named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Block Challenge
Annual 18-mile open-ocean paddle from Montauk, NY to Block Island, RI, in which participants raise funds to support youth-focused nonprofit organizations.
Paddlers for Humanity Catastrophic Fund
Provides emergency financial assistance to families and individuals in crisis on the East End of Long Island.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding nonprofit organizations supporting children's causes and community programsAwards grants to nonprofit organizations focused on children and youth, with a maximum award of $15,000 per organization in 2025, and has distributed nearly $2 million to date.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Operating a Catastrophic Fund for families in crisisProvides financial support to families and individuals in crisis on the East End of Long Island through its Catastrophic Fund.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing the Montauk to Block Island Challenge paddle eventHosts an annual 18-mile open water paddle event requiring individual participants to raise or contribute at least $1,500, or $3,000 for two-person relay teams, and provides boat support, event apparel, a post-event party, and return ferry transportation.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Raising funds and awareness for community, education, and health nonprofitsConducts fundraising and awareness activities in support of nonprofit organizations focused on community, education, or health.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$164K
Contributions & grants$164K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$149K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$129K
balance sheet
Total assets$127K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$126K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- DAN FARNHAM — DIRECTOR
- EMILY HAMMOND — Director
- HARVEY O'BRIEN — Director
- JEFF NEUBAUER — Director
- LARS SVANBERG — DIRECTOR
- LEA STENDAHL — Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Aaron Warkov Partner — Photographer who documented the paddle event.
- Acumen Fund Partner — Funded a microfinance project through a $5,000 grant.
- Barrio Planta Project Partner — Received $15,000 to support education programs.
- Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Partner — Received $2,000 in support.
- Bridgehampton School Partner — Received $179,500 to fund its Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports Program.
- Callen-Lorde Partner — Received $7,500 to support its Health Outreach for Teens Program.
- Center Moriches School Partner — Received $1,500 for Life Skills programming.
- County of Suffolk Partner — Collaborates with Paddlers for Humanity in hosting the fund-raiser paddle event.
- David Vaughan Partner — Photographer who documented the paddle event.
- East End of Long Island Government — Provides direct crisis support to families and individuals in financial crisis on the East End of Long Island through its Catastrophic Fund.
- East Hampton High School Partner — Received $20,000 to support mental health initiatives.
- Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center Partner — Received $105,000 to fund scholarships for economically challenged children.
- Family Service League Partner — Received $188,000 to implement children’s and family mental health services in Montauk and Springs.
- LICOP Partner — Received $55,500 to sponsor surf camps for autistic children in Montauk.
- Montauk to Block Island Challenge Partner — Annual paddle event organized to raise funds for children's causes supported by Paddlers for Humanity.
- Montauk-Block Island Ferry Partner — Provides ferry transportation for participants returning to Montauk after the event.
- Montauk-Block Island Ferry Partner — Provides ferry transportation to return participants from Block Island to Montauk after the event.
- PRASAD Partner — Received $119,000 for the Children’s Dental Program.
- Project Most Partner — Received $165,000 for Arts and Culture and Summer Camp Programs at elementary schools in East Hampton.
- Stand Up Partner — Documentary film produced in collaboration with Paddlers for Humanity to highlight the 2017 Montauk to Block Island Paddle and its charitable impact.
- State of New York Government — Recognized legal jurisdiction and partner in event operations for the fund-raiser paddle event.
- The Retreat Partner — Received $137,182 towards the Family Services Program in East Hampton.
- Town of East Hampton Partner — Collaborates with Paddlers for Humanity in hosting the fund-raiser paddle event.
- buildOn Partner — Received $110,000, including $80,000 for student-led school building treks and $30,000 to build a school in Nicaragua.
- charities Partner — Supported various charities through the 2017 Montauk to Block Island Paddle event.
- delafranco Partner — Photographer who documented the 2023 paddle event.
- i-tri Partner — Received $82,222 to support middle school girls’ triathlon training.
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.
- Paddle-for-Purpose Fundraising Platformmethodology: paddle-for-purposeBy organizing long-distance paddling expeditions, the organization creates a compelling platform for participants to raise funds and awareness for charitable causes, because the physical and mental challenge fosters deeper personal commitment and public engagement.
- Participation-Based Fundraising Modelmethodology: participation-based fundraisingBy requiring participants to fundraise or contribute a minimum amount as a condition of event participation, the organization generates financial support for its mission, because tying access to contribution increases individual accountability and fundraising effort.
- Results-Driven Grantmakingmethodology: results-driven grantmakingBy prioritizing grantees with strong leadership, proven track records, measurable outcomes, and demonstrated impact—particularly for at-risk youth—the organization maximizes the effectiveness of its funding, because accountability and evidence of past success increase the likelihood of sustained positive outcomes.