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JERICHO CARES FOUNDATION INC
Jericho, NY · EIN 863263674 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · jerichocares.org
revenue
$120K
expenses
$93K
net assets
$64K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Providing food for families in need

profile · synthesized from sources

Jericho Cares Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Jericho, NY, focused on supporting families in need across Long Island. Through direct service and community partnerships, it provides food, hygiene products, clothing, and holiday essentials to low-income and vulnerable households. The organization operates with a team of dedicated volunteers and relies on donations and grants to sustain its programs.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Back-to-School Program
Supplies new backpacks, sneakers, and school supplies to children in need each fall
Culturally Responsive Food Support
Offers Kosher for Passover and other culturally appropriate food items based on recipient needs
Emergency Essentials Delivery
Provides diapers, wipes, hygiene products, and household items to families in crisis, including those in motels and shelters
Holiday Assistance Program
Delivers food, gifts, and holiday essentials for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter to low-income families
Monthly Food Distribution
Provides monthly food packages to families in need, including home delivery for some recipients
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 2 activities
    • Monthly distribution of care packages with food and household essentials
      Distributes monthly care packages containing food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other essential items to eligible families. This includes home delivery for some recipients.
    • Provision of food, hygiene, and clothing items to families in need
      Provides food, hygiene products, clothing, and diapers to individuals and families in need through ongoing distributions and targeted drives.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Back-to-school support with new sneakers and supplies
      Provides brand-new sneakers and school supplies to children as part of annual back-to-school outreach efforts.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Community-led food and toiletry drives
      Engages individuals and groups in organizing food and toiletry drives as a form of community service and volunteer engagement.
  • Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
    • Delivery of household goods to families transitioning from emergency housing
      Distributes household items such as pots and pans, bicycles, televisions, and small appliances to individuals moving out of emergency housing into stable living situations.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Hosting four annual holiday events for families
      Hosts four major holiday events each year—Easter, Back to School, Thanksgiving, and Holiday Gifts—providing food, gifts, and celebratory support to families in need.
  • Kosher Certification and Supervision Services 1 activity
    • Provision of culturally and religiously appropriate food items
      Provides culturally appropriate food, including Kosher items for Passover, to support religious observance and dietary needs.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Visits to emergency housing motels to deliver essential supplies
      Conducts visits to emergency housing motels to deliver food, toiletries, clothing, baby supplies, small appliances, and pandemic-related items such as masks and Covid tests.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement for special projects and fundraisers
      Seeks volunteer support for special projects, collections, and fundraising initiatives to expand program reach.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$120K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$93K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$73K
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$64K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • Jodi Orbuch — Board Member
  • Justin De Castri — Board Member
  • Katelyn Slawitsky — Board Member
  • Larry Widom — Board Member
  • Thaina Rousseau-Pierre — Board Member
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Girl Scouts of Nassau County Partner — Collaborates with Jericho Cares through volunteer engagement and program support.
  • Jericho UFSD Partner — School district that has worked closely with and supported Jericho Cares for many years.
  • Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor Funder — Provided a 2024 grant to support Jericho Cares' community service programs.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Client-Choice Distribution Model
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By allowing clients to request specific items and engaging directly with them in emergency housing settings, we meet their actual needs and preserve dignity, because choice and direct input reduce waste and increase utilization of essential goods.
  • Community-Driven Support Network
    methodology: community_support_network
    By mobilizing local residents to deliver one-on-one assistance, we increase trust and access, because community-based relationships enhance engagement and personalize support more effectively than centralized services.