named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
35th Annual Sandcastle Contest
Held at Atlantic Avenue Beach in Amagansett, this inclusive event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. It began in 1992 and includes registration fees and merchandise sales that support the foundation’s community initiatives.
Annual Fireworks Show
Revived in 2009, this event is held over Three Mile Harbor in East Hampton and features a musical simulcast on WLIW-FM. It continues a decades-long tradition and serves as a major community gathering and fundraising opportunity.
College Scholarships
Two annual scholarships awarded to East Hampton High School seniors who demonstrate strong community service records and academic performance, with a focus on environmental stewardship.
Food Pantries & Turkey Drive
Provides financial support to local food pantries and distributes over 100 turkeys annually in November to organizations including Meals on Wheels, Calvary Baptist Church, and The Retreat, Inc.
Transportation & Childcare Funds
Offers direct financial assistance to community members needing support for medical transportation and childcare costs related to treatment outside the local area.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards college scholarships to local high school seniorsProvides annual scholarships to two graduating seniors from East Hampton High School who demonstrate strong community service and a commitment to giving back.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes turkeys to individuals and families in needDistributes over 100 turkeys annually in November to individuals and families in need on the East End of Long Island.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funds local food pantries and social service organizationsProvides financial support to local food pantries and community-based social service organizations on the East End of Long Island through grantmaking. This includes directing 100% of all profits to support such local initiatives.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts annual Sandcastle ContestOrganizes and hosts the annual Sandcastle Contest at Atlantic Avenue Beach in Amagansett, NY, including on-site registration and judging. The event began in 1992 and continues as a community tradition.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provides direct financial assistance for basic needsOffers direct financial support to local families in the East End of Long Island for food, childcare, medical expenses, transportation, and college scholarships. This includes assistance specifically for transportation and childcare costs related to medical treatment.
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Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
- Supports community-based environmental and educational initiativesConcentrates efforts on water quality projects in the Town of East Hampton and supports educational and other community-based initiatives through direct programming and funding.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizes annual fireworks displayProduces an annual fireworks show over Three Mile Harbor in East Hampton, which was revived and has been held yearly since 2009.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$49K128%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$41K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$34K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$41K
Cash$137K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$41K
Liquid reserves39.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +434.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JILL KALBACHER — Director
- ROBERT PETERS JR — Director
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Amagansett Food Pantry Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- American Legion Partner — Receives turkeys from The Clamshell Foundation for distribution to those in need.
- Calvary Baptist Church Partner — Receives turkeys from The Clamshell Foundation for distribution to those in need.
- East End Cares Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- East Hampton Food Pantry Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- East Hampton Food Pantry Partner — Receives turkeys from The Clamshell Foundation for distribution to those in need.
- East Hampton NY Government — Location where the foundation has been operating since 1992; indicates local municipal connection and geographic focus.
- Meals on Wheels Partner — Receives turkeys from The Clamshell Foundation for distribution to those in need.
- Montauk Food Pantry Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- Montauk Food Pantry Partner — Receives turkeys from The Clamshell Foundation for distribution to those in need.
- OLA of Eastern Long Island Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- Olman Sanabria Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- Rossetti Perchik, A.I.A. Partner — Founder of The Clamshell Foundation and originator of the Sandcastle Contest concept.
- S. Clay Wilson Partner — Collaborated with underground comic creator S. Clay Wilson in San Francisco.
- Sag Harbor Food Pantry Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- Scott Bluedorn Partner — Collaborated with artist Scott Bluedorn on an art project featuring his work "The Mulford Whale".
- Soul Grow Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- Springs Food Pantry Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- The Gruccis of New York Partner — Contracts with The Gruccis of New York to stage the fireworks production.
- The Jewish Center of the Hamptons Partner — Receives turkeys from The Clamshell Foundation for distribution to those in need.
- The Retreat Partner — Receives funding and partnership support from The Clamshell Foundation
- The Retreat, Inc. Partner — Receives turkeys from The Clamshell Foundation for distribution to those in need.
- WLIW-FM Partner — Partners with WLIW-FM for simulcast of fireworks music during the event.
- internationally recognized artists Partner — Collaborates with internationally recognized artists to design limited edition shirts for the annual Sandcastle Contest.
- local artists Partner — Collaborates with local artists to design limited edition shirts for the annual Sandcastle Contest.
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.
- Art-Based Cultural Engagementmethodology: art-based community engagementBy collaborating with artists to create culturally resonant works and events, the foundation strengthens community identity and fosters inclusion, because shared artistic expression taps into collective meaning and promotes intergenerational connection.
- Community-Driven Developmentmethodology: community-driven_supportBy directing foundation support toward local people, programs, and projects, the foundation ensures that initiatives are culturally relevant and sustainable, because community ownership increases engagement and long-term impact.
- Holistic Community Supportmethodology: holistic_community_supportBy integrating assistance across food, healthcare, education, and transportation sectors, the foundation addresses root causes of community need more effectively than single-sector interventions, because interconnected challenges require coordinated solutions.