named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Blingo Event
Annual fundraising evening featuring bingo, dinner, and designer prizes, with proceeds supporting local domestic violence shelters
Community Service Awards
Grants awarded to Staten Island-based organizations that serve women and girls, nominated by club members
Project Period
Initiative to combat period poverty by collecting and distributing menstrual and hygiene products to those in need
Ruby Awards & Luncheon
Annual fundraiser that honors distinguished women and supports needy and abused women through grant funding
Staten Island Sisterhood
Networking and community-building initiative connecting women across Staten Island
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Administering mentoring and leadership development programs for girlsRuns the Dream It Be It mentoring program, which supports girls in developing leadership skills and career readiness to break cycles of poverty, violence, and abuse.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Conducting community outreach and service projectsOrganizes monthly food drives, holiday toy drives, and community service initiatives to address local needs, including delivering food to local precincts and distributing essential hygiene products such as menstrual and incontinence supplies.
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Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
- Funding programs for women and girls through grantsAwards annual grants to organizations working to support women and girls on Staten Island and provides education grants to women who are primary financial supporters of their families to improve their employment prospects.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting recognition and fundraising eventsOrganizes the annual Ruby Awards Luncheon and other special events such as Blingo, Designer Bingo, and seasonal mixers to recognize community leaders, honor women’s achievements, and raise funds for programs supporting women and girls.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizing member appreciation eventsHosts events such as the Holiday Party, Celebrating Us Brunch, and Summer Mixer to recognize and appreciate members’ contributions to the organization.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Providing direct support to survivors of intimate partner violenceOffers advocacy, safety planning, and resource coordination to survivors of intimate partner violence, with programs funded through community events like Blingo and the Ruby Awards Luncheon.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Providing education and training for economic empowerment of women and girlsOffers education, training, and career support programs to women and girls to promote economic empowerment and help them reach their full potential. This includes initiatives such as the Live Your Dream Awards scholarship program and career development resources delivered through conferences.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing community service and leadershipAdministers the Community Service Awards program and honors individuals through the Ruby Awards, which recognizes women advancing empowerment, equality, and education for women and girls on Staten Island.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$23K38%
Program service revenue$25K40%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$135
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$19K
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$28K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DAWN REID-GREEN — DIRECTOR
- MARTA VENDITTO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Alpha Omega Coverage Corp Partner — Table sponsor for the 2019 Designer Bingo event for domestic violence.
- BSA Committee, Troop 5 Our Lady Star of the Sea Partner — Tina Bilcher-Murphy serves as fundraising chair, indicating an active organizational partnership.
- NY CASC friendly visitor program Partner — Tina Bilcher-Murphy volunteers with this program, indicating a service partnership.
- New Jersey SI The Oranges & Kindred Hospital of NJ Partner — Hosted guest speaker Emilie DeCena Wong at the September 2019 general meeting.
- Peace Corps Georgia Partner — Lia Kiladze served on an advisory body of this organization, indicating a formal collaborative relationship.
- Rainbows International Partner — Tina Bilcher-Murphy is a certified grief counselor with this organization, indicating a formal affiliation.
- Soroptimist International Network — Member of the global Soroptimist International network
- Soroptimist International - North Atlantic Region Network — Part of the North Atlantic Region (District II), which includes clubs from multiple states.
- Soroptimist International - North Atlantic Region Network — Part of the North Atlantic Region comprising clubs from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and parts of West Virginia
- Soroptimist International of the Americas Network — Member organization within the Soroptimist International of the Americas federation
- Soroptimist International of the Americas Network — Member organization within the larger Soroptimist International federation.
- Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Network — Member organization participating in local business and community networking.
- Third Party Payment Provider Partner — Processes payments for donations and ticket purchases on behalf of the organization.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Partner — Dawn Reid-Green serves in this sorority, indicating a personal and organizational affiliation.
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.
- Barrier Reduction for Vulnerable Womenmethodology: barrier_reduction_for_vulnerable_womenBy addressing systemic and personal barriers—such as period poverty and lack of access to resources—the organization enables women and girls to achieve safety, stability, and independence, because removing concrete obstacles is essential to long-term empowerment.
- Education for Economic Empowermentmethodology: education-for-economic-empowermentBy funding education, training, and skill development, the organization increases employment prospects and promotes economic empowerment for women and girls, because education is seen as a foundational pathway to financial stability and independence.
- Women Helping Women Modelmethodology: women-helping-womenBy uniting accomplished women to support and uplift other women and girls, the organization fosters empowerment through mentorship, solidarity, and collective action, because peer-driven support networks amplify individual potential and community impact.