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ISLAND PEOPLES PROJECT
FISHERS ISLAND, NY · EIN 112247494 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · islandpeoplesproject.org
revenue
$143K
expenses
$70K
net assets
$567K
employees
39
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

IPP IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES BOTH YEAR-ROUND AND SUMMER RESIDENTS OF FISHERS ISLAND. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, ALL FALL UNDER THE IPP UMBRELLA. IPP ALSO OFFERS A SIX WEEK MORNING PROGRAM DURING EVERY JULY AND AUGUST.

profile · synthesized from sources

Island Peoples Project is a nonprofit organization based on Fishers Island, NY, serving both year-round and summer residents. It fosters community connections through cultural events, educational programs, and stewardship of natural spaces. The organization runs the island’s only summer day program for children and manages public spaces including Dock Beach and the Mary Gordon Ball Field.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Ball Field Management
Management of the Mary Gordon Ball Field since 1981, supporting community sports and recreation including softball and croquet
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Annual July event organized by the Morning Program where teams build and race boats made of cardboard and duct tape at Dock Beach
Community Events
Organizes and sponsors family-friendly events including the 4th of July Parade, Craft Fairs, Halloween Party, and Easter Egg Hunt
Dock Beach Management
Year-round stewardship of Dock Beach, including seasonal lifeguard staffing, installation of swim dock and netting, and provision of picnic facilities
House & Garden Tour
Fundraising event offering guided access to private homes and gardens on Fishers Island, highlighting the island's natural beauty
Morning Program
Summer day program for children ages 4–11, held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring games, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips
Senior Outing
Annual trip for residents aged 60 and over, including transportation, museum entry, and lunch, fully funded by IPP
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Hosts annual Senior Outing for islanders aged 60 and over
      Organizes a yearly outing for seniors that includes museum entrance fees, lunch, and coordinated transportation via volunteer drivers, such as trips to the Florence Griswold Museum.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts annual community events and programs
      Organizes and hosts year-round family-friendly events including the July 4th Parade with a patriotic singalong and cookout, Halloween Party, Easter Egg Hunt (co-sponsored with Union Chapel), Craft Fairs on Village Green, and the annual Home and Garden Tour, which serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser.
  • Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
    • Manages and maintains community recreational spaces
      Owns and maintains the Mary Gordon Ball Field and Dock Beach on Fishers Island for public use, including ongoing care, oversight, and seasonal improvements such as installing a floating swim dock and netting. Also manages The Patch, a green space with a sensory garden for community enjoyment.
  • Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
    • Offers weekly croquet sessions for the community
      Provides community croquet sessions with equipment and instruction on a weekly basis, promoting recreational engagement among residents.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operates a summer morning program for children ages 4–11
      Runs a six-week summer day program annually in July and August for Fishers Island residents, featuring games, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips. This is the island's only summer day program for children.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Organizes the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
      Hosts a family-friendly annual event in July where participants build and race boats made of cardboard and duct tape, organized by age group, as part of summer programming on Fishers Island.
  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
    • Provides CPR training for residents
      Offers CPR training sessions to community members as part of its health and safety programming.
  • Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
    • Provides lifeguard services at Dock Beach during summer months
      Supplies full-time and part-time lifeguard coverage at Dock Beach during summer 2025, Monday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with seasonal staffing and safety infrastructure.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$143K
Contributions & grants$98K68%
Program service revenue$29K20%
Investment income$16K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$567K
Cash$555K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$567K
Liquid reserves95.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 16
  • ADRIENN SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • ALEX POLLACK — DIRECTOR
  • ANNIE DOUTHIT — DIRECTOR
  • BAILEY SPERRY — DIRECTOR
  • ELISABETH PARKER — DIRECTOR, PR
  • JEANINE BEHR GETZ — DIRECTOR, TR
  • JESSICA DOYLE — DIRECTOR,VP
  • LIESE FRITZE BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • LIZZIE BOSWELL — DIRECTOR
  • MAGGIE GRIMES — DIRECTOR
  • MARGOT CONGDON — DIRECTOR
  • MARTHA BURNHAM — DIRECTOR,SEC
  • MEG ATKIN — DIRECTOR
  • MERE DOYEN — DIRECTOR
  • PHOEBE DAVISON HUNT — DIRECTOR
  • SERGIU COSTEA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Annie Douthit Partner — Contact person for lifeguard position inquiries and applications at Dock Beach.
  • FI School Partner — Hosts the Morning Program for children at its facility.
  • FIFD Partner — Community partner for the 4th of July Parade.
  • Fire Department Partner — Collaborates with IPP to host a cookout following the July 4th parade.
  • Fishers Island Community Partner — Hosts family-friendly events and programs for the Fishers Island Community.
  • Fishers Island Softball League Partner — Organizes and operates summer softball programming at the Mary Gordon Ball Field.
  • Florence Griswold Museum Partner — Hosted IPP-sponsored senior outing with waived entrance fees and included lunch.
  • Friends of FI Theater Partner — Co-host of the annual Halloween party.
  • Friends of FI Theater Partner — Cosponsors the annual Halloween party with Island Peoples Project.
  • Union Chapel Partner — Co-sponsor of the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
  • Union Chapel Partner — Co-sponsors the annual Easter Egg Hunt with Island Peoples Project.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Centered Stewardship Model
    methodology: community-centered_stewardship
    By stewarding public spaces and delivering recurring cultural and recreational programming, the organization strengthens community cohesion and quality of life because shared spaces and consistent engagement foster belonging and collective ownership among year-round and seasonal residents.
  • Inclusive Access Model for Seniors and Families
    methodology: inclusive_access
    By removing logistical and financial barriers—such as through volunteer-driven transportation and cost-covered outings—the organization increases participation among seniors and families because accessibility directly enables engagement across demographic groups that might otherwise be excluded.