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Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons Inc
Amagansett, NY · EIN 921832914 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · pypthehamptons.org
revenue
$73K
expenses
$72K
net assets
$4K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To fund grants to charitable initiatives that serve the Hamptons

profile · synthesized from sources

Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons Inc is a collective giving organization that pools membership donations to fund grants for local nonprofits serving the East End of Long Island. Founded in 2023, it engages women and high school students in philanthropy by educating them about community needs and involving them directly in selecting grant recipients. The organization focuses on strengthening local charitable initiatives through participatory decision-making and community engagement.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

PYP The Hamptons
Collective giving circle where women members pool donations and vote on grants to award to local nonprofits serving the East End of Long Island
Pitch Your Peers Teen
Youth philanthropy program for high school students that combines volunteer service with collective grantmaking; students complete 100 hours of service and participate in Pitch Day to decide funding allocations
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • General Operating Support Grants 2 activities
    • Administering an annual grant cycle with member-driven selection and grantee reporting
      Runs an annual grant cycle in which members nominate and vote on vetted nonprofits, with grant funds disbursed approximately two weeks after voting concludes; monitors grantee use of funds and requires final reports confirming intended use and project outcomes.
    • Supporting specific local nonprofits with targeted grant awards
      Has awarded specific grants including $35,000 to the Springs Food Pantry, $10,000 to Project Most, and $25,000 through collaborative giving initiatives; recent grantees include individuals supporting nonprofit causes such as Anne Kothari, Cate Carbonaro, Kira Brandman, Amy Leopold, and others in 2023–2025.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Engaging members in volunteerism and hands-on food distribution
      Organizes members to participate in fundraising, event planning, and direct food distribution for the Springs Food Pantry in East Hampton, NY, and requires members to complete 100 volunteer hours over four years (25 hours per year on average).
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding local nonprofit grants through pooled membership contributions
      Pitches and funds grants to local nonprofits on the East End of Long Island, NY, by pooling annual membership dues (starting at $1,000) and disbursing 100% of collected funds as grants. Since 2016, has awarded over $2.5 million in grants to more than 40 local nonprofit organizations.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operating PYP Teen initiative to cultivate youth philanthropy and leadership
      Runs the PYP Teen initiative to engage young people in learning about community needs, supporting local causes, and developing leadership skills through structured philanthropy programs.
  • Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
    • Operating a teen internship program in partnership with local food security organizations
      Runs a weekly summer internship program for teens who harvest, wash, prepare, and package fresh vegetables at Share the Harvest Farm for the Springs Food Pantry’s summer lunch program, combining food production with youth engagement.
  • Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
    • Organizing women for collective learning and community impact
      Brings together women to research, learn about, and support local nonprofits through collective giving, aiming to increase community impact by pooling resources and knowledge.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Hosting annual Pitch Day event for nonprofit funding and community engagement
      Hosts an annual Pitch Day event where members present and vote on nonprofit organizations to receive grant funding, serving as a central mechanism for collective philanthropy and community involvement.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants$73K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +103.8%
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • Amagansett Elementary School PTA Partner — Julie Gauger is President.
  • Amagansett School PTA Partner — Rhian Horgan was previously the treasurer.
  • Amber Waves CSA Partner — Rhian Horgan has been a long-time member.
  • Bronx VA Partner — Amy Peiser Leopold works with the VA documenting stories of female veterans and is involved in the VA Women’s Health Program.
  • Brooke Partner — Point of contact for grant applications via email.
  • Chase Bohnsack Partner — Founding student leader who helped establish the chapter’s structure and programming
  • Grace Dunchick Partner — Founding student leader who helped establish the chapter’s structure and programming
  • Lily Early Partner — Founding student leader who helped establish the chapter’s structure and programming
  • Make-A-Wish Connecticut Partner — Brooke Bohnsack served on the Board of Directors and co-chaired the annual gala.
  • Pitch Your Peers Inc. Network — Local chapter of a national collective giving network that began in Greenwich, CT in 2016.
  • Pitch Your Peers, Inc. Government — Parent 501(c)(3) organization through which donations to Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons are tax deductible.
  • Pitch Your Peers, Inc. Government — Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons is a chapter under the parent organization Pitch Your Peers, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.
  • Pitch Your Peers, Inc. Network — PYP The Hamptons is part of the national Pitch Your Peers network founded in Greenwich, CT.
  • Project MOST Partner — Supported through a 2024 grant award to deliver after-school programs for low-income students.
  • Project Most Partner — Recipient of a $10,000 grant from Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons.
  • Share The Harvest Farm Partner — Supported through a 2025 grant award to combat food insecurity through organic produce donations.
  • Share the Harvest Farm Partner — Collaborates with Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons on a teen summer internship program involving vegetable harvesting.
  • Share the Harvest Farm Partner — Meredith Arm is Executive Director and board member of Pitch Your Peers.
  • Share the Harvest Farm Partner — Partner organization in a summer internship program.
  • Springs Food Pantry Partner — Erika Garcia is a board member and Amy Peiser Leopold volunteers with the pantry.
  • Springs Food Pantry Partner — Funded partner organization providing food assistance to year-round residents on the East End of Long Island.
  • Springs Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization in a summer internship program.
  • Springs Food Pantry Partner — Receives harvested and prepared produce from Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons teen program for its summer lunch program.
  • Springs Food Pantry Partner — Recipient of a $35,000 grant from Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons.
  • Springs Food Pantry Partner — Supported through a 2024 grant award to provide supplemental food assistance to families in need.
  • The Retreat Partner — Supported through a 2025 grant award to address domestic violence and human trafficking on the East End.
  • Walker Bohnsack Partner — Founding student leader who helped establish the chapter’s structure and programming
  • William and Mary Foundation Partner — Rhian Horgan served on the Board.
  • family foundations Funder — Source of additional funding through donations that contribute to the annual grant pool.
  • i-tri Partner — Supported through a 2023 grant award to empower middle school girls through triathlon-based youth development.
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strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Collective Philanthropy with Equal Voting
    methodology: collective_philanthropy
    By pooling financial contributions and using a one-member-one-vote system to allocate grants, the organization democratizes philanthropy and amplifies impact because equitable participation increases member investment and ensures funding decisions reflect collective values rather than individual wealth.
  • Peer-Pitched Collective Grantmaking
    methodology: peer_paced_collective_giving
    By using a member-led pitch process where individuals advocate for causes they care about, the organization fosters peer education and shared decision-making, which increases engagement and informed giving because personal advocacy builds trust and deepens understanding of community needs.
  • Youth Experiential Engagement in Philanthropy
    methodology: experiential_youth_engagement
    By involving youth in full-cycle service learning and collective grantmaking decisions, the organization cultivates lasting civic commitment because direct, hands-on experience with community needs creates emotional investment and practical understanding of social impact.