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Glen Cove VEMS Association Inc

Glen Cove, NY · EIN 112827267 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · glencoveems.com
revenue
$23K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$84K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

The Organization's mission is to provide Emergency Medical Care to the community on a 24 hour basis.

profile · synthesized from sources

Emergency medical service providing 24/7 pre-hospital care to the community of Glen Cove, New York. Operates as a volunteer corps in coordination with full-time EMTs, responding to emergencies with advanced life support ambulances and first-responder vehicles. Founded in 1985, the organization relies on community donations and volunteer staffing to deliver emergency care and public education programs.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community CPR Classes
Offers adult CPR and AED training sessions to the public, including during EMS Week events
Emergency Response
24/7 emergency medical response using advanced life support ambulances and first-responder vehicles, with volunteers displaying green flashing lights while en route
Letter of Life Project
Initiative to collect and store medical history information from residents, placed on refrigerators for quick access during emergencies
Special Event Medical Staffing
Provides on-site EMS personnel for city events such as concerts in the park and high school football games
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
    • Conducts CPR and AED training for adults
      Offers regular training sessions in adult CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) use at EMS Headquarters to promote community preparedness.
  • Advance Care Planning Support 1 activity
    • Distributes medical preparedness tools to the community
      Created and distributed a printable "Letter of Life" form to help individuals compile and share critical medical information during emergencies.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
    • Operates a volunteer recruitment and membership program
      Manages a selective volunteer application process to staff the Glen Cove Volunteer EMS Corps, maintaining operational capacity through community volunteers.
  • Motor Vehicle Safety Education 1 activity
    • Organizes public awareness and community education events
      Hosts and co-hosts events such as National EMS Week activities, blood drives, open houses, and staged accident demonstrations to educate the public on emergency preparedness and the dangers of distracted driving.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
    • Provides 24/7 emergency medical services to Glen Cove and surrounding areas
      Delivers emergency medical care to residents and visitors of Glen Cove on a continuous, 24-hour basis. Services are provided by a volunteer-based team operating within the community.
  • Event Medical Standby Services 1 activity
    • Provides on-site emergency medical staffing at community events
      Deploys EMS personnel to public gatherings such as concerts in the park and high school football games to ensure immediate medical response capability.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash$84K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$84K
Liquid reserves37.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.2%
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • AmazonSmile Partner — Participates in the AmazonSmile donation program to receive a portion of eligible purchase amounts.
  • City of Glen Cove Government — City issued a proclamation recognizing EMS during EMS Week.
  • City of Glen Cove Government — Operates as the city's volunteer emergency medical service provider under municipal affiliation.
  • City of Glen Cove Government — Works with the City of Glen Cove government to provide emergency medical services.
  • City of Glen Cove City Council Government — Attended the 2018 GCEMS Installation Dinner and participated in officer installation.
  • City of Glen Cove Police Department Partner — Co-hosted Distracted Driver Awareness Day event.
  • City of Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Co-hosted Distracted Driver Awareness Day event.
  • County Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton Government — County legislator issued a proclamation recognizing EMS during EMS Week.
  • Glen Cove Senior Center Partner — Hosted an EMS presentation on the Letter of Life at the Senior Center.
  • Glen Cove Senior Center Partner — Hosted an information session for the Letter of Life project.
  • Long Island Interventions Partner — Donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to support first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Nassau County Executive Government — County Executive issued a proclamation recognizing EMS during EMS Week.
  • Senator Carl Marcellino Government — Attended the 2018 GCEMS Installation Dinner as a special guest.
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.

  • Community-Funded Service Sustainability
    methodology: community-funded_public_services
    By relying on community donations and nonprofit support, the organization sustains training, recruitment, and retention of emergency personnel, because local financial investment fosters long-term ownership and resilience of public emergency services.
  • First-Responder-Led Prevention Education
    methodology: first_responder_led_education
    By using first-responders to lead educational programs and simulations, the organization increases public awareness of risks like distracted driving, because real-life responder testimony and immersive experiences create stronger behavioral impact than traditional instruction.
  • Volunteer-Staffed Emergency Response Model
    methodology: volunteer_based_emergency_response
    By combining vetted volunteers with full-time EMTs, the organization ensures immediate and continuous emergency medical response, because community-based volunteers increase service capacity and local investment while professional staff maintain clinical standards.