irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $311KThe Veterans Program offers intensive Social Work and education services to over 500 homeless Veteran households in Nassau and Suffolk Counties participating in the Northport VA Supportive Housing Program and others on the wait list, as well as Veterans in local shelters. Veteran households meet regularly with a Social Worker to receive comprehensive social work assistance in service areas of Financial Literacy, Career Development, Education Assistance, Education Advocacy, Reading All-Stars, Tutoring and the Adult Workshop Programs. All Veterans create individualized goals to secure stability and future independence.
- #2 $255KThe Long Term Housing Program (LTHP) assists homeless families to improve various life skills and education levels to increase overall household incomes and then secure independent, self-sufficient futures. Social Workers provide intensive social work services, assisting with creating goals to increase household incomes, improve credit and increase education levels all toward affording a future home. LTHP families reside in subsidized housing units owned and operated by NGIP Inc. Social Workers provide support in areas of self-esteem, problem solving, conflict resolution, parenting, anger management, coping skills, crisis management, career development, employment assistance, financial literacy and more.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
JumpStart Program (JSP)
Provides intensive social work and education services to actively homeless families in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, helping them achieve permanent housing through weekly meetings and individualized goal planning.
Long Term Housing Program (LTHP)
Offers affordable housing and intensive social work services to homeless families for three to five years, supporting them in improving life skills, education levels, and financial stability to achieve self-sufficiency.
Veterans Program
Delivers comprehensive social work and education services to homeless veterans in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including support through the Northport VA Supportive Housing Program and local shelters.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Education, financial literacy, and career advancement supportOffers long-term support for clients to complete higher education programs, build financial literacy, and access career development opportunities as part of their path to self-sufficiency. Services are integrated into all program tracks and tailored through individualized service planning.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Intensive social and educational support for homeless veteransProvides intensive social work and education services to over 500 homeless veteran households in Nassau and Suffolk Counties through the Veterans Program, supporting individualized goals in financial literacy, career development, education, and life skills. Services include regular meetings with assigned social workers and access to long-term support for achieving housing stability and self-sufficiency.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Long-term supportive housing with social services for homeless familiesProvides affordable, stable housing with reduced rent and intensive social work and education services to homeless families on Long Island, with average participation lasting three to five years. Each family is assigned a dedicated social worker and creates an Individual Service Plan with weekly meetings to support progress toward self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Specialized holiday and seasonal assistance programProvides coats, boots, gift cards, toys, and essential items to 80 families annually through the Special Memories Program during the holiday season.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Support for children and youth in client familiesProvides targeted support to children and youth in homeless families to promote academic achievement, mental and physical health, and developmental readiness for future independence, integrated within the family’s overall service plan.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.14M
Contributions & grants$520K46%
Program service revenue$110K10%
Investment income$24K2%
Other revenue$487K
expenses
Total expenses$1.11M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$740K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.47M
Cash$961K
Investments$0
Liabilities$418K
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +29.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Boyle | Executive Director | 40 | $153K |
board members · 20
- Bart Kerner — Trustee
- Catherine Littlefield — Secretary
- Chris Harrison — Trustee
- Christopher Sia — Trustee
- Cindy Wiegand — Trustee
- David P Ofenloch — Trustee
- Deborah Farrell — Trustee
- Diane Caputi — Vice President
- Ed Thomas — Vice President
- Edward F McDougal Jr — Trustee
- Fran Nuchims — Trustee
- Gary Jendras — Treasurer
- Joanne Meyer Jendras — Trustee
- Megan Fay — Trustee
- Melissa D Mohan — Trustee
- Michael Webb — Trustee
- Rod Ganis — Trustee
- Samantha Pardal-Jerez — Trustee
- Steven Pecorini — President
- Terence F Baydala — Trustee
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Capetola & Divins, P.C. Partner — Byron A. Divins, Jr., Esq., serves on the advisory board and is affiliated with Capetola & Divins, P.C.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for event promotion and sharing event updates
- Law Firm of John Bermingham Partner — John Bermingham, Esq., serves on the advisory board and is affiliated with the Law Firm of John Bermingham.
- Law Firm of John P. Clarke Partner — John P. Clarke, Esq., serves on the advisory board and is affiliated with the Law Firm of John P. Clarke.
- Local Veteran homeless shelters Partner — Partners with New Ground to provide services to veterans experiencing homelessness
- NGIP Inc Partner — Owns and operates subsidized housing units where Long Term Housing Program families reside.
- Norris McLaughlin P.A. Partner — Hugh Finnegan, Esq., serves on the advisory board and is affiliated with Norris McLaughlin P.A.
- Northport VA Partner — Collaborates with New Ground's Veterans Program to support veterans through the VA's Supportive Housing Program
- Northport VA Supportive Housing Program Partner — Collaborates to provide social work and education services to homeless veteran households in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
- Putney, Twombly, Hall & Hirson, LLP Partner — Thomas M. Lamberti, Esq., serves on the advisory board and is affiliated with Putney, Twombly, Hall & Hirson, LLP.
- REMCO Agency Partner — Benjamin Markan, Partner at REMCO Agency, was honored at the 2026 Steve J. DiMare Memorial Golf Classic.
- TCS Partner — Partnered with TCS for participation in the NYC Marathon.
- The NY Islanders Partner — Collaborated with New Ground on the Hockey With A Heart Program during Military Appreciation Night.
- Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Partner — Advisory board member Máiréad M. Barrett represents the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk.
- Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Partner — Co-founded the initial shelter and contributed to the early development of New Ground's philosophy.
- existing agencies Partner — Works with existing agencies to better meet the needs of Long Island’s homeless population.
- public and private sector Partner — Collaborates with public and private sector entities to enhance response to homelessness on Long Island.
strategies · 4
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-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: client_centered_empowermentBy using a client-defined needs and goal-setting approach, we produce long-term self-sufficiency because individuals are more likely to engage and succeed when they direct their own paths. This is implemented through personalized case management and individualized service planning.
- Companion Model of Supportmethodology: companion_modelBy accompanying clients as companions rather than directing them, we produce greater fulfillment and self-sufficiency because relational trust fosters resilience and sustained engagement.
- Integrated Support Through Education and Social Workmethodology: integrated_education_and_social_workBy combining education and social work disciplines, we produce progressive client outcomes because holistic support addresses both structural and personal barriers to self-sufficiency.
- Root-Cause Intervention Frameworkmethodology: root_cause_interventionBy addressing both immediate needs and underlying causes of homelessness, we produce lasting self-sufficiency because sustainable change requires systemic solutions, not just crisis response.