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BROOKLYN & LONG ISLAND CHAPTER OF THE ACS

MINEOLA, NY · EIN 111244817 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE J03 · Employment · Small ($100K-$1M) · bliacs.org
revenue
$153K
expenses
$130K
net assets
$-28K
employees
1
program ratio
26%
mission · from form 990

ANNUAL CLINIC DAY & CONGRESS RECEPTION: AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS SYMPOSIUM THE ATTENDEES WILL UNDERSTAND NEW CONCEPTS, COMPARE THEM WITH OLD ONES AND BE ABLE TO APPLY INNOVATIVE TREATMENT AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS RELATED TO THE TOPICS.MURRY FRIEDMAN ANNUAL AWARD DINNER - RESIDENTS SUBMIT PAPERS IN RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CATEGORIES FOR REVIEW IN THE COMPETITION PROVIDING THE LATEST PERTINENT INFORMATION TO THE SURGICAL COMMUNITY.ANNUAL CHAPTER MEETING & YOUNG SURGEON DINNER - INTROUDUCES THE YOUNG SURGEONS TO THE CHAPTER MEMBERS WITH GUEST SPEAKERS ON TIMELY INFORMATIVE TOPICS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Brooklyn & Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons is a professional surgical society serving surgeons in the New York area. Founded in 1930, it supports continuing medical education, advocacy, and professional development for surgeons through events, policy engagement, and resident competitions. The chapter promotes high standards in surgical practice and patient care through local and national initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $12K
    FRIEDMAN ANNUAL AWARD DINNER/ESSAY CONTEST - RESIDENTS SUBMIT PAPERS IN RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CATEGORIES FOR REVIEW IN THE COMPETITION, PROVIDING THE LATEST PERTINENT INFORMATION TO THE SURGICAL COMMUNITY.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Clinic Day and Multi-Specialty Surgical Symposium
Annual event held in December featuring multi-specialty surgical sessions and CME credits, conducted in collaboration with the Nassau Surgical Society
Federation Legislation Day
Annual advocacy initiative sending a contingent of surgeons to Washington, D.C. to meet with Senators and Representatives to convey the needs and views of the surgical community
Murry Friedman Resident Essay/Abstract Competition
Annual competition in May where residents submit papers in research and clinical categories for review and awards, promoting the latest information in the surgical community
Young Surgeons Program
Program for surgeons under 45 years of age that includes keynote dinners, leadership development, and participation in national advocacy efforts
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Medical Professional Education & Training 4 activities
    • Holds annual chapter meeting with national leadership address
      Convenes an annual chapter meeting each June featuring an address by the President of the American College of Surgeons, fostering engagement and dissemination of national updates to local members.
    • Hosts Annual Clinic Day and Multi-Specialty Surgical Symposium
      Conducts an annual Clinic Day and Multi-Specialty Surgical Symposium each December in collaboration with the Nassau Surgical Society, bringing together surgical professionals for education and knowledge exchange.
    • Hosts annual young surgeons meeting and dinner
      Organizes an annual meeting and dinner event for young surgeons to connect early-career professionals with experienced members through guest speakers and networking opportunities.
    • Organizes continuing medical education field trips
      Plans and conducts field trips to leading medical centers to enhance surgical knowledge and techniques among members, supporting ongoing professional development.
  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocacy representation in Washington, D.C.
      Sends a contingent of surgeons annually to Washington, D.C. for Federation Legislation Day to meet with Senators and Representatives and advocate for surgical care policies.
    • Represents surgical community on state-level committees
      Sends representatives to Albany and statewide committees—including the State Medicare Board, Emergency Services, and Cancer Advisor groups—to advocate for surgical interests at the state policy level.
  • Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 2 activities
    • Hosts annual award dinner
      Hosts an annual award dinner to recognize and honor individuals for their contributions to the field of surgery and the surgical community.
    • Organizes Murry Friedman Resident Essay/Abstract Competition
      Hosts the annual Murry Friedman Resident Essay/Abstract Competition in May, inviting surgical residents to submit research and clinical papers, with prize awards recognizing outstanding contributions.
  • Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
    • Operates chapter website with member resources
      Maintains a chapter website featuring news, event calendar, and member directories to support communication and engagement within the surgical community.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Organizes receptions during Clinical Congress
      Hosts a cocktail reception each October during the Clinical Congress in San Diego, attended by chapter members and national leaders including the ACS Executive Director, to foster professional connections.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supports early-career surgeons through Young Surgeons program
      Runs a Young Surgeons program for Fellows under 45 years of age to support professional growth, networking, and leadership development within the chapter.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducts hospital quality surveys through Hospital Standardization Program
      Performs hospital surveys to evaluate the quality of surgical care as part of the American College of Surgeons’ Hospital Standardization Program.
    • Leadership development for young surgeons in advocacy
      Sends a young surgeon representative annually to Washington, D.C. to participate in advocacy and leadership training, building capacity for future engagement in health policy.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$153K
Contributions & grants$153K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$130K
Program expenses26%
Admin / overhead74%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$74K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$51K
Net assets$-28K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • BRIAN KEITH MCNEIL — SEC, TREASURER
  • JOSE PRINCE MD FACS — PRESIDENT
  • SHAHRIYOUR ANDAZ MD FACS — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • American College of Surgeons Network — Brooklyn & Long Island Chapter is a chartered chapter of the American College of Surgeons, operating under its governance and mission.
  • American College of Surgeons Network — Brooklyn & Long Island Chapter is a regional chapter of the national American College of Surgeons.
  • American College of Surgeons Network — Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter is a regional chapter of the national organization.
  • FraSca Design Group Partner — Website design and development partner
  • FraSca Design Group Partner — Website design and development partner for the Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.
  • Nassau Surgical Society Partner — Collaborates with the Nassau Surgical Society to host the Annual Clinic Day and Multi-Specialty Surgical Symposium.
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.

  • Education-Integrated Advocacy
    methodology: education_and_advocacy
    By combining continuing medical education with policy advocacy, the Chapter strengthens surgeons' capacity to influence health policy, because educated professionals are better equipped to engage in evidence-based lobbying and constituent outreach.
  • Hospital Standardization for Quality Improvement
    methodology: hospital-standardization
    By deploying hospital surveyor evaluations, the Chapter improves the quality of surgical care through standardized assessment and feedback, because consistent benchmarks drive measurable improvements in clinical performance.
  • Policy Advocacy Through Surgeon Engagement
    methodology: policy-advocacy
    By directly engaging surgeons with state and federal officials and educating them on policy issues, the Chapter advances surgical interests because empowered surgeon-constituents are more effective advocates for systemic change.