Ellis Island Honors Society Inc is located in Franklin Square, NY. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ellis Island Honors Society Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ellis Island Honors Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Ellis Island Honors Society Inc generated $964.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $448.5k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Ellis Island Honors Society Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $650,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVE DIVERSITY & FOSTER TOLERANCE, RESPECT & UNDERSTANDING AMONG RELIGIOUS & ETHNIC GROUPS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOCIETY SPONSORS THE ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF HONOR WHICH ARE PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO AMERICAN CITIZENS WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES WITHIN THEIR OWN ETHNIC GROUPS WHILE EXEMPLIFYING THE VALUES OF THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE. PAST MEDALISTS INCLUDE SIX U.S. PRESIDENT, ONE FOREIGN PRESIDENT, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER AND LEADERS OF INDUSTRY, EDUCATION, THE ARTS, SPORTS AND GOVERNMENT, ALONG WITH EVERYDAY AMERICANS WHO HAVE MADE FREEDOM, LIBERTY AND COMPASSION A PART OF THEIR LIFE'S WORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nasser Kazeminy Chariman & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Hon Dan Burton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Scarpa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Eugene Sullivan Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eduardo Del Riego Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Louis Freeh Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Bestek Lighting Staging Tech Lightning | 12/30/15 | $170,110 |
Warner Partners Legal Services | 12/30/15 | $105,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,000 |
Fundraising events | $1,282,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $255,725 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,546,225 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$581,925 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $964,300 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $178,935 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,336 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $112,674 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,993 |
Payroll taxes | $20,011 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,977 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,123 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,509 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $28,597 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,601 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $54,051 |
Total functional expenses | $448,471 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $139,732 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $174,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $52,614 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $366,346 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,719 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $375,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $935,134 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,361,853 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$995,507 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $366,346 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ellis Island Honors Society Inc has awarded $235,000 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
JOHN JAY COLLEGE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
AMERICARES PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
MAYORS FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
ICIVICS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
FEEDING AMERICA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
PLANET HOLLYWOOD INT'L PURPOSE: COVID - NURSES WEEK | $30,000 |