irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.77MTHE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE CAUSES OF HUNGER BY WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS MOST AT RISK OF NEEDING EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE DURING THEIR LIFETIME, HELPING THEM ACQUIRE JOB SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS SERVICE CENTERS IN FREEPORT, HUNTINGTON STATION, LINDENHURTST, BETHPAGE, VALLEY STREAM, AND HAMPTON BAYS WHICH PROVIDE FOOD PANTRY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE "MOBILE OUTREACH RESOURCE ENTERPRISE VANS" PROVIDE FOOD PANTRY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES TO MANY LOCATIONS IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES. THE "SCHOOL TOOLS" PROGRAM SENDS A POSITIVE MESSAGE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION BY MAKING NEW SCHOOL SUPPLIES AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. THE "KIDS CAFE" AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS IN A SAFE, EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN COOPERATION WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES. HUNGER EDUCATION IS AN IMPORTANT TOOL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER. THE ORGANIZATION GIVES PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOLS, CLUBS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND WHY MANY PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES ARE HUNGRY, AND WHAT ORGANIZATIONS LIKE LONG ISLAND CARES, INC. ARE DOING TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. VETERANS' SERVICES OFFER A VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES RETURNING TO THE WORKFORCE, FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS OR FOOD INSECURITY. ALL SATELLITE LOCATIONS PROVIDE A BROAD ARRAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR LONG ISLANDERS EXPERIENCING HUNGER IN AN ACCESSIBLE STOREFRONT LOCATIONS. IN ADDITION TO A LARGE FOOD PANTRY, THE CENTERS OFFER JOB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AS WELL AS ENTITLEMENT AND REFERRAL SERVICES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Baxter's Pet Pantry
Provides pet food to low-income pet owners to help them keep their companion animals during times of financial stress.
Kids Cafe
After-school program providing children with nutritious meals and snacks in a safe, educational environment in partnership with community agencies.
Mobile Outreach Resource Enterprise (M.O.R.E.) Vans
Mobile food distribution program bringing groceries and meals directly to communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties, particularly targeting those with transportation barriers.
School Tools
Provides new school supplies to children in need, promoting the importance of education while addressing material hardships.
Supporting Our Seniors (S.O.S.)
Nutrition program delivering food assistance specifically tailored to the needs of older adults facing food insecurity.
Veterans' Services
Offers support services to veterans and their families, including food assistance, job development, and referral services for those experiencing financial hardship or food insecurity.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 5 activities
- Direct operation of food pantries and service centersOperates six to seven food pantries and service centers directly in communities including Hauppauge, Huntington Station, Freeport, Lindenhurst, Bethpage, Valley Stream, and Hampton Bays, providing food pantry access and community outreach services.
- Emergency and targeted food assistance programsProvides emergency food distribution, home deliveries, and specialized programs including senior nutrition, veterans assistance, pet food support, and children’s nutrition initiatives such as school and after-school meal programs.
- Mobile food distribution programsDeploys mobile food trucks and Mobile Outreach Resource Enterprise (M.O.R.E.) vans to deliver groceries, meals, and pantry services directly to underserved communities and individuals facing transportation, health, or housing challenges across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
- Regional food bank operation and food distributionOperates as a regional food bank distributing over 15 million pounds of food annually—equivalent to more than 13 million meals—to neighbors across Long Island through a network of partner agencies and direct service sites.
- Volunteer engagement and food preparationOrganizes warehouse and field volunteer activities including sorting food donations, packing meal kits, and supporting distribution events and special programs.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity-building and training for partner agenciesHosts mandated training for member agencies in Nassau County and serves as a training center for the “Students Fighting Hunger” volunteer program, strengthening the capacity of partner organizations to address food insecurity.
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Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 1 activity
- Hunger education and community advocacyConducts hunger education presentations for schools, clubs, religious organizations, and community groups to raise awareness about food insecurity and promote community engagement in solutions.
