irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $228KGROW THE GAME/HOCKEY YOUTH INVESTMENT: ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S LARGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS ITS COMMITMENT TO GROWING THE GAME OF HOCKEY THROUGH TARGETED INVESTMENTS IN YOUTH PROGRAMS. BY ENHANCING LOCAL COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE, THE FOUNDATION HAS HELPED BUILD RINKS, IMPROVE FACILITIES, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT MAKE THE SPORT MORE ACCESSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, INITIATIVES SUPPORTING UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND, HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN HOCKEY. THESE EFFORTS NOT ONLY PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY BUT ALSO FOSTER A LOVE FOR THE GAME, ENSURING ITS FUTURE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE ISLANDERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING COMMUNITY SUPPORT THROUGH A RANGE OF IMPACTFUL INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION ACTIVELY ASSISTS YOUTH IN LOCAL HOSPITALS BY PROVIDING THOUGHTFUL GIFTS THAT BRIGHTEN THEIR SPIRITS DURING CHALLENGING TIMES. TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS, IT ORGANIZES A BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION EVENT, ENSURING THEY HAVE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR. DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THE FOUNDATION HELPS FAMILIES IN NEED BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND CARE. ADDITIONALLY, IT ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY MEMBERS, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, RECOGNIZING THEIR VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ENSURING THEY FEEL VALUED AND CONNECTED. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION EXEMPLIFIES ITS COMMITMENT TO MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE IT SERVES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Backpack Distribution Event
Provides backpacks with school supplies to students in need to prepare them for the upcoming school year.
Grow the Game/Hockey Youth Investment
Invests in youth hockey by building rinks, improving facilities, and providing resources to make hockey more accessible, with initiatives targeting underrepresented groups.
Holiday Meal Support
Distributes nutritious meals to families in need during the holiday season.
Support for Children in Hospitals
Provides thoughtful gifts to children in hospitals to brighten their spirits during difficult times.
Support for First Responders and Military Families
Recognizes and supports first responders and military members, along with their families, through engagement and assistance programs.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 3 activities
- Investing in youth hockey programs through facility developmentBuilds and improves community ice rinks and facilities to increase access to youth hockey programs.
- Providing sports opportunities and equipment to underprivileged childrenDirectly provides sports and recreational opportunities, including equipment, to underprivileged children in the community.
- Supporting underrepresented youth in hockey participationImplements initiatives to expand access to hockey programs for underrepresented youth groups.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Distributing gifts to youth in hospitalsProvides gifts to children in local hospitals to support their emotional well-being during medical treatment.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding children’s sports, music, and recreational programsAwards direct financial support to recognized charities that operate sports, music, and recreational programs for children.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Organizing backpack and school supply distributionsHosts backpack distribution events to provide school supplies to students at the start of the academic year.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Providing holiday meals to families in needDelivers nutritious holiday meals to families in need across Metro New York.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Supporting first responders, military members, and their familiesEngages in direct support activities to recognize and strengthen community connections with first responders, military personnel, and their families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.44M
Contributions & grants$862K60%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$48K3%
Other revenue$527K
expenses
Total expenses$1.19M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$897K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.36M
Cash$1.95M
Investments$0
Liabilities$277K
Net assets$2.08M
Liquid reserves19.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -25.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZACH KLEIN | GENERAL COUNSEL | 2 | $600K |
| FRANK ROMANO | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 2 | $304K |
| ANN RINA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $168K |
| CHRIS VARDARO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 4 | $149K |
| CONNOR PASETTI | ACCOUNTING MANAGER | 4 | $107K |
board members · 5
- CATHY MCNAMARA — DIRECTOR
- JON LEDECKY — DIRECTOR
- LOUIS LAMORIELLO — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL COHEN — DIRECTOR
- TODD LEVY — DIRECTOR
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity-Building Grantmaking for Community Impactmethodology: capacity_building_grantmakingBy providing grants to nonprofits with aligned missions, the foundation strengthens organizational capacity and supports the development of sustainable youth and community programs, because resilient local organizations are better positioned to create lasting change in Metro New York.
- Youth Development Through Sports Investmentmethodology: youth_development_through_sportsBy investing in youth hockey programs, the foundation increases sport participation and community engagement among young people, because structured athletic opportunities foster personal development, belonging, and long-term involvement in healthy activities.