We are FIPPOA
The Fire Island Pines Property Owners’ Association envisions a diverse and inclusive community of LGBTQ+ neighbors working together to achieve a higher quality of life in Fire Island Pines.
Fire Island Pines Property Owners’ Association (FIPPOA) was incorporated in 1953 to assume responsibility for the community’s property.
Through the years, the association’s role has expanded to become the recognized local government representing the interests of Fire Island Pines with federal, state, Suffolk County and Town of Brookhaven officials and agencies.
With more than 500 members, FIPPOA is volunteer-led, by elected officers and a board of directors who oversee the operations of the community and help protect the fragile ecosystem of a barrier island. FIPPOA operations include the Pines Harbor and Marina, which the association owns and from which it derives a substantial portion of the association’s income.
Among the many responsibilities assumed by FIPPOA are beach erosion protection, harbor maintenance and beautification, safety and lighting, and operation of the post office. The association coordinates with other local government agencies for boardwalk maintenance, waste collection and mosquito control as well as negotiating contracts for passenger ferry and freight services. In addition, FIPPOA serves as liaison with electric, telecommunications and water utilities and the Suffolk County Police.
The Pines Foundation is the Section 501(c)(3) affiliate of the Fire Island Pines Property Owners’ Association and is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life in the environmentally-sensitive community of Fire Island Pines.
The Pines Foundation (TPF) raises critical funds for our local Pines programs and projects that make our community thrive. In addition, TPF provides grants to our long-time beneficiaries - Stonewall Community Foundation and Seashore Defense Fund. Over its lifetime, The Pines Foundation has raised over $3.7 million for its beneficiaries.
The Pines Foundation relies on your generosity to offer a variety of services and events that enhance the experience of our community during the summer and throughout the year.
Your donation helps fund these key resources and programming.
Make a tax-deductible donation to The Pines Foundation today!
Lyme Disease/Rodent Control – for three decades, through this fund, we have reduced the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. We have also controlled the rodent population in the Pines, greatly enhancing our quality of life.
Mobility Cart, a critical service for both residents and visitors, and operated by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Mobility Cart offers hundreds of trips every season to anyone who needs transportation assistance in the Pines.
The Pines Party, the Foundation’s major annual fundraiser, is a legendary all-night party on the beach and the premier event on the community’s summer calendar. A portion of the proceeds of the Pines Party are earmarked for the FIPPOA Fund of the Stonewall Community Foundation. Since 1999, over $1.2 Million in grants have been awarded through Stonewall's FIPPOA Fund to 26 gay and lesbian organizations serving the New York community.
Seashore Defense Fund – there is no greater community asset than our beach. The Seashore Defense Fund provides a critical source of funding that helps us protect the beauty of our beach, which is increasingly under threat.
Whyte Hall, the Fire Island Pines community center, is owned and operated by the Foundation and plays a central role in providing services and cultural activities to residents and visitors.
The Pines Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Our EIN is #11-3488704.
The Pines Party
Whyte Hall
Mobility Cart
Seashore Defense Fund
Meet the Board
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Henry Robin
President
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Allan Baum
Vice President
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Alan Brodherson
Secretary
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Eric Sawyer
Treasurer
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Gary Clinton
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Greg Henniger
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Bill Hildebrandt
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Andrew Kirtzman
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Chris Mai
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Charles A. Montorio-Archer
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Anthony Pietrangalore
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Nate Pinsley
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Leland Rechis
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Russell Saray
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Dr. Ed Schulhafer
Meet the Staff
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Gabriela Casella Nicosia
Office Administrator
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Patrick Forrett
Finance Manager
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Karen McCutcheon
Community Manager
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Joe Micheels
Facilities Manager
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Dennis Murphy
Harbor Master