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ANCHOR PROGRAM FUND INC

LIDO BEACH, NY · EIN 112464897 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · campanchor.org
revenue
$702K
expenses
$448K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
1
volunteers
385
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

THE ANCHOR PROGRAM FUND, INC. IS TO BE THE RECIPIENT OF FUNDS BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE FURTHERANCE OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THESE CHILDREN AND ADULTS; AND THAT THESE PROGRAMS CONSIST OF VARIOUS FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT, FIELD TRIPS, AND OTHER WHOLESOME ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Anchor Program Fund Inc. is a nonprofit that supports the Town of Hempstead’s A.N.C.H.O.R program, providing year-round recreational programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The organization funds special activities, equipment, and events such as bowling, swimming, drama, and adaptive sports. It operates in Lido Beach, NY, and serves residents of the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Trip Program
Saturday excursions around Long Island to theater, sporting, and movie events for adult participants
FWS Programs (Fall/Winter/Spring)
Year-round recreational activities on weeknights and Saturdays including bowling, drama, cooking, sports, fitness, swimming, art, dance, and social clubs
Summer Camp
6-week summer recreation program offering sports, arts & crafts, drama, swimming, equine therapy, and surfing for children and adults with disabilities
Swim-a-Thon
Annual fundraising event where student volunteers swim laps to raise money for program supplies and activities
Volunteer Programs
Opportunities for teens and adults to support programs in bowling, swimming, Saturday recreation, and summer camp
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 2 activities
    • Operating specialized recreation facilities and programs
      Co-runs and maintains programs and special activities for children and adults with disabilities in partnership with the Town of Hempstead, including operating the Malone-Mulhall Recreation Center, a dedicated facility serving children with physical and mental challenges.
    • Operating summer recreation program for individuals with disabilities
      Operates a 6-week summer recreation program Monday through Friday for nearly 900 children and adults with disabilities annually, offering sports, arts & crafts, drama, dance, music, equine therapy, and surfing, with transportation provided and 32 summer groups each participating in two field trips per summer.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding and supporting Camp ANCHOR programs and activities
      Funds and supports the Town of Hempstead's Camp ANCHOR program by financing special activities and events, providing necessary supplies and equipment, and enhancing services for children and adult residents with disabilities.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Operating volunteer and community engagement programs
      Runs a competitive volunteer program engaging over 500 high school teenagers annually and hosts annual camp shows and community events such as the 50th anniversary celebration to involve families and the broader community.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Providing year-round recreational programs for individuals with disabilities
      Offers year-round recreational and therapeutic activities during fall, winter, and spring on weeknights and Saturdays for residents with special needs aged five and older, including structured group activities in arts & crafts, fitness, music, science, and an Adult Saturday Trip Program featuring theater, sporting, and movie events across Long Island, with bus transportation provided to and from Lido Beach.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$702K
Contributions & grants$492K70%
Program service revenue$156K22%
Investment income$26K4%
Other revenue$28K
expenses
Total expenses$448K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$33K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.77M
Cash$1.63M
Investments$0
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$1.73M
Liquid reserves43.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • CAROLINE PISANIELLO — SECRETARY
  • DONNA LODUCA — TREASURER
  • ELIZABETH CALLAHAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • HELEN MCDONNELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN MACALUSO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN MCKENNA — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KERRY O'SHAUGHNESSY MONTAIGNE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY CAMPBELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICIA KILDUFF — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL LAWLESS — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN CUOCCIO — PRESIDENT
  • TARA MCCARTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • TJ RICE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Bowlero Partner — Hosts the organization's weekly bowling program at its East Meadow location.
  • Double Good Popcorn Partner — Partner organization providing a popcorn fundraising platform to support Camp ANCHOR.
  • George to the Rescue Partner — Partnered with the Nassau County PBA and volunteers to renovate a mini golf course for Camp A.N.C.H.O.R during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Hempstead Town Government — Local government entity that supports and partners with Camp ANCHOR for program delivery and facility development.
  • John’s Crazy Socks Partner — Collaborated with Camp ANCHOR to produce and deliver commemorative socks designed by camp participants.
  • Maple Lanes Partner — Hosts the organization's weekly bowling program at its Rockville Centre location.
  • Nassau County PBA Partner — Assisted George to the Rescue and volunteers in supporting Camp A.N.C.H.O.R during the pandemic, including a mini golf course renovation.
  • Nassau County Police Benevolent Association Partner — Hosts annual Block Party at Camp ANCHOR and sponsors events at the camp.
  • San-Dee Lanes Partner — Hosts the organization's weekly bowling program at its Malverne location.
  • Town of Hempstead Government — Hosts and administers the Camp Anchor volunteer program through its local government office.
  • Town of Hempstead Government — Hosts and collaborates on the Camp A.N.C.H.O.R Program for individuals with disabilities.
  • Town of Hempstead Government — Hosts and coordinates the A.N.C.H.O.R program through municipal staff.
  • Town of Hempstead Government — Operates Camp Anchor as a municipal program
  • Town of Hempstead Partner — Collaborates to operate Camp A.N.C.H.O.R Program for individuals with disabilities.
  • Town of Hempstead Partner — Longstanding partner in operating Camp A.N.C.H.O.R and related programs for individuals with disabilities.
  • Town of Hempstead Partner — Operates Camp A.N.C.H.O.R and collaborates with the Anchor Program Fund to deliver programs for individuals with disabilities.
  • Town of Hempstead Partner — Partner organization whose Camp ANCHOR program is supported and enhanced by the Anchor Program Fund.
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.

  • Inclusive Program Enrichment through Belief in Universal Access
    methodology: inclusive_program_enrichment
    By designing creative and socially-engaging activities grounded in the belief that all individuals deserve access regardless of ability, the organization enhances participant experience and promotes inclusion, leading to greater engagement and well-being.
  • Public-Nonprofit Co-Delivery Model
    methodology: public-nonprofit partnership
    By partnering with municipal government, the organization leverages public infrastructure and resources to expand access and enhance program sustainability, producing greater reach and impact than either sector could achieve independently.
  • Resource Activation via Volunteer Governance
    methodology: resource_activation_through_volunteer_governance
    By leveraging a volunteer leadership structure, the organization secures and activates resources more effectively, improving program quality and participant experience because motivated volunteers contribute time, skills, and networks beyond what paid staff alone could deliver.