named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Women's Pride in the Pines
Annual fundraising event on Fire Island that supports LGBTQ community organizations through ticket sales, journal ad purchases, and donations, with proceeds directed to selected beneficiary groups.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding LGBTQ community organizationsProvides grants and financial support to LGBTQ-serving organizations and their allies, including through targeted funding initiatives and awareness campaigns.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Hosting annual Pride fundraising eventsOrganizes and hosts annual Pride-related events, including Women's Pride in the Pines and Pines Pride, which raise funds for LGBTQ charities and direct beneficiaries; events have been held consistently since at least 2014 with documented beneficiaries each year.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$22K28%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$50%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$50K
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$47K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +22.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- DONNIE ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
- GABE MANZON — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN CALCAGNO — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY MARTINO — BOARD MEMBER
- RALPH BENFATO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Ali Forney Center Partner — Beneficiary of the 2019 Women's Pride in the Pines event hosted by The LGBTQ Focus Foundation.
- Ali Forney Center Partner — Beneficiary organization of the 2021 Women's Pride in the Pines event.
- Callen-Lorde Partner — Beneficiary of the 2017 Women's Pride in the Pines event.
- Callen-Lorde Partner — Beneficiary organization of the 2022 Women's Pride in the Pines event.
- Callen-Lorde Partner — Collaborated with Callen-Lorde in connection with the 2025 Pines Pride event.
- Coastline Freight - Sayville Ferry Service Partner — Sponsoring the June 13, 2026 fundraising event.
- FAMILY EQUALITY Partner — Beneficiary organization supported through proceeds from journal ad sales at the Women's Pride in the Pines event.
- Facebook Partner — Has a Facebook presence linked through social media icon.
- Family Equality Council Partner — Benefited from the 2018 Women's Pride in the Pines event.
- Hertrick-Martin Institute Partner — Beneficiary of the 2014 Women's Pride in the Pines event hosted by The LGBTQ Focus Foundation.
- Hertrick-Martin Institute Partner — Beneficiary of the 2015 Women's Pride in the Pines event hosted by The LGBTQ Focus Foundation.
- The Ali-Forney Center Partner — Partner organization associated with the 2023 Women's Pride In The Pines event
- Trinity Place Shelter Partner — Beneficiary organization supported through the 2024 Pines Pride event.
- Women's Pride in the Pines Partner — Annual event through which fundraising for LGBTQ charities is conducted.
- Women's Pride in the Pines Partner — Annual partnership in which the foundation designates a beneficiary organization through the event.
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.
- Strategic Alliance Partnerships for Capacity Building 5 orgsmethodology: capacity_building_through_alliancesBy forming partnerships with LGBTQ and allied organizations, we strengthen the collective capacity of the movement and amplify impact, because collaboration with established networks extends reach and leverages shared resources to support innovative leadership and programs.shared approach: Grassroots Empowerment →
- Targeted Fundraising for Vulnerable Subpopulations 5 orgsmethodology: vulnerable_population_fundraisingBy directing fundraising and support toward the most vulnerable within the LGBTQ community—particularly youth, seniors, and women—we achieve greater equity in resource distribution, because focused investment reduces disparities and ensures those with heightened need receive critical services.shared approach: Grassroots Empowerment →
- Event-Based Resource Mobilization with Mutual Value Creationmethodology: event_based_fundraisingBy organizing Pride events and offering journal advertising, we generate financial resources for LGBTQ-serving organizations while providing sponsors with visibility, because this dual-value model strengthens community engagement and incentivizes private-sector participation in movement sustainability.