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MORICHES COMMUNITY CENTER INC
CENTER MORICHES, NY · EIN 113562026 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P28 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · morichescommunitycenter.org
revenue
$77K
expenses
$93K
net assets
$86K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

COMMUNITY RELATED SERVICES

profile · synthesized from sources

Moriches Community Center Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Center Moriches, NY, focused on youth development and community support. It provides after-school programs, summer camps, and outreach initiatives for local families, with a mission to enhance quality of life in the Moriches Bay area. The organization also hosts fundraising events to sustain its programs and continues the legacy of its founders through scholarships and community engagement.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

2026 Summer Camp
Youth summer camp program offering structured activities and enrichment opportunities for local children.
After-School Drop-In Lounge
Provides a supervised, safe space for youth to gather after school from 2:30–4:30 PM on school days, promoting positive social engagement and development.
Anthony Parlato III Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Annual fundraising event honoring co-founder Anthony Parlato, supporting youth and outreach programs with over $10,000 raised in 2026.
Holiday Outreach Program (Santa’s Workshop)
Annual initiative providing gifts and food to over 30 local families in need during the holiday season, in partnership with CMSD social workers.
Kathleen Johnson Memorial Nine & Dine Golf Invitational
Annual golf fundraiser benefiting MCC, including dinner, open bar, and sponsorships to support community programs.
Parlato-Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarding $1,000 to two Center Moriches High School seniors who exemplify community service, kindness, and leadership.
Yoga at the MCC
Collaborative yoga series offered in partnership with Peaceful Scorpion Wellness, with proceeds supporting MCC programs.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Youth after-school programs
      Operates an after-school drop-in lounge and program for youth in grades 6–12 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm on school days, offering supervised activities, games, and snacks.
    • Youth enrichment activities
      Leads children in art projects such as beaded jewelry and collages, and recreational activities including four square, playground time, reading, and board games during camp and after-school programs.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Annual fundraising events
      Hosts annual fundraising events including the Anthony Parlato Memorial 5K Run/Walk and the Kathleen Johnson Memorial Nine & Dine outing, with proceeds supporting youth and outreach programs.
  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Community facility operation
      Operates a permanent community facility at the Moriches Bay Recreation Center, established in January 2019, to host programs and services for local families and youth.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Higher education scholarships
      Awards two $1,000 scholarships annually to Center Moriches high school seniors pursuing higher education.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Holiday support for local families
      Provides full Thanksgiving meals and holiday gifts, food, and essential household items to dozens of local families annually through the Santa’s Workshop program and food drives, including volunteer-coordinated same-day gift delivery.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Intergenerational and community-building activities
      Provides intergenerational programs and weekly events such as a fitness and recreation program every Wednesday (6:00–7:30 PM) to promote community cohesion and connection among residents.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Peer leadership development for youth
      Operates peer leadership programs for middle school (grades 7–8) and high school (grades 9–12) students to foster youth engagement and leadership skills.
  • Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
    • Summer youth camp programs
      Offers structured summer camp programs for youth entering grades 3–8, including Olympic Camp with gym-class-inspired activities and Theater Arts Camp with instruction in acting, singing, choreography, and production; camps feature age-based grouping, capped enrollment (max 33 children), and per-day enrollment at $40 for flexible participation.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth recreational programs during school year
      Runs a free pick-up dodgeball program for youth in grades 2–6 during the school year to promote physical activity and social engagement.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$28K36%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K5%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$93K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$86K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • MICHAEL VALENTINE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Brookhaven Youth Bureau Funder — Provides grant funding that supports the free after-school drop-in program for students in grades 6-12.
  • CMSD Partner — Works with social workers at CMSD to identify and support local families during holiday outreach.
  • Center Moriches School District Partner — Collaborates with the Moriches Community Center through food drives organized by its Student Council and faculty, and coordination with the School’s Guidance Department.
  • Ceter Moriches School District Partner — Collaborates with Moriches Community Center on the Thanksgiving food collection event.
  • Clayton Huey Main Street Gym Partner — Hosts the Friday Night Dodgeball program
  • IGHL Partner — Partner organization providing volunteers for the Fitness Fun program
  • Peaceful Scorpion Wellness Partner — Collaborates to offer yoga series; a portion of proceeds supports MCC programs.
  • Plumb Tech Plumbing & Heating Partner — Organization co-founded by board member Charles Sanders, with shared leadership through Lisa Sanders
  • Rico’s Clothing Partner — Donates turkeys to support the Moriches Community Center’s Thanksgiving meal distribution program.
  • SolidaritUS Healthcare Partner — Employer of board member Mary Fogarty, indicating potential affiliation or collaboration
  • Town of Brookhaven Partner — Partnered with the Moriches Community Center to secure a permanent facility at the Moriches Bay Recreation Center.
  • UserWay Partner — Partnership with UserWay to implement the Website Accessibility Widget on the organization's website
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Community Volunteer Integration in Youth Advocacy and Family Support
    methodology: community_volunteer_adoption
    By involving community volunteers in youth advocacy, program leadership, and family adoption initiatives, we strengthen community ownership and expand support networks because direct participation fosters empathy, accountability, and sustained engagement.
  • Immersive Theater for Collaborative Responsibility and Focus
    methodology: immersive_theater_education
    By involving youth in immersive, team-based theater production, we cultivate commitment, focus, and collaborative responsibility because shared creative goals require sustained engagement and mutual accountability.
  • Positive Youth Development Through Recreational Engagement
    methodology: recreation-based_youth_development
    By using recreational games and creative play as entry points, we build resilience, mental fitness, and prosocial behavior in youth because structured, inclusive activities provide safe contexts to practice coping, collaboration, and personal responsibility.
  • Supportive Adult Mentorship to Counter Adverse Childhood Experiences
    methodology: positive-childhood-experiences
    By connecting youth with qualified, caring adults, we reduce the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and promote Positive Childhood Experiences because consistent, nurturing relationships buffer trauma and build emotional resilience.
  • Youth Peer Leadership Model
    methodology: peer_leadership
    By engaging older youth as peer leaders in structured activities, we foster responsibility, mutual understanding, and sustained engagement among younger participants because youth are more likely to model behavior and build trust with peers than with adult authority figures.