named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
News Corner
Provides educational content and answers to bridge protocol questions through articles and expert contributions, distributed via the organization’s website and newsletter.
Player of the Year (POTY)
Annual recognition program that ranks and honors top-performing bridge players in Nassau and Suffolk Counties based on performance in sectional and regional tournaments across A, B, and novice categories.
Sectional and Regional Tournaments
Organizes competitive bridge events throughout the year that contribute to masterpoint standings and Player of the Year rankings.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Recreational Game Programming 3 activities
- Hosts regular open bridge gamesConducts recurring open bridge games, including a weekly nonsmoking game on Tuesday evenings and seasonal Monday afternoon games from May through October, providing ongoing opportunities for community play.
- Organizes charity and newcomer-focused bridge eventsHosts an annual charity bridge event that pairs newer players with Life Masters in a team format and organizes Intermediate/Newcomer tournaments during fall and regional events to encourage inclusive participation.
- Organizes local and regional bridge tournamentsHosts a variety of bridge tournaments including sectional, regional, and seasonal events such as the Gold Rush Pairs, stratified Open Pairs, Swiss Team competitions, and STaC Week events. Tournaments are structured by masterpoint levels to ensure fair competition and award gold points to top performers.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes bridge educational publicationsCreates and distributes a newsletter called "The Islanders" (also referred to as "Islanders") featuring articles on bridge hands, protocol questions, and rulings, with contributions from local directors and input from the community.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides training for bridge volunteersOffers training sessions for volunteers who teach bridge to students in schools, building local capacity to sustain youth bridge education programs.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Administers player recognition and ranking programsRuns the Player of the Year competition based on performance in sectional and regional events and publishes annual rankings through the Unit Mini-McKenney and Ace of Clubs programs to recognize top masterpoint earners within the unit.
- Supports bridge education and instruction for adults and youthIntroduces bridge to elementary and middle school students through volunteer-led programs in public schools and supports adult learning by providing referrals to teachers, beginning bridge classes, and online resources. Also facilitates access to bridge teaching programs through local clubs on Long Island.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$79K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$79K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- Allen Greenbaum — Director
- Debra Thaw — Director
- Dina Schecter — Director
- Drew Tarhan — Director
- Elliot Diamond — Director
- Joe Byrnes — Director
- Jon Kirshner — Director
- Lesley Decker Lucas — Director
- Lou Grossman — Director
- Mark Blanchard — Director
- Mark Inhaber — Director
- Mark Leibowitz — Director
- Phil Grella — Director
- Silvana Morici — Director
- Young Cha — Director
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- ACBL Government — District Representative to the ACBL Board of Directors handles issues concerning ACBL policy.
- ACBL Network — Member organization participating in ACBL-sanctioned tournaments and events.
- ACBL Network — Member organization that tracks masterpoint standings and supports competitive bridge activities within the unit.
- ACBL Network — Participates in the American Contract Bridge League's national tournament system and earns masterpoints through its events.
- Al Levy Bridge Network — Co-unit with Nassau Suffolk Bridge Association in District 24 of the ACBL.
- American Contract Bridge League Government — Interfaces with the American Contract Bridge League as the governing body for sanctioned duplicate bridge in the United States.
- American Contract Bridge League Network — Member organization providing access to bridge lessons and teacher directory.
- American Contract Bridge League Network — Member organization within the ACBL structure.
- Fifth Chair Partner — Partner organization offering online bridge lessons.
- Gardiners Bay BC Partner — Local bridge club hosting games and activities in partnership with NASSAU SUFFOLK BRIDGE ASSOCIATION INC.
- Local Directors Partner — Collaborates with local directors to contribute content and rulings to the "Islanders" publication.
- Long Island Bridge for Youth Partner — Partner organization focused on youth bridge activities on Long Island.
- Mark Shaiman Partner — Contact person for contributing articles to the Islanders publication.
- Mark Shaiman Partner — Contact person for submitting articles to The Islanders newsletter.
- STaC Partner — Collaborates with STaC on Player of the Year competitions, including separate performance categories.
- Sunrise Bridge Club Partner — Local bridge club hosting games under the LI Bridge association
- Unit 155 Partner — Sister unit in District 24 of the ACBL.
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.
- Community-Driven Educational Engagementmethodology: participatory_learning_communityBy publishing expert analysis of hands and rulings and incorporating member-submitted questions, the organization deepens player learning and community connection, because participatory content creation and authoritative feedback reinforce both skill growth and a sense of belonging.
- Mentor-Integrated Competitionmethodology: peer-mentored_competitionBy pairing less experienced players with Life Masters in team events, the organization fosters skill development and sustained engagement, because guided participation lowers barriers to entry and builds confidence through peer learning.
- Skill-Level Bracketing and Stratified Recognitionmethodology: stratified_competitionBy structuring tournaments into brackets and awarding points across masterpoint tiers, the organization ensures fair competition and recognition, because aligning players of similar experience increases perceived fairness and motivates continued participation across ability levels.
- Youth Engagement Through Volunteer Teachingmethodology: youth_outreach_pipelineBy recruiting non-expert volunteers to teach bridge to fifth graders, the organization builds long-term player pipelines, because early exposure through accessible instruction normalizes the game and cultivates future community members regardless of instructor expertise.