named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Christmas Party and Rockefeller Tree Lighting
Annual holiday event featuring food, entertainment, Santa visit with toys, and trips to Rockefeller Center for tree lighting and ice skating
Coney Island Outing
Annual family outing to Coney Island with rides, food, and escorted activities, followed by dinner and harbor cruises on police launches
Fishing Day on the Captain Jim II
Family fishing trip hosted on the Captain Jim II for widows and children of deceased officers
NY Aquarium and Mets Game Outings
Organized family days at the New York Aquarium and New York Mets games for widows and children
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 2 activities
- Organizes annual recreational outings for widows and children of deceased NYPD officersHosts large-scale annual outings to Coney Island and other venues for widows and children of deceased NYPD officers, including escorted access to amusement parks, meals, and transportation. Events have historically drawn thousands of participants with support from uniformed officers.
- Provides charitable support to widows and children of deceased NYPD officersOffers ongoing financial and social support to widows and children of deceased members of the New York City Police Department, regardless of the cause of death, through organized programs and services.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Funds charitable activities through grants and financial assistanceProvides grants, funding, and financial assistance to support charitable programs benefiting the widows and children of deceased NYPD officers.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual holiday events for widows and children of deceased NYPD officersOrganizes and hosts an annual Christmas party and related holiday activities—including food, entertainment, toy distribution, trips to the Rockefeller Center tree lighting, and ice skating—for widows and children of deceased NYPD officers.
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Youth Baseball Character Development 1 activity
- Operates youth baseball program for orphaned childrenSponsors and operates a youth baseball team, 'The Anchor Club Orphans All Stars,' including transportation, coaching, and hosting an annual game against Father Flanagan’s Boys Town at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Organizes recreational events for orphaned children across the New York metropolitan areaPlans and conducts field days, parties, and outings for orphaned children in institutions across the New York metropolitan area, including visits to the NY Aquarium, baseball games, and fishing trips.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$35K93%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$51K
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +70.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 4
- JOSEPH H SCHAAFF — Trustee
- JOSEPH J MURPHY — Trustee/Sup Del
- JOSHUA LA VEGLIA — Trustee
- MICHAEL P MCINNIS — Trustee
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Father Flanagan’s Boys Town Partner — Coordinated an annual baseball game between the Anchor Club Orphans All Stars and a team from Father Flanagan’s Boys Town in Nebraska.
- Graham School at Hastings on the Hudson Partner — Transported children from Graham School to Anchor Club-sponsored events and activities.
- Hebrew National in Yonkers Partner — Transported children from Hebrew National orphanage to Anchor Club-sponsored events and activities.
- Knights of Columbus Network — Member organization within the Knights of Columbus fraternal order.
- Knights of Columbus Partner — Founding partner organization through which the NYPD Police Anchor Club was established.
- Knights of Columbus Partner — Organization co-founded by members of the Knights of Columbus and NYPD officers.
- Knights of Columbus Council Partner — Requires applicants to submit a copy of the Knights of Columbus Council's Travelers Membership Card as part of membership application.
- Mount Loretto on Staten Island Partner — Transported children from Mount Loretto to Anchor Club-sponsored events and activities.
- NYPD Widows and Orphans Partner — Co-hosted the annual Coney Island Outing with the NYPD Anchor Club.
- St Raymond’s in the Bronx Partner — Transported children from St Raymond’s orphanage to Anchor Club-sponsored events and activities.
- St. Agnes at Sparkill Partner — Transported children from St. Agnes orphanage to Anchor Club-sponsored events and activities.
strategies · 3
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.
- Emotional Support Through Targeted Engagementmethodology: emotional-support-through-engagementBy organizing structured events and personalized attention for children, the organization reduces psychological isolation and builds resilience, because affirming individual worth within a supportive community context promotes emotional healing.
- Fraternal Support Network Modelmethodology: fraternal_support_networkBy leveraging an internal police department fraternal structure, the organization mobilizes trusted, peer-driven support for affected families, because shared identity and institutional belonging increase trust and program engagement.
- Ongoing Family Support Through Community Integrationmethodology: ongoing_family_supportBy maintaining long-term, relationship-based engagement with widows and children of deceased officers, the organization fosters sustained emotional well-being and community belonging, because continuous presence and structured activities affirm identity and reduce isolation.