named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
5K Run/Family Walk
Community fundraising event engaging people of all ages to support local human services agencies.
Five Towns Succos Fair
Annual community fair that raises funds and awareness for local charitable causes.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Flagship program providing financial assistance and support to community members in need across the Five Towns and surrounding areas.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 2 activities
- Funds nonprofit agencies serving the Five Towns communityAwards grants and provides financial support to nonprofit agencies serving the Five Towns community.
- Provides interest-free loans to small businessesCommits to provide $1,000,000 in interest-free loans to qualifying small businesses in the Five Towns, South Shore of Long Island.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Delivers financial and social support through Neighbors Helping Neighbors programProvides financial assistance and support to individuals in need, including help with food, bill payment, childcare, education, and counseling services, through the "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" program in the Five Towns and surrounding communities.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes community engagement eventsHosts recurring community events such as an annual 5K run/family walk, community fair, and dinner for neighbors in need to foster community engagement and support.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes youth board basketball tournamentOrganizes an annual youth board basketball tournament as part of youth engagement and community-building efforts.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports local organizations and builds youth engagement capacitySupports 22 local organizations and programs and maintains an active youth board to involve high school students in community planning, outreach, and service initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$279K
Contributions & grants$20K7%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$263K94%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$483K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$409K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.90M
Cash$23K
Investments$3.87M
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$3.89M
Liquid reserves96.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 19
- Adam Kaufman — Chairman
- Alan Hoffman — Director
- Amy Epstein — Vice President
- Bruce Wernick — Director
- Cal Nathan — President & CEO
- Dalia Tetelman — Director
- Danny Gluck — Vice President
- Diane Rattner — Director
- Dr Alissa Hersch — Director
- Howard Kopel — Director
- Jacqueline Kaminer — Vice President
- Lauren Weinrib — Director
- Michelle Schornstein — Vice President
- Ron Kaminer — Director
- Sheryl Bouzaglou — Director
- Steve Weinrib — Director
- Steven Liebman — Treasurer
- Steven Schlaff — Secretary
- Trudi Haberman — Vice President
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- 22 organizations and programs Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore through funding and resources.
- CAHAL Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization serving children with learning differences.
- Chai Lifeline Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization providing support to children with serious illnesses and their families.
- Collective Kindness Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization assisting Jewish families in achieving emotional and financial stability.
- DRS Partner — Partner school whose students participate in the Youth Board and have received community service awards.
- Five Towns Early Learning Center Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization providing early childhood education and care.
- GW Hewlett High School Partner — Partner school whose students participate in the Youth Board and have received community service awards.
- Girl Scouts Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization building courage, confidence, and character in girls.
- HAFTR High School Partner — Partner school whose students participate in the Youth Board and have received community service awards.
- Hatzalah Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization providing volunteer emergency medical response services.
- Inwood Buccaneers Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization offering youth sports programs.
- Jewish Education Program (JEP) of Long Island Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization offering educational and recreational programs for Jewish youth.
- Jewish Parent Academy (JPA) Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization providing Jewish education for parents from the former Soviet Union.
- Kosher Response Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization addressing food insecurity by supporting local businesses and families affected by COVID-19.
- Lawrence High School Partner — Partner school whose students participate in the Youth Board and have received community service awards.
- Let All The Children Play Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization developing inclusive playgrounds and recreation programs for children with disabilities.
- Lev Leytzan Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization using volunteer clowns to provide joyful experiences to the sick and elderly.
- Lynbrook High School Partner — Partner school whose students participate in the Youth Board and have received community service awards.
- Marion Gural JCC Partner — Collaborates with the Marion Gural JCC on community initiatives such as the S.H.O.P. program.
- Nassau County Auxiliary Police Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization providing volunteer community safety services.
- Rock and Wrap it Up! Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary anti-poverty think tank recovering surplus food and assets.
- SIBSPLACE Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary therapeutic program for children living with a seriously ill sibling or parent.
- SKA Partner — Partner school whose students participate in the Youth Board and have received community service awards.
- Shalom Task Force, Inc (STF) Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization combating domestic violence with culturally sensitive programming in the Jewish community.
- St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary hospital providing healthcare and education programs with cultural sensitivity.
- The JCC S.H.O.P. Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization operating a food pantry, career services, and domestic violence counseling.
- The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization enriching Jewish community life.
- The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates.
- Tomchei Shabbos Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization providing kosher food for Shabbos and holidays to needy families.
- Yachad Partner — Supported by Community Chest South Shore as a beneficiary organization promoting inclusion of Jewish individuals with disabilities.
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strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Based Grantmaking for Local Resiliencemethodology: community_based_grantmakingBy funding local nonprofit agencies through a grantmaking model, we address community needs more effectively because local organizations have deeper contextual understanding and established trust, which enhances service delivery and impact.
- Community-Driven Support Network Modelmethodology: neighbors_helping_neighborsBy activating local networks and neighbor-to-neighbor engagement, we increase community participation and resource mobilization because shared identity and mutual responsibility foster greater trust and sustained involvement.