named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Biennial Scholarships
Five scholarships awarded to African American women pursuing higher education at select Long Island institutions or as nontraditional graduate students.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Annual event distributing donated gifts to children in need while celebrating cultural renewal, faith, family, and heritage.
Leadership Development
Program featuring expert speakers who provide resources and strategies related to the organization's mission of gender equity and empowerment.
Meet the Candidates
Public forum enabling Long Island voters to engage with federal, state, and local candidates on key issues.
Presidential Issues Forum
Expanded multi-day event during presidential election years, building on the Meet the Candidates program to deepen civic discourse.
Youth Forum
Annual workshop for college-bound teens focusing on self-esteem, career opportunities, leadership training, and civic engagement.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Advocacy for women of African descent in health, education, and economic empowermentConducts advocacy work focused on health, education, and economic empowerment for women of African descent, serving both the Long Island community and national audiences. This effort has been sustained for over forty years.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to African American female studentsFunds five annual scholarships for African American females, including high school seniors accepted to college, community college students, and nontraditional graduate students.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of gifts to children in need during Kwanzaa celebrationAnnually distributes donated gifts to children in need as part of its Kwanzaa celebration event.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Election-related civic forums for voter-candidate engagementHosts "Meet the Candidates" events that connect Long Island voters with federal, state, and local candidates for issue discussions, and expands this into a multi-day Presidential Issues Forum during presidential election years.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership development and civic engagement through Youth ForumHosts an annual Youth Forum that provides college-bound teens with workshops on self-esteem, career opportunities, leadership training, and civic engagement.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Membership network development and leadership placementOperates as a national network with 7,500 members across 62 chapters in 26 states and the District of Columbia, supporting member leadership roles on boards of organizations such as Farmingdale State College SUNY, Mercy Medical Center, United Way of Long Island, and others.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$8K13%
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expenses
Total expenses$40K
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Grants paid out$13K
balance sheet
Total assets$168K
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Net assets$168K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +120.3%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Red Cross in Nassau County Partner — Members have served as board trustees or directors.
- Empire State College Foundation Partner — Members have served as board trustees or directors.
- Farmingdale State College Partner — Scholarship recipient institution for African American female students.
- Farmingdale State College SUNY Partner — Members have served as board trustees or directors.
- Mercy Medical Center Partner — Members have served as board trustees or directors.
- Nassau Community College Partner — Members have served as board trustees or directors.
- Nassau County Community College Partner — Scholarship recipient institution for African American female students.
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women Network — Long Island Chapter is an affiliate of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
- SUNY at Old Westbury Partner — Scholarship recipient institution for African American female students.
- St Francis Hospital Partner — Members have served as board trustees or directors.
- Suffolk County Community College Partner — Scholarship recipient institution for African American female students.
- Suffolk County Human Rights Commission Government — Members have served as board trustees or directors.
- The League of Women Voters Partner — Members have served as board trustees or directors.
- United Way of Long Island Partner — Members have served as board trustees or directors.
strategies · 4
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 Engagement Through Role Modelingmethodology: civic_engagement_youth_developmentBy using role modeling in targeted youth programming, the organization fosters civic engagement and personal achievement among Black youth because visible, relatable examples of success inspire aspirational behavior and community participation.
- Expert-Member Advocacymethodology: expert-member advocacyBy leveraging the professional expertise and leadership of its members in health, education, and economic empowerment, the organization strengthens its advocacy impact because policy influence is amplified when driven by credible, subject-matter specialists who can shape discourse and inform solutions.
- Issue-Focused Conveningmethodology: issue-focused_conveningBy convening conferences around critical issues affecting Black women, the organization drives awareness and collective action because structured dialogue among stakeholders catalyzes shared understanding and mobilizes communities toward equity-focused solutions.
- Leadership-Based Membership Modelmethodology: leadership-based membershipBy recruiting members who are proven community leaders, the organization increases its advocacy reach and legitimacy because organizational capacity is directly enhanced by the influence, networks, and demonstrated commitment of its leadership-tier membership base.