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HEALTH AND WELFARE COUNCIL OF LONG ISLAND INC
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY · EIN 111858098 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E99Z · Health Care · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hwcli.com
revenue
$7.2M
expenses
$5.1M
net assets
$4.1M
employees
42
volunteers
16
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

SERVE THE MOST VULNERABLE ON LI BY CONVENING AND SUPPORTING AGENCIES THAT SERVE THEM

profile · synthesized from sources

Health and Welfare Council of Long Island supports vulnerable populations on Long Island by convening and strengthening nonprofit agencies that deliver health, housing, and social services. It focuses on regional planning, advocacy, and capacity building for member organizations, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. The council does not directly serve individuals but enables frontline nonprofits to operate more effectively.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $701K
    HEALTH CARE ACCESS
  2. #2 $697K
    NUTRITIONAL SECURITY
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Health Equity Alliance of Long Island (HEALI)
Collaborative initiative focused on advancing health equity through cross-sector partnerships and data sharing
Healthcare Access
Initiative to improve access to health care services for vulnerable populations on Long Island
Nutritional Security
Program addressing food insecurity through support for food pantries and meal distribution efforts
Public Advocacy and Regional Planning
Effort to coordinate policy influence and strategic planning across health and human service agencies on Long Island
activities · 14 groups

What they do

  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 2 activities
    • Disaster response and recovery coordination
      Coordinates large-scale disaster recovery efforts, including distributing over $10 million in grants after Hurricane Sandy and managing relief funds through the Unmet Needs Roundtable. Also created hot spot testing sites and distributed masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Regional disaster preparedness and coordination
      Leads regional disaster planning through coordination of Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (LIVOAD), ensuring organized and effective community response during emergencies.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Capacity-building for community health workers
      Conducts training and learning collaboratives with doulas and other community health workers to strengthen service delivery and inform technology development for client management.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Childcare and early education center operations
      Maintains and secures 24 Head Start and Early Head Start centers and 7 childcare centers to ensure safe, continuous early childhood education services, particularly during public health emergencies.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Community health advocacy and navigation
      Offers community-based health advocacy services to help Long Island residents understand and access healthcare systems, including insurance enrollment and benefit coordination.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding for health insurance assistance programs
      Funds free insurance enrollment assistance for seniors, blind individuals, and disabled adults on Long Island through the FE-ABD grant program.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Healthcare enrollment assistance
      Provides one-on-one benefits enrollment assistance for health insurance programs including the Essential Plan, SNAP, and the New York State Health Insurance Marketplace to adults, seniors, and families on Long Island. This includes support for continuous coverage and access to subsidized health coverage for children and adults.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Internship and workforce development programs
      Provides internship opportunities for individuals seeking experience in community welfare and nonprofit work, supporting workforce development in the social services sector.
  • Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
    • Maternal and reproductive health support services
      Links expectant and new parents to health coverage and community resources, supports doulas through a secure digital client management platform, and collects anonymized data to improve maternal health services and outcomes.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Nutritional security and food access programming
      Conducts year-round nutritional security programming including connecting children to school meals and summer nutrition programs, distributing food and gift cards, and launching targeted initiatives like the Suffolk Cares Food Distribution to deliver food to homebound residents during emergencies.
  • Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Policy advocacy and systemic reform initiatives
      Advocates for policies that expand access to essential services and improve quality of life, including leading efforts to reform police systems through the Suffolk County Police Reform and Reinvention Task Force and public listening sessions with over 1,200 residents.
  • Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
    • Public opposition to harmful legislation
      Convenes nonprofit organizations to oppose legislation threatening community services, such as Suffolk County Legislature Resolution No. 1687-2024, through coordinated advocacy.
  • Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
    • Residential care for individuals with mental illness
      Provides 24/7 residential care for individuals with serious mental illness at the Options Port Jefferson Station community residence, ensuring continuity of care during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
    • Technology access and remote service support
      Expands access to remote services by distributing technology devices such as computers to low-income families and seniors, and enhancing IT infrastructure for staff and clients, particularly during the pandemic.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement for community initiatives
      Engages volunteers from across Long Island to support community-focused programs and services, expanding capacity for outreach and direct assistance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.21M
Contributions & grants$7.07M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7K0%
Other revenue$132K
expenses
Total expenses$5.12M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$2.47M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.56M
Cash$3.27M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.42M
Net assets$4.14M
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +205.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
VANESSA BAIRD-STREETER PRESIDENT/CEO 40 $195K
LORI ANDRADE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40 $192K
board members · 15
  • ADRIAN FASSETT — BOARD VICE CHAIR
  • ASHLEY CHAUVIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • BEDEL SAGET — BOARD MEMBER
  • COLLEEN MERLO — BOARD CHAIR
  • CORINNE HAMMONS — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID BISHOP — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID NEMIROFF — BOARD MEMBER
  • DONNA MULLIGAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR TIMOTHY E SAMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • ISMA H CHAUDHRY MD MPH — BOARD MEMBER
  • KIMBERLY JEAN-PIERRE — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICIA MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT DETOR — TREASURER
  • SAMUEL CHU — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS MALIGNO — COUNSEL
relationships · 42

