Long Island Cares, Inc.
Long Island Cares, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Long Island Cares is to bring together all available resources for the benefit of hungry and food insecure people on Long Island and provide to the best of our ability for the humanitarian needs of our community. Long Island Cares relies on the generosity and strong support of the individuals, corporations, and foundations that make up our community. We are deeply grateful to the many who join with us and support our commitment to strengthen and secure the future of our community by providing a healthier and more meaningful life to those among us in need. Our vision is 'A Hunger-Free Long Island.'
About
The Harry Chapin Food Bank receives, warehouses and distributes millions of pounds of donated and purchased food from various sources to member agencies serving the needy population of Nassau and Suffolk counties. The food bank serves more than 590 of these agencies: food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, group homes, day treatment facilities, senior nutrition sites and day care centers. Agency relations is of vital importance for guiding, coordinating and monitoring their food relief efforts.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Our mission is to bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry on long island, and provide to the best of our ability for the humanitarian needs of our community. we provide food when and where its needed, sponsor programs that promote self-sufficiency and educate the public about the causes and consequences of hunger on long island. our vision is a hunger-free long island.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Our mission is to bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry on long island, and provide to the best of our ability for the humanitarian needs of our community.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as NY.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 10 DAVIDS DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY, 11788.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 48 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $422,078.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 28 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1980.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,013,413 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $644,004 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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