named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Flags of Our Heroes
Honors deceased veterans who never participated in an Honor Flight by placing their photo and an American flag at their memorial during a mission, then returning the flag to the family.
Honor Flight
Organizes all-expense-paid day trips to Washington, D.C. for veterans from Long Island to visit war memorials, including transportation, meals, and guided tours.
Reunion Event
Annual gathering where Tribute Photo Journals are distributed to veterans who participated in a recent flight, held at the American Airpower Museum.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Honor Flight Missions for Veterans 4 activities
- Distribute Tribute Photo Journals to participating veteransProduces and distributes commemorative Tribute Photo Journals to veterans of WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War who participated in specific flight missions, such as the May 2, 2026, flight to Washington, D.C.
- Operate the "Flags of Our Heroes" program to honor deceased veteransEscorts photos of deceased veterans and American flags to Washington, D.C., places them at the appropriate National Memorial in honor of the veteran, takes commemorative photographs, and presents the flag and photo to the veteran's family after the mission. This program is formally known as "Flags of Our Heroes."
- Organize all-expense-paid flight missions for veterans to visit Washington, D.C. war memorialsProvides free one-day round-trip charter flights from MacArthur Airport on Long Island, NY, to Washington, D.C., for veterans—primarily WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans—to visit monuments honoring their service, including transportation, meals, and commemorative t-shirts. The program prioritizes terminally ill veterans regardless of discharge date and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a waitlist.
- Provide volunteer guardians to accompany veterans during flight missionsDeploys trained volunteer guardians who accompany veterans throughout the entire flight experience—from departure at MacArthur Airport through the day in Washington, D.C.—to ensure their safety, comfort, and needs are met during the mission.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$151K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$111K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$240K
Cash$226K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$240K
Liquid reserves24.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +95.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- JANE KOROPSAK — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER SAUL — BOARD MEMBER
- KIM SINGER — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA GILBERT — BOARD MEMBER
- MARILYN STENGEL — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY WAGNER — BOARD MEMBER
- RAY GEMINSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT GRISNIK — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE KUHL — BOARD MEMBER
- TED KILADITIS — BOARD MEMBER
- VIRGINIA BENNETT — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM DONAHUE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- American Airpower Museum Partner — Hosts and helps honor veterans at Honor Flight Long Island's reunion event.
- Breeze Airways Partner — Provides charter flight services for the organization's trips to Washington, D.C.
- Honor Flight Network — Member of the national Honor Flight network, following its model and mission.
- Kim Singer Partner — Board member who coordinates the "Flags of Our Heroes" program for Honor Flight Long Island.
- Southampton Town Government — Hosts Honor Flight Long Island correspondence through town hall and provides staff support via the Town Clerk's office.
- Southampton Town Hall Government — Hosts administrative operations, as mail for the organization is directed to an address at Southampton Town Hall.
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.
- Donation-Funded Free Service Deliverymethodology: donation-funded free service deliveryBy removing financial barriers through full funding via community donations, the organization increases access for elderly and low-income veterans, because cost-free participation enables equitable engagement regardless of economic status.
- Honor Through Pilgrimagemethodology: veteran-honor-through-pilgrimageBy organizing fully funded, dedicated trips to national war memorials, the organization facilitates recognition, personal closure, and public honor for veterans—because the pilgrimage format transforms memorial visitation into a ceremonial act of gratitude and collective remembrance.
- Posthumous Recognition for Closuremethodology: posthumous_honorBy symbolically including deceased veterans in missions through photos and flags at memorials, the organization extends honor beyond death, because formal commemoration provides emotional closure and dignity to families and affirms the enduring value of service.
- Priority-Based Eligibility with Urgent Accessmethodology: priority-based_eligibilityBy prioritizing veterans based on era of service and terminal illness status, the organization ensures that those most in need of timely recognition—particularly aging and terminally ill veterans—receive honor promptly, because urgency and historical significance increase the emotional and symbolic value of the pilgrimage.
- Volunteer Guardian Support Modelmethodology: volunteer_guardian_modelBy pairing veterans with volunteer guardians during flights, the organization ensures physical safety and emotional support throughout the journey, because personal accompaniment enhances dignity, reduces anxiety, and deepens the relational impact of the experience.