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FIRE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
CAPTREE ISLAND, NY · EIN 112592744 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · fireislandlighthouse.com
revenue
$540K
expenses
$395K
net assets
$1.9M
employees
9
volunteers
150
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

PRESERVATION AND APPRECIATION OF LIGHTHOUSE. THE SOCIETY CONDUCTS RESEARCH, RUNS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDES SERVICES ON THE CULTURAL BACKGROUND, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CONSERVATION CHALLENGES OF FIRE ISLAND.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization founded in 1982 dedicated to preserving the Fire Island Lighthouse and its maritime heritage through restoration, education, and public programming. The society maintains the lighthouse, operates a museum, and offers tours and events to promote awareness of Fire Island's nautical history and cultural significance. Located within the Fire Island National Seashore in New York.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $150K
    IMPROVEMENTS AND PRESERVATION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE AND RELATED STRUCTURES.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Education Programs and Events
Offers history presentations, sunset tower tours, and special events such as the 250th America celebration and USLSS reenactments to engage the public with maritime heritage
Keeper's Craft Tasting Fundraiser
Annual fundraising event featuring local food and drink, supporting preservation efforts and public programs at the lighthouse
Museum and Gift Shop Operations
Operates a museum and gift shop open daily, providing educational exhibits and generating revenue to support society activities
Preservation and Restoration
Undertakes structural improvements and conservation of the Fire Island Lighthouse and related buildings to maintain historical integrity and prevent deterioration
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Historic Vessel and Equipment Preservation 2 activities
    • Preservation and restoration of the Fire Island Lighthouse
      Conducts ongoing preservation, restoration, and improvement work on the Fire Island Lighthouse and associated structures, including maintenance of the site, enhancement of exhibits, and archival of historical materials.
    • Public education and historical programming
      Offers public programs such as history presentations, sunset tower tours, historical reenactments, live performances, and special events like the bicentennial celebration of the original 1826 lighthouse to educate the public about the nautical heritage of Fire Island.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Fundraising for lighthouse preservation
      Conducts grassroots fundraising campaigns and hosts annual events such as the Keeper's Craft Tasting fundraiser to support the restoration and maintenance of the Fire Island Lighthouse, having raised over $1.3 million to date.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$540K
Contributions & grants$97K18%
Program service revenue$282K52%
Investment income$63K12%
Other revenue$98K
expenses
Total expenses$395K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$239K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.98M
Cash$430K
Investments$1.43M
Liabilities$31K
Net assets$1.95M
Liquid reserves56.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JONATHON GAARE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 32 $78K
board members · 11
  • ANTHONY FEMMINELLA — TRUSTEE
  • BETTE BERMAN — SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
  • HAROLD STUMME — TRUSTEE
  • MARIA ZAHN — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL MCGEE — SECRETARY
  • ROBERT LAROSA — TREASURER
  • ROBERT V GUIDO ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • SUZY GOLDHIRSCH — TRUSTEE
  • THOMAS F ROBERTS IV — TRUSTEE
  • VIRGINIA MARCHESE — PRESIDENT
  • WILLIAM L CHALOUPKA — FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Fire Island National Seashore Partner — Collaborates on visitor experiences that include exploring the Fire Island National Seashore.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Education and Restoration for Heritage Preservation
    methodology: cultural-education-and-research
    By combining educational programming with physical restoration efforts, the organization ensures the historical relevance and long-term preservation of maritime heritage, because public understanding fosters stewardship and structural integrity sustains cultural continuity.