irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $42KThrough the power of giving, ingenuity and education we are creating sustainability while transforming lives and the environment in which we all live. This is achieved through our put recovery to work program. We have successfully employed individuals in our Put Recovery to Work Program and continue to expand our operations. We have entered into a partnership with a local Municipality to expand the Wellness and recovery center issue to the area.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Dock Beautification Project
Community-funded project where purchased commemorative bricks support employment for people in recovery and beautify the foundation’s dock facility.
Educate the Spats
School outreach program that teaches students about oysters, water filtration, and environmental stewardship in the local ecosystem.
Oyster Restoration Initiative
Restores the Great South Bay ecosystem through oyster repopulation using custom boats, processing trailers, and the Oyster Station to support local aquaculture.
Put Recovery to Work
Provides employment opportunities to individuals in recovery by partnering with Recovery Friendly Businesses, offering wage support in the first year and removing barriers to employment.
Recovery Friendly Workplace
Free education program for businesses to adopt recovery-friendly practices, reduce stigma, and access tax credits while fostering supportive work environments.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Emergency pandemic response for medical professionalsDelivered meals, PPE, reusable respirators, storage bags, and coverall suits to medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and purchased 1,000 oysters from local aquaculture farms to support their operations during the crisis.
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Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
- Employment support for individuals in recoveryProvides financial contributions toward the salaries of individuals in early recovery during their first year of employment, offers financial support and tools to reduce employment barriers, and creates job opportunities through projects like dock beautification. The organization employed individuals through the Put Recovery to Work program and promotes Recovery Friendly Workplaces.
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Marine and Coastal Education Programs 1 activity
- Environmental education for studentsConducts school-based seminars through the Educate the Spats Program to teach students about oysters, the local ecosystem, and water quality in the Great South Bay.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding external programs and organizationsFunds external programs or organizations as part of its foundation activities, supporting initiatives aligned with its mission.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising events to support recovery employment and oyster repopulationHosts fundraising events such as an annual gala and raffles, including the raffle of a 1980 Classic Corvette, to support the Put Recovery to Work initiative and oyster repopulation efforts in the Great South Bay.
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Oyster and Shellfish Restoration 1 activity
- Oyster restoration and ecosystem rehabilitation in the Great South BayConducts oyster repopulation, constructs living reefs using unsellable oysters, and supports oyster farm sustainability through specialized technology and methods to restore the ecosystem in the Great South Bay. Activities include deploying state-of-the-art infrastructure such as mini barges and oyster stations to support growers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$343K
Contributions & grants$359K105%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$-17K
expenses
Total expenses$395K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$261K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$182K
Cash$182K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$171K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH DALY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $90K |
board members · 3
- DEBORAH MACCHIO — VICE PRESIDENT
- SABRINA MACCHIO — PRESIDENT
- STEVEN MACCHIO — TREASURER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Beacon Family Wellness Partner — Collaborates with the foundation through the leadership and guidance of Delores Bocklet, Director Emeritus.
- Great South Bay Partner — Primary geographic and ecological focus area for oyster industry sustainability and environmental restoration efforts.
- Islip aquaculture farms Partner — Purchased oysters from these farms during the pandemic to support their financial sustainability.
- Put Recovery to Work Partner — Collaborates to provide employment opportunities for individuals in recovery within oyster farming operations.
- The Gino Macchio Foundation Network — Self-identified 501c3 nonprofit organization carrying out its own mission.
- Town of Babylon Partner — Collaborated on the Beacon Family Wellness Center and recovery initiatives.
- local Municipality Partner — Partnered to expand the Wellness and recovery center in the area.
- substance recovery organizations Partner — Partners with substance recovery organizations that provide treatment to individuals in recovery.
- substance recovery organizations Partner — Partners with substance recovery organizations to provide treatment and support services to individuals in recovery.
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.
- Ecological Restoration Through Oyster Repopulationmethodology: ecological_restoration_via_oystersBy repopulating oysters using custom-designed technology, the foundation restores the Great South Bay ecosystem because oysters naturally filter nitrogen and sediment, preventing algal blooms and revitalizing aquatic habitats.
- Integrated Environmental and Social Rehabilitationmethodology: integrated_environmental_and_social_rehabilitationBy linking oyster restoration work to employment for individuals in recovery, the foundation advances both ecological and personal recovery because meaningful labor in a restorative environment reinforces sobriety and ecosystem healing simultaneously.
- Recovery-Employment Integrationmethodology: recovery_employment_supportBy providing employment opportunities to individuals in recovery and training employers to adopt recovery-friendly practices, the foundation promotes sustained sobriety because meaningful work reduces relapse risk and combats stigma.
- Unconditional Support Creedmethodology: unconditional-support-creedBy organizing around the creed “I Got You,” the foundation fosters a culture of immediate, no-strings-attached support because this principle drives both staff engagement and the design of trust-based recovery and employment programs.