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RIDGE CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC

RIDGE, NY · EIN 113451397 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · ridgecivic.org

revenue

$10K

expenses

$10K

net assets

$17K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

THE OBJECT SHALL BE TO MAINTAIN AND STIMULATE IN THE COMMUNITY OF RIDGE, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, AS INTEREST IN THE CIVIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS; TO DEVELOP AN AGGRESSIVE AND SERVICEABLE CITIZENSHIP; TO INCULCATE IN ITS MEMBERS THE HIGHEST IDEALS AND CONCEPTS OF AMERICANISM AND TO HOLD MEETINGS AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS FOR THE BETTER REALIZATION OF THESE PURPOSES; TO PROTECT, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE PROPERTY; OBTAIN AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION OF INTEREST ON EVENTS CONCERNING THE GREATER RIDGE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

RIDGE CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC is a community-based nonprofit in Ridge, New York, focused on strengthening civic engagement and improving quality of life. The organization hosts community events, supports local students through annual scholarships, and maintains public spaces through volunteer-driven initiatives. It fosters resident involvement via committees focused on beautification, education, and community unity.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Scholarships

Provides two $500 scholarships annually to graduating Ridge high school seniors based on community service

Community Cleanup

Hosts annual Earth Day litter cleanup challenge to maintain local public spaces

Community Events

Organizes family-friendly events including Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Concert, and Meet Santa & Tree Lighting

Downtown Beautification

Committee-led efforts to enhance the visual appeal and upkeep of Ridge's downtown area

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Advocates for property maintenance and improvement in the Ridge community
  
  Works to protect, maintain, and improve local property standards and neighborhood aesthetics in the Ridge community through organized initiatives and advocacy.
Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards annual scholarships to local students
  
  Annually awards two $500 scholarships to graduating Ridge seniors to support their continued education.
Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Conducts membership drives to expand community participation
  
  Sponsors and conducts seasonal membership drives, such as the fall 2023 campaign in partnership with Unique Tastes Wine & Liquor, to increase community involvement and grow organizational membership.
Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Distributes community information and government contacts
  
  Obtains and shares information about events affecting the greater Ridge community and provides contact details for local, county, state, and federal elected representatives to support civic engagement.
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts civic and social gatherings for community engagement
  
  Holds monthly general membership meetings at the Ridge Firehouse and organizes ongoing healthy and fun local activities, including Family Fun & Film Nights, to promote civic and social engagement among Ridge residents.
Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizes community service and volunteer events
  
  Organizes and hosts annual community events such as the Earth Day 2023 litter cleanup and collaborates with local partners like Alfredo's on community celebrations to create opportunities for volunteerism and service.
Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Participates in seasonal charitable campaigns
  
  Participates annually in the Toys for Tots campaign in partnership with the Marine Corps, supporting gift collection and distribution for families in need during the holiday season.
Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Supports youth sports and school programs through donations
  
  Provides financial and in-kind support to local youth organizations, including donations of reusable water bottles to Longwood High School, funding for athletic field banners, and sponsorship of children's jerseys and winter futsal programs with the Longwood Soccer Club (LYSA).
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates a seasonal ice cream shop with community programming
  
  Operates as a seasonal ice cream shop serving Ridge residents since 1992, providing a dining area where customers can play board games and watch vintage shows and movies.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

revenue

Total revenue$10K

Contributions & grants$10K100%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$10K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$17K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$17K

3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +572.1%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

board members · 6

DAVID DONOFRIO — TRUSTEE
GEORGE FERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
HOLLY WOOD — TRUSTEE
JOHN GULINO — DIRECTOR
NINETTE KAYTON — TRUSTEE
SUSAN KAUFOLD — DIRECTOR

relationships · 20

Who they work with

Alfredo's Partner — Collaborated with Ridge Civic Association on the first annual Earth Day Celebration in 2023.
BMC Public Health Partner — Cited a study from BMC Public Health linking civic engagement to reduced psychological distress.
Blessings in a Backpack Partner — Collaborates with the organization on local charitable efforts.
Cynthia Eaton Tvelia Partner — Secretary of the Ridge Civic Association and member of the executive board.
Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to post seasonal hours and communicate with customers.
Kiddie Academy in Wading River Partner — Partners with the academy for toy collection during the annual Toys for Tots campaign.
Longwood Estate Partner — Venue for Family Fun & Film Nights and home to the Ridge Schoolhouse.
Longwood School District Partner — Supports the district through donations and sponsorship.
Longwood Soccer Club (LYSA) Partner — Provides support to the soccer club through jersey purchases and arena banner sponsorship.
Marine Corps Partner — Collaborates with the Marine Corps to distribute collected toys through the Toys for Tots program.
Ridge Fire Department Partner — Collaborates on the May Memorial Day Parade.
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Hosts monthly membership meetings at the Ridge Firehouse.
Scott Wood Partner — President of the Ridge Civic Association executive board.
Stony Brook Veterans Home Partner — Works with the organization on supporting veterans.
Suffolk County Legislature Government — Governing body representing Ridge at the county level; source of legislative and district information.
Town of Brookhaven Government — Local municipal government whose representatives serve the Ridge community; referenced for service access and boundary information.
Town of Brookhaven Government — Ridge is a hamlet within the Town of Brookhaven; collaboration likely on local governance and services.
U.S. Surgeon General Government — Referenced the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 report on social connection and civic engagement.
Unique Tastes Partner — Business partner that sponsors Ridge Civic Association's fall 2023 membership drive.
Unique Tastes Wine & Liquor Partner — Partnered with Ridge Civic Association on a fall membership drive in 2023 that increased membership by 60%.

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.

Civic Engagement Through Community Participation

methodology: civic_engagement
By organizing regular meetings, social gatherings, and collaborative events with local businesses, we strengthen community identity and promote civic engagement, because sustained interpersonal connection fosters collective ownership and participation in community life.
Community-Driven Civic Empowerment

methodology: community-driven_empowerment
By involving residents in inventory development through feedback and providing access to elected officials, we empower community members to shape local resources and civic processes, because participatory decision-making increases engagement and responsiveness to community needs.
Relationship-Centered Community Building

methodology: relationship-centered_community
By prioritizing daily, personalized interactions with neighbors, we foster community connection and belonging, because consistent relationship-building strengthens social cohesion and trust within the community.
Youth Development Through Civic Service

methodology: two_generation_youth
By engaging youth in community activities and selecting scholarship recipients based on demonstrated service, we cultivate long-term civic-mindedness, because early investment in service reinforces values of responsibility and community contribution.