named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Blue Claw Crab Festival
Annual community festival featuring seafood, live music, children's activities, and local vendors held at Marina 1 on the Great South Bay.
Dance Nights
Monthly dance events including Latin dance and country line dancing with instruction, open to members and non-members.
Hall Rentals
Facility rental program for private events such as birthdays, showers, and graduations at the MBPOA clubhouse.
Marina Operations
Management and maintenance of the Bob DeBona Memorial Marina, including slip rentals, security, and no-wake zone enforcement.
Snapper Derby
Annual fishing event for children ages 5–12 co-sponsored with the Mastic Beach Yacht Club, providing poles, bait, and prizes.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 2 activities
- Manage community properties and marina facilitiesOperates a 236-slip marina with docking access near the Atlantic Ocean, provides full-time security, maintains boat slips, and manages waterfront infrastructure including swimming beaches and a clubhouse. The organization also completed major improvements such as bulkheading, boardwalk installation, utility upgrades, and slip repairs.
- Provide public marina access and docking servicesOffers seasonal and daily marina access to members and non-members through structured fee schedules: $1140 seasonal fee for boats up to 20 feet (plus surcharge for non-residents), $57 per foot for larger vessels, $65.15 for trailer ramp access, and sticker fees of $25 daily or $125 seasonal for boat and trailer use, independent of membership.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Establish committees for quality of life improvementFormed the Quality of Life Committee in 2018 to support the betterment of Mastic Beach through organized advocacy, planning input, and community representation.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host annual community festivals and youth programsProduces large-scale annual events including the "Music By The Bay" concert, the Blue Claw Crab Festival, and the Children's Snapper Derby for ages 5–12, which includes providing fishing poles, bait, and post-event refreshments like hot dogs and soda. These events feature live music, seafood vendors, children’s activities, and entertainment.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organize recurring social and recreational eventsHosts regular community gatherings including monthly dance nights (Latin and country), weekly Friday Night Get Togethers at the Clubhouse, monthly general meetings on the first Thursday of each month, and an annual yard sale. Also organizes participation in the Memorial Day Parade and Town of Brookhaven Community Clean Up Day.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Support community engagement through membership and donationsOffers associate membership to individuals outside the 11951 zip code, enabling full participation in events and activities. Supports community initiatives through member-driven monetary donations and volunteer efforts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocate for community development and infrastructure fundingSecured over $1.2 million in public funding for local improvements including $1M for neighborhood road revitalization (sidewalks, streetlights, town square), $100K for a new parking lot near William Floyd High School, $50K for Bayview Park design, and $30K for security cameras on key roads. Participated in multiple regional planning initiatives to represent member interests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$309K
Contributions & grants$28K9%
Program service revenue$273K88%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$268K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$87K
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$503K
Cash$87K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$501K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN COLLINS | PRESIDENT | 20 | $7K |
| MICHELLE WILKINSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $3K |
| VIRGINIA CURIO | NEWSLETTER EDITOR | 1 | $1K |
board members · 11
- CATHERINE KOBASIUK — BOARD MEMBER
- DICK WESTHOFF — BOARD MEMBER
- FRED KRAGE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN PASTORE — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA BARTOLOMEO — RECORDING SECRETARY
- LYNNE DEBONA — FINANCIAL SECRETARY
- MAURA SPERY — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL KOBASIUK — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE BISSONETTE — BOARD MEMBER
- RICK WILKINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- THERESA MANGANELLO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Black Hawk Security Partner — Provides additional security services for boat monitoring; offers 24/7 remote viewing of boats upon request.
- Bob DeBona Memorial Marina Partner — Operates the Bob DeBona Memorial Marina in Section 1 as a community facility.
- Facebook Network — Member of Facebook network for community updates and outreach.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for community engagement and communication with members.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for community outreach and communication.
- Kevin Collins Partner — Dockmaster responsible for boat slip reservations and marina information
- Mastic Beach Yacht Club Partner — Co-founded the snapper derby in 1970, a tradition that continues today.
- Mastic Beach Yacht Club Partner — Co-sponsors the annual Snapper Derby for children.
- Mastic Beach Yacht Club Partner — Cosponsors the Annual Snapper Derby for children, with MBPOA supplying fishing gear and MBYC providing food and hosting.
- Quality of Life Committee Partner — Collaborates on organizing community events such as the Music By The Bay concert and Halloween parade.
- St. Jude Shrine Church Partner — Participated in the St. Jude Shrine Church Capital Campaign on behalf of members.
- Suffolk County Government — Integrated Fire Island property into the county park system in 1967 and provided $51,000 in compensation.
- Twitter Network — Member of Twitter network for community updates and outreach.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for community outreach and communication.
- Village of Mastic Beach Partner — Transferred ownership of Marina 5, Pattersquash Creek Stick Docks, and 6 miles of waterfront to resolve a legal dispute.
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.
- Forever-Wild Property Stewardshipmethodology: forever-wild_stewardshipBy holding land in perpetuity and prohibiting development or sale, the organization preserves environmental integrity and ensures permanent recreational access for members because permanent protection prevents encroachment and maintains natural value over time.
- Member-Driven Stewardship Modelmethodology: member-driven_stewardshipBy relying on member volunteerism and financial contributions, the organization sustains community services and property maintenance because collective ownership fosters responsibility, engagement, and long-term commitment to shared assets.
- Multi-Level Advocacy for Community Investmentmethodology: multi-level_advocacyBy advocating at local, state, and national levels, the organization secures public and private investment for community needs because layered political engagement amplifies influence and resource access beyond what local action alone can achieve.