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MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SUNRISE DETACHMENT
Massapequa, NY · EIN 116101167 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · sunrisedetachment.org
revenue
$56K
expenses
$16K
net assets
$375K
employees
—
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

To provide Marine Corps Veterans with comradery and assistance. Assisted United States Marine Corps active duty personnel with their mission and supported their families with food drive

profile · synthesized from sources

Marine Corps League Sunrise Detachment is a veterans service organization based in Massapequa, New York. It provides camaraderie and support to Marine Corps veterans and active-duty personnel, while also assisting military families. The detachment hosts community events, participates in memorial ceremonies, and organizes food drives and other outreach initiatives.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Color Guard and Ceremonial Duties
Provides honor guard services at veterans' events, memorial ceremonies, and community parades
Memorial Garden Project
Community-built garden space created in honor of veterans, developed as an Eagle Scout project
Thanksgiving Food Giveaway
Annual food distribution event for active-duty Marines in partnership with Long Island Cares
Toys for Tots Collection
Annual toy drive supporting children of military families, held in coordination with local hospitals
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
    • Host annual ceremonial and commemorative events
      Organizes and hosts annual events including the Marine Corps Birthday celebration, Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades and BBQs, Veterans Day commemorations, and Pearl Harbor Day rifle salutes at Long Island National Cemetery to honor military service and history.
    • Provide military funeral honors and ceremonial details
      Conducts military internment ceremonies and provides Color Guard and rifle salute details for veterans at Long Island National Cemetery, including for US Marines and Soldiers, as well as participation in Eagle Scout award presentations and memorial events.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 2 activities
    • Support Toys for Tots and other charitable campaigns
      Provides extensive logistical and volunteer support for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign and participates in fundraising events such as the “Night at the Races” and memorial golf outing to benefit veteran causes.
    • Support active-duty Marines and families through food and fundraising events
      Distributes food and financial support to active-duty Marines and their families through initiatives such as an annual Thanksgiving food drive serving approximately 125 families, and provides meals and BBQs at events like the Dan Daly Cup for up to 800 attendees. Also supports families facing hardship by hosting fundraisers and donating to military-related causes.
  • Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Administer scholarship program for members' families
      Provides annual scholarships to children or grandchildren of members, supporting educational opportunities for up to two recipients each year.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Deliver mentorship and transition support services
      Offers mentorship, career counseling, VA benefits assistance through Veteran Service Officers, and family engagement programs to support Marines and Fleet Marine Force Navy personnel during and after military service.
  • Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
    • Operate member services and organizational activities
      Runs a weekly tavern for members with low-cost beverages, maintains an online guest book for the Vietnam Memorial Tribute, and holds bi-weekly meetings to conduct organizational business and share information through presentations.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organize recreational and social events for members
      Hosts regular social gatherings including low-cost or no-cost parties for Christmas, Saint Patrick’s Day, Halloween, Super Bowl, and adult Christmas events, featuring food, cash bars, raffles, and games to foster community and camaraderie among members.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Provide facility space for community and private events
      Offers rental of its clubhouse for private and community events, including birthdays, retirements, and religious celebrations, at low or no cost. The facility includes indoor and outdoor space, a full bar, and kitchen access, and is made available to members, community organizations, and active-duty Marines for recruiting and morale events.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$3K6%
Program service revenue$30K53%
Investment income$7K13%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$375K
Cash$145K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$375K
Liquid reserves109.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.8%
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • ABATE (American Bikers for Training, Education and Awareness) Partner — Uses the clubhouse for meetings or special events at low or no cost.
  • Ancient Order of the Hibernians Partner — Uses the clubhouse for meetings or special events at low or no cost.
  • Blue Star Mothers Association Partner — Uses the clubhouse for meetings or special events at low or no cost.
  • Fire Department New York Marine Corps Association Partner — Uses the clubhouse for meetings or special events at low or no cost.
  • First Marine Corps District Government — Utilizes the clubhouse at no cost for official and social purposes including recruiting, training, and morale events.
  • Knights of Columbus Memorare Council Partner — Hosts the Marine Corps Ball in partnership with the Sunrise Detachment.
  • Leathernecks Motorcycle Club Partner — Uses the clubhouse for meetings or special events at low or no cost.
  • Long Island Cares Partner — Receives donations from the Sunrise Detachment.
  • Long Island Veterans Home Partner — Shares news and information from the Long Island Veterans Home website with the local veterans community.
  • MCL LONG ISLAND Network — Part of the MCL Long Island network.
  • Marine Corps League Network — Sunrise Detachment is a local unit of the national Marine Corps League organization.
  • Nassau County Veteran’s Food Pantry Partner — Receives donations from the Sunrise Detachment.
  • New York City Department of Veterans Services Government — Connects veterans to city-level services in New York City, including housing, economic empowerment, and health and wellness programs.
  • New York State Department of Veterans' Services Government — Links to the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services to support advocacy and access to state-level benefits for veterans.
  • Our FACEBOOK Page Partner — Uses Facebook for organizational communication and outreach.
  • Recruiting Station New York Government — Utilizes the clubhouse at no cost for official and social purposes including recruiting, training, and morale events.
  • Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club Partner — Uses the clubhouse for meetings or special events at low or no cost.
  • Suffolk Partner — Coordinated with Suffolk to provide meals for Marine recruits at the Dan Daily event.
  • Team EVA (Every Veteran Appreciated) Partner — Hosted and donated to Team EVA during their veteran-support run, recognizing their efforts to support veterans.
  • Troop 656 Partner — Collaborated with the detachment through Mary Bloomfield's Eagle Scout project to build a memorial garden.
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Directs veterans to the official VA news site for up-to-date federal veteran information and benefits.
  • Veterans Health Alliance of Nassau County Partner — Provides access to information about veteran support agencies and groups through the Veterans Health Alliance of Nassau County.
  • Vietnam Memorial Tribute Partner — Collaborates on the development and maintenance of a digital memorial gallery honoring Vietnam War veterans.
strategies · 4

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-Integrated Veteran Support
    methodology: community-integrated veteran support
    By embedding veteran support within broader community life—through food drives, commemorative events, and public facility access—the organization increases veteran visibility and strengthens civic ties, because integration into civilian community networks enhances recognition, support, and mutual responsibility.
  • Peer-Support Network Among Veterans
    methodology: peer-support-network
    By leveraging shared military experience and rank-free mutual aid, Marines and FMF Navy Corpsmen at all stages of service provide emotional and practical support to one another, because peer-led solidarity strengthens resilience and sustained engagement within the veteran community.
  • Resource Referral and Connectivity
    methodology: resource_referral_network
    By curating and linking to external veteran services and information, the organization increases access to critical resources, because centralized referral reduces barriers and empowers veterans to navigate post-service systems more effectively.
  • Veteran Fraternity Through Tradition and Identity
    methodology: veteran_fraternity_and_tradition_preservation
    By preserving Marine Corps traditions and reinforcing lifelong identity symbolized by the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the organization strengthens enduring fraternity and patriotic volunteerism, because shared heritage fosters belonging and sustained commitment among Marines and Corpsmen.