irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $43KFINANCIAL AID TO ASSIST SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
- #2 $0PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS TO COMMOTIO CORDIS AND THE BENEFITS OF USING AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS BY WAY OF PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING MULTI-MEDIA INFORMATION KITS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CPR/AED Training
Offers CPR and AED training programs for youth athletic coaches, school personnel, and the general public.
Heart Screen New York
Provides free heart screenings to youth aged 12–24 in high schools across New York State to detect underlying cardiac conditions.
Louis’ Law Advocacy
Advocacy for the passage and implementation of "Louis’ Law" in New York State, which mandates AEDs in all public schools and at school sporting events.
Public Access Defibrillation
Supports the placement of AEDs in schools, youth athletic organizations, and public gathering places to improve survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 4 activities
- Advocating for and achieving AED legislation in schoolsAdvocated for and achieved passage of Louis’ Law, which requires all public schools in New York State to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in buildings and at sporting events, contributing to 139 lives saved since its implementation.
- Conducting national AED awareness and advocacy campaignsConducts outreach and presents on AED awareness at national conferences and events, including in Washington D.C., Massachusetts, Baltimore, and multiple states and Canada, to promote public access defibrillation and heart safety in schools.
- Producing and distributing educational materials on commotio cordis and AED useCreates and distributes multi-media information kits, including the “AEDs in the School” audio/visual awareness kit, to promote public awareness of commotio cordis and guide implementation of public access defibrillation programs.
- Providing CPR and AED training programsOffers CPR and AED training sessions for laypeople, coaches, teachers, and volunteers, including low-cost courses with instructional materials and AHA Heartsaver certification for $10 per student.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administering a memorial scholarship for high school studentsEstablishes and administers a memorial scholarship for Northport High School students who demonstrate modesty, selflessness, and concern for community well-being, providing financial support for educational activities.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Funding AEDs in schools and youth athletic organizationsProvides financial aid and grants to schools and youth athletic organizations to purchase and place automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), improving sports safety and access to life-saving equipment.
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Cardiovascular Disease Research and Support 1 activity
- Funding research on commotio cordis preventionFinances medical research focused on preventing commotio cordis, including partial funding for the development of the first performance standard to protect athletes against this condition.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Hosting free heart screening programs for youthOrganizes and promotes free heart screening programs for young individuals to detect potential cardiac conditions and prevent sudden cardiac death.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants$88K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$23K24%
Other revenue$-15K
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$79K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$994K
Cash$185K
Investments$569K
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$990K
Liquid reserves85.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- Alyssa Montellese — Director
- Amanda Carnesi — Director
- Chris Armata — Director
- Collette Gambino — Director
- Connie Dahlem — Director
- Dan Imwalle — Director
- Dan Montellese — Director
- Donald Leistman — Secretary
- Drew Thompson — Director
- George Searing — Director
- Jackie Loen — Director
- Johanna Imwalle — Director
- John Acompora — Vice President
- Joseph Palumbo — Director
- Josephine Imwalle — Director
- Julie O'Hara — Director
- Karen Acompora — President
- Karen Titus — Director
- LIZ KLEEMAN — Director
- Mary Ellen Kollmer — Treasurer
- Max Dahlem — Director
- Rich Dahlem — Director
- Steven Tannenbaum — Director
- Theresa Healy — REC'D SECRETARY
- William Kollmer — Director
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Collaborates with the American Heart Association to promote public access to defibrillators and training.
- American Heart Association Partner — Provides AHA Heartsaver AED/CPR training curriculum and course completion cards.
- CBS New York Partner — Provided media coverage on efforts to place AEDs in schools and athletic settings.
- Fox 5 New York Partner — Featured the organization’s work on sudden cardiac arrest prevention in youth sports.
- Fox News Partner — Featured the organization on 'One Nation with Brian Kilmeade' to highlight the importance of AEDs in schools.
- Heart Screen New York Partner — Collaborates on a program that provides free heart screenings to youth aged 12-24 in high schools.
- NY Post Partner — Media partner that has published stories about cardiac arrest incidents and recovery efforts supported by the foundation's advocacy.
- National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment Partner — Collaborated with the foundation to develop the world's first performance standard for commotio cordis protection.
- New York State Government — Enacted 'Louis' Law' requiring AEDs in schools, in partnership with the Foundation.
- New York State Government — Partnered with state government to pass and implement Louis’ Law requiring AEDs in public schools.
- News 12 Partner — Featured coverage of emergency response incidents involving student athletes.
- Newsday Partner — Published articles on the importance of chest protectors and emergency preparedness in youth sports.
- Parent Heart Watch Network — Member of a national network of parents and families dedicated to reducing sudden cardiac arrest in youth.
- Parent Heart Watch Network — National network focused on reducing sudden cardiac arrest in youth, of which the Foundation is a member
- Parent Heart Watch Network — Source cited for information on sudden cardiac arrest.
- The Associated Press Partner — Media partner that has reported on incidents where defibrillators saved lives, amplifying the foundation's public awareness mission.
- The Associated Press Partner — Reported on incidents where AEDs were used to revive students after cardiac events.
- national sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) organizations Partner — Partners with national SCA organizations to advance awareness and prevention initiatives.
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.
- Multi-Layered Prevention for Sudden Cardiac Deathmethodology: multi-layered prevention for sudden cardiac deathBy combining AED placement, CPR/AED training, public education on commotio cordis, and free heart screenings, the foundation prevents sudden cardiac death in youth athletes because a comprehensive, layered approach addresses both immediate response and underlying risk factors.
- Policy Advocacy for Systemic AED Accessmethodology: policy-advocacy-for-AED-accessBy advocating for legislative mandates requiring AEDs in schools and public venues, the foundation increases survival from sudden cardiac arrest because policy change ensures widespread, equitable, and sustained access to life-saving devices.
- Public Awareness and Education as Preventionmethodology: awareness-campaignBy raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and the importance of AEDs through targeted education and national campaigns, the foundation drives adoption of life-saving measures because informed communities are more likely to implement and support AED access and emergency readiness.
- Values-Based Scholarship to Promote Community Impactmethodology: values-based scholarshipBy awarding scholarships that recognize and reward kindness, compassion, modesty, and selflessness, the foundation fosters positive community impact because reinforcing prosocial values in youth encourages lasting cultural change and collective responsibility.