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GERALD J RYAN OUTREACH CENTER INC
WYANDANCH, NY · EIN 113064802 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P60 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · geraldryanoutreach.org
revenue
$798K
expenses
$745K
net assets
$372K
employees
9
volunteers
55
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE AID TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING AND EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Gerald J Ryan Outreach Center Inc provides food, clothing, and educational support to individuals and families in need, primarily in Wyandanch, New York. The organization operates a food pantry, a summer camp for children, and a youth soccer clinic, while also distributing donated clothing and emergency food packages. It serves low-income families and children, with programs designed to support nutrition, education, and community engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $117K
    SUMMER CAMP - PROVIDES CREATIVE AND POSITIVE DAY CARE ACTIVITIES AT A TIME WHEN CHILDREN ARE OUT OF SCHOOL. THE CAMP HIRES TEENAGERS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO WORK AS COUNSELORS. THE TEENS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. THE CAMP ALSO HIRES CERTIFIED TEACHERS WHO PROVIDE READING, WRITING AND MATH ACTIVITIES TO THE CAMPERS.
  2. #2 $344K
    FOOD PANTRY - THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES FOOD AND RECEIVES FOOD DONATIONS TO SUPPLY THE EMERGENCY FOOD PACKAGES AS DESCRIBED IN THE OUTREACH CENTER PROGRAM ABOVE. GRANTS ARE APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED FROM OTHER CARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES SOLELY FOR THIS PURPOSE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Clothing Pantry
Provides donated clothing to children and families in need, with items often sourced from community donors
Food Pantry
Distributes emergency food packages to 430 families (approximately 1,376 people) monthly; sources food through purchases, donations, and grants
Soccer Clinic
Annual spring soccer clinic for youth, co-hosted with the 1st Precinct and PAL, promoting physical activity and community engagement
Summer Camp
Provides creative and positive day care activities for children during summer break, including academic support in reading, writing, and math; hires local teenagers as counselors to develop leadership skills
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Emergency food assistance distribution
      Provides emergency food assistance to an average of 15,000 individuals annually in Wyandanch and neighboring communities through a food pantry that distributes emergency food packages using purchased and donated food. Receives large-scale donations, such as 40,000 pounds of food monthly from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to support approximately 1,376 people across 430 families.
    • Food and clothing pantry operations and volunteer coordination
      Organizes and restocks food shelves, prepares food bags for Day Shelter clients, and sorts donated clothing during weekday shifts, relying on volunteer labor to maintain ongoing pantry services.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Clothing and household goods distribution
      Operates a clothing pantry that provides donated clothing, shoes, and household items—including bedding, towels, dishes, baby items, and diapers—at no charge to individuals and families in need. Also distributes new clothing and sneakers, particularly to summer camp participants.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Community garden operation
      Operates a vegetable garden established in 2012 to grow and provide fresh vegetables to the local community, supplementing food distribution efforts with nutritious produce.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Holiday food and gift distribution
      Distributes Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets to an average of 500 households annually and provides over 1,000 holiday gifts to clients each year, supporting low-income families during seasonal holidays.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Homebound food and essential item delivery
      Delivers food, adult diapers, toiletries, and household items to disabled and elderly residents in the local community who are unable to travel to the center, providing monthly home deliveries to support ongoing nourishment and dignity.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • School supplies and backpack distribution
      Distributes backpacks and essential school supplies to over 300 low-income children annually to support educational readiness at the start of the school year.
  • Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Summer camp for children
      Operates a five-week summer camp annually for over 100 children in grades 1–6, providing childcare and educational activities in reading, writing, and math during school breaks. Employs local teenagers as counselors to foster youth leadership development.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Youth sports and community engagement programs
      Hosts an annual spring soccer clinic in partnership with the 1st Precinct and PAL, ongoing for 12 years, and coordinates public prayer walks through Wyandanch with support from Suffolk County Police to promote community unity and safety.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$798K
Contributions & grants$642K81%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$152K
expenses
Total expenses$745K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$338K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$392K
Cash$280K
Investments$102K
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$372K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +37.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NOELLE CAMPBELL EXECUTIVE DI 40 $83K
JOSEPH GIBBONS PRESIDENT 9 $6K
board members · 6
  • ANTHONY THOMPSON — TRUSTEE
  • BETSY MANTELL — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN SAUER — TRUSTEE
  • MARC GERSHMAN — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT COHEN — TRUSTEE
  • THOMAS FIORINI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • 1st Precinct Partner — Co-hosts the annual Spring Soccer Clinic with the Outreach Center and PAL.
  • Governmental entities Government — Provides grants to support the food pantry program.
  • Harbor Seafood Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center.
  • Ivonne Taveras Partner — Point of contact for volunteer coordination and inquiries.
  • Long Island Cares Partner — Community partner supporting the Back-to-School program.
  • New York/Long Island Fence Association Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center.
  • Other charitable organizations Funder — Provides grants to support the food pantry program.
  • Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Partner — Hosts the Gerald J. Ryan Summer Camp at its Wyandanch location.
  • PAL Partner — Co-hosts the annual Spring Soccer Clinic with the Outreach Center and the 1st Precinct.
  • Rothco Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center.
  • Snug Harbor Jewelry Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center.
  • St. Ann Parish Partner — Provides holiday food and gifts for families in partnership with the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center.
  • St. John High School Partner — Supports holiday food and gift distribution for families in partnership with the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center.
  • Suffolk County Police Partner — Supported the OLMM Stations of the Cross prayer walk by leading the procession and blocking traffic for participant safety.
  • Supplies for Success Partner — Community partner supporting the Back-to-School program.
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partner — Donated 40,000 pounds of food to support monthly food distribution.
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partner — Donated 40,000 pounds of food to support the organization's food distribution programs.
  • The LandTek Group Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center.
  • local parishes Partner — Community partners supporting the Back-to-School program through donations or volunteer efforts.
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.

  • Client-Centered Dignity Approach
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By allowing clients to request specific holiday gifts and providing food for home use, the organization supports dignity and autonomy, because personalized, respectful service increases engagement and reduces stigma.
  • Faith-Based Service Model
    methodology: faith_based_service
    By delivering services grounded in Christian values, the organization builds trust and deep community engagement, because spiritual commitment motivates sustained outreach and personalizes care.
  • Youth Development Through Employment
    methodology: youth_leadership_development
    By hiring local teenagers as camp counselors and teachers, the organization fosters youth leadership and academic continuity, because paid, responsible roles build skills, confidence, and community investment.