named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Exploratory Committee for the Incorporation of Wainscott
Initiative to incorporate Wainscott as an independent village to gain greater local control over zoning, environmental policy, and community development.
Opposition to South Fork Wind Farm Cable Landing
Advocacy and legal action to prevent the landing of high-voltage power cables in Wainscott by challenging the environmental and safety impacts before the New York State Public Service Commission.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy to preserve Wainscott's natural environment and community interestsWorks to preserve the natural beauty, ecosystem, and community well-being of Wainscott, NY, through organized advocacy efforts addressing environmental threats and development projects.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$8K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$178
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$33K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves40.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -91.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Brooke Garber Neidich — Director
- Vanessa Cornell — Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- A. Page & Associates LLC Partner — Collaborated with A. Page & Associates LLC to file independent energy and regulatory analysis with the New York State Public Service Commission.
- A. Page & Associates LLC Partner — Energy consulting firm with expertise in electricity transmission that filed independent findings with the New York P.S.C. supporting opposition to the Wainscott cable route.
- Bee Ready Fishbein Hatter & Donovan Partner — Law firm engaged to support research and legal analysis related to the incorporation of Wainscott as a village.
- Bee Ready Fishbein Hatter & Donovan Partner — Legal firm engaged to support the incorporation effort of Wainscott.
- Bee Ready Fishbein Hatter & Donovan LLP Partner — Legal firm engaged to support research on village incorporation.
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Government — Includes the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in petition demands concerning federal oversight of offshore energy projects.
- Deepwater Partner — Monitored and challenged regarding proposed cable landing site and community impact
- Deepwater Wind Partner — Opposes Deepwater Wind's proposed cable landing site in Wainscott as part of a community advocacy campaign.
- East Hampton Town Government — Engaged on issues related to infrastructure planning and community benefits agreements
- East Hampton Town Board Government — Urges the Town Board to oppose Deepwater Wind's proposed cable landing at Beach Lane.
- East Hampton Trustees Government — Urges the Trustees to reject Deepwater Wind's proposed cable route on Beach Lane.
- Fred Thiele Partner — Public official whose withdrawal of support for Deepwater was highlighted in advocacy efforts.
- New York State Public Service Commission Government — Addresses petition demands to the New York State Public Service Commission regarding approval of energy infrastructure.
- New York State Public Service Commission Government — Encourages public comments to be submitted to the Commission opposing Deepwater Wind's Article VII application.
- PVE LLC Partner — Collaborated with PVE LLC to file independent technical analysis with the New York State Public Service Commission.
- PVE LLC Partner — Engineering and environmental consulting firm whose independent analysis was cited in advocacy efforts against the Wainscott cable landing.
- Public Service Commission Government — Submitted expert testimony to the Public Service Commission regarding compliance with New York State law for offshore wind farm landfall site selection.
- Suffolk County Village Officials Association Partner — Organization consulted during research on village incorporation.
- Suffolk County Village Officials Association Partner — Organization consulted during research phase to inform the exploratory committee on village incorporation processes.
- Suffolk County Village Officials Association Partner — Organization consulted during the research phase of Wainscott’s incorporation initiative.
- Town Board Government — Monitored and challenged the Town Board's handling of Deepwater's drilling proposal and lack of public disclosure.
- Town Board of East Hampton Government — Engages with the Town Board through formal advocacy to influence decisions on local development projects.
- Town Trustees Government — Involved in decisions regarding proposed community benefits and infrastructure projects
- Town of East Hampton Government — Addresses petition demands to the Town Trustees and Town Board of East Hampton regarding local approval and oversight of infrastructure projects.
- Town of East Hampton Board Government — Recipient of formal advocacy letter regarding drilling activities in Wainscott.
- Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee (WCAC) Coalition — Collaborates with the advisory committee appointed by the Town to represent community interests in opposing the Beach Lane landfall site.
- Ørsted Partner — Opposes Ørsted's proposed cable landing site in Wainscott as part of a community advocacy campaign.
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.
- Alternative Route and Site Advocacy Based on Independent Analysis 19 orgsmethodology: alternative-route-advocacyBy promoting technically viable, lower-impact alternative routes and sites identified through independent engineering and cost-benefit analysis, the organization opposes environmentally harmful infrastructure projects because evidence-based alternatives reduce community and ecological harm while maintaining project goals.shared approach: Science-Based Advocacy →
- Legal and Expert Advocacy to Protect Community Interests 19 orgsmethodology: legal_and_expert_advocacyBy engaging environmental advisors and legal counsel, the organization strengthens its advocacy with technical and regulatory expertise, increasing credibility and effectiveness in challenging projects that threaten environmental and community integrity.shared approach: Science-Based Advocacy →
- Regulatory and Public Interest Advocacy with Community Engagement 12 orgsmethodology: public-interest-advocacyBy mobilizing community opposition during regulatory review periods and demanding transparency, the organization influences infrastructure decisions because inclusive, visible public engagement shifts power dynamics in favor of public and environmental interests over private profit.shared approach: Community-Led Advocacy & Legal Leverage →
- Local Governance Through Incorporationmethodology: local_governance_incorporationBy incorporating Wainscott as a village, the organization gains local zoning control and decision-making authority, which enables democratic resistance to high-impact infrastructure projects and ensures community-responsive governance.