irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12KSMILE PACKAGES - ASSISTED IN IMMEDIATE CONSOLATION OF THOSE BULLIED BY ISSUING GIFT BASKETS TO ASSIST WITH SELF ESTEEM AND GENERAL HAPPINESS.
- #2 $18KADVOCACY & AWARENESS- PROMOTED AND ASSISTED WITH LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NASSAU COUNTY. HOSTED EVENTS TO PROMOTE A BULLY-FREE ENVIRONMENT.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Programs
Provides personalized support, advice, and advocacy to students and families directly impacted by bullying, including assistance navigating school systems and referrals to mental health services.
Community Outreach Programs
Engages the broader Long Island community in efforts to promote kindness, inclusion, and respect through events and awareness campaigns.
Personal Development Programs
Offers financial support and access to mental health counseling and programs designed to improve self-esteem, academic achievement, and resilience in youth affected by bullying.
School Assistance Programs
Partners with school districts to deliver workshops and training for students, faculty, and staff to foster inclusive environments and prevent bullying.
Smile Packages
Distributes gift baskets to children affected by bullying to boost self-esteem and provide immediate emotional comfort.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 4 activities
- Deliver anti-bullying workshops to community organizationsProvides anti-bullying workshops and educational resources to third-party community groups including youth organizations, parent-teacher associations, scouting groups, church youth groups, and summer camps.
- Deliver in-school anti-bullying presentations and programmingConducts age-appropriate, in-school presentations and anti-bullying programming for students across Long Island. Reached 11,545 students in 325 classrooms across 35 school districts during the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Engage youth and community advisory boards for program developmentForms and engages advisory boards composed of community leaders, educators, parents, and students, including a Youth Board, to guide anti-bullying strategies, program development, and policy recommendations.
- Participate in public education and outreach eventsEngages in community events such as street fairs and festivals to educate the public about bullying and promote available resources and programs.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for anti-bullying legislation and policy changeSupports legislative efforts and participates in government task forces to advance anti-bullying policies and resources for school children in Nassau County and beyond.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Distribute care packages and gift baskets to individuals affected by bullyingProvides personalized care packages and gift baskets to individuals affected by bullying to support emotional well-being and self-esteem.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Offer referrals and financial subsidies for mental health and academic supportProvides referrals and financial subsidies for mental health therapy and academic tutoring to support children and families affected by bullying in maintaining emotional and educational well-being.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Operate internship and youth leadership development programsOffers internship and youth board programs to support organizational growth and provide experience in nonprofit work, team building, and community engagement.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Operate phone and email support servicesProvides phone and email support to individuals seeking assistance with bullying situations. The phone line is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provide financial scholarships and recognition awards to studentsOffers annual scholarships of $3,000 and $5,000 to Long Island high school seniors demonstrating positive character and community contributions. Also provides recognition awards to students in participating districts.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Publish annual and year-in-review reportsProduces and publishes annual reports and year-in-review summaries, including coverage of 2021-2022 and 2023, to document activities and impact.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Subsidize confidence-building extracurricular programsProvides subsidies to martial arts and dance programs on Long Island to support confidence-building and emotional expression for individuals affected by bullying.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$227K
Contributions & grants$152K67%
Program service revenue$75K33%
Investment income$2430%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses38%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising28%
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$194K
Cash$194K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$194K
Liquid reserves14.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +47.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH SALAMONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $57K |
board members · 7
- ANTHONY CAMELLO — TRUSTEE
- ARTHUR CONTE — TRUSTEE
- CARA D'AGOSTINO — CHAIR
- CHRISTOPHER CAPORALE — TREASURER
- CHRISTOPHER DILEONARDO — SECRETARY
- GARY CAMPANELLI — TRUSTEE
- MARK WELLES — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- 2026 Summer Soiree Partner — Partner event supporting fundraising efforts through GiveButter.
- 35 school districts Partner — Collaborates with school districts across Long Island to deliver bullying prevention programs tailored to individual schools.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Partner — Collaborates through Dr. David Fagan, who serves as Co-Chair for the Committee on Bullying Prevention for NYS Chapter 2.
- Boy Scouts Partner — Receives anti-bullying workshops from LICAB.
- Executive Youth Board Partner — Youth leadership group composed of college-age students that advises on policy and program development and helps promote LICAB's mission.
- General Youth Board Partner — Youth group composed of students in grades 8–12 that participates in outreach, awareness, and fundraising to support LICAB's anti-bullying initiatives.
- Girl Scouts Partner — Receives anti-bullying workshops from LICAB.
- Good Samaritan Hospital Government — Location where the founding incident occurred; referenced as part of the organization's origin story.
- Joe Ocasio Partner — Brand ambassador who shares personal story of overcoming bullying to support LICAB's mission through public speaking and community outreach.
- Long Island martial arts and dance schools Partner — Provides subsidized access to martial arts and dance programs for individuals affected by bullying.
- PTA Partner — Provides workshops and school programs to PTA groups.
- PTA Partner — Receives anti-bullying workshops from LICAB.
- VRTX Digital Partner — Designs and develops the organization's responsive website.
- camps Partner — Receives anti-bullying workshops from LICAB.
- church youth groups Partner — Receives anti-bullying workshops from LICAB.
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.
- Empathy-Based, Youth-Led Engagementmethodology: empathy_based_dialogueBy using dialogue-driven, empathy-centered classroom methods and youth-led leadership boards, the organization fosters deeper behavioral change and ownership among students because peer modeling and participatory learning are more effective than top-down instruction.
- Survivor-Led Advocacy Modelmethodology: survivor_led_advocacyBy centering leadership and advocacy on individuals with lived experience of bullying, the organization builds authentic connections with affected youth and families, increasing trust, engagement, and impact because shared experience fosters credibility and relatability.
- Trauma-Informed, Multi-Level Interventionmethodology: multi_level_interventionBy combining school-based education with community-level advocacy and mental health support, the organization addresses bullying at both systemic and individual levels because early, trauma-informed intervention reduces long-term harm and builds resilience.