Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

What Episcopal Diocese of Long Island does

The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit and constituent diocese of The Episcopal Church (Anglican Communion), headquartered at 36 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY. Founded in 1869 under Bishop Abram Newkirk Littlejohn, the diocese serves Episcopal parishes and congregations across four New York jurisdictions — Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau County, and Suffolk County — organized into deaneries and anchored by the Cathedral of the Incarnation as pro-cathedral. It operates with an 11-50 employee diocesan office staff and reaches an engaged community of nearly 300 clergy and lay delegates at its annual conventions. The diocese is currently in a formal episcopal transition: Bishop Lawrence C. Provenzano (eighth bishop) announced his retirement in December 2024, and The Rev. Dr. Adam J. Shoemaker was elected as the ninth bishop on April 18, 2026, with ordination scheduled for September 19, 2026 at the Tilles Center.

The diocese operates a diversified ministry portfolio rather than a single product line. Core programs include Camp DeWolfe, a diocesan-owned sleepaway camp in Wading River, NY hosting the ELEVATE summer youth program (ages 10-17); Education for Ministry (EfM), a lay theological education program; the Center for Spiritual Imagination; the Cathedral of the Incarnation as pro-cathedral; Episcopal Real Estate of Long Island (property management for parish assets); and the Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program for Truth and Reparations, providing financial assistance to descendants of enslaved Africans. Affiliated institutions include the Mercer School of Theology, Episcopal Ministries of Long Island (EMLI), Walker House, and St. John's Episcopal Hospital. The diocese also maintains the Diocesan Daily Office (online liturgical resources) and a digital Video Library for sermons, ordinations, and convention content.

The diocese's revenue model is based on charitable donations and parish assessments rather than commercial pricing. As a 501(c)(3), it does not charge for spiritual services; revenue is generated through voluntary charitable gifts, tithes, and recurring parish assessments tied to the Ministry Plan (budget). Ancillary revenue is generated via unit-priced events — ELEVATE camp fees are $60 for adults / $45 for youth, with waivers available, and deanery events such as Topgolf outings are ticketed. The go-to-market motion is community-led: engagement grows through word-of-mouth within congregations, deanery activities, diocesan convention participation, and community ministry events. There is no proprietary technology product, app, API, or SDK; the technology footprint is limited to a website (dioceseli.org), a video library, and email communications.

Name

Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

Legal name

Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

Website

https://dioceseli.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit and constituent diocese of The Episcopal Church, serving parishes across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. It provides spiritual leadership, youth programming, theological education, reparations work, and parish support through affiliated institutions including Camp DeWolfe, Mercer School of Theology, and the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

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Product category

Religious Organization and Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Episcopal ministry
• Parish administration
• Theological education
• Youth ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The diocese operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and generates revenue through charitable gifts, donations, and tithes from member parishes and individuals.
2. Parish Assessments and Fees: Parishes contribute to diocesan operations through convention fees, parochial reports, and assessments as part of the Ministry Plan (budget).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit that provides Episcopal ministry, worship services, and community programming across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. It supports approximately 60 parishes organized into deaneries, runs youth programs at Camp DeWolfe (ELEVATE summer camp), offers theological education through Education for Ministry (EfM), provides property management via Episcopal Real Estate of Long Island, and administers scholarship and reparations programs through the Barbara C. Harris Scholars initiative.

Product overview

The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island operates a portfolio of ministry programs and services spanning youth development, theological education, spiritual formation, and property management. Core programs include Camp DeWolfe, a residential camp facility hosting the ELEVATE summer camp for youth ages 10-17; Education for Ministry (EfM), a theological education program; the Center for Spiritual Imagination for spiritual development; and Episcopal Real Estate of Long Island for property management. The diocese also maintains the Cathedral of the Incarnation as its pro-cathedral, provides liturgical resources through the Diocesan Daily Office, and offers a digital Video Library of sermons and educational content. These programs serve congregations across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp DeWolfe: Diocesan summer camp program for youth ages 10-17 offering sleepaway camp experiences at Wading River, NY
• ELEVATE
• Cathedral of the Incarnation
• DCDI
• Center for Spiritual Imagination
• Episcopal Ministries of Long Island

