named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Backpack Kids
Provides backpacks, clothing, new shoes, and school supplies to low-income children; also offers summer camp opportunities to keep children engaged during school breaks.
Emergency Relief Fund
Provides immediate assistance with rent, utilities, and heating costs; ensures families receive holiday meals including turkeys or hams and meal kits.
Food Pantry
Year-round program distributing groceries and nutritious meals to food-insecure families in the Town of Southampton; provided over 500,000 meals worth of groceries in a single year.
Holiday Star Program
Annual holiday gift donation drive where community members fulfill gift requests for children in need; coordinated through drop-box locations at local businesses and churches.
Lunchbox Kids
Summer nutrition program serving meals to children affected by food insecurity; includes "Lunch and Learning" enrichment activities and distribution of groceries to families.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Deliver child nutrition programsProvides meals and supplemental groceries to children through summer nutrition programs, backpack initiatives, and enrichment-linked meal services. Serves over 800 children monthly, with recent annual distributions totaling 189,148 meals to children via summer programs and 271,594 meals community-wide.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Fund summer camp access for low-income childrenEnables children from low-income families to attend summer camps as part of the Backpack Kids program, expanding access to recreational and developmental opportunities during school breaks.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Host fundraising events to support food and assistance programsOrganizes major annual events including the Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper’s Beach—participated in by over 300 people and supported by more than 800 attendees—and the Moonlit Plunge to raise funds for year-round Food Pantry and Assistance Programs. The Polar Bear Plunge alone has raised over $2 million since 2004.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate year-round food pantry and grocery distributionDistributes a week's worth of groceries, holiday meal kits, and fresh proteins like turkeys or hams to individuals and families in need. The food pantry serves over 3,200 households annually in the Town of Southampton and distributed over 500,000 meals worth of groceries in recent reporting periods.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provide direct financial and crisis assistanceOffers emergency financial aid for rent, home heating, electric bills, medical transportation, and fuel oil, along with medical assistance funding and support during crises. Provided $170,825 in direct financial assistance in one reporting year and supports individuals experiencing acute hardship.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Support children with school and seasonal needsProvides backpacks, school supplies, clothing, new shoes, and holiday gifts to low-income children. Organizes an annual holiday gift donation drive, collects specific requested items via a star program, and distributes unwrapped gifts to ensure appropriateness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.75M
Contributions & grants$1.72M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$34K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.77M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$333K
Grants paid out$1.13M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.71M
Cash$237K
Investments$669K
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$1.70M
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLY BISHOP | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $155K |
board members · 5
- CLAUDIA ZACK-GRIFFING — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA ANDREASSI — BOARD MEMEBE
- GLORIA DIOS — BOARD MEMBER
- NICK EPLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- TANYA LUSS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Canal Cafe Sirens Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- Chamber of Commerce Partner — Displays the Holiday Star Program tree for gift donation requests.
- East End Financial Group Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- FPC Frozen Chosen Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- First Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program display and drop-off location for gift donations.
- Greek Orthodox Church Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program display for gift donations.
- HTC Arctic Actors Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- Hampton Bays Library Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program drop box location for gift donations.
- Ice Cream Monsters Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- Island Harvest Partner — Partner organization that donates services, time, and support to Heart of the Hamptons
- John Jermain Library Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program display for gift donations.
- Kings Chapel Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program display for gift donations.
- Long Island Cares Partner — Partner organization that donates services, time, and support to Heart of the Hamptons
- Methodist Church Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program display for gift donations.
- Nuthouse Plungers Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- Our Lady of Poland Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program display for gift donations.
- Pellegrino’s Pizza Bar Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- Rogers Memorial Library Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program drop box location for gift donations.
- Ron Esposito Photography Partner — Photography partner documenting the Moonlit Plunge event.
- Southampton Artists Association Partner — Hosts an annual art benefit sale to raise funds for Heart of the Hamptons.
- Southampton Intermediate School Partner — Partner school that organizes the annual Run Against Hunger to support the Heart of the Hamptons food pantry.
- Southampton Youth Services Partner — Hosted the 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament benefiting Heart of the Hamptons at its facility.
- St. Johns Church Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program display for gift donations.
- St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- Summerhill Landscapes Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- The Dynamic Due 2025 Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- The Gertrude and Leonard McComb Foundation Funder — Funder that supports Heart of the Hamptons through donations of services, time, and support
- Twomey Latham Nanooks Partner — Team participating in the Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event.
- Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork Partner — Hosts a Holiday Star Program display for gift donations.
- churches Partner — Works with churches to expand assistance and address community needs.
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strategies · 5
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 Deliverymethodology: dignity-centered serviceBy providing assistance in a non-discriminatory manner that respects privacy and personal dignity, the organization increases client engagement and trust, because individuals are more likely to seek help when stigma is reduced and autonomy is preserved.
- Integrated Nutrition and Enrichment for Childrenmethodology: integrated nutrition and enrichmentBy combining food support with enrichment activities during summer months, the organization addresses both food insecurity and learning loss among low-income children, because integrated services meet holistic needs and improve developmental outcomes during critical gaps in school-based support.
- School-Based Outreach and Referral Systemmethodology: school-based outreach and referralBy partnering with school staff to identify food-insecure families, the organization improves access to services, because trusted frontline educators can recognize need early and facilitate warm referrals that increase enrollment and reduce barriers.
- Seasonal and Emergency Response Targetingmethodology: seasonal-needs targetingBy increasing food, heat, and housing support during high-need periods—including holidays, post-seasonal employment gaps, and public assistance disruptions—the organization stabilizes vulnerable families, because timely intervention during crises prevents deeper hardship and promotes resilience.
- Targeted Community Fundraising Eventsmethodology: community-event-fundraisingBy organizing high-engagement community events like pickleball tournaments and winter swims, the organization generates sustainable resources and broad participation, because experiential fundraising builds emotional connection and social momentum that increase donation rates.