named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Archives Collection
Curates historical records on architecture, art, fashion, music, and film related to Fire Island Pines, including documentation of iconic homes and cultural figures
Fire Island Pines Arts Project (FIPAP)
Supports and showcases local and visiting artists through exhibitions and cultural programming in the Pines
Pines Icon Award
Annual recognition honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the Fire Island Pines community and its cultural legacy
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Award recognition through the Pines Icon AwardEstablished and presents the Pines Icon Award annually since 2026 to recognize individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to the cultural, social, and historical life of Fire Island Pines and the broader LGBTQ+ community.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Conduct guided historical walking tours and educational talksOffers recurring guided walking tours including "A Walk Through History" along Ocean Walk and Shore Walk, docent-led house and walking tours, and specific tours of locations like the Bromley-Caldari House and east/west sides of Ocean Walk. Also presents public educational talks, such as at the Long Island Museum in 2024.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Conduct oral history interviewsRecords and preserves personal histories through oral interviews with community leaders, such as Allan Baum and Frank Liberto, focusing on pivotal events and traditions like the Pines Party.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Host book launches and public presentationsHosts public events to promote published works, including a book signing for "Fire Island Art: 100 Years" at Rizzoli Bookstore in New York City.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Host memorial and remembrance ceremonies for AIDS-related lossesOrganized beach memorial ceremonies, Rose Ceremonies, and fundraising benefits such as the GMHC Morning Party and From the Pines with Love to honor community members lost to the AIDS epidemic and support the response to the crisis.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organize and host community events and traditionsFounded and sustains long-standing community traditions including the Tea Dance (since 1966), Middle Tea, Botel pool Fashion Shows, and annual summer cocktail parties. Hosts major annual events such as the Pines Party and the 2026 celebration at 203 Pine Walk.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Preserve and share the history of Fire Island PinesCollects, preserves, displays, and celebrates the history of Fire Island Pines through archival records, documentation of historically significant buildings, and public access to historical narratives. Maintains an archive documenting over 70 historically significant buildings and shares Pines Profiles and Archival Records on people, organizations, and events that shaped the community.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produce documentaries and publications on Fire Island Pines' cultural historyProduces multi-episode documentary series such as Finding Fire Island, Season 2, and publishes comprehensive works like Fire Island Art: 100 Years, which surveys visual art created on Fire Island since the 1930s. These projects include interviews with community members and celebrities and are shared publicly, including via YouTube.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Support artistic development through residency and performance programsSupports an annual artist residency program for emerging artists in partnership with New York Theatre Barn and has presented workshop productions of plays such as "Ocean Walk" at Vassar College and site-specific performances in Fire Island Pines.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Establish public art and community spacesEstablished Trailblazers Park in 2022 as a public art installation celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers and completed the Whyte Hall Community Center in 2007 to serve as a central gathering space for the community.
- Publish research on Fire Island’s historical and cultural institutionsDocuments and publishes historical records on key community organizations including the Committee on Black Equality (CoBE), PAWS, SAGE, the Fire Island Pines Fire Department, and the U.S. Lifesaving Service stations. Research includes operational details such as staffing, patrol systems, and rescue operations from the early 20th century.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$29K
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Total expenses$26K
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balance sheet
Total assets$48K
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Net assets$48K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +78.1%
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Botel Partner — Collaborated on organizing the Botel pool Fashion Shows as a community tradition.
- Brockman Grant Funder — Provided funding support for the site-specific workshop production of "Ocean Walk" at Reflections.
- Committee on Black Equality (CoBE) Partner — Collaborates through documentation and archival preservation of CoBE's formation and impact in Fire Island Pines.
- FIPPOA Partner — Collaborated with FIPPOA in organizing "The Pines Party" benefit event.
- Fire Island Pines Fire Department Partner — Preserves the historical record of the Fire Island Pines Fire Department, established in 1959.
- GMHC Network — Participated in or supported events related to GMHC's Morning Party before its conclusion.
- GMHC Partner — Collaborated with GMHC through community-organized benefits such as the GMHC Morning Party.
- GMHC Partner — DJ Michael Jorba served as the DJ for the GMHC Morning Party from its inception in 1983 until 1994, linking the organization to a historic Pines community event.
- HWKN Partner — Hired the architectural firm HWKN to rebuild the Pavilion after a fire in 2011.
- Marc Kushner Partner — Collaborated with architect Marc Kushner of HWKN on the Pavilion rebuilding project.
- Matthias Hollwich Partner — Worked with architect Matthias Hollwich of HWKN on the Pavilion rebuilding project.
- New York Theatre Barn Partner — Partner organization in the Fire Island Arts Project's annual residency program for emerging artists.
- New York Theatre Barn Partner — Partnered with New York Theatre Barn to create an annual residency program for emerging artists.
- PAWS Partner — Documents and preserves the history of PAWS, a community organization established in 1984.
- Pines Icon Award Partner — Program established by the Fire Island Pines Historical Society to recognize transformative contributors to the community.
- Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College Partner — Partnered to stage a workshop production of the play "Ocean Walk."
- Reynolds Aluminum Company Partner — Partnered with Peggy Fears to construct the new yacht club using aluminum materials after the 1959 fire.
- Rizzoli Bookstore Partner — Hosted a book signing event for "Fire Island Art: 100 Years" in collaboration with the Fire Island Pines Historical Society.
- SAGE Network — Recognized the organization with the Community Engagement Award in 2026.
- SAGE Partner — Collaborated on the SAGE Pines Celebration event honoring the Fire Island Pines Historical Society.
- SAGE Partner — Profiles and archives the history of SAGE, an organization supporting LGBTQ+ elders, established in 1978.
- SAGE Partner — Recognized as a major philanthropic organization supported by the Fire Island Pines community, with historical ties through early supporter Dino Georgiou.
- The Pines Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support the creation of Finding Fire Island Season 2, Fire Island Art: 100 Years, and two upcoming projects.
- U.S. Life Saving Service Partner — Collaborates through historical documentation of the service's operations, equipment, and personnel on Fire Island.
strategies · 4
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 Historical Preservationmethodology: community-driven historical preservationBy engaging community members in collecting, preserving, and celebrating local history, the organization ensures cultural continuity and strengthens collective identity because community participation fosters ownership, authenticity, and intergenerational transmission of marginalized histories.
- Place-Based Education as Historical Transmissionmethodology: place-based educationBy using guided walking tours along historic pathways, the organization educates the public about cultural and architectural history because on-site interpretation creates immersive, tangible connections to the past that enhance public understanding and emotional resonance with LGBTQ+ heritage.
- Public Art and Cultural Programming as Historical Dialoguemethodology: public_art_for_community_dialogueBy integrating public art, music curation, and fashion into community life, the organization sustains dialogue about LGBTQ+ history and identity because artistic expression serves as both a vehicle for historical storytelling and a mechanism for intergenerational engagement with cultural legacy.
- Urgent Preservation of Marginalized Historiesmethodology: lgbtq-historical-urgencyBy prioritizing the documentation and amplification of Fire Island’s LGBTQ+ legacy, the organization counters systemic erasure because recognizing the fragility of queer histories creates imperative for immediate action to preserve cultural memory before it is lost.