens — Director
- Martin Heinsdorf — Director
- Michael Bronstein — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- American Atheists Network — Participates in the American Atheists National Convention, indicating affiliation with the national organization.
- American Atheists Partner — Collaborates on legislative advocacy, including urging rejection of federal legislation and supporting state-level bills.
- American Atheists Partner — Partner organization listed under Affiliates
- Freedom from Religion Foundation Partner — Partner organization listed under Friends
- NYSEC Partner — Hosts NYC Atheists' in-person meetings at the NYSEC Meeting House.
- Richard Dawkins Foundation Partner — Partner organization listed under Friends
- Secular Coalition for America Partner — Partner organization listed under Affiliates
- Secular Coalition for New York Partner — Partner organization listed under Affiliates
- Secular Policy Institute Partner — Partner organization listed under Affiliates
- YouTube Partner — Hosts and shares video content for public viewing
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.
- Civic and Political Activationmethodology: civic_engagementBy promoting active civic and political engagement, the organization advances secular values and counters religious influence in public policy, because organized secular participation in democratic processes shifts cultural and legislative norms.
- Community-Engaged Advocacymethodology: community-engaged advocacyBy combining education, social engagement, and community-based events, the organization advances secular advocacy and strengthens movement cohesion, because shared experiences and accessible participation increase public buy-in and member retention.
- Inclusive Community Buildingmethodology: inclusive_community_engagementBy welcoming non-atheists, inquirers, and diverse belief backgrounds in informal, accessible gatherings, the organization fosters broader engagement and movement growth, because lowering barriers to entry increases outreach and reduces stigma around atheism.
- Secular Morality Demonstrationmethodology: secular_morality_outreachBy encouraging daily good deeds, the organization demonstrates that ethical behavior can exist independently of religious belief, because visible, consistent moral action challenges public assumptions and builds credibility for secular values.
- Visibility Through Public Identificationmethodology: visibility-through-identificationBy encouraging atheists to publicly identify as such, the organization normalizes nonbelief and strengthens the secular movement, because increased visibility reduces social stigma and inspires others to speak out.