irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $54KOPERATION SPLASH OFFERS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE SPLASH HEADQUARTERS, MARINAS AND SAFE BOATING CLASSES. BOATERS AND MARINA OPERATORS JOIN IN TRAINING PROGRAMS, WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE INSTRUCTED ON CURRENT MEASURES FOR POLLUTIOM PREVENTION. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TO GIVE BOATERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO ENJOY OUR WATERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NOAA AND EPA REGULATIONS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Cleanup Trips
Organizes excursions to conduct shoreline cleanups in the Great South Bay and its tributaries to address pollution threats and restore natural balance.
Education Programs
Offers training at Splash Headquarters and marinas on pollution prevention, safe boating practices, and compliance with NOAA and EPA regulations for boaters and marina operators.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Beach and Waterway Cleanup Initiatives 2 activities
- Marine debris cleanup operationsConducts ongoing cleanup trips using boats and volunteer efforts to remove over three million pounds of trash and debris from bays, canals, and shorelines along the southern shore of Nassau County and Long Island since 1990. Operations include weekly boat patrols and regular removal of litter from waterways.
- Storm drain debris trap programOperates and maintains debris traps in the storm drain system along the Meadowbrook Parkway since 2005, preventing over 200 barrels of street trash annually from entering the bays. Includes regular monitoring via weekly boat patrols and volunteer-based removal of trapped litter.
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocacy for environmental policy and infrastructure improvementsAdvocates for legislative and regulatory changes in New York State and Nassau County related to pollution control, sewage treatment, and oil spill response. Includes lobbying for infrastructure projects such as the extension of the Jones Beach Sewage Treatment Plant outfall pipe and improvements to storm drain filtration systems.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Boater and marina operator trainingDelivers education and training programs for boaters and marina operators on pollution prevention, compliance with NOAA and EPA regulations, safe boating practices, and proper handling of waste, oils, and contaminants to reduce environmental disruption in the Great South Bay.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding environmental causes through 1% for the PlanetCommits 1% of annual sales to environmental causes as a member of the 1% for the Planet network, directing grants to support environmental protection and sustainability initiatives.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Public education on stormwater pollutionProvides citizen education to schools, community groups, and homeowners on best practices to reduce storm drain runoff pollution, including organizing stenciling events and promoting storm drain adoption efforts.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- STEM-based environmental education programsProvides STEM-focused environmental education to students in grades 2–12 and university-level participants, including programs on stormwater pollution, salt marsh protection, and pollution prevention. Includes hands-on stenciling events and data collection for public works planning.
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
- Support for water quality researchProvides funding, crewed boats, and equipment to support scientific research on water quality in the Eastern and Western Bays, contributing to long-term environmental monitoring and data collection.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Participation in government oversight and water quality initiativesServes on the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant Reconstruction Oversight Committee and contributes to water quality improvement efforts, including actions that led to the recertification of clamming areas near the Jones Beach Sewage Treatment Plant in 2014.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$447K
Contributions & grants$429K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K2%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$291K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$111K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$677K
Cash$419K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$676K
Liquid reserves17.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Beverly Visconti — Recording Secretary
- Dante Grover — Board member
- Edward Gandarillan — Board member
- Gary Smith — 2nd Vice President
- James Jewett — Board member
- Kim Weltner — Board member
- Maureen Bowie — 3rd Vice President
- Nancy Ackley — Board member
- Pat Healy — Secretary
- ROBERT WELTNER — PRESIDENT
- Robert Hindley — Treasurer
- Skip Zawrosky — Vice President
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- 1% for the Planet Network — Nonprofit member of the 1% for the Planet alliance, which connects environmental nonprofits with businesses and individuals committed to giving back.
- 1% for the Planet Partner — Partnership through membership in 1% for the Planet network to support environmental causes.
- Adelphi University Partner — Partner in water quality research in the Eastern and Western Bays.
- CBS New York Partner — Media partner that has covered Operation SPLASH activities
- DEC Government — Partner in water quality research in the Eastern and Western Bays.
- EPA Government — Partner in water quality research in the Eastern and Western Bays.
- Environmental Protection Agency Government — Co-standardized environmental regulations with NOAA that guide the Clean Marina Program's pollution prevention training.
- FEMA Government — Partner in water quality research in the Eastern and Western Bays.
- Fox 5 New York Partner — Media partner that has highlighted volunteer efforts in Operation SPLASH
- Freeport, LI, NY Government — Location where Operation S.P.L.A.S.H. was established and operates
- Hofstra University Partner — Partner in water quality research in the Eastern and Western Bays.
- LI Herald Partner — Media partner that has reported on Operation SPLASH's ongoing work and milestones
- Long Island Community Foundation Funder — Provided funding to pilot the Clean Marina Program in 2014.
- Mazars USA Partner — Corporate partner providing financial and volunteer support for cleanup efforts; their employees participated in removing over 300 pounds of trash from salt marshes.
- NYS Partner — Advocated jointly with New York State for infrastructure improvements to sewage treatment plants.
- Nassau County Partner — Collaborated with Nassau County on advocacy efforts regarding sewage treatment plant outfall pipes.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Government — Provides regulatory standards for pollution prevention that inform the Clean Marina Program's training content.
- New York State Government — Received funding from the Environmental Bond Act of 2006 and operates an NYS award-winning debris trap.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Engaged with DEC through lobbying and regulatory advocacy to address sewage discharge violations.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Partner in water quality research in the Eastern and Western Bays.
- United States Geological Service Government — Partner in water quality research in the Eastern and Western Bays.
strategies · 5
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-Led Environmental Stewardshipmethodology: community-based environmental stewardshipBy mobilizing local volunteers to lead cleanups, patrols, and education efforts, we create sustained environmental impact because community ownership increases participation, accountability, and long-term behavior change.
- Data-Driven Advocacy and Research Integrationmethodology: data-driven_advocacyBy collecting and sharing debris and water quality data through community science and partnerships, we strengthen environmental research and policy advocacy because actionable data increases the credibility and impact of reform efforts.
- Education as a Driver of Compliance and Behavior Changemethodology: education-for-environmental-impactBy educating citizens, boaters, and marina operators about environmental regulations and ecological impacts, we produce greater compliance and sustainable behavior because informed stakeholders are more likely to adopt and maintain responsible practices.
- Infrastructure Innovation for Pollution Preventionmethodology: repurposed-material engineeringBy engineering low-cost, repurposed-material solutions like storm drain debris capture devices and rerouting pollution sources, we reduce environmental degradation because practical, visible infrastructure changes prevent contamination at scale.
- Local Action as Foundation for Global Changemethodology: local_action_for_global_changeBy focusing on place-based education and hyperlocal interventions, we contribute to global environmental solutions because empowering communities to solve local problems builds scalable models and fosters systemic change.