named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
General Needs
Supports homeless veterans and their families on Long Island by providing basic necessities through charitable donations and community support
LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum
Commemorates the life and sacrifice of LT Murphy and the 19 heroes of Operation Red Wings through a museum and educational facility in West Sayville, NY
Run Around the Lake
Annual fundraising race organized by the Ronkonkoma Rotary Club to support veterans, scholarships, and local charities; honors Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy and the 19 fallen in Operation Red Wings
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to students, including those in the LT Michael Murphy Navy Sea Cadet DivisionHas awarded over 16 scholarships to students, including six to members of the LT Michael Murphy Navy Sea Cadet Division and three to Patchogue-Medford High School students in 2019.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funds youth, health, and international charitable programs through grants aligned with Rotary Foundation purposesProvides financial assistance to support youth programs, health initiatives, charitable activities, and international projects in alignment with the goals of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual Run Around the Lake race to support veterans and community causesHosts the annual Run Around the Lake event, which began in 1980 with 35 participants and grew to over 4,000 runners by 2024. The race includes a certified half marathon and 5K, with over half of the more than $150,000 raised annually directed toward veteran causes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$298K
Contributions & grants$298K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$342K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$222K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$146K
Cash$128K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$136K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -9.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- COREY J SCHWARTZ — TREASURER
- GREG PLANTE — EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- AMHW Community Kitchen Partner — Supports community food service programs through partnership with AMHW Community Kitchen.
- Association for Mental Health and Wellness Partner — Partners with AMHW to support mental health initiatives and community services.
- Bolla Market Partner — Title sponsor of the Run Around The Lake event.
- Camp Paquatuck Partner — Supports youth and community programs at Camp Paquatuck through charitable contributions.
- General Needs Partner — Collaborates with General Needs to support homeless veterans and their families on Long Island.
- Joseph P Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project Partner — Supports veterans' mental health and peer support services through partnership.
- LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation Partner — Supports scholarship awards for students through partnership with the foundation.
- LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum Partner — Collaborates with the museum through the Ronkonkoma Run Around the Lake and supported by associated fundraising efforts.
- LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum Partner — Partners with the museum located in West Sayville, NY, supporting its development and mission.
- Michael Murphy Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Michael Murphy Foundation to honor Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy and other service members who died in Operation Red Wings.
- Northwell Health Partner — Sponsors the Run Around the Lake race.
- Ronkonkoma Rotary Partner — Co-founded and co-organized the Run Around the Lake race starting in 1980.
- Ronkonkoma Rotary Partner — Organizing partner for the Run Around The Lake fundraiser
- Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Partner — Coordinates charitable efforts and projects in alignment with the purposes of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
- Scouting America Suffolk County Council Partner — Partners with Scouting America to support youth development programs in Suffolk County.
- Suffolk County Community College Scholarship Partner — Provides scholarship funding in collaboration with Suffolk County Community College.
- US Naval Sea Cadets, LT Michael Murphy Division Partner — Provides scholarship support to cadets in the LT Michael Murphy Division.
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.
- Aligned Grantmaking with Rotary Foundation Goalsmethodology: aligned_grantmakingBy providing financial assistance aligned with the Rotary Foundation’s priorities in youth, health, and international development, the fund leverages established global frameworks to maximize impact and accountability, because alignment with a proven philanthropic network enhances grant effectiveness and strategic coherence.
- Unified Recognition of Uniformed Servicesmethodology: uniformed_services_inclusionBy grouping fire, EMS, police, and military under a shared identity in events, the organization strengthens community solidarity and participation, because inclusive recognition fosters broader engagement across public service sectors and reinforces collective civic values.
- Veterans-Focused Giving with Commemorative Fundraisingmethodology: veterans_commemoration_fundraisingBy directing over half of annual fundraising proceeds to veteran causes and anchoring donations to commemorative events honoring fallen service members, the organization increases donor engagement and support, because linking financial giving to acts of military sacrifice creates deeper emotional resonance and public participation.