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Long Island Strong Schools Alliance Inc

Port Jefferson, NY · EIN 874235497 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE S21 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · strongschoolsli.org
revenue
$111K
expenses
$96K
net assets
$18K
employees
mission · from form 990

Long Island Strong Schools Alliance Inc. exists to encourage community engagement regarding educatio and policies in our public schools, focusing on the importance of critical thinking skills, diversity and inclusion, and civic engagement. The organization will provide resources, organizational help. and information to parents, teachers, students and community members.

profile · synthesized from sources

Long Island Strong Schools Alliance Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in June 2021 that supports policies strengthening public education on Long Island, with a focus on critical thinking, civic engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The organization provides resources, organizational support, and information to parents, teachers, students, and community members. It operates through advocacy, research, and community engagement efforts.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy
Raise awareness, form alliances, and support programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools.
Events
Organize community gatherings, rallies, and discussions to advance inclusive education policies.
Internships
Offer hands-on experience in education policy and advocacy for individuals interested in driving change.
Research
Conduct professional research to identify challenges, guide solutions, and highlight successful models of inclusion in education.
Resources
Provide guides, articles, and tools to support learning and advocacy efforts around DEI in public schools.
Workshops
Offer expert-led sessions to build skills and deepen understanding of key education issues for parents, teachers, and community members.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 2 activities
    • Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools
      Conducts advocacy to promote inclusive policies, oppose discriminatory legislation, raise awareness, form alliances, and support programs that ensure students feel safe, valued, and empowered in public schools.
    • Endorse candidates for public office based on education commitments
      Endorses candidates for public office who demonstrate a commitment to public schools and student success as part of its civic engagement and advocacy strategy.
  • Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
    • Conduct research on inclusion and equity in public education
      Conducts research to identify challenges, inform solutions, and highlight successful models of inclusion in public schools, including publishing reports on the impact of diverse representation in curriculum and school leadership.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Operate internship program in education advocacy and policy
      Runs a semester-based internship program for undergraduate and graduate students, offering hands-on experience in education policy, advocacy, and organizing through remote participation and engagement in research, event planning, social media, and community program support.
  • Parent-Led Education Advocacy 1 activity
    • Organize education-focused events and collective advocacy campaigns
      Convenes parents, educators, and advocates through events and organizing efforts to discuss education issues, promote reform, and mobilize collective action in support of public education.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Provide resources and support for community engagement in public education
      Provides educational resources, organizational support, and information to parents, teachers, students, and community members to strengthen public education, with a focus on critical thinking, diversity and inclusion, and civic engagement.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$111K
Contributions & grants$106K95%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$96K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$67K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$18K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +24.0%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • AFL-CIO Partner — Collaborated with AFL-CIO on union organizing efforts.
  • Educators Partner — Works with educators to strengthen inclusive public education and student support systems.
  • Parents Partner — Collaborates with parents to advocate for inclusive public education policies.
  • Teachers Partner — Partners with teachers to support inclusive practices and policy advocacy in public schools.
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.

  • Anti-Bias and Culturally Responsive Educational Practices
    methodology: anti-bias-curriculum-and-antiracist-pedagogy
    By advancing anti-bias curricula, antiracist pedagogy, and culturally responsive sustaining education, we improve student outcomes because inclusive learning environments affirm identity, increase belonging, and support academic success—especially for marginalized students.
  • Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy for Education Equity
    methodology: civic_engagement
    By engaging communities in public education policy and supporting civic participation, we drive systemic change because informed and empowered stakeholders can advocate for equitable, inclusive reforms that improve educational outcomes for all students.
  • Countering Disinformation with Research and Advocacy
    methodology: countering disinformation through advocacy and research
    By using evidence-based research and coordinated advocacy, we counter disinformation about diversity and inclusion because accurate information empowers stakeholders to support equitable policies grounded in data rather than fear or misinformation.
  • Leadership Development through Education Advocacy
    methodology: leadership-development-through-advocacy
    By providing hands-on experience in advocacy, policy, and community organizing, we cultivate future education leaders because experiential involvement builds the skills and commitment needed for sustained systemic reform.
  • Student-Centered Advocacy for Dignity and Belonging
    methodology: student-centered advocacy
    By centering student dignity and belonging in advocacy efforts, we create more inclusive public education systems because when students feel seen and valued, learning outcomes and engagement improve.