Imagine Awards

Organization Overview

Imagine Awards is located in Bohemia, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (T19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Imagine Awards 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 12/2023, Imagine Awards generated $405.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $417.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.6% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2022, Imagine Awards has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $132,805. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE IMAGINE AWARDS, WHICH HOLDS ACADEMY AWARD TYPE EVENTS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN BOTH LONG ISLAND (APRIL) AND NEW YORK CITY (OCTOBER), WAS CREATED FOR 3 PURPOSES: TO SHINE A LIGHT ON NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE IMPACTFUL, INNOVATIVE, POSSESS STRONG LEADERSHIP, AND UNDERSTAND THE NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY. THE IMAGINE AWARDS HOLDS TWO EVENTS, LONG ISLAND AND NEW YORK CITY, WHICH BRING NONPROFITS TOGETHER TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE SECTOR, TO PROVIDE AN AVENUE FOR COLLABORATION WITHIN THE SECTOR, BRINGING LEADERSHIP OF NONPROFITS TOGETHER TO FOSTER WAYS THAT THEY CAN WORK TOGETHER, TO PROVIDE INSIGHT AND EDUCATION TO THE SECTOR THROUGH SHARING OF IDEAS AT THE AWARDS PROGRAMS AND THROUGH OTHER TRAINING THROUGH OUR LET'S IMAGINE PROGRAM WHERE THE IMAGINE AWARD WINNERS PROVIDE INSIGHT THROUGH A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DURING 2023, THE IMAGINE AWARDS HELD EVENTS IN BOTH LONG ISLAND AND NEW YORK CITY WHERE 48 NONPROFITS WERE HIGHLIGHTED AND MORE THAN 600 PEOPLE CAME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. THE IMAGINE AWARDS PROVIDED GRANTS TO WINNERS, FREE TICKETS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND EACH OF THE 40 FINALISTS RECEIVED CUSTOM MADE, PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED VIDEOS. THE IMAGINE AWARDS HELPS TO VALIDATE AND SHARE THE IMPORTANT WORK THAT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE PERFORMING IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE IMAGINE AWARDS ARE THE ONLY AWARDS PROGRAM IN THE NEW YORK AREA THAT FOCUSES ON THE NONPROFIT SECTOR, A SECTOR THAT CHANGES LIVES ON A DAILY BASIS. THE IMAGINE AWARDS PROVIDES AN AVENUE TO COLLABORATE AND EXPLORE, IT PROVIDES EXPOSURE AND RECOGNITION TO THE FINALISTS AND THE SECTOR, AND IT PROVIDES A NIGHT WHERE THE LIGHT IS SHINED ON THE SECTOR TO SPOTLIGHT ALL OF THE AMAZING THINGS THAT ARE HAPPENING IN THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY. IMAGINE AWARDS PARTICIPANTS HAVE DEVELOPED NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS, HAVE MADE CORPORATE CONNECTIONS WHICH HAS RESULTED IN NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND CONTRIBUTIONS, HAVE GAINED STRATEGIC INSIGHT INTO WHAT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE DOING, AND HAVE DEVELOPED NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT HAVE PROVEN ESSENTIAL TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR ORGANIZATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kenneth Cerini
President
$0
Kimberly Roffi
Treasurer
$0
Matt Burke
Vice President
$0
Kelli Anne Cerini
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,450
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,450
Total Program Service Revenue$399,200
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 $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $405,650

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Imagine Awards has awarded $79,805 in support to 13 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ACLD

PURPOSE: DONATION

$6,250

BOOKFAIRIES

PURPOSE: DONATION

$7,555

CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INC

PURPOSE: DONATION

$6,000

ECLI-VIBES

PURPOSE: DONATION

$6,250

EMMA'S TORCH

PURPOSE: DONATION

$6,000

EXALT YOUTH

PURPOSE: DONATION

$6,000
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