irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7KTENNIS COURTS MAINTENANCE, INSTRUCTORS
- #2 $9KCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CIVIC-MINDED TEENAGERS & DONATIONS TO LOCAL SCHOOL
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
College Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to civic-minded teenagers and supports local education through donations to the Amagansett School
John Day Jackson Memorial Tennis Courts
Maintains and operates public tennis courts on Atlantic Avenue, offering year-round access to members for a fee, with instruction provided by the A.V.I.S. pro
Main Street Beautification
Collaborates with local businesses and the Town of East Hampton to maintain clean and inviting public spaces through tree plantings, benches, and garbage pail initiatives
Memorial Trees and Benches Program
Offers opportunities to sponsor tree boxes, tree plantings, and commemorative benches on Main Street and in lanes as a tribute to loved ones
Photo Contest
Hosts an annual photo contest celebrating community, landmarks, nature, and water in Amagansett, encouraging public engagement and appreciation of local scenery
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 2 activities
- Beautifies business district through targeted initiativesImplements beautification projects in Amagansett’s business district, including the Memorial Trees and Benches Project, sponsorship program for tree boxes and plantings on Main Street/Rt. 27, and the Garbage Pail Initiative to improve cleanliness.
- Improves and maintains public infrastructure and green spacesUndertakes projects to improve and preserve roads, cemeteries, parks, greenspaces, and street trees in Amagansett. Activities include long-term care of the Old Corner Burying Ground, tree planting, and periodic maintenance of street trees to preserve community character.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 2 activities
- Provides college scholarships to local studentsOffers college scholarship awards to graduating seniors from Amagansett School, presented annually at East Hampton High School Award Night, supporting civic-minded youth in higher education.
- Supports local students through graduation giftsProvides gift cards and other gifts to 6th grade graduating students at Amagansett School, including 16 students in the most recent year who received Book Hampton gift cards.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advocates for infrastructure and aesthetic improvementsEngages in advocacy to improve community aesthetics and infrastructure, including successful efforts to secure brick paving, sidewalks, and underground electric lines along Bluff Road, and to prompt the Long Island Rail Road to paint its station and landscape its grounds.
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Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
- Hosts annual photo contest celebrating local themesOrganizes a recurring photo contest with categories focused on community life, landmarks, nature, and water in Amagansett to promote local engagement and appreciation of the area.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Maintains public tennis courts and provides instructionOperates and maintains the John Day Jackson Memorial Tennis Courts and surrounding grounds for public use in Amagansett, including provision of instructors. The organization has maintained these facilities since 1964 for community benefit.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes community events and educational programsHosts annual community events such as the Christmas tree lighting on the Green, the Summer Splash at Amagansett Golf Club, and public lectures like "Amagansett's Past Remembered" at the Amagansett Free Library to foster community engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$50K33%
Program service revenue$48K32%
Investment income$13K9%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$116K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$559K
Cash$225K
Investments$286K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$559K
Liquid reserves52.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ALISON FANTINI — RECORDING SECRETARY
- ANNA BEMASEK — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA BORG — DIRECTOR
- CAM GELB — DIRECTOR
- EILEEN O'REILLY — TREASURER
- JOAN TULP — CO-PRESIDENT
- KATHY MULLEN — DIRECTOR
- KIM SLATER — DIRECTOR
- MARGUERITE DAVIDOWICZ — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
- MICHAEL CINQUE — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA GARVEY — DIRECTOR
- SHARI THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- SUE JAXHEIMER — DIRECTOR
- VICTOR A GELB — CO-PRESIDENT
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Amagansett Free Library Partner — Hosted AVIS Day lecture event in collaboration with AVIS.
- Amagansett Golf Club Partner — Hosted the AVIS Summer Splash fundraising event.
- Amagansett School Partner — Recipient of gifts and scholarships for graduating students provided by AVIS.
- East Hampton High School Partner — Hosts the Award Night where AVIS presents scholarships to former Amagansett School graduating seniors.
- East Hampton Town Highway Department Partner — Collaborates with the East Hampton Town Highway Department to report and address dangerous tree-related situations along Main Street and lanes.
- John Day Jackson Memorial Tennis Courts Partner — Manages and maintains the tennis courts donated to A.V.I.S. for community use.
- John Jay Jackson Memorial Tennis Courts Partner — Manages or supports the John Jay Jackson Memorial Tennis Courts as part of its community improvement efforts.
- Local School in Amagansett Partner — Receives donations from the organization to support educational programs.
- Long Island Rail Road Partner — Advocated for the painting and landscaping of the rail station grounds.
- Town of East Hampton Partner — Collaborates with the Town of East Hampton on Main Street beautification initiatives.
strategies · 4
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.
- Collaborative Committee Governancemethodology: collaborative_committeeBy involving local businesses and municipal partners in joint decision-making for beautification and maintenance, we increase buy-in and resource alignment, leading to more effective and sustained improvements in the commercial district because shared governance enhances accountability and collective action.
- Community Stewardship Modelmethodology: community-stewardship modelBy engaging residents directly in the care of public greenery, such as watering newly planted trees, we foster a sense of ownership and responsibility, leading to more sustainable maintenance and enhanced community cohesion because sustained engagement arises from personal investment.
- Historical Preservation as Civic Identitymethodology: historical_preservationBy protecting historical objects and sharing local knowledge, we strengthen community identity and continuity, fostering pride and belonging because collective memory reinforces social cohesion and motivates stewardship of shared spaces.
- Youth Investment for Civic Continuitymethodology: civic-engagement-through-youth-investmentBy supporting youth involvement in community initiatives, we cultivate long-term civic engagement and volunteerism because early participation builds lasting habits and community identity.