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EAGER TO SERVE INC
freeport, NY · EIN 113087360 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P30 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · eagertoserve.org
revenue
$478K
expenses
$420K
net assets
$-91K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

To promote,foster and advance the health, welfare and well being of children and families.We provide educational,recreational,cultural residential services. We operate homeless services,food clothing,youth devel

profile · synthesized from sources

EAGER TO SERVE INC is a nonprofit based in Freeport, NY, established in 1990, that promotes the health, welfare, and well-being of children, families, and homeless populations. The organization provides educational programs, youth development services, summer and holiday camps, parenting resources, and emergency housing through its "From Homelessness To Healing" initiative. It operates primarily on Long Island, serving vulnerable populations through direct services and community outreach.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Country Club Day Program
Early childhood program serving children from 2.9 months to 5 years old, providing developmental and educational care.
Dance Program
Youth dance instruction in Acrobatics, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Praise Dance, and Hip Hop for ages 4 and up, offered on weekends in Freeport and formerly in Hempstead.
From Homelessness To Healing
Emergency shelter and housing assistance program providing case management, housing placement, and support services for homeless individuals, families, veterans, and teenage mothers on Long Island.
Hempstead Parent Resource Center
Offers parenting skills training, school advocacy guidance, GED preparation, and adult computer training for parents and community members.
Summer and Holiday Camps
Full-day child care and enrichment programs including Computer Camp and specialty camps for children ages 3-15 during summer and school vacations, offering technological, recreational, and educational activities.
Youth Training and Tutoring
Academic tutoring in all subjects and levels, along with workshops on nutrition, entrepreneurship, and life skills for youth in the community.
Youth-In-Training Program
Year-round learn-and-work opportunity for youth ages 13-19 to gain experience by planning and supporting peer services and community activities.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
    • Providing housing and emergency shelter services for unhoused populations
      Operates emergency shelter and housing assistance programs for single women, adult families, veteran men, and mothers with children, including intensive case management and self-reliance training. The program transitioned in 2010 to serve these populations and has supported nearly 2,900 homeless heads of households on Long Island by December 2025.
    • Providing transitional housing and self-reliance training for teenage mothers
      Operates Sunshine Residence, established in 2006, which provides housing and self-reliance training for teenage mothers and their babies as part of its youth development and family support services.
  • Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
    • Offering youth and adult skill-building and enrichment workshops
      Conducts educational workshops for youth and adults on topics including nutrition, entrepreneurial skills, parenting, school advocacy, GED preparation, and computer training. These programs have been delivered through dedicated centers such as the Hempstead Parent Resource Center since 1994.
  • Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a dance and performing arts program for youth and adults
      Runs a weekly dance program offering instruction in acrobatics, jazz, tap, ballet, praise dance, oral expression, and hip hop for youth and adults every Saturday during the academic year, established in 1993.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operating youth development programs with educational, recreational, and cultural components
      Provides educational, recreational, and cultural services for children and families, including academic tutoring, enrichment activities, social events, and youth-led programming. Programs have served thousands of students since 1989 and include fashion shows, talent shows, sports, trips, and peer-planned community events.
  • Youth Counselor-in-Training Programs 1 activity
    • Running a Youth-In-Training program for adolescents and teens
      Offers a year-round learn-and-work program for youth ages 13–19, launched in 1996, with selection through parent/child interviews, focusing on leadership, skill development, and employment readiness.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Running summer, holiday, and after-school childcare programs for school-age children
      Operates before/after-school, holiday, and vacation childcare programs, including summer camps and Computer Camps, for children ages 3–12. Programs have been offered in various locations across Long Island since 1991, serving up to 250 children daily in school buildings and parks.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$478K
Contributions & grants$66K14%
Program service revenue$412K86%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$420K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$191K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$221K
Cash$48K
Investments$0
Liabilities$312K
Net assets$-91K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Levada Felder President 60 $75K
board members · 4
  • Jasmin Felder — Chairperson
  • Lisa Curtis — Vice Chairperson
  • Marjanna Segers — Vice President
  • Pat Watkins — Treasurer
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Hempstead Public Schools Partner — Partnered with EAGER TO SERVE INC in establishing the Dance Program in Hempstead, NY.
  • Hempstead Salvation Army Partner — Collaborated with EAGER TO SERVE INC to establish and operate the Dance Program in Hempstead, NY.
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.

  • Integrated Family Support Model
    methodology: integrated_family_support
    By combining education, recreation, cultural engagement, residential support, and youth development with basic needs provision, we improve family and child well-being because holistic, coordinated services address root causes of instability more effectively than siloed interventions.
  • Intensive Case Management for Housing Stability
    methodology: intensive_case_management
    By providing intensive case management to homeless individuals, we secure stable housing and promote long-term community integration because sustained, individualized support addresses complex barriers to housing retention and reduces the likelihood of recurrent homelessness.
  • Youth-Led Programming Model
    methodology: youth_led_programming
    By engaging youth as planners and leaders of peer-directed services and activities, we build leadership and foster ownership because participatory decision-making empowers young people and increases engagement and relevance of programs.