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CHRISTOPHER A COLUCCIO FOUNDATION INC
BLUE POINT, NY · EIN 320671019 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O01 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · christophercoluccio.org
revenue
$36K
expenses
$34K
net assets
$115K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
50%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE CHRISTOPHER A. COLUCCIO FOUNDATION IS TO CELEBRATE AND MEMORIALIZE CHRISTOPHER'S SPIRIT, SERVE AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY, SUPPORT THOSE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION AND THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE, OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Christopher A. Coluccio Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Blue Point, New York, established to honor the memory of Christopher Coluccio and support suicide prevention efforts. The foundation focuses on mental health awareness, community education, and fostering open conversations between parents and children about depression and suicide. It organizes youth-focused events, awareness campaigns, and community gatherings to promote mental wellness and provide support to those affected by suicide.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

3v3 Youth Basketball Tournament
Annual basketball tournament for students in grades 3–12 to promote youth engagement, healthy activity, and mental wellness in memory of Christopher Coluccio
Annual Social Mixer
Community event on Fire Island bringing together adults and children for connection, raffles, and awareness, with proceeds benefiting the foundation
Christmas Display Donation Drive
Holiday light display with donation box to raise funds and awareness for the foundation’s mental health and suicide prevention mission
Great Gatsby Gala
Themed fundraising gala that honors Christopher Coluccio and raises awareness for suicide prevention while supporting foundation programs
Lego Create and Elevate Night
Youth event encouraging creativity and social connection through structured Lego-building activities, fostering community and emotional expression
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Community events and fundraising galas
      Hosts annual social events including the Great Gatsby Gala, social mixers, and private screenings to engage adults and raise funds, with proceeds benefiting the foundation’s mission.
  • Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
    • Memorial and remembrance activities
      Hosts annual memorial events such as the tree lighting ceremony at Bayport-Blue Point High School to honor Christopher, Gabby, and Chase, integrating remembrance into community wellness spaces.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Suicide prevention and mental health awareness programs
      Implements community education and support programs focused on mental health, depression, and suicide prevention, including outreach through fun runs, community fairs, parades, and other local events to raise public awareness.
  • Financial and Emotional Support for Bereaved Families 1 activity
    • Support for families affected by suicide
      Provides direct support to families who have lost a loved one to suicide, offering resources, solidarity, and connection to trusted mental health and medical services.
  • Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
    • Youth mental health and engagement initiatives
      Organizes youth-focused events and programs such as Lego build events, beach activities, and basketball tournaments for children and teens, fostering creativity, healthy competition, and community engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$23K63%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$34K
Program expenses50%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$115K
Cash$103K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$115K
Liquid reserves36.8 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -19.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ALI CAMARDA — SECRETARY
  • CHRISTOPHER COLUCCIO — PRESIDENT
  • JAMES C POWERS JR — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JENNIFER COLUCCIO — TREASURER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Neil Foley's office Partner — Co-hosted the 3v3 youth basketball tournament with the Christopher A. Coluccio Foundation.
  • Town of Brookhaven Partner — Co-hosted the 3v3 youth basketball tournament with the Christopher A. Coluccio Foundation.
  • warmline.org Partner — Partner website providing peer and family mental health support by phone.
  • zocdoc.com Partner — Partner website helping users find local doctors who take their insurance.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Family-Based Communication as Prevention
    methodology: family-based_communication_intervention
    By improving communication between parents and children about depression and suicide, the foundation supports mental health outcomes because open dialogue enables early intervention and strengthens familial support systems.
  • Peer Support and Shared Connection to Reduce Stigma
    methodology: peer_support_model
    By fostering profound connections among individuals affected by suicide, the foundation reduces stigma and prevents future losses because shared lived experience builds trust, decreases isolation, and promotes help-seeking behavior.
  • Resource Connection to Facilitate Access to Care
    methodology: resource_connection_model
    By connecting individuals with trusted external resources, the foundation increases access to mental health and medical support because bridging information gaps reduces barriers to care and improves linkage to services.
  • Youth Engagement Through Meaningful and Creative Activities
    methodology: youth_engagement_through_play
    By engaging youth through creative, play-based, and memory-informed activities like Lego building and film screenings, the foundation fosters emotional expression and connection because culturally resonant, hands-on experiences lower engagement barriers and honor lived identity.