named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Allsopp-Fisher Salt Marsh
Salt marsh habitat supporting Long-billed Marsh Wrens, Diamondback Terrapins, and Mute Swans; not open to public
Coffin Woods Preserve
Mature oak/beech/tulip tree woodland with a small pond and diverse wildlife including box turtles and wood thrushes; allows leashed dogs and public access
Dosoris Pond Preserve
56-acre tidal salt pond providing winter habitat for Canvasbacks, Greater Scaup, and rare gulls; not open to public
Osprey Nest Preserve
Small preserve with osprey nesting platform; supported the rearing of 33 young ospreys since 1984; not open to public
Shu Swamp Preserve
Wooded wetland preserve with diverse flora and fauna, including Brook trout, American Brook Lamprey, and spring ephemerals; open to public with educational access
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 2 activities
- Accept land and conservation-focused estate giftsAccepts donations of land, retaining them in perpetuity in their natural state without selling or trading, and accepts estate planning gifts to support endowment and stewardship objectives. Received 73 acres of woodland through bequest from Alice Coffin in 1963 for use as a wildlife sanctuary.
- Maintain and manage wildlife preservesOwns and manages 13 properties, including 11 wildlife preserves in the Mill Neck and Lattingtown areas of Long Island, acquired since 1963 through community donations of land and capital. These include diverse habitats such as wet woodlands, salt marshes, open meadows, and mature forests, which are preserved in their natural state for scientific, educational, and aesthetic purposes.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Provide public access to nature preservesOperates two publicly accessible preserves—Shu Swamp and Coffin Woods—with daily access from dawn to dusk, closed on Fridays; nine other preserves require appointment with the Warden for entry. Maintains hiking trails through oak, hickory, hemlock, and beech forests for public use and nature observation.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Publish ecological documentation and species inventoriesMakes available downloadable plant lists documenting species found in Shu Swamp and maintains a documented plant species list for Coffin Woods preserve, supporting scientific and educational use of the sanctuaries.
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Artificial Nesting Habitat Management 1 activity
- Support native species and wildlife habitat restorationManages ecosystems to support native plant and animal species, including reintroducing ospreys via a nesting pole installed in 1984, resulting in the rearing of 33 young birds; supports populations of rare species such as American Brook Lamprey, tri-colored bats, Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus), and provides roosting and foraging habitat for birds including ospreys, bald eagles, herons, egrets, kingfishers, and waterfowl.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$696K
Contributions & grants$62K9%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$626K90%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$240K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$90K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.22M
Cash$750K
Investments$3.73M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$5.22M
Liquid reserves224.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +147.8%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Al and Lois Lindberg Partner — Naturalists residing at Blue Heron Lodge who assisted in the rescue of a Great Horned Owl fledgling.
- Brendan Tully Government — Warden responsible for managing access to North Shore Wildlife Sanctuary preserves.
- Brendan Tully Government — Warden responsible for managing access to Pennoyer Woods Preserve.
- Cherrywood neighborhood Partner — Located adjacent to the preserve, indicating a geographic and potentially collaborative relationship with the community.
- DeGraff Causeway Government — Geographic reference point for the location of the Allsopp-Fisher tract.
- Dr. J. Scott Altenbach Partner — Provided photographic documentation of tri-colored bats used for public education and monitoring.
- Humes and Wagner Partner — Local law firm that assisted in forming the North Shore Bird and Game Sanctuary in 1963.
- Joseph Dey Partner — Individual who monitored osprey pair and contributed to nesting oversight.
- Locust Valley Intermediate School Partner — Engages students from the 4K class in experiential learning visits to Shu Swamp.
- Pennoyer Woods Partner — Provides access point to the sanctuary grounds via shared trail connection.
- Portledge School Partner — Adjacent landowner that inherited the mansion and outbuildings from Alice Coffin's estate while North Shore Wildlife Sanctuary received the woodland.
- Warden Partner — Collaborates with the Warden to manage access and operations at the Powell Pond preserve.
- Warden Partner — Local warden responsible for managing access to the Raikes Preserve.
strategies · 5
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.
- Conservation Through Environmental Education and Public Reconnection with Nature 333 orgsmethodology: conservation-through-educationBy combining land preservation with environmental education and low-impact public access, the organization fosters public stewardship of natural areas, because direct experience with nature strengthens conservation values and community engagement.shared approach: Community-Driven Stewardship →
- Land Preservation and Habitat Conservation through Perpetual Protection 333 orgsmethodology: perpetual_land_preservationBy preserving land in its natural state in perpetuity, particularly through donated properties, the organization protects critical habitats and supports biodiversity, because permanent protection prevents development and ecological degradation.shared approach: Community-Driven Stewardship →
- Low-Impact Access and Controlled Visitations to Protect Habitat Integrity 333 orgsmethodology: controlled_access_managementBy restricting public access through appointment-only visitation, designated trails, and rules against disruptive activities, the organization minimizes human disturbance to sensitive ecosystems, because controlled access preserves wildlife behavior and habitat function.shared approach: Community-Driven Stewardship →
- Wildlife Health Monitoring as an Indicator of Ecosystem Resilience 333 orgsmethodology: wildlife_health_monitoringBy monitoring the health of vulnerable wildlife species, the organization assesses broader ecosystem health, because disease patterns in indicator species reveal environmental stressors and inform adaptive management.shared approach: Community-Driven Stewardship →
- Habitat Restoration with Targeted Interventions for Species Recovery 29 orgsmethodology: habitat-restoration-with-artificial-nesting-structuresBy using artificial nesting structures and protecting geographically sheltered habitats, the organization enables the recovery of specific species like osprey, because targeted restoration compensates for lost breeding sites and enhances ecosystem resilience.shared approach: Migratory Connectivity Conservation →