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SHIRLEY COMMUNITY AMBULANCE

SHIRLEY, NY · EIN 112468521 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · shirleycommunityambulance.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$624K
employees
0
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

AMBULATORY SERVICES

profile · synthesized from sources

Shirley Community Ambulance is a volunteer-based emergency medical services provider serving the Shirley ambulance tax district in Suffolk County, New York. Since 1977, it has responded to over 1,500 emergency and standby calls annually using ambulances and first response vehicles, delivering both Basic and Advanced Life Support. The organization also runs a youth program that trains high school students in EMS skills and supports their path to becoming certified EMTs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    N/A
  2. #2 $0
    N/A
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Volunteer Membership
Engages adult volunteers in 12-hour weekly shifts, monthly training, and meetings; supports EMT certification and offers benefits including tax reductions and insurance
Emergency Medical Response
Provides 24/7 emergency ambulance and first response services for the Shirley tax district, including BLS and ALS care, mutual aid, and stand-by coverage at events
Youth/Student Program
Trains high school students aged 14-18 in CPR, first aid, and EMT fundamentals; provides ambulance ride-along opportunities for 16-18 year olds; supports enrollment in Suffolk County EMS EMT courses
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 2 activities
    • Provides emergency medical response services
      Responds to over 1,500 emergency calls annually, including 911 responses for motor vehicle accidents, traumatic injuries, and major illnesses, using three ambulances and two first response vehicles. Offers both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services 24/7.
    • Provides mutual aid to neighboring EMS districts
      Responds to requests for emergency medical support from neighboring emergency medical services districts, extending operational assistance beyond its primary service area.
  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
    • Conducts EMT training for adult volunteers
      Requires adult members to complete an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course within one year of joining, supporting the development of qualified personnel for ambulance operations.
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Operates a youth emergency response program
      Runs a youth program for individuals aged 14–18 that includes training, meetings, and special events, with members aged 16–18 scheduled for weekly ambulance shifts. Provides free CPR, first aid, and EMT-preparatory training, and covers the cost for youth to enroll in accredited EMT courses through Suffolk County EMS.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizes community and organizational events
      Participates in and hosts community events such as parades, holiday parties, barbecues, and annual officer installations to strengthen community ties and organizational engagement.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Runs a raffle fundraiser to support operations
      Organizes the Grand Getaway Raffle, offering two travel prizes, to raise funds in support of the organization’s volunteer ambulance operations.
  • Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
    • Supports youth-led fundraising and group trips
      Facilitates youth-led fundraising initiatives that fully finance an annual group trip selected collectively by youth participants.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.27M
Contributions & grants$939K74%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$350%
Other revenue$334K
expenses
Total expenses$1.39M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$390K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$626K
Cash$104K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$624K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +10.6%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Brookhaven Fire Department Partner — Collaborates on emergency responses within the Shirley ambulance tax district.
  • MTA Police Partner — Collaborates on emergency responses within the Shirley ambulance tax district.
  • Suffolk County Community College Partner — Reimburses books for EMS classes taken by members at the college.
  • Suffolk County Emergency Medical Services Partner — Collaborates to provide EMT training courses for student members, with tuition and supplies funded by Shirley Community Ambulance.
  • Suffolk County Park Police Partner — Collaborates on emergency responses within the Shirley ambulance tax district.
  • Suffolk County Police Department Partner — Collaborates on emergency responses within the Shirley ambulance tax district.
  • Suffolk County Sheriffs Department Partner — Collaborates on emergency responses within the Shirley ambulance tax district.
  • Zeffy Partner — Platform used to process donations.
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.

  • Supervised Youth Integration Model
    methodology: supervised-youth-engagement
    By integrating youth into ambulance operations under adult supervision, we build future capacity while ensuring safety and operational integrity because guided experience fosters responsible skill development.
  • Volunteer-Based Capacity Building
    methodology: volunteer_staffing_model
    By training and mobilizing community volunteers, we sustain high-quality ambulance services because local engagement ensures operational readiness and community ownership of emergency care.
  • Youth Engagement with Academic Accountability
    methodology: academic-accountability
    By requiring academic performance for youth participation, we promote long-term community investment in emergency services because educational success is prioritized as a foundation for responsible service.