named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Lease Extension Advocacy
Coordination with city and state leaders to extend ground leases for buildings on Roosevelt Island, supporting long-term stability for property owners and residents
Merit Awards
Annual gala event recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Roosevelt Island community; includes fundraising to support local nonprofits and TRIBA initiatives
Mobile App Development
Planned digital tool to provide residents and visitors with directions, news updates, and other community information to enhance accessibility and engagement on Roosevelt Island
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding community nonprofit organizations and local projectsDirects proceeds from the Merit Awards event to support nonprofit organizations and TRIBA-led initiatives that enhance community vitality and quality of life on Roosevelt Island.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting the annual Merit Awards eventOrganizes and hosts the annual Merit Awards event to recognize and honor community members for their contributions to Roosevelt Island; the second event was held on October 22, 2025.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Organizing community improvement initiativesEngages local businesses and residential buildings in projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing quality of life on Roosevelt Island.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$25K100%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$683
Program expenses12%
Admin / overhead88%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash$37K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$37K
Liquid reserves658.5 mo
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue +93.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Alexander Arzac — Treasurer, Board of Trustees
- Brian Weisberg — Vice President, Board of Trustees
- David Kramer — Vice President, Board of Trustees
- Frank Raffaelle — Secretary, Board of Trustees
- Joe Weishaar — Director At-Large, Board of Trustees
- Lewis Hartman — President, Board of Trustees
- Mona Sen — Director At-Large, Board of Trustees
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Advantage Youth, Inc. Partner — Partner organization that receives contributions in support of the TRIBA Merit Awards event.
- Cornell Tech Network — Member organization of TRIBA, representing a key institutional stakeholder on Roosevelt Island.
- Graduate Hotel New York by Hilton Network — Member organization of TRIBA, contributing to the business alliance's efforts on Roosevelt Island.
- Granny Annies Bar & Kitchen Network — Member organization of TRIBA, part of the local business coalition working to improve quality of life on Roosevelt Island.
- Hudson Related Retail Network — Member organization of TRIBA, involved in retail operations and community engagement on Roosevelt Island.
- Leitner-Poma of America Partner — Honored for its role in operating and maintaining the Roosevelt Island Tramway.
- Main Street Theater and Dance Network — Associate member of TRIBA, contributing cultural programming to the Roosevelt Island community.
- Manhattan Park Network — Member organization of TRIBA, representing residential and commercial interests on Roosevelt Island.
- Mediterranean Eatery Network — Associate member of TRIBA, representing a local dining business on Roosevelt Island.
- Octagon/BGO Network — Member organization of TRIBA, contributing to the business alliance's initiatives on Roosevelt Island.
- Red Apple Group/Foodtown Network — Member organization of TRIBA, operating a grocery store and supporting local economic vitality on Roosevelt Island.
- Rivercross Network — Member organization of TRIBA, part of the coalition of building owners and businesses working to improve community life on Roosevelt Island.
- Riverwalk Court Condominiums Network — Member organization of TRIBA, representing residential property interests on Roosevelt Island.
- Riverwalk Heights Network — Member organization of TRIBA, contributing to the business alliance's mission on Roosevelt Island.
- Riverwalk Place Network — Member organization of TRIBA, involved in enhancing the quality of life on Roosevelt Island through business collaboration.
- Riverwalk Point Network — Member organization of TRIBA, supporting community initiatives on Roosevelt Island.
- Roosevelt Island Historical Society Partner — Associate member of TRIBA, collaborating on cultural and historical initiatives to support community identity on Roosevelt Island.
- Roosevelt Island Historical Society Partner — Recognized through the Merit Awards via its president Judy Berdy's honor.
- Roosevelt Island Racquet Club Network — Member organization of TRIBA, contributing recreational and wellness services to the Roosevelt Island community.
- Roosevelt Island community Partner — Collaborates with local businesses and residential buildings within the Roosevelt Island community to advance shared improvement goals.
- Roosevelt Islander OnLine Network — Associate member of TRIBA, serving as a local media outlet that supports communication and engagement within the Roosevelt Island community.
- State and city leaders Government — Coordinates with state and city leaders to extend ground leases for buildings on Roosevelt Island.
- The Landings/L+M Fund Management Network — Member organization of TRIBA, representing property management and development interests on Roosevelt Island.
- The Sanctuary Network — Member organization of TRIBA, part of the local business and building owner coalition working to improve community life on Roosevelt Island.
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.
- Government Advocacy to Address Structural Real Estate Challenges 11 orgsmethodology: government advocacy for real estate policyBy advocating for ground lease extensions and coordinating with city and state leaders, we stabilize the physical and economic infrastructure of Roosevelt Island because resolving long-term real estate uncertainty enables sustained community development.shared approach: Housing as Foundation →
- Business-Led Community Improvement Through Cross-Sector Collaborationmethodology: community-collaborationBy fostering collaboration between local businesses and residential buildings, we produce measurable improvements in quality of life on Roosevelt Island because collective action leverages diverse resources and strengthens community cohesion.