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THE COMMUNITY CHEST OF PORT WASHINGTON NY INC
PORT WASHINGTON, NY · EIN 111614994 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE T700 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · portchest.org
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$962K
employees
3
volunteers
100
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

The primary purpose of the Community Chest is to raise funds to be disbursed as grants to other carefully screened not for profit organizations that provide a wide range of services to the residents of Port Washington. The Community Chest also rents space within its facility at below market rates to non profit organizations,helping them fulfill their missions. In March 2020, the Community Chest initiated and administered the Port Washington COVID-19 Community Response Fund to make COVID-19 emergency grants for food needs, housing costs and other expenses to existing community and faith-based organizations that have strong experience supporting Port Washington residents.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Community Chest of Port Washington NY is a grantmaking nonprofit that raises and distributes funds to support local social service, education, health, and community organizations serving residents of Port Washington, New York. It also provides subsidized space to nonprofits and administers emergency relief funds, such as the Port Washington COVID-19 Community Response Fund. The organization is volunteer-driven and deeply rooted in the local community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $377K
    The Community Chest rented approximately 13500 square feet of space at less than fair value rates to nine not for Profits. These rates included provision of heat, electricity and water. The organizations renting these spaces used them to offer: an art cooperative that offers programming for youths and adults; a job training program for adults with disabilities; environmental protection and education programs; after school tutoring and activities for youth; assistance for the indigent; recreational soccer for children with disabilities; programs, services, research and advocacy for people with autism spectrum disorders; and programs concerned with the preservation of the cultural traditions of Long Island.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Charity Golf Outing
Annual golf event that brings the community together to raise funds for local nonprofits
Paddle for Port
Annual kayak fundraiser supporting local charities serving Port Washington residents
Port Washington COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Provides emergency grants for food, housing, and other basic needs to local nonprofits serving Port Washington residents during the pandemic
Subsidized Space Rental
Rents approximately 13,500 square feet of space at below-market rates to nine nonprofits for programs including art, job training, environmental education, and youth services
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Community Event Fundraising 2 activities
    • Funding community wellness and enrichment programs
      Supports hot meals and exercise classes for seniors, the Be The Rainbow Pride Walk and Festival, and a community ticket program providing access to cultural events for underserved residents.
    • Organizing community fundraising events
      Hosts annual events including a charity golf outing and the Paddle for Port kayak run to raise funds and awareness for local charities serving Port Washington residents.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Administering emergency grants through the Port Washington COVID-19 Community Response Fund
      Initiates and manages a dedicated emergency fund to provide rapid financial support to community and faith-based organizations addressing food, housing, and other urgent needs during the pandemic.
  • Youth Outdoor & Conservation Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding environmental education programs for children
      Finances environmental education initiatives using Baxter Pond and Sand Point Preserve as living laboratories for students in Port Washington.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Funding local food security initiatives
      Supports the delivery of fresh vegetables grown by Plant a Row for the Hungry to food pantries serving Port Washington residents.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding needs-based scholarships for education and enrichment programs
      Provides financial support to Port Washington students for college, STEM learning, science museum access, and math/STEM project-based learning programs at the Littig House Community Center.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding nonprofit organizations serving Port Washington residents
      Provides grants to 28+ local nonprofit organizations, supporting services such as childcare, violence prevention, job training, youth programs, cultural activities, and scholarships, with reported benefits to over 6,500 individuals annually.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding vocational training and essential supplies for low-income residents
      Finances a pantry program that provides vocational training for young adults with autism and delivers essential supplies to approximately 3,000 low-income residents monthly in Port Washington.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding youth development and scouting scholarships
      Offers scholarships for Port Washington youth to participate in scouting programs, sports, soccer, and summer programs focused on hunger and climate change.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Providing subsidized space and infrastructure to nonprofit organizations
      Rents approximately 13,500 square feet of space at below-market rates to nine nonprofit organizations, including utilities and support for programs in arts, education, disability services, environmental education, youth development, and cultural preservation.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.00M
Contributions & grants$370K37%
Program service revenue$345K34%
Investment income$158K16%
Other revenue$132K
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$209K
Grants paid out$602K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.49M
Cash$252K
Investments$805K
Liabilities$530K
Net assets$962K
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +19.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT KELLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $99K
board members · 24
  • AMY BASS — Director
  • BOB O'BRIEN — Director
  • DONNA MARCUS — Director
  • DREW HERSHKOWITZ — President
  • ERIC SEALOVE — Director
  • JEFF HOLTZMAN — Director
  • JENNIFER WILSON-PINES — Director
  • JEROME FEDERLEIN — Director
  • JOEL D ZIEV — Director
  • JOHN NEIL — Director
  • JOSH KIRSHNER — Director
  • KAREN SELTZER — Director
  • KRIS BAKER — Director
  • LISA HENDRICKSON-DEBRUIN — Director
  • MICHAEL COOPERMAN — Vice President
  • MICHELE HYDE — Director
  • MITCHELL SCHULTZ — Vice President
  • NIKOS ANDREADIS — Director
  • NOAL GOLDFARB — Director
  • PAUL OLIVERI — Director
  • ROSS BALTIC — Director
  • ROY NELSON MD — Director
  • SHERYL ALBANESE — Secretary
  • SKIP STERN — Director
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • 28+ local nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with a network of 28+ local nonprofits to deliver services and support to residents in Port Washington.
