irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $136KFOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LONG ISLAND BUSINESS AND PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITIES AND RAISING AWARENESS A FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHARITIES.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Fundraising Events
Organizes special events and galas to raise funds and awareness for local charities
Member Engagement Program
Connects professionals through networking activities that support career growth and charitable involvement
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Conducts general membership meetingsHolds regular general membership meetings as part of its ongoing programming, with documented meetings on October 7, 2022, and November 18, 2022.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funds designated charity partners annuallyProvides multi-year, six-figure financial and in-kind support to a selected Long Island nonprofit each year through its Charity Partner of the Year program, including a $200,000 donation to HorseAbility in 2025 and a custom van donation to Paws of War. The organization has raised over $1 million for local nonprofits since 2014 through this initiative.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising events for Long Island charitiesOrganizes and hosts annual galas, special events, and member-driven activities such as the "Cocktails & Casino" event and the Oheka Castle gala to raise awareness and funds for designated charity partners. Events have been held annually since at least 2004, with recent examples including the 23rd annual gala in 2025 and the 6th Annual Cocktails & Casino in 2022.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Restricts digital content access to membersMaintains member-only access to certain content and features on its website, requiring verification for access.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$201K
Contributions & grants$295K147%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-94K
expenses
Total expenses$213K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$136K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$162K
Cash$155K
Investments$0
Liabilities$163K
Net assets$-2K
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- BENJAMIN COOPER — PRESIDENT
- CHRIS LOWENBERG — TREASURER
- DAWN STRAIN — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- ELISA ROSENTHAL — VICE PRESIDENT
- JENNIFER FINK — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH CALAMIA II — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSHUA BARON — BOARD MEMBER
- JUSTIN JAYCON — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL MOSSCROP — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL STERN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE BLUM — BOARD MEMBER
- MITCHELL GOLDBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- NICOLE HOGAN — SECRETARY
- RICHARD TAVAREZ — BOARD MEMBER
- SEAN BICKOFF — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- CHS LI Partner — Contact email for press inquiries is hosted under the chsli.org domain.
- Charity Partner of the Year Partner — Annual partnership with a local charity to raise funds and awareness through co-created and supported events.
- Charity Partner of the Year Partner — Designated nonprofit organization supported through LIE's annual signature fundraising event.
- Eden II Genesis Programs Partner — Member Kara Lamendola is affiliated with Eden II Genesis Programs, indicating a professional connection and potential collaboration.
- Family & Children’s Association Partner — Named as the 2026 Charity Partner of the Year by Long Island Elite.
- Family & Children’s Association Partner — Selected as Long Island Elite's Charity Partner of the Year for 2026.
- Gurwin Healthcare Foundation Partner — Members Alina Haitz and Tim Matejka are affiliated with Gurwin Healthcare Foundation, indicating professional connections and potential collaborations.
- HorseAbility Partner — Charity Partner of the Year in 2025, receiving a $200,000 donation from Long Island Elite.
- HorseAbility Partner — Selected HorseAbility as the 2025 charity partner to receive fundraising and service support through the annual gala.
- Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center (LIAD) Partner — Member Tori Cohen is affiliated with Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center, indicating a professional connection and potential collaboration.
- PAWS of War Partner — Member Lisa Cooper is affiliated with PAWS of War, indicating a professional connection and potential collaboration.
- Paws of War Partner — Recipient of a custom van donation from Long Island Elite for veteran and service dog transportation.
- Winters Center for Autism Partner — Member Christine Geraghty is affiliated with Winters Center for Autism, indicating a professional connection and potential collaboration.
- local charities Partner — Supports local charities through fundraising and service initiatives.
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.
- Annual Charity Partner Modelmethodology: annual-charity-partnerBy focusing fundraising and awareness efforts on a single nonprofit each year, we deepen impact and mobilize member expertise, because concentrated resources and attention generate greater outcomes than dispersed giving.
- Professional Network for Philanthropymethodology: professional-network-for-philanthropyBy building relationships among professionals, we drive strategic fundraising and service for local charities, because shared networks amplify collective giving and engagement.