named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Herrick Park Renovation
Project to improve accessibility and infrastructure in Herrick Park, including ADA-compliant paths and new sidewalks connecting key village areas.
MayDay 5K Run
Charity 5K run organized to raise funds for mental health awareness, founded by local high school students and supported by the foundation.
SantaFest
Annual holiday celebration featuring Santa's helicopter arrival, a parade, holiday market, tree lighting, and family-friendly activities including free photos with Santa and a free movie screening.
Tuesdays at Main Beach
Free summer music series held weekly at Main Beach, featuring live performances, community dancing, and raffles benefiting local 501(c)(3) organizations.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual Holiday Celebration (SantaFest)Organizes SantaFest, an annual family-friendly holiday event featuring a parade, Santa’s arrival by helicopter, pony rides, a holiday market, a 30-foot tree lighting, free photos with Santa, and a free screening of "Elf" at the East Hampton Middle School Auditorium.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Community Events and Public Engagement ProgramsOrganizes and hosts a range of recurring community events including "Tuesdays at Main," a weekly summer music series at Main Beach; a ten-week free concert series with weekly attendance between 2,000 and 5,000; free beach concerts attracting over 100,000 attendees annually; and a weekly outdoor workout series in partnership with 11937 Fitness.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding Community Projects in East HamptonRaised and provided over $4 million to support community projects in East Hampton Village, including major park renovations and public safety infrastructure.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Herrick Park Renovation and Infrastructure DevelopmentCompleted Phase 1A of the Herrick Park Renaissance project, including construction of three new tennis courts, a renovated softball field, a hardball field, a regulation-size multipurpose sports field, ADA-compliant pathways, and new connecting sidewalks. The project was supported by over $1 million in funding provided to the Village of East Hampton.
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Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Support for Police, Fire & EMS Through Events and CouncilsEstablished the Police, Fire, and EMS Council to strengthen community ties with first responders and supports their collaboration and recognition through annual events such as the Summer Soirée and a dedicated summer fundraising event.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Weekly Farmers Market OperationsOperates the Herrick Park Farmers Market every Friday from June to September, hosting local farmers, artisans, and makers selling fresh produce, handmade goods, and specialty items.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public Safety Infrastructure and Equipment SupportEnhanced public safety by fully funding the Flock Safety camera system with license plate recognition, installing wireless security cameras in downtown, providing all-terrain vehicles for police operations, and donating over $15,000 in life-saving equipment to the East Hampton Village Fire Department. Also launched a mass notification system in partnership with Regroup for emergency alerts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$801K
Contributions & grants$801K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1090%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$417K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$168K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$771K
Cash$771K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$765K
Liquid reserves22.2 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +90.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADFORD BILLET | President & CEO | 25 | $150K |
board members · 9
- ANTONELLA BERTELLO — Director
- BARBARA LAYTON — Director
- EDWARD PANTZER — Director
- JEFFERY WEINER — Director
- JERRY LARSEN — Director
- JOHN PIZZO — Director
- MARCOS K BALADRON — Director
- MARK UDELL — Director
- ROBERT ZECHER — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- 11937 Fitness Partner — Collaborates with the East Hampton Village Foundation to present free Friday morning workouts at Herrick Park.
- 11937 Fitness Partner — Partner organization that presents free outdoor workouts in collaboration with the East Hampton Village Foundation.
- Candid Network — Member of Candid's network as recognized by receipt of the Platinum Transparency Seal.
- Citarella Partner — Provides materials and expertise for free holiday cookie decorating at Guild Hall
- East Hampton Middle School Partner — Hosts free holiday movie screening during SantaFest
- East Hampton Municipal Government Government — Collaborates with the municipal government to support public safety, community events, and infrastructure projects in East Hampton Village.
- East Hampton Village Government — Local government entity supported by the foundation through funding and programs for public benefit.
- East Hampton Village EMS Partner — Honored and supported through the Summer Soirée event.
- East Hampton Village Fire Department Partner — Honored and supported through the Summer Soirée event.
- East Hampton Village Police Department Partner — Honored and supported through the Summer Soirée event.
- Family Service League of Long Island Partner — Recipient of funds raised by the May Day 5K run organized by the East Hampton Village Foundation.
- Flock Safety Partner — Partnered with Flock Safety to implement a license plate recognition camera system for community safety.
- Guild Hall Partner — Hosts holiday cookie decorating and offers free museum admission during SantaFest
- Herrick Park Partner — Hosts the weekly farmers market at the park location in East Hampton.
- Ladies Village Improvement Society Partner — Provides free gift-wrapping services and hosts Mrs. Claus during SantaFest
- OMAC (Old Montauk Athletic Club) Partner — Co-organizer of the May Day 5K run through Jennifer Fowkes of OMAC.
- Police Fire EMS Council Partner — Works with the Police Fire EMS Council to support first responders with critical resources and equipment.
- Police, Fire, and EMS Council Partner — Membership council focused on strengthening relationships between the Foundation and public safety officials.
- Regroup Partner — Partnered with Regroup to launch a mass notification system for emergency alerts.
- Sam's Restaurant Partner — Hosts "Candyland!" event for children during SantaFest
- Village of East Hampton Government — Collaborates with the Village of East Hampton, as indicated by shared branding and coordination of public resources such as beach access, safety personnel, and facilities.
- Village of East Hampton Partner — Co-organizes and manages SantaFest alongside the East Hampton Village Foundation
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.
- Community Engagement Through Recurring Public Programmingmethodology: community_event_organizingBy offering consistent, free, and inclusive community events—such as weekly farmers markets, outdoor fitness, yoga, live music, and holiday celebrations—the foundation fosters community cohesion and civic engagement because predictable access to shared experiences strengthens social bonds and local identity.
- Public-Private Partnership Model for Community Enhancementmethodology: public-private_partnershipBy leveraging a public-private partnership model, the East Hampton Village Foundation enhances community life through coordinated investments in public safety, events, business support, and heritage preservation, because collaborative governance increases resource capacity and civic ownership.
- Technology-Enhanced Public Safety Partnershipsmethodology: community-public_safety_partnershipBy deploying coordinated technological systems like license plate recognition rings and funding modern firefighting equipment, the foundation improves public safety outcomes because enhancing first responder capabilities and situational awareness leads to faster, more effective community protection.