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The Carl Vincent Bini Memorial Fund
Staten Island, NY · EIN 320144539 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE W12 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · binifund.org
revenue
$0
expenses
$7K
net assets
$0
employees
—
program ratio
65%
mission · from form 990

To provide aid for those in need within our community and beyond through scholarships, emergency grants, and special needs assistance in times of crisis, Through these acts of charity for those who desparately need aid now, it hopes to memorialize the heroism of our fallen hero. Significant activities include the annual golf event that publicizes awarness and fosters donations.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Carl Vincent Bini Memorial Fund honors the legacy of FDNY firefighter Carl V. Bini by providing scholarships, emergency grants, and special needs assistance to individuals in crisis, primarily in Staten Island, NY. The organization supports community resilience through direct aid and disaster relief, notably mobilizing over $2.2 million for Hurricane Sandy recovery. It operates with a volunteer leadership team, ensuring over 90% of donations directly fund programs.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Grants
Offers direct financial assistance to individuals and families in crisis, including those affected by disasters such as Hurricane Sandy.
Sandy Relief Efforts
Mobilized over $2.2 million in aid for Hurricane Sandy recovery, demonstrating rapid response to community-wide disasters.
Scholarship Program
Provides financial awards to local students, with over $150,000 distributed to support education in the Staten Island community.
Special Needs Assistance
Supports individuals with urgent medical or personal needs, including funding for the Staten Island University Medical Center burn unit.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to local students
      Has awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to students in the local community, reflecting an ongoing commitment to educational support.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Offers recurring donor membership programs
      Provides tiered monthly membership options at $10, $25, $50, and $100 levels, each offering tangible benefits such as stickers, patches, t-shirts, and recognition at events to encourage sustained donor engagement.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Organizes annual fundraising events including golf outings and galas
      Hosts recurring events such as the Bini Golf Outing and Bini Bash to raise funds and awareness in support of the organization's mission. These events have included at least the 20th Annual Bini Golf Outing and the 2025 Bini Bash.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Supports community institutions and causes in Staten Island
      Provides support to key local entities such as the Staten Island University Medical Center burn unit and the preservation of the Rescue 5 Firetruck, reflecting a focus on community empowerment and local heritage.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funds Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
      Mobilized and allocated over $2.2 million for Hurricane Sandy relief, with continued expansion of these efforts as of the latest reporting.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising22%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash$431K
Investments$0
Liabilities$99K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves783.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 22
  • Anthony Gerardi — ADV BoardMember
  • Anthony Rapaciuolo — ADV BoardMember
  • Benny Umbra — ADV BoardMember
  • Bill Spezia — ADV BoardMember
  • Brian Licata — ADV BoardMember
  • Celia Iervasi — ADV BoardMember
  • Dan Ryan — ADV BoardMember
  • David Rabinowitz — ADV BoardMember
  • Frank D'Amato — ADV BoardMember
  • Fred DiGiovanni — ADV BoardMember
  • Gerald Amerosi Jr — ADV BoardMember
  • Gerald Amerosi Sr — ADV BoardMember
  • James Thomson — ADV BoardMember
  • Joe Esposito — ADV BoardMember
  • John J Barbieri — ADV BoardMember
  • John Tardy — ADV BoardMember
  • Jospeh DiPippa — ADV BoardMember
  • Keith Campanella — ADV BoardMember
  • Maria Scalise — ADV BoardMember
  • Mario Gallucci — ADV BoardMember
  • Mary O'Leary — ADV BoardMember
  • Mary Reilly — ADV BoardMember
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Boy Scouts of America Partner — Recognized by the organization for community service work.
  • GRACE Foundation of New York Partner — Collaborates with the GRACE Foundation of New York on initiatives including a joint effort to break a Guinness World Record for autism awareness.
  • Rotary Club Organizations Partner — Recognized by the organization for community service work.
  • YMCA Partner — Recognized by the organization for community service work.
  • Zeffy Partner — Uses Zeffy for fundraising to ensure 100% of donations go to the mission.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Memorial-Based Community Support
    methodology: memorial-based charity
    By honoring the memory of a fallen individual through targeted financial aid, the organization fosters community solidarity and motivates sustained engagement and giving, because the shared narrative strengthens emotional investment and trust.
  • Volunteer-Led Operational Model
    methodology: volunteer-led operations
    By using a fully volunteer leadership structure, the organization maximizes the proportion of funds going directly to beneficiaries, because it eliminates administrative overhead and aligns donor resources with direct impact.