  • Be The Rainbow Partner — Funds the Pride Walk and Festival to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion in Port Washington
  • Community Scholarship Fund of Port Washington Partner — Funds college scholarships for Port Washington graduating seniors
  • EAC Network Partner — Funds wellness and social connection programs for seniors in Port Washington
  • Girl Scouts of Nassau County Partner — Partner organization providing accessible sports programming for girls in Port Washington
  • Helen Keller National Center Partner — Funds Destiny Home, a facility for DeafBlind adults with intellectual disabilities
  • LI Alzheimer's & Dementia Center (LIAD Center) Partner — Funds a support program for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia
  • Landmark on Main Street Partner — Funds a community ticket program for underserved residents to access cultural events
  • Littig House Community Center Partner — Funds student supplies for STEM learning and hosts an art program for children
  • North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Partner — Provides mental health services for Port Washington residents in need
  • Parent Resource Center Partner — Funds early childhood classes and a parent support network for low-income families
  • Plant a Row for the Hungry Partner — Supports delivery of fresh vegetables from community gardens to local food pantries
  • Police Athletic League (PAL) Partner — Funds sports programming scholarships for children in need in Port Washington
  • Port Counseling Center (a division of Long Island Reach) Partner — Funds outpatient chemical dependency treatment services for teens
  • Port Rowing Partner — Provides scholarships for Port Washington athletes with financial need
  • Port Summer Show Partner — Funds a summer theater program offering needs-based scholarships for teens
  • Port Washington Adult Activities Center Partner — Funds hot meals and exercise classes for seniors
  • Port Washington Boy Scouts - Troop 7 Partner — Funds scholarships for participation in scouting programs for local youth
  • Port Washington COVID-19 Community Response Fund Partner — Initiated and administered by The Community Chest to provide emergency grants during the pandemic.
  • Port Washington Community Action Council Partner — Funds homework assistance and college tour programs for local youth
  • Port Washington Soccer Club Partner — Provides needs-based scholarships for children and teens to participate in soccer
  • Port Washington Youth Council (The PiT) Partner — Funds a teen center offering a safe environment for out-of-school-time activities
  • Port Youth Activities (PYA) Partner — Funds needs-based sports program scholarships for children and teens
  • ReWild Long Island Partner — Funds a summer program for high school students addressing hunger and climate change
  • Residents Forward Partner — Funds an environmental education program for children using Baxter Pond as a laboratory
  • Sand Point Preserve Conservancy, Inc. Partner — Funds an environmental education program for students in need using the preserve as a living laboratory
  • Science Museum of Long Island Partner — Provides scholarships for Port Washington students in need to access science programs
  • The Art Guild Partner — Funds a bi-weekly art program for children at The Littig House Community Center
  • The Nicholas Center Partner — Funds a vocational training and pantry delivery program serving low-income residents
  • Town of North Hempstead Partner — Co-host or collaborating organization for the "Paddle for Port" event
+ 2 more
strategies · 2

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 Grantmaking and Capacity Building
    methodology: community-driven_local_knowledge
    By leveraging local knowledge and resident input to guide grantmaking and by providing subsidized space, we ensure funded programs are aligned with actual community needs and strengthen the operational capacity of local nonprofits, because proximity and community insight lead to more responsive and effective services.
  • Volunteer and Event-Based Community Mobilization
    methodology: volunteer-driven_service
    By organizing community events and relying on volunteer labor, we generate both funding and engagement, because local participation in events like golf outings fosters ownership, strengthens social networks, and sustains long-term support for community causes.