irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1KYOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM: HOSTING FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS
- #2 $31KSEE ATTACHED LIST OF GRANTS AND PROGRAMS - OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTED
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Garden Festival
Annual community event that raised $273,000 in 2026 to support club programs
Holiday Food Baskets
Distributes food baskets to low-income families during the holiday season
Hometown Hero Banners
Partnership with Town Veterans Advisory Committee to install banners honoring local veterans on downtown lamp posts
Scholarships
Annual scholarship program awarding funds to Riverhead-area high school seniors; awarded $145,000 in 2026
Socks for Vets
Donates new socks and care items to veterans at Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Uncorked
Wine-tasting fundraiser that raised $75,000 in 2026
Youth Exchange Program
Hosts foreign exchange students as part of Rotary International's global youth exchange initiative
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to local graduating seniorsAwarded $145,000 in scholarships to 2026 graduating seniors in the Riverhead area, including a $2,000 memorial scholarship for a graduating senior in honor of Past President Maryellen Ellwood.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute holiday food baskets and giftsDistributes holiday food baskets, including 161 Thanksgiving turkey boxes, and delivers holiday cards and socks to residents of nursing and rehabilitation facilities such as Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Fund community organizations and programsProvides financial support to other community organizations and programs through grantmaking activities.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Fund preservation of cultural landmarksDonated $25,000 to support the acquisition of the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall by the Jazz Loft, preserving a key cultural landmark in the community.
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High School Exchange Programs 1 activity
- Host foreign exchange studentsHosts foreign exchange students as part of its youth development program, fostering international understanding and cultural exchange.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organize fundraising eventsOrganizes fundraising events such as "Uncorked" and "Garden Fest," which raised $75,000 and grossed $273,000 respectively, to support community initiatives and scholarship programs.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Sponsor community and support eventsSponsors events such as one at Hotel Indigo for individuals undergoing cancer treatment and hosts meetings for civic groups like the Town of Riverhead's America 250 Committee to support community engagement.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Support installation and maintenance of Hometown Hero BannersAssisted in installing and maintaining 155 Hometown Hero Banners honoring local veterans along Main Street and surrounding roads in Riverhead, NY, including annual removal and storage in coordination with the Town of Riverhead Veterans Advisory Committee.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Distribute seasonal items for community eventsDistributed boxes of strawberries to members or participants as part of a Valentine's Day event, contributing to community-building and member engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$34K58%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$42K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$93K
Cash$93K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$93K
Liquid reserves16.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +25.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 11
- CONNIE GEVNISKI — DIRECTOR
- DAWN VOGEL — PRESIDENT
- DIANE TUCCI — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE DUPREE — PRES ELECT/D
- JAMES FARLEY — DIRECTOR
- JAY SHERYLL — PAST PRESIDE
- KIMBERLY CIOCH — TREASURER
- KIMBERLY JUDD — SECRETARY
- KURT VAN DE WETERING — DIRECTOR
- SEAN MURRAY — DIRECTOR
- VINCENT BARRY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Partner — Recipient facility for holiday cards and socks delivered by the Rotary-affiliated Interact Club.
- Brian Stark Partner — Philanthropist who participated in the scholarship award celebration.
- Danny Lanieri Partner — Assisted in the official installation of the new president.
- Douglas Elliman Partner — Associate Broker with Douglas Elliman in Mattituck, NY
- East End Tourism Alliance Partner — Engaged in joint efforts to promote community events and celebrations in the Riverhead area.
- Interact Club Partner — Youth organization collaborating on holiday food baskets and delivery of cards and socks to nursing home residents.
- Jazz Loft Partner — Provided financial support for the acquisition of the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall by the Jazz Loft.
- Jazz Loft Partner — Recipient of a $25,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Riverhead to support the acquisition of the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall.
- Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Breast Cancer Research & Support Fund Partner — Co-sponsored an educational event on holistic and conventional cancer treatment approaches.
- Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Breast Cancer Research & Support Fund Partner — Cosponsored an educational event on cancer treatment with the Rotary Club of Riverhead.
- Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Breast Cancer Research & Support Fund Partner — Cosponsored an event for individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Partner — Participated in a sponsored event with physicians discussing cancer treatment approaches.
- New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Partner — Participated in a sponsored event with medical professionals discussing cancer treatment approaches.
- North Fork Breast Health Coalition Partner — Co-sponsored an event on integrated cancer treatment approaches with medical professionals from major health institutions.
- North Fork Breast Health Coalition Partner — Cosponsored an event for individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
- North Fork Breast Health Coalition Partner — Cosponsored an event on blended cancer treatment approaches with the Rotary Club of Riverhead.
- Northwell Health Cancer Institute Partner — Participated in a sponsored event with physicians discussing cancer treatment approaches.
- Other community organizations and programs Partner — Receives grant support from the Rotary Club of Riverhead for community initiatives.
- Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Partner — Participated in a sponsored event with physicians discussing cancer treatment approaches.
- Riverhead Business Improvement District Partner — Collaborated with the Rotary Club and the Town Veterans Advisory Committee on the Hometown Hero Veteran Banners program.
- Riverhead Business Improvement District Partner — Partnered with the Rotary Club of Riverhead on the Hometown Hero Veteran Banners program.
- Riverhead Business Improvement District Partner — Partners with the Town Veterans Advisory Committee on the Hometown Hero Banners program.
- Riverhead Town Veterans Advisory Committee Partner — Collaborated with the Rotary Club of Riverhead to install Hometown Hero Banners honoring local veterans.
- Riverhead Town Veterans Advisory Committee Partner — Partnered with the Rotary Club to install Hometown Hero Banners honoring local veterans.
- RiverheadLOCAL Partner — Media partner that documented and shared the holiday food basket distribution event.
- Ron Partner — Performed the caping of the new president and was recognized with an award.
- Stony Brook Cancer Center Partner — Participated in a sponsored event with physicians discussing cancer treatment approaches.
- Town of Riverhead Veterans Advisory Committee Partner — Collaborates on the installation and removal of Hometown Hero Banners honoring local veterans.
- Town of Riverhead's America 250 Committee Partner — Collaborates with the committee to promote and support the town's semiquincentennial celebrations.
strategies · 3
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.
- Public Recognition to Strengthen Civic Appreciationmethodology: civic-recognitionBy publicly honoring veterans and military members through visible installations like banners and photo displays, the organization strengthens community appreciation and cohesion because public visibility fosters collective gratitude and inclusion.
- Service Fellowship for Peacebuildingmethodology: service_fellowshipBy engaging business, professional, and community leaders in service fellowship, the organization advances global understanding and peace because shared service experiences build cross-cultural trust and collaborative networks.
- Youth Engagement through Community Servicemethodology: youth_engagement_community_serviceBy involving youth in community service via Interact Club, the organization fosters civic responsibility and long-term community investment because early engagement in service builds lasting commitment to social good.