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SSGT LOUIS BONACASA MEMORIAL FUND INC
Manorville, NY · EIN 823979914 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · keepbonesalive.org
revenue
$7K
expenses
$7K
net assets
$62K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Service members families, underpriviliged and Veterans.

profile · synthesized from sources

The SSGT Louis Bonacasa Memorial Fund Inc. is a nonprofit founded in memory of a fallen Airman to support veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. It provides financial assistance, donates essential items, and organizes community-driven initiatives to honor military sacrifice. Programs focus on aiding Gold Star and Blue Star families, veterans in need, and underprivileged children.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Bike Runs
Collaborative motorcycle events with Patriot Guard Riders and other clubs to raise funds and awareness for veterans and families in need.
Blankets for Vets
Distributes blankets to veterans to provide comfort and warmth, honoring the legacy of SSgt Bonacasa.
Lily's Toy House
Annual toy drive providing new, unwrapped toys to children in need during the holidays; inspired by the daughter of SSgt Louis Bonacasa.
Support for Veterans and Families
Provides direct financial and material assistance to veterans, active-duty personnel, and Gold Star/Blue Star families based on individual needs.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
    • Distributing comfort items and gifts to veterans and children
      Provides blankets, teddy bears, gift cards, and holiday baskets to veterans, military families, and children in need. Activities include distributing 40 Easter baskets to Coast Guard families, donating ten $100 gift cards to the VA Northport Secret Soldier Santa Program, and providing teddy bears for distribution to children via the Red Knights Motorcycle Club.
    • Organizing toy donations for children in need
      Collects and distributes new, unwrapped toys to children through schools, churches, and charitable organizations. Since 2019, has donated over 1,000 toys to children in need.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
    • Hosting commemorative biking events to raise funds for veterans
      Organizes biking events with motorcycle clubs to honor S Sgt Louis Bonacasa and raise funds that support veterans, veteran organizations, and families in need.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Providing financial assistance to veterans and military families
      Offers direct financial support to veterans and military families for essential needs such as rent payments and transportation. For example, provided financial assistance to an Army veteran for rent and donated a van to Disabled American Veterans for medical transport.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$7K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$62K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -15.8%
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Brookhaven Town Interface Partner — Organization supporting children who receive teddy bears through the Red Knights Motorcycle Club partnership.
  • Deborah Bonacasa Partner — Founder of the organization and driving force behind the foundation established in honor of SSgt Louis Bonacasa.
  • Disabled American Veterans Partner — Recipient of a donated van for veteran transportation support.
  • Keepbonesalive Network — Hosts and promotes Lily's Toy House initiative on its website.
  • Patriot Guard Riders Partner — Collaborated with SSGT LOUIS BONACASA MEMORIAL FUND INC on biking events to commemorate S Sgt Louis Bonacasa.
  • Red Knights Motorcycle Club NY Chapter 6 Partner — Partner in the Teddy Bear Run to distribute teddy bears to children in need.
  • VA Northport Partner — Collaborated with the Secret Soldier Santa Program to provide gift cards for veterans and their children.
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.

  • Grief-to-Purpose Transformation
    methodology: grief-to-purpose
    By channeling personal grief into organized service initiatives, the organization motivates sustained community support for military and veteran families, because emotional loss can be transformed into purposeful action that benefits others in need.
  • Nutrition Education for Health Empowerment
    methodology: nutrition-education
    By educating individuals about nutrition, the organization enables them to make healthier food choices and improve their overall health, because knowledge empowers sustainable behavior change.
  • Personalized Support and Referral Model
    methodology: personalized_support_and_referral
    By assessing the individual needs of veterans and military families and connecting them to tailored resources, the organization increases access to critical support, because personalized navigation improves service utilization and reduces gaps in care.