named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Accabonac Harbor Restoration Project
Collaborative effort to restore shellfish populations and improve water quality in Accabonac Harbor through oyster gardening and reef construction.
Community Oyster Gardening Program
Provides East Hampton residents with training, gear, and up to 1,000 oyster seed annually to grow oysters at designated community sites in Three Mile Harbor, Hog Creek, Accabonac Harbor, Napeague Harbor, and Lake Montauk.
Own-Grower Oyster Gardening
Enables private dock and waterfront owners to cultivate oysters on their own property with support from SFSF, including seed, equipment, and maintenance guidance.
Reef Building Program
Constructs living oyster reefs using reclaimed shells and hatchery-raised oysters to restore marine habitats, improve water quality, and prevent coastal erosion in East End bays.
Shellfish Bio, Broodstock & Algae Culture Seminar
Educational seminar series on shellfish biology, broodstock management, and algae culture in collaboration with the East Hampton Town Shellfish Hatchery.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Oyster and Shellfish Restoration 3 activities
- Community oyster gardening programOperates a hands-on oyster gardening program that trains community members of all ages to grow and harvest oysters, providing equipment, up to 1,000 oyster seed per participant annually, and access to multiple gardening sites in East Hampton to promote marine stewardship and water restoration.
- Oyster reef restoration and marine habitat constructionConstructs and monitors living oyster reefs in Accabonac Harbor and Three Mile Harbor using recycled oyster and clam shells and hatchery-raised oysters to improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and increase shoreline resilience. The organization has built and monitored four reefs since 2022, documenting high oyster survival rates and natural reproduction.
- Shell recycling and restoration networkOperates a shell recycling program that collects used oyster and clam shells from local restaurants and public drop-off locations for reuse in oyster reef restoration. Partners include local restaurants and collaborative initiatives like the Billion Oyster Project, with shells used as substrate for spat settlement and reef construction.
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Marine and Coastal Education Programs 1 activity
- Marine conservation education and outreachProvides educational programs focused on sustainable marine aquaculture and stewardship of the marine environment, including intern-led reef monitoring initiatives and community engagement through events and hands-on conservation activities.
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Real-Time Environmental Monitoring and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Real-time tide tracking toolProvides a public-facing, real-time tide tracking tool with an interactive map showing tide levels and patterns to support community awareness and engagement with local marine conditions.
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Youth Outdoor & Conservation Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Youth scholarship program for marine studiesOffers scholarships to students demonstrating academic excellence and commitment to marine conservation, supporting youth pursuing marine-related fields of study through financial aid and leadership development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Eelgrass meadow establishmentApproved to implement a program to establish eelgrass meadows in Accabonac Harbor as part of marine ecosystem restoration efforts to enhance habitat diversity and water quality.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$151K127%
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expenses
Total expenses$69K
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Grants paid out$25K
balance sheet
Total assets$136K
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Net assets$136K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +174.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ALESSANDRA C LUNDRY — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANK QUEVEDO — BOARD MEMBER
- IRENE TULLY — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT TYMANN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Almond Partner — Donating reclaimed oyster shells for use in building oyster reefs.
- Barnum PCG Partner — Collaborated with South Fork Sea Farmers on the "Saving the Planet & Stacking Cash" panel during Hamptons Tech Week on Sustainability.
- Billion Oyster Project Partner — Providing reclaimed oyster shells for use in constructing oyster reefs.
- Bostwick’s Partner — Donating reclaimed oyster shells for use in building oyster reefs.
- East Hampton High School Partner — Engaging students in the construction of oyster reefs through hands-on environmental education.
- East Hampton Shellfish Hatchery Partner — Provides training, implements educational programs, and supplies oyster seed for the community gardening initiative.
- East Hampton Town Shellfish Hatchery Partner — Collaborates with South Fork Sea Farmers to expand and broaden educational programs on marine stewardship and shellfish restoration.
- East Hampton Town Shellfish Hatchery Partner — Collaborating on the installation of community-built oyster reefs in Three Mile Harbor.
- East Hampton Town Trustees Partner — Partnered with South Fork Sea Farmers to approve and support the implementation of an eelgrass meadow restoration program in Accabonac Harbor.
- Envest Partner — Collaborated with South Fork Sea Farmers on the "Saving the Planet & Stacking Cash" panel during Hamptons Tech Week on Sustainability.
- Il Buco Partner — Donating reclaimed oyster shells for use in building oyster reefs.
- LongHouse Reserve Partner — Collaborated with South Fork Sea Farmers on the "Saving the Planet & Stacking Cash" panel during Hamptons Tech Week on Sustainability.
- Lunch Partner — Donating reclaimed oyster shells for use in building oyster reefs.
- Mickey’s Carting Partner — Donating trucking services to transport cured oyster shells to the reef site.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Permitting agency for South Fork Sea Farmers' oyster reef installations in state waters.
- Overlay Capital Partner — Collaborated with South Fork Sea Farmers on the "Saving the Planet & Stacking Cash" panel during Hamptons Tech Week on Sustainability.
- Partner Restaurants Partner — Restaurants that participate in the shell recycling program by collecting used oyster and clam shells.
- Restaurant Partners Partner — Restaurants that donate oyster and clam shells to support oyster reef restoration and water quality improvement.
- Rowdy Hall Partner — Donating reclaimed oyster shells for use in building oyster reefs.
- Shark Bar Partner — Donating reclaimed oyster shells for use in building oyster reefs.
- South Fork Natural History Museum Partner — Provides meeting space and promotes the program to its members to increase awareness and participation.
- Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Partner — Partnership to support educational programs and hands-on marine conservation initiatives.
- Veterinarians International Partner — Promotes the project to its affiliates and local residents to support outreach and engagement.
- local schools Partner — Collaborates with local schools to engage students in marine conservation through education and stewardship programs.
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.
- Circular Shell Recycling for Habitat Restorationmethodology: circular_resource_useBy collecting used oyster and clam shells from restaurants and the public and reusing them as reef substrate, the organization closes the loop between seafood consumption and ecosystem recovery, because reclaimed shells provide essential settlement material for oyster larvae and enable scalable, waste-to-resource restoration.
- Community-Based Restoration with Education Integrationmethodology: community-based restorationBy engaging community members and students in hands-on oyster gardening and reef restoration, the organization fosters stewardship and drives ecological recovery, because direct participation increases public investment in marine conservation and turns education into tangible environmental action.
- Ecosystem-Based Oyster Reef Restorationmethodology: ecosystem-based restorationBy constructing self-sustaining oyster reefs using hatchery-raised oysters and reclaimed shells, the organization restores biodiversity, improves water quality through natural filtration, and mitigates shoreline erosion, because oyster reefs act as living infrastructure that supports broader estuarine resilience and enables natural recruitment over time.