irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.58MTHE MARY BRENNAN INN SOUP KITCHEN PROVIDES HOT NUTRITIONAL MEALS, ACCESS TO SHOWERS, FOOD PANTRY AND A CLOTHING BOUTIQUE. MEALS ARE SERVED IN THE DINING ROOM AS A SIT-DOWN SERVICE, AS WELL AS A "TO GO" MEAL OPTION.
- #2 $1.67MTHE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE (CTC) OFFERS HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO GUESTS TO IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING. THE CTC IS ABLE TO ASSIST WITH ID DOCUMENTS, APPLICATION FOR GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING/SHELTER PLACEMENTS, RESUMES/EMPLOYMENT, MAIL SERVICE, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, LEGAL SERVICES, HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT AND REFERRALS FOR ONSITE MENTAL HEALTH AND PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE APPOINTMENTS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Center for Transformative Change (CTC)
Provides holistic support including assistance with ID documents, government benefits, housing, employment, legal services, health insurance enrollment, and referrals for medical and mental health care.
Emergency Shelter Program
Offers temporary safe housing for homeless individuals and families through a contract with Nassau County, with 24/7 staffing and case management services.
Mary Brennan INN Soup Kitchen
Provides hot, nutritious sit-down and to-go meals, showers, food pantry access, and a clothing boutique to guests on Long Island.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Operating an interfaith network of community soup kitchensEstablished and supports an interfaith network of soup kitchens in Long Beach, Freeport, and Central Islip to serve hungry individuals across Long Island, contributing to the collective delivery of over 300,000 meals annually through partner sites.
- Operating the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchenOperates the largest soup kitchen on Long Island, providing hot nutritional meals through sit-down and to-go service, along with access to showers, a food pantry, and a clothing boutique. Served over 16 million meals since 1983, with 211,633 meals served in 2022 alone.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating emergency shelters for homeless individuals and familiesOperates two emergency shelters in Nassau County—one for families and one for single men—with year-round, 24/7 staffing and social workers providing crisis intervention, goal setting, and support to address causes of homelessness. The program serves approximately 1,000 homeless individuals annually, averaging 70 people and up to 20 families nightly.
- Providing transitional housing and social services supportProvides transitional housing and comprehensive social services to formerly homeless single individuals, including case management, goal setting, and assistance accessing public benefits and permanent housing, with the aim of promoting long-term self-sufficiency.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Delivering essential non-food items and pantry supportDistributes pantry bags, diapers, toiletries, school supplies, clothing, and household goods from a 25,000 sq ft building adjacent to the Mary Brennan INN, supporting guests with basic needs and dignity.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Operating the Center for Transformative ChangeProvides holistic support through the Center for Transformative Change, including assistance with housing, employment, identification documents, job skills, government benefits (SNAP, HEAP, SSI, SSD), health insurance enrollment, mental and primary healthcare referrals, legal services, and money management. Also offers a free clothing and housewares boutique, computer lab, and educational workshops.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Providing educational and skill-building workshopsOffers educational workshops on daily living, parenting, employment, nutrition, English as a Second Language (in partnership with Literacy Nassau), computer training, resume writing, job search support, and interview skills to support guest self-sufficiency.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.89M
Contributions & grants$11.62M98%
Program service revenue$68K1%
Investment income$224K2%
Other revenue$-22K
expenses
Total expenses$8.66M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$4.85M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.81M
Cash$5.88M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.91M
Net assets$19.90M
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN KELLY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $206K |
| JOANNE ROBINSON | COO / MANAGING DIRECTOR | 35 | $184K |
| DENISE RODRIGUES | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER | 35 | $154K |
| SHAHNUR CHOWDHURY | CFO / FINANCE DIRECTOR | 35 | $143K |
| CHRISTIAN AGUILERA | CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER | 35 | $140K |
| CYNTHIA ROSA-SUCICH | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAMS OFFICER | 35 | $134K |
board members · 19
- ALLISON KASSON — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE VERRELLI — DIRECTOR
- DEV RATNAM — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD J GRILLI — DIRECTOR
- FELICIA R TUCKER — DIRECTOR
- FRAN GUTLEBER — DIRECTOR
- JANE SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
- JOHN A DEMARO — SECRETARY
- JULIA POLI PECORA — DIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/24)
- LISA ARNING — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- MAUREEN NAPPI — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL F MONAHAN — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- NICHOLAS NIELSEN — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK J HESSION — DIRECTOR
- PETER CURRY — DIRECTOR
- PETER FLOREY — DIRECTOR
- PHIL ANDREWS — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD HUMANN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT JAKOBSZE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Butera’s Partner — Volunteers from Butera’s cook and donate turkey stock to the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen.
- Center for Transformative Change Partner — Collaborative program providing housing, employment, identification, job skills, and healthcare services to guests.
- Central Nassau Guidance Partner — Provides onsite mental health counseling services at the Center for Transformative Change.
- Central Nassau Rotary Club and Foundation Partner — Has supported The INN in a variety of ways for more than three decades.
- Department of Social Services Government — Provides referrals for emergency housing shelter placements at The INN.
- Department of Social Services (DSS) Government — Requires referrals from DSS for placement into emergency shelters.
- Hempstead Church Partner — Hosted the original soup kitchen operations in 1983.
- Hofstra University Partner — Chaplain from Hofstra University co-founded The INN and involved student volunteers in early operations.
- Life’s WORC Partner — Collaborates with The INN, though specific activities are not detailed.
- Literacy Nassau Literacy Partner — Partners to provide onsite English as a Second Language classes at the Center for Transformative Change.
- Long Island Coalition for the Homeless Partner — Provides contact support for Nassau and Suffolk County residents seeking housing assistance
- Mary Brennan INN Partner — Operating name for the primary soup kitchen facility serving meals and essential services.
- Nassau County Department of Social Services Government — Contract partner for the operation of The INN's shelter program providing temporary safe housing.
- Nassau County Department of Social Services Government — Refers individuals experiencing housing crises to emergency housing placements
- Opus Mediterranean Steakhouse Partner — Hosted The INN's 3rd annual wine tasting event and provided wine and food pairings
- Services for the Underserved Partner — Partner organization through which veteran guests are connected to specialized support services.
- Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care Partner — Volunteer group that has donated bagels weekly to The INN for the last five years.
- St. Joseph Parish Partner — Partnered with The INN through a Lenten Project in 2026.
- St. Vincent DePaul Partner — Receives referrals from The INN for furniture assistance for guests.
- Suffolk County Department of Social Services Government — Assesses individuals experiencing housing crises and provides referrals for emergency housing placements
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.
- Dignity-Centered Service Modelmethodology: dignity-centered_serviceBy treating individuals with dignity and respect through client-choice meal service and no-questions-asked policies, the organization fosters trust and engagement, supporting movement toward self-sufficiency because feeling respected reduces stigma and increases program utilization.
- Integrated Support Services for Long-Term Stabilitymethodology: holistic_client_supportBy colocating housing, case management, and social services—including health, legal, and employment resources—the organization addresses root causes of homelessness and builds long-term stability, because integrated access reduces systemic barriers and improves continuity of care.
- Interfaith Volunteer Network Expansionmethodology: interfaith_networkBy building an interfaith network of soup kitchens and leveraging volunteer engagement, the organization expands food access across communities because shared religious infrastructure and volunteer capacity enable scalable, localized service delivery.