Who they work with

  • Administration for Community Living Government — Receives financial assistance from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to support benefits enrollment services.
  • All Hands and All Hearts Partner — Supported HWCLI in distributing over 100,000 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW) Network — Network participant collaborating with Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • Bank of America Funder — Funder of Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • Bank of America Funder — Supported mask distribution during the pandemic and funded the Neighborhood Builders Award and the Community Response Collaborative.
  • Bethpage Federal Credit Union Partner — Partnered to expand the Long Island Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition and co-launched the Valet VITA Program.
  • Capital One Bank Funder — Funder of Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • Catholic Health Partner — Network participant and funder of Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • Child Care Council of Suffolk County Partner — Works closely with the Child Care Council of Suffolk County to support childcare services and policy development.
  • CodeForAmerica Network — Selected HWCLI as a GetYourRefund partner to offer remote Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).
  • Community Service Society Funder — Awarded HWCLI the FE-ABD grant in 2024 to provide insurance assistance to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled population.
  • Community Service Society of New York Partner — Collaborates with NYS Department of Health to support Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • FBC Partner — Design partner for HWCLI's website
  • FBC Partner — Design partner responsible for website design.
  • Family & Children’s Association (FCALI) Network — Network participant collaborating with Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • Girls Scouts of Suffolk County Partner — Engages with Girls Scouts of Suffolk County through volunteer and board participation.
  • Governor Cuomo’s Office Government — Supported HWCLI's distribution of over 100,000 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Help Me Grow Long Island Partner — Serves as Board Member of Help Me Grow Long Island, indicating an organizational partnership focused on early childhood development and family support services.
  • IRS Government — Partnered with HWCLI to establish an IRS-designated VITA site in 2020.
  • Island Harvest Network — Network participant collaborating with Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • KratosDP Partner — Technology partner in the development of the Doula Notes platform.
  • Long Island Cares Inc. – Harry Chapin Food Bank Network — Network participant collaborating with Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • Long Island Community Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to launch the Community Violence Coalition in December 2023.
  • Long Island Community Foundation Partner — Co-funder with New York Community Trust for Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (LIVOAD) Partner — HWCLI leads Long Island's disaster planning and preparedness efforts through LIVOAD, a coordinated network of voluntary organizations.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Network — Network participant collaborating with Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • NYS VOAD Coalition — Collaborated with HWCLI on the distribution of protective masks during the pandemic.
  • Nassau County Police Department Partner — Partnered with HWCLI to provide active shooter training to over 600 employees from 100 agencies in 2022.
  • National Council on Aging Network — HWCLI operates as a Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) for the Eastern Region through the National Council on Aging.
  • Network Partners Network — Collaborative of nonprofit agencies, individuals, and corporations working with HWCLI to address regional challenges.
+ 12 more
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.

  • Collaborative Network Model for Regional Impact
    methodology: collaborative_network
    By convening and strengthening cross-sector networks of nonprofits, government, and community leaders, the organization improves service delivery and drives community-led change, because collective action produces more sustainable and equitable outcomes than isolated efforts.
  • Community-Centered Co-Design and Participatory Governance
    methodology: co-designed_by_community
    By co-designing solutions and shaping policies through inclusive, community-oriented governance, the organization ensures programs are aligned with real-world needs and promote equity, because solutions developed with communities are more effective and sustainable than those imposed from outside.
  • Equitable Access Through Systemic Simplification
    methodology: equitable access design
    By simplifying access systems and addressing structural barriers like the digital divide, the organization ensures marginalized populations can participate in public health programs, because equitable access requires removing systemic friction, not just offering services.
  • Integrated Advocacy and Service Model
    methodology: integrated advocacy and service model
    By combining policy advocacy, coalition building, and direct service delivery, the organization addresses both immediate community needs and systemic inequities, because sustained change requires simultaneous action at individual, community, and policy levels.