Products and services

• Camp DeWolfe A residential camp and conference center operated by the diocese in Wading River, NY, offering overnight summer camping, retreats, and youth programs with beach and outdoor settings for youth ages 10-17 and parish groups.
• ELEVATE Youth Camp An annual sleepaway summer camp program at Camp DeWolfe for youth ages 10-17, focused on faith, leadership development, community building, and personal growth through adventure and fellowship.
• Education for Ministry (EfM) A theological education program offered by the diocese providing formation and ministry training for laypeople seeking to deepen their understanding of faith and ministry.
• Center for Spiritual Imagination A diocesan ministry focused on spiritual development and imagination, offering programs and resources for spiritual growth including meditation practices such as 'Meditation Is A Must' hip hop musical meditation.
• Cathedral of the Incarnation The pro-cathedral of the diocese located in Garden City, Nassau County, serving as the primary liturgical center for diocesan events, worship celebrations, and ordinations.
• Episcopal Real Estate of Long Island A diocesan entity managing real estate properties belonging to the diocese, providing finance and administration support for parish properties across the four-county region.
• Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program A scholarship program for Truth and Reparations named after the first woman consecrated as a bishop in the Anglican Communion, providing financial assistance to descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States.
• Provenzano Family Scholarship A diocesan scholarship program offering financial assistance to recipients within the diocese community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 people celebrated at annual Juneteenth Jubilee events
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• The Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe diocese is a constituent diocese of The Episcopal Church, part of the Anglican Communion. This connection provides liturgical resources, General Convention governance, and connection to the Presiding Bishop's office.
• Camp DeWolfecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan-owned overnight camp in Wading River, NY serving youth ages 10-17 through the ELEVATE summer program focused on faith, leadership, and community building.
• Mercer School of TheologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheological education institution affiliated with the diocese providing clergy formation and theological training for future priests and deacons.
• Cathedral of the IncarnationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro-cathedral in Garden City serving as the primary site for diocesan liturgical celebrations, ordinations, and major events including the electing convention.
• Episcopal Ministries of Long Island (EMLI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated ministry organization supporting parishes and congregations across the diocese with various programs and services.
• Center for Spiritual ImaginationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan-affiliated center focused on spiritual development and imagination, offering programs including Meditation Is A Must hip hop musical meditation practice.
• Presiding Bishop's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe office of The Episcopal Church's Presiding Bishop provides guidance for bishop transitions and oversight of the discernment process for new diocesan bishops.
• Voorhees CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically Black College and University founded by The Episcopal Church; received $10,000 gift from the diocese as part of reparations commitment.
• St. Augustine CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically Black College and University founded by The Episcopal Church; received $10,000 gift from the diocese as part of reparations commitment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Union Theological Seminary: Mainline Protestant seminary in NYC. The diocese's clergy-formation pipeline parallels Union's role in training Episcopal clergy, making it comparable as a theological-education ecosystem participant adjacent to the diocese.
• Long Island Council of Churches: Ecumenical council serving Long Island congregations across denominations. Comparable regional interfaith ministry footprint and programming model, with overlapping parish and community-engagement mission.
• Interfaith Center of New York: NYC-based interfaith nonprofit working with religious leaders across denominations. Adjacent to the diocese's ministry in that it addresses similar community-building and clergy-support needs in the same metro area.

Direct peers

• Episcopal Diocese of New York: Another constituent diocese of The Episcopal Church covering Manhattan, the Bronx, and the Hudson Valley. Most direct structural peer: same denomination, same NYC metro geography, similar parish-network and diocesan convention governance model.
• Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut: Episcopal diocese serving Connecticut parishes. Same denomination, comparable New England suburban congregation profile, and similar scale of diocesan operations including camps and conference centers.
• Episcopal Diocese of Newark: Episcopal diocese covering northern New Jersey. Same denomination and similar urban-suburban ministry model, with comparable parish-count scale and shared clergy/formation pipeline across the greater NYC region.
• Presbytery of Long Island (PCUSA): Regional Presbyterian governing body covering Long Island. Closely comparable mainline Protestant regional body in the same geography with similar parish-networking, clergy-support, and camp/retreat ministry functions.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of New York: Larger Catholic jurisdiction covering Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, and seven upstate counties. Comparable governance-as-jurisdiction model, though much larger and broader in geographic and operational scope.
• Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn: The Roman Catholic diocese covering Brooklyn and Queens — directly overlapping the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island's footprint. Much larger congregant base, but serves as the dominant incumbent religious institution in the same geography.
• Metropolitan New York Synod (ELCA): Regional Lutheran body covering the same metropolitan area. Comparable mid-size mainline Protestant denominational structure, parish-support model, and demographic exposure to NYC metro decline trends.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EpiscopalDioLI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/episcopal-diocese-of-long-island

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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