irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $517KVINCENTIAN & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS HAVE HELPED ALMOST 69,000 LONG ISLANDERS. OUR FORMATION & TRAINING PROGRAM BENEFITS VINCENTIANS AS IT DELVES INTO THE HISTORY AND SPIRITUALITY OF THE SOCIETY, AND IN-DEPTH HOME VISIT TRAINING. OUR FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERS FAMILIES IN CRISIS TEMPORARY FINANCIAL AID NEEDED TO GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. THE UPLIFT PROGRAM LOOKS AT THE UNDERLYING ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY AND WORKS ONE ON ONE WITH FAMILIES TO ELEVATE THEM INTO SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING. A CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE, UPLIFT EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES BY GIVING THEM THE LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO BE INDEPENDENT.
- #2 $156KOUR DISMAS HOUSE RE-ENTRY PROGRAM DEPARTS FROM TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS AS OUR RESIDENTS ARE IN A SAFE, PROTECTED, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT IS STRUCTURED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THIS CHALLENGING YET DESERVING POPULATION. THROUGH ON-SITE AND OUTSOURCED REHABILITATION, INCLUDING SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, OUR DISPLACED RESIDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THEIR HOMELESSNESS VARY, BUT ALL ARE GIVEN THE TOOLS AND GUIDANCE NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Dismas House Re-Entry Program
Supportive housing and rehabilitation program for formerly incarcerated individuals, offering spiritual guidance and life skills training
Family Assistance Program
Provides temporary financial aid for rent, mortgage, utilities, and other emergency needs to help families regain stability
Home Visit Program
Trained volunteers conduct in-home visits to assess needs and provide personalized support including financial aid, referrals, and emotional encouragement
Thrift Store Direct Services
Provides vouchers for free furniture, clothing, and household items to families in need through donations and store distribution
UPLIFT Program
One-on-one program addressing root causes of poverty by working with families to build long-term self-sufficiency and independence
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of food, clothing, and household goodsProvides food, clothing, furniture, and household items to individuals and families facing hardship through direct distribution and voucher programs. The organization distributed food valued at $1,648,262, and furniture and clothing valued at $415,593 in a recent year, while also diverting over 6 million pounds of goods from landfills annually through reuse and redistribution.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Financial assistance for housing and utility stabilityOffers temporary financial aid to prevent homelessness and housing instability, including rent, mortgage, and utility assistance. The organization distributed $4.1 million in total financial assistance in a recent year, including $839,276 specifically for housing stability.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Parish-based volunteer conference networkOperates 60 parish-based conferences across 68 parish communities on Long Island to deliver services and mobilize local support. These conferences engage volunteers in delivering direct aid and building community capacity.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Person-to-person home visit assistanceProvides direct, in-home support to individuals and families in need through trained volunteers who offer financial aid, food, clothing, furniture, and essential resources. This program serves residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, with 47,281 individuals assisted through home visits or direct support in a recent year.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Residential re-entry and rehabilitation programOperates a re-entry program for displaced individuals that provides rehabilitation services, spiritual guidance, and skill-building in a supportive residential environment to promote independence and long-term recovery.
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Vehicle Donation Processing 1 activity
- Vehicle donation program with free pickup and tax documentationAccepts donations of cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and boats through a free towing service, completing most pickups within 24–72 hours. Provides donors with an initial receipt at pickup and final tax forms after the vehicle is sold.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$7.49M
Contributions & grants$498K7%
Program service revenue$227K3%
Investment income$661K9%
Other revenue$6.11M
expenses
Total expenses$7.30M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$4.91M
Grants paid out$610K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.72M
Cash$334K
Investments$2.38M
Liabilities$1.23M
Net assets$6.48M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +11.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS ABBATE | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $218K |
| BARRY GIAQUINTO | CFO | 45 | $168K |
| JOE LAZARICH | DIRECTOR OF STORES | 45 | $133K |
board members · 17
- BILL IMBESI — VICE-PRESIDENT
- CAROLE STUCHBURY — VICE-PRESIDENT
- DAVID LYNCH — BOARD MEMBER
- GUS GELARDI — BOARD PRESIDENT
- JAMES O'CONNOR — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER BELLO — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER TUSCHONG — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN FRANCO — SECRETARY
- MAUREEN CLEARY — VICE-PRESIDENT
- MICHELE WALTERS — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE FIORI — VICE-PRESIDENT
- NEIL LUCEY — VICE-PRESIDENT
- PAT RYAN — VICE-PRESIDENT
- REV MSGR GERALD RINGENBACK — (NON-VOTING) BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT ELLIS — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT MEEKINS — FORMER BOARD PRESIDENT
- WILLIAM JENNINGS — TREASURER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Dismas House Partner — Re-entry program providing rehabilitative residential support for displaced individuals.
- Hecksksher State Park Partner — Hosts the annual Friends of the Poor Walk event.
- Nassau County Government — Geographic area served for providing direct assistance.
- St. Vincent de Paul Long Island Network — Operates as part of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul network in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
- Suffolk County Government — Geographic area served for providing direct assistance.
- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Network — Local chapter of the global Society of St. Vincent de Paul network.
- email@svdpli.org Partner — Contact point for planned giving inquiries.
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.
- Client Choice Through Voucher System to Preserve Dignitymethodology: client-choice-voucherBy providing vouchers instead of direct goods, we enable individuals to select essential items at thrift stores, because offering choice restores dignity, promotes autonomy, and increases the relevance and utilization of material aid.
- Home Visit Model for Holistic Assessment and Relationship Buildingmethodology: home_visit_modelBy conducting in-home visits with two trained volunteers, we assess individual needs and provide targeted support, because direct, personal engagement enables trust, holistic understanding, and sustained relationships that lead to more effective and dignified assistance.
- Long-Term, One-on-One Support to Address Root Causes of Povertymethodology: root-cause interventionBy offering sustained, person-to-person relationships and support, we empower families to achieve self-sufficiency, because long-term engagement addresses root causes of poverty more effectively than short-term aid alone.