irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $180KProject Joy: The Organization receives gifts and clothing for distribution to low-income children from donors who adopt families so that every child can experience the joy of the holiday season.
- #2 $103KBack To School With Dignity: The Organization receives school supplies and clothing from various donors for distribution to at-risk children so that they can start school in September with the supplies they are required to have. For these children, whose families are already having difficulty putting food on the table, the funds for school supplies generally does not exist. Back To School With Dignity enables these children to start school on an equal footing with their peers and sets the stage for success in the classroom.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Back to School with Dignity
Distributes backpacks and school supplies to at-risk children so they can start the school year prepared and with dignity
Emergency Food Assistance
Provides a three-day emergency food package to anyone in need without an appointment; first-time visitors receive immediate support
Food Pantry
Offers ongoing monthly food distribution to registered households in Rockland County after verification of residency and income
Joy Store
Seasonal program allowing families to select gifts and clothing for children during the holidays in a retail-like, dignified setting
Project Joy
Provides holiday gifts and clothing to low-income children through donor-sponsored family adoptions during the winter season
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
- Emergency and ongoing food assistance through food pantry operationsProvides emergency food packages containing three days' worth of non-perishable food, along with ongoing food pantry support, to 5,000 Rockland County residents monthly. Services are available year-round with scheduled client hours Monday through Friday, including Thursday evenings.
- Guided food drive collectionsDistributes a shopping list to guide community food drive collections, ensuring targeted and effective donations for food assistance programs.
- Volunteer-supported community programs and eventsEngages volunteers to operate food sorting and packing, community drives, administrative support, and seasonal programs such as Down the Shore, Get Saucy, Goodstock, Talk Turkey, Project Joy, and Back to School events.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Holiday gift and clothing distribution for low-income childrenOperates a family adoption program that distributes gifts and clothing to low-income children in Rockland County during the holiday season.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- School supplies and clothing distribution for at-risk childrenCollects and provides school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, writing tools, and calculators, along with clothing, to at-risk children in Rockland County to support their readiness for the school year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.36M
Contributions & grants$4.32M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2130%
Other revenue$35K
expenses
Total expenses$4.76M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$532K
Grants paid out$3.46M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.29M
Cash$463K
Investments$0
Liabilities$203K
Net assets$1.08M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE SERRATORE | Executive Director | 50 | $110K |
board members · 18
- ADAM LIPSON — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY LONGOBARDO — DIRECTOR
- BARRY J DORFMAN — DIRECTOR
- BOB GUNDERSON — DIRECTOR
- BONNIE J WERK — DIRECTOR
- CARL CAPUANO — TREASURER
- DEBBIE BARTOLOTTA — 1ST VICE CHAIR
- DOROTHY FILORAMO — PRES EMERITA
- DR JACQUELINE CASSAGNOL — DIRECTOR
- ERIC BLACK — DIRECTOR
- GERRI ZABUSKY — SECRETARY
- JOE ALLEN — CHAIR EMERITUS
- JOHN T DILLON — 2ND VICE CHAIR
- LOURDES PRING — DIRECTOR
- MATT RAND — DIRECTOR
- PASTOR EVERETTE NEWTON — DIRECTOR
- SABRINA HOSANG JORDAN — CHAIR
- TIFFANY STURDIVANT-MORRISON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Diane Serratore Partner — Executive Director of HELP FROM PEOPLE TO PEOPLE INC, point of contact for sponsorship inquiries.
- Diane Serratore Partner — Executive Director responsible for financial contributions
- Feeding Rockland Network — Operates under the Feeding Rockland initiative to address food insecurity in Rockland County.
- Michael Hekker Partner — Director of Feeding Programs at HELP FROM PEOPLE TO PEOPLE INC coordinating food drive support.
- Pastor Everett Newton Partner — Board member representing faith community partnership.
- donors who adopt families Partner — Donors participate in family adoption to provide gifts and clothing for low-income children during the holiday season.
- various donors Partner — Donors provide school supplies and clothing for distribution to at-risk children through the Back To School With Dignity program.
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.
- Dignity-Centered Service Delivery 68 orgsmethodology: dignity-centered_service_deliveryBy providing food and essential support in a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful manner, the organization increases engagement and preserves the dignity of individuals seeking assistance, which fosters trust and sustained utilization of services.shared approach: Dignity-Centered Service →
- Holiday Support as Dignity and Emotional Well-Being Intervention 24 orgsmethodology: dignity-through-holiday-supportBy providing gifts and clothing during holidays, the organization supports children’s emotional well-being and sense of dignity, because experiencing joy and inclusion during culturally significant times mitigates the psychological impact of poverty.shared approach: Holiday-Centered Relational Aid →
- Community-Collaborative Model 22 orgsmethodology: community-collaborative_modelBy partnering with community members, businesses, schools, and organizations, the organization strengthens the local safety net and amplifies impact, because collective action improves resource access and responsiveness to food security and health needs.shared approach: Network Amplification Model →
- Material Support for Equity in Education 17 orgsmethodology: education-equality-through-material-supportBy distributing school supplies and clothing to at-risk children, the organization supports academic success and social inclusion, because material readiness reduces stigma and enables equitable participation in school.shared approach: Material Support for Dignity and Inclusion →