New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc
The mission of the New York Council Navy League of the United States, inc. Is to inform the American people and their government that the united states of America is a maritime nation and its national defense and economic well being are dependent upon strong sea services - us navy, us marine corps, us coast guard and the us flag merchant marine. This purpose is accomplished through: (I) education of local and national leaders and American public of the importance of strong sea services; (II) support of the men and women of the sea services, including units, individual personnel from the active duty and reserve components and their families; and (III) development of the next generation of leaders through youth programs.
New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc at a glance
In short: New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc gave $81K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,375
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,688
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,688
- Total assets
- $4,946,827
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps ($71K). Together the top 2 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $81K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps New York, NY | General Support | $71,375 |
| Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY | Scholarship Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,946,827 | $582,687 | $719,880 | $81,375 | 2 | $325,464 |
| 2023 | $4,590,781 | $570,735 | $804,581 | $60,300 | 2 | $182,490 |
| 2022 | $4,467,371 | $180,668 | $661,062 | $66,775 | 2 | $2,288 |
| 2021 | $5,773,737 | $1,653,851 | $423,438 | $57,800 | 2 | $301,924 |
| 2020 | $4,526,613 | $1,106,796 | $416,124 | $23,750 | 1 | $820,155 |
About New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc
Based on IRS filings
New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $325K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc is led by James Spear, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Spear
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Capt Frank R. Russo Jr Usn Ret
Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Solomon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary K. Kilberg
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Dunn
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Sauvigne
Director
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Skylar Bonne
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Bernz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Fila
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cdr Evan D. Dash Usn Ret
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Col Charles R. Blaich Usmc Ret Ret
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald E. Murray Jr.
Chaplain
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard S. Heller Esq.
Judge Advocate
Vice President → Judge Advocate, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Farooq
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard P. Lowe
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Milio
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Hitchen
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jared R. Chaffee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Capt Frank R. Russo Jr Usn (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Gregory Keshishian (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Madeline Penachio (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Col Mary E. Westmoreland Usa Ret Re (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joan E. Donovan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ltcol Robert Black Nynm Ret (2020–2021) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Lucian J. Caldara (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Theodore S. Roman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kevin Bedard (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Thomas P. McGloin (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc
How much does New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc give each year?
New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc gave $81K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
How large is New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc?
New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $583K.
What is New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc?
New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc operate?
New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc's EIN?
New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2409006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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