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Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
- Research on food insecurity and food accessConducts and publishes research studies examining food insecurity and food access challenges specific to Long Island communities.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- School and children nutrition supportRuns the “Kids Cafe” after-school program providing nutritious meals and snacks to children in partnership with community agencies and distributes new school supplies through the “School Tools” program to support educational access.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Support services for veterans and workforce reintegrationProvides targeted support services to veterans and their families, including food assistance, job development, and help with entitlement applications for those experiencing financial hardship or reintegration challenges.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$40.58M
Contributions & grants$38.94M96%
Program service revenue$1.28M3%
Investment income$259K1%
Other revenue$97K
expenses
Total expenses$40.40M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$6.40M
Grants paid out$40K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$22.51M
Cash$9.47M
Investments$3.15M
Liabilities$4.53M
Net assets$17.98M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Paul Pachter | CEO | 40 | $330K |
| Katherine Fritz | VP of Develpment | 40 | $200K |
| Helen Liriano | VP Finance & Admin | 40 | $173K |
| Jessica Rosat-O'Donnell | VP of Programs | 40 | $170K |
| Michael Haynes | VP Gov. Relations | 40 | $140K |
| Katrina Hill | VP Network Relatio | 40 | $136K |
board members · 19
- Alan Z Fromm — Secretary
- Andrea Rothchild — Director
- Anthony Simeone — Director
- Brian L Seidman — Past President
- Brittany Walker — Director
- Carolyn Mazzenga — Director
- Dan Siegel — Director
- Dave Cassaro — Director
- David E Herold — President
- Diana T Cecchini — Vice President
- Elizabeth Wellington — Director
- Jeff Yablon — Director
- Jim Lennon — Co-Treasurer
- Larry Dunn — Vice President
- Lisa Santeramo — Director
- Lyle C Mahler — Director
- Marc Perez — Vice President
- Melissa Buonadonna — Co-Treasurer
- Michael Bohlson — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- #GiveHealthy Partner — Partner platform for hosting virtual food drives.
- 340 food pantries, soup kitchens and other community organizations Partner — Network of community organizations receiving food distribution support from Long Island Cares
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, honoring the Donor Bill of Rights
- Double the Donation Partner — Platform used to help donors identify employer matching gift opportunities.
- Feeding America Network — Member of the Feeding America national food bank network.
- Feeding America Network — Partner food bank of the national hunger-relief network
- Harry Chapin Partner — Founded Long Island Cares in 1980; the organization carries forward his vision to end food insecurity on Long Island.
- Harry Chapin Partner — Founded Long Island Cares in 1980; the organization is named in his honor.
- Harry Chapin Partner — Founded by the late Harry Chapin in 1980; organization carries his name as The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank.
- Korg USA Inc. Partner — Corporate partner that conducts employee volunteer days and provides leadership support through board membership.
- Students Fighting Hunger Partner — Collaborates with Students Fighting Hunger as a volunteer partner organization receiving training through Long Island Cares Inc.
- YouGiveGoods Partner — Partner platform for hosting virtual food drives.
- coordinator Partner — Point of contact for discussing accommodations for volunteers with developmental or physical disabilities.
strategies · 3
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.
- Barrier-Reduction Distributionmethodology: barrier_reductionBy using mobile units, home delivery, and non-traditional sites, we increase access to food for individuals facing transportation, disability, or stigma-related barriers, because proximity and convenience are critical to utilization.
- Network-Based Food Distributionmethodology: network_distributionBy leveraging a network of community partners such as pantries, soup kitchens, and nonprofits, we expand reach and local capacity, because decentralized distribution increases community-level resilience and access.
- Root-Cause Interventionmethodology: root_cause_interventionBy addressing both immediate food needs and the systemic causes of food insecurity—such as lack of job skills and economic barriers—we produce long-term self-sufficiency, because solving hunger requires more than short-term distribution.