named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt-a-Chair
Fundraising initiative supporting the renovation of the high school auditorium; donors receive a commemorative plaque on a refurbished seat for a $100 contribution
Alumni Hall of Fame
Recognizes distinguished alumni and former staff through induction ceremonies and a permanent wall display at the high school; inducted 57 individuals as of 2013
Community Service Award
Recognizes high school seniors who maintain satisfactory grades and demonstrate volunteer participation in community or school service
Scholarship Fund
Provides annual financial awards to graduating Bay Shore High School seniors; awards total close to $25,000 annually
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 2 activities
- Award annual Community Service Awards to high school seniorsRecognizes graduating seniors who maintain satisfactory academic performance and demonstrate volunteer involvement in school or community service with annual awards.
- Operate Alumni Hall of Fame programCreated and maintains an interactive Hall of Fame display at Bay Shore High School to honor successful alumni; has hosted multiple induction ceremonies since 2002, recognizing a total of 57 individuals.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administer annual scholarship program for graduating seniorsProvides approximately $25,000 in scholarships annually to Bay Shore High School graduating seniors through its Scholarship Fund.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Compile and share alumni reunion informationCollects and publishes reunion event details organized by alumni to support connection and engagement among former students.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
- Organize and participate in school and community eventsParticipates annually in events such as Homecoming, the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Memorial Day Parade, high school sporting events, and the Community Summit Conference, as well as other projects supporting Bay Shore High School and the local community.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Support Adopt-a-Chair program for auditorium seat recognitionFacilitates the Adopt-a-Chair initiative by accepting $100 donations that result in named plaques on reupholstered seats in the school auditorium, honoring or memorializing individuals.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Compose and maintain alma mater tributeAuthored and preserves an alma mater song as a tribute to Bay Shore High School to foster school spirit and tradition.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$27K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$54K
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Grants paid out$27K
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
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Net assets$37K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -23.9%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Bay Shore - Brightwaters Public Library Partner — Linked as a community resource and partner organization
- Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce Partner — Linked as a community resource and partner organization
- Bay Shore High School Partner — Collaborates with the school on programs such as Adopt-a-Chair, scholarship awards, and community events.
- Bay Shore Historical Society Partner — Linked as a community resource and partner organization
- Bay Shore School District Partner — Has a close, ongoing working relationship with the Bay Shore High School Alumni Association.
- Bay Shore School District Partner — Linked as a community resource and partner organization
- Boulton Center Partner — Linked as a community resource and partner organization
- Facebook Partner — Uses an alumni Facebook page to connect and inform members.
- Great South Bay YMCA Partner — Linked as a community resource and partner organization
- Office of School-Community Services Partner — Hosts contact information and serves as a point of communication for the Alumni Association.
- Office of School-Community Services Partner — Hosts the association's operations within Bay Shore High School and serves as a point of contact.
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.
- Commemorative Giving for Facility Supportmethodology: commemorative-givingBy offering commemorative giving opportunities like the Adopt-a-Chair program, the association generates funding for school improvements while honoring donors, because symbolic recognition increases the appeal and personal significance of contributions.
- Community-Engaged Alumni Networkmethodology: community-engagementBy fostering sustained interaction among alumni, schools, and the broader community, the association strengthens relationships and mutual support, because shared engagement builds collective identity and inspires ongoing participation.
- Scholarship-Focused Fundraisingmethodology: fundraising-for-scholarshipsBy directing fundraising and donations toward scholarships for graduates, the association increases access to higher education and demonstrates tangible value to the community, because linking financial support to student outcomes strengthens donor and alumni motivation to contribute.
- Tradition-Based Emotional Engagementmethodology: alumni engagement through traditionBy leveraging shared memories and school traditions, the association cultivates lasting emotional connections to Bay Shore High School, because nostalgic continuity reinforces alumni identity and motivates lifelong involvement.
- Volunteer-Powered Operationsmethodology: volunteer-based_organizationBy relying entirely on volunteers from the school and local community, the association sustains its activities and deepens stakeholder ownership, because volunteer involvement fosters personal investment and long-term commitment to the organization’s mission.