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BAY SHORE-BRIGHTWATERS RESCUE AMBULANCE

BAY SHORE, NY · EIN 112404466 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · bsbra.org
revenue
$4.2M
expenses
$3.6M
net assets
$3.6M
employees
64
volunteers
144
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance (BSBRA) is a volunteer nonprofit providing emergency medical services to the communities of Bay Shore, Brightwaters, and West Bay Shore, NY. The organization responds to approximately 4,000 emergency calls annually, operates certified ambulances and first response vehicles, and offers 24/7 Advanced Life Support. BSBRA also provides standby medical coverage for special events and community outreach programs.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

CPR Training Program
Offers American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR classes to community members, schools, scout troops, and coaches; taught by volunteer instructors
Community Outreach Initiatives
Includes adopting families during holidays, hosting blood drives, and participating in local events to strengthen community ties
Emergency Medical Response
Responds to approximately 4,000 emergency 911 calls annually using five NYS-certified ambulances and three first response vehicles, providing Basic and Advanced Life Support
Special Events Standby Services
Provides standby EMS coverage for concerts, sporting events, and large community gatherings using a specialized operations vehicle and EMS Bike Patrol
Youth Squad Program
Engages students aged 12–18 interested in the medical field and volunteering, offering early exposure to emergency medical services
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Conducts community outreach through holiday programs and blood drives
      Adopts families during Thanksgiving and Christmas, hosts blood drives for local hospitals, and participates in community events to strengthen community ties and support public health initiatives.
  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
    • Offers CPR training to community members and organized groups
      Provides American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR training to individuals and organized groups such as Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, coaches, and teachers, enhancing community preparedness for medical emergencies.
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Operates volunteer and youth engagement programs for emergency medical services
      Runs a volunteer program for community members to join its emergency medical services team and maintains a youth squad program for students aged 12–18 interested in emergency medical services and community volunteering.
  • Medical Records Access & Privacy Compliance 1 activity
    • Processes requests for Patient Care Reports in compliance with HIPAA
      Provides both mailed and online systems for individuals to request Patient Care Reports, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
    • Provides emergency medical services in Bay Shore and Brightwaters
      Responds to approximately 4,000–4,400 emergency 911 calls annually, providing prehospital emergency medical care to residents of Bay Shore and Brightwaters, NY. Operates 24-hour in-house crews with a documented no-response rate below 1.5%.
  • Event Medical Standby Services 1 activity
    • Provides standby emergency medical services at special events
      Deploys emergency medical personnel and resources to concerts, sporting events, and large public gatherings to ensure on-site medical readiness and response.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.20M
Contributions & grants$1.96M47%
Program service revenue$2.20M52%
Investment income$41K1%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$3.56M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.47M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.31M
Cash$2.37M
Investments$0
Liabilities$678K
Net assets$3.63M
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • JASON HOFFMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JON MICHEL — DIRECTOR
  • KOREY HEESTER — DIRECTOR
  • LAURIE HUGHES — DIRECTOR
  • PETER KLOPSIS — PRESIDENT
  • STANLEY HABER — TREASURER
  • WILLIAM FROEHLICH — SECRETARY
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • American Heart Association Partner — Delivers CPR training using the American Heart Association Heartsaver curriculum.
  • Bay Shore Ferries Partner — Provides emergency medical services assistance to Fire Island residents via ferry transport.
  • Bay Shore School District Partner — Collaborates on community outreach and emergency preparedness initiatives.
  • Boy and Girl Scouts Partner — Engages in joint community outreach and educational activities.
  • EMS Magazine Network — Jointly administers national awards program recognizing outstanding volunteer EMS services.
  • National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Network — Recognized by NAEMT with the 2011 Impact Volunteer EMS Service of the Year award.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Certifies ambulances and recognizes agency excellence in emergency medical services.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Designated Bay Shore-Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance as NYS EMS Agency of the Year in 2009.
  • New York State Department of Health - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Government — Recognized the organization as EMS Agency of the Year for excellence in prehospital emergency medical care.
  • Southside Hospital Government — Coordinates emergency medical services near and around Southside Hospital.
  • Suffolk County Government — Receives recognition and collaborates on regional emergency medical service standards.
  • local hospitals Partner — Partners for blood drives and patient care coordination.
  • nursing homes Partner — Works with nursing homes as part of community medical support services.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Community-Integrated Volunteer Model
    methodology: community-integrated_volunteer_model
    By recruiting and retaining volunteers through a family-oriented, community-integrated approach, the organization enhances local engagement and ensures sustainable emergency response capacity because community members are more likely to serve and remain committed when they feel personally connected and supported.