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STATEN ISLAND INTERFAITH & COMMUNITY LONG TERM RECOVERY ORG
State Island, NY · EIN 463359567 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE M99 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · siltro.org
revenue
$0
expenses
$151K
net assets
$84K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

It is the mission of the Staten Island Interfaith and Community Long Term Recovery Organization to harness and justly distribute the resources of donors and supporters here in Staten Island and across the nation to foster an effective long term recovery of Staten Island in response to Super Storm Sandy as well as provide a vehicle for disaster preparedness and future emergency response.

profile · synthesized from sources

Staten Island Interfaith & Community Long Term Recovery Organization (SILTRO) supports long-term recovery on Staten Island following Super Storm Sandy and promotes disaster preparedness and emergency response. The organization coordinates not-for-profit groups in disaster relief and planning, manages resource distribution, and serves as a collaborative body for recovery efforts. It operates through a membership model and board governance structure focused on equitable recovery initiatives.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response
Provides a structured vehicle for ongoing disaster preparedness and future emergency response on Staten Island
Disaster Relief and Planning Coordination
Facilitates collaboration among not-for-profit organizations on Staten Island to coordinate disaster relief efforts and long-term recovery planning
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 2 activities
    • Distribute emergency financial and in-kind aid to disaster-affected households
      Distributes emergency cash grants and financial aid to Staten Island households affected by disasters such as Superstorm Sandy, Tropical Storm Ida, and the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; also provides construction materials and supports nonprofit rebuild groups with supplies. Distributed over $600,000 in emergency cash grants due to pandemic-related income loss and $1.5 million in financial aid following Superstorm Sandy.
    • Operate disaster preparedness and emergency response mechanisms
      Provides ongoing disaster preparedness and emergency response infrastructure for Staten Island, including maintaining and distributing the Hurricane Ida Resource Guide and responding to community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Build organizational capacity through membership program
      Operates a membership program for organizations serving Staten Island residents that requires active participation in meetings to maintain voting status, fostering coordinated community response and recovery efforts.
  • Community-Based Pandemic Testing and Vaccination 1 activity
    • Facilitate vaccination access through pop-up events
      Hosted dozens of pop-up vaccination events during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating full vaccination for thousands of Staten Island residents.
  • Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
    • Host community healing and remembrance events
      Hosts annual and virtual interfaith vigils to honor Staten Islanders lost to disasters, including the “Light the Shore” vigil at Midland Beach for Hurricane Sandy victims and a virtual vigil for those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Coordinate long-term disaster recovery and rebuild efforts
      Coordinates long-term recovery efforts on Staten Island following major disasters, including Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Ida, by managing volunteer coordination systems, completing rebuilds of over 200 homes, and providing disaster case management services to more than 500 families over five years.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$151K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$84K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • Brian Baer — Director
  • Karen Pershing — Exdecutive Director
  • Michelle Molina — Director
  • Natalie DeVito — Director
  • Richard Vernon — Director
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • ACCESS NYC Partner — Shares and directs to public service resources for New York City residents.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Member organization collaborating with Staten Island Interfaith & Community Long Term Recovery Org
  • Community Health Action of Staten Island Partner — Member organization collaborating with Staten Island Interfaith & Community Long Term Recovery Org
  • FEMA Government — Founded under the guidance of FEMA in response to Superstorm Sandy.
  • Grassroots Groups Network — Coalition member organization participating in SILTRO's long-term recovery efforts
  • Guyon Rescue Partner — Organization represented by a Co-Vice President of SILTRO's Board of Directors
  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Member organization collaborating with Staten Island Interfaith & Community Long Term Recovery Org
  • Houses of Worship Network — Coalition member organization participating in SILTRO's long-term recovery efforts
  • IRS Government — Shares and directs to federal Economic Impact Payment information.
  • Lutheran Social Services of NY Partner — Member organization collaborating with Staten Island Interfaith & Community Long Term Recovery Org
  • Meals on Wheels of Staten Island Partner — Member organization collaborating with Staten Island Interfaith & Community Long Term Recovery Org
  • Met Council Partner — Shares and directs to the Met Council’s coronavirus resource guide.
  • NYCEM Partner — Collaborated with NYCEM on pandemic response outreach and community support initiatives.
  • NYCVOAD Partner — Collaborated with NYCVOAD to conduct a city-wide unmet needs assessment during the COVID-19 response.
  • NYDIS Partner — Shares and directs to a comprehensive COVID-19 resource guide from NYDIS.
  • National VOAD Network — Adheres to National VOAD Points of Consensus in its operations.
  • New York City Comptroller Partner — Shares and directs to the Comptroller’s COVID-19 Recovery Center resources.
  • New York City Emergency Management Partner — Shares and directs to emergency management resources for public use.
  • Nonprofit Organizations Network — Coalition member organization participating in SILTRO's long-term recovery efforts
  • Project Hope Partner — Partnered with Project Hope for crisis counseling services and emotional support referrals during responses to Tropical Storm Ida and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Project Hospitality Partner — Member organization collaborating with Staten Island Interfaith & Community Long Term Recovery Org
  • Project Hospitality Partner — Organization represented by the President of SILTRO's Board of Directors
  • Staten Island COVID 19 Resource Network Partner — Organization represented by the Treasurer of SILTRO's Board of Directors
  • Staten Island Immigrants Council Partner — Organization represented by the Public Relations Officer of SILTRO's Board of Directors
  • Staten Island Legal Services Partner — Member organization collaborating with Staten Island Interfaith & Community Long Term Recovery Org
  • Staten Island Long Term Recovery Organization Network — STATEN ISLAND INTERFAITH & COMMUNITY LONG TERM RECOVERY ORG operates as the Staten Island Long Term Recovery Organization (LTRO), a network of member organizations.
  • Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Partner — Organization represented by a Co-Vice President of SILTRO's Board of Directors
  • The Salvation Army Partner — Member organization collaborating with Staten Island Interfaith & Community Long Term Recovery Org
  • Yellow Boots Partner — Organization represented by the Secretary of SILTRO's Board of Directors
strategies · 3

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.

  • Coalition-Based, Locally-Led Recovery Model
    methodology: coalition_based_recovery
    By uniting nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions, and grassroots groups in a coordinated coalition, we produce more equitable and sustainable long-term disaster recovery because locally rooted collaboration ensures culturally competent, inclusive response and builds enduring community resilience.
  • Equity-Centered Needs Assessment and Resource Direction
    methodology: community_led_needs_assessment
    By conducting community-wide, collaborative unmet needs assessments and directing residents to updated resource networks, we improve recovery outcomes because identifying disparities and connecting people to services ensures support reaches the most vulnerable populations.
  • Grassroots Mobilization to Activate Community Strengths
    methodology: grassroots_community_mobilization
    By leveraging volunteer-led, grassroots organizing, we enhance recovery effectiveness because local leadership activates underrecognized community assets, fosters ownership, and ensures response efforts are contextually relevant and trusted.