irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $245KDIOCESE OF LONG ISLAND: GRANT TO THE BISHOP'S CALL TO ASSIST CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED $170,000.GRANT TO THE STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY - $75,000
- #2 $229KCHURCH BASED GRANTS SUPPORTING GRASS-ROOTS LOCAL PARISH PROGRAMS SUCH AS FOOD PANTRIES AND OTHER FEEDING MINISTRIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Common Ground Garden
Joint project between Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (Greenport) and The Church of the Redeemer (Mattituck) that addresses food insecurity on the North Fork through produce cultivation.
Food Pantry of St. George's Episcopal Church
Provides food assistance to the growing immigrant population in Hempstead, addressing food insecurity for over 16 years.
Micah Breakfast Program
Serves hot, nourishing meals with dignity and hospitality every Saturday at St. Barnabas in Brooklyn; relaunched with support from EMLI after pandemic closure.
St. Francis Garden
Community garden in Bellmore that grows nutritious food for those in need while fostering spiritual connection and care for creation.
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Organic Victory Garden
Organic garden ministry that provides fresh produce to people in need and serves as a spiritual practice rooted in faith and service.
Youth Summer Enrichment Program
Run by St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Rosedale, equips local youth with life skills through hands-on courses in safety, health, and financial literacy.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Building capacity of ministry leaders and faith-based organizationsConducts workshops, training sessions, and networking opportunities to equip ministry leaders and volunteers with skills, resources, and connections to enhance their community service impact. Facilitates partnerships between ministries and external experts, organizations, and media to promote best practices and strengthen inclusive, justice-oriented ministry work.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Delivering direct services to meet basic human needsOperates and supports direct service programs that provide food, meals, clothing, housing, and other essential resources to communities in need across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. Programs include weekly meal services like the Micah Community Breakfast, food pantries, thrift shops, seasonal drives, and community gardens that grow fresh produce for distribution.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Documenting and sharing impact through research and reportingPublishes annual reports that document the stories, outcomes, and collective impact of funded and supported ministries across the diocese, serving as both a communication tool and a resource for learning and improvement.
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General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
- Funding parish and ministry initiatives within the Diocese of Long IslandProvides grants to support new and existing Episcopal Church-affiliated ministries across the diocese, including those addressing food insecurity, clergy wellness, stewardship, church operational needs, and capital improvements. In recent years, annual grantmaking has ranged from $245,000 to $467,000 through programs such as the Bishop's Call and the 901 Campaign.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$948K
Contributions & grants$117K12%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$783K83%
Other revenue$48K
expenses
Total expenses$1.18M
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$363K
Grants paid out$716K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.18M
Cash$190K
Investments$12.91M
Liabilities$365K
Net assets$12.81M
Liquid reserves133.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS MARY BETH WELSH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $176K |
board members · 11
- DR VALERIE SEINER — SECRETARY
- MR JOHN LUCAS — DIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/26/24)
- MR SCOTT TREIBER — VICE-PRESIDENT
- MRS PENNY GRINAGE — DIRECTOR
- MRS RITA GRIFFITH — DIRECTOR
- MS GALLOWAY LESLY — DIRECTOR
- MS SMALL-BRASSELL WENDY — DIRECTOR
- RT REV JESSE LEBUS — DIRECTOR
- RT REV LAWRENCE C PROVENZANO — PRESIDENT
- THE REV DUNCAN BURNS — TREASURER
- THE REV JENNIFER WEBSTER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Diocese of Long Island Government — Operates within and serves the Diocese of Long Island, supporting clergy and parishes in the region.
- Diocese of Long Island Network — Operates within the diocese to support local feeding and dignity ministries.
- Diocese of Long Island Network — Primary recipient of grants and central partner in supporting Episcopal churches and programs on Long Island.
- Episcopal Church Network — Provides funding and support to ministries affiliated with the Episcopal Church within the diocese.
- Episcopal Church Network — Supports ministries affiliated with the Episcopal Church within the diocese.
- Episcopal Diocese of Long Island Partner — Collaborates with EMLI on communications and ministry initiatives, including co-producing a short-form video for the 2025 Celebration of Ministry.
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Partner — Jointly operates the Common Ground Garden to address food insecurity on the North Fork.
- St. Barnabas, Brooklyn Partner — Partner congregation hosting the Micah Breakfast Program supported by EMLI.
- St. Paul’s Patchogue Partner — Partner congregation operating lay-led outreach ministries supported by EMLI.
- The Church of the Redeemer Partner — Jointly operates the Common Ground Garden to address food insecurity on the North Fork.
- The Food Pantry of St. George's Episcopal Church in Hempstead Partner — Honored for over 16 years of addressing food insecurity among immigrant populations.
- Youth Summer Enrichment program of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Rosedale Partner — Honored for equipping youth with life skills through hands-on education in safety, health, and financial literacy.
- current grantees Partner — Parish ministries receiving funding and collaborating with Episcopal Ministries to expand community outreach.
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.
- Faith-Integrated Service as a Transformative Framework 336 orgsmethodology: faith_service_community_modelBy grounding community service in faith, service, and community, the organization produces transformative outcomes in individuals and neighborhoods because integrating spiritual purpose with social action deepens engagement, fosters mutual dignity, and aligns service with a broader theological mission of reconciliation and justice.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Holistic Support →
- Resourcing and Capacity-Building for Lay-Led Ministries 336 orgsmethodology: resourcing_nurturing_amplifyingBy resourcing, nurturing, and training local lay leaders and volunteers, the organization strengthens the capacity of parish-based ministries to deliver community services, because empowered local leadership increases effectiveness, sustainability, and community ownership of faith-based initiatives.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Holistic Support →
- Mission-Aligned Grantmaking with Institutional Accountability 284 orgsmethodology: mission_aligned_grantmakingBy providing interest-free grants exclusively to Episcopal Church-affiliated organizations, the organization ensures that funded ministries are both mission-aligned and institutionally accountable, which strengthens coherence, sustainability, and fidelity to shared theological and ethical values.shared approach: Faith-Based Grantmaking →
- Strategic Amplification Through Networked Partnerships 63 orgsmethodology: strategic_amplificationBy connecting local ministries with external partners and experts, the organization increases their effectiveness and visibility, because access to broader networks enables knowledge exchange, resource sharing, and expanded reach that individual parishes could not achieve alone.shared approach: Faith-Based Trust Network →
- Creation Care as Faith-Based Climate Justice 13 orgsmethodology: creation_care_as_justiceBy framing environmental stewardship as an expression of Christian faith and justice-making, the organization motivates communities to act on climate change because it is understood not only as ecological responsibility but as a moral imperative to protect vulnerable populations and honor God’s creation.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Stewardship →