named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Birthday/Graduation Parties
Two-hour weekday parties for members ($20/child) and non-members ($25/child), including full facility access and recreational equipment.
Children's Activities
Seasonal programming including creative crafts, sidewalk chalk art, Gaga Ball, World Cup Day, and family games such as Freeze Dance and Newcomb.
Community Pool & Recreation
Members-only access to a pool complex with a diving board, kiddie pool, basketball, volleyball, ping pong, sandbox, and BBQ facilities. Open seasonally from late May through August.
MECA Summer Events Package
Paid package granting access to 10 curated social and family events during the summer season, excluding major holiday BBQs.
Private Swim Lessons
One-on-one swim instruction for children by certified lifeguards, offered Monday–Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings for $40 per 30-minute session.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Hosting private children's partiesProvides event space and full access to the pool and recreational facilities for private children's birthday and graduation parties, including two hours of swimming and use of amenities at a poolside location.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Hosting summer social and children's eventsOrganizes and hosts a full summer program of family-oriented events, including themed parties, arts & crafts, story time, pool games, Olympic-style competitions, daily interactive games, and special events such as World Cup Day and regular Gaga Ball matches. Also includes a Summer Events Package providing access to 10 curated events for member families.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Operation of community pool and recreational facilitiesManages and maintains a community pool and associated recreational amenities including a diving board, kiddie pool, sandbox, basketball hoop, ping pong table, beach volleyball court, BBQ grills, and shaded outdoor craft areas. The facility is open to members during specified daily hours, with ongoing access to on-site amenities such as free wifi, refrigerators, freezers, bottled water, and ice pops.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Overseeing civic association operations and governanceManages club operations and finances, plans for long-term sustainability, supports staff and volunteers, creates policies and programs to enhance member experience, and preserves community culture.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Providing private swim lessonsOffers one-on-one swim instruction tailored to age, skill level, and goals, available during weekday afternoons and Sunday mornings for members.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Recognition of local business sponsorsProvides year-round recognition for local business sponsors through logo placement on a check-in kiosk, the organization’s website, and in randomized reminder emails sent to members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$178K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$178K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$193K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead98%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$187K
Cash$81K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$187K
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -38.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- EMILY BAUMBLIT — BIRTHDAY AND COMMUNITY
- HALLIE SHERMAN — MARKETING
- JEFFREY MALINA — SOCIAL
- JOSHUA BENNETT — LEGAL
- MICHELE MALINA — SOCIAL
- RACHEL GINSBERG — FACILITIES
- SHARI GOLD — SPONSORSHIP
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Bellmore Government — Adjacent community whose residents are subject to specific guest attendance limits at the pool facility.
- Birthday and Community Chair Partner — Point of contact for coordinating children's parties within the organization.
- Emily Baumblit Partner — Board member serving as Party Coordinator
- MECA Partner — Provides private swim lessons at the MECA facility
- Merrick Government — Resident population governed by local jurisdiction; used to define guest eligibility criteria.
- Merrick Estates Civic Association Network — Operates Meca Pool as part of its community services
- PoolDues Partner — Uses PoolDues v10.0 software for HOA and swim & tennis club management.
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.
- Community-Centered Recreation Modelmethodology: community_centered_recreationBy providing a shared recreational facility centered around the community pool, the organization fosters family engagement and neighborhood cohesion because shared outdoor activities create natural opportunities for social connection and sustained community bonds.
- Family-Inclusive Programmingmethodology: family_inclusive_programmingBy designing age-inclusive summer programs, the organization strengthens community spirit and promotes sustained participation because engaging multiple generations simultaneously fosters shared experiences and reinforces social ties within the neighborhood.
- Personalized Skill Developmentmethodology: personalized_instructionBy using one-on-one swim instruction tailored to individual age, skill level, and goals, the organization enhances confidence and skill acquisition because personalized attention addresses specific learner needs and reduces barriers to progress.