2026-07-02T06:09:37-07:00 2025-12-31 743216978 Nawrocki Smith LLP 100 Motor Parkway Suite 580 Hauppauge NY 11788 990 2025-01-01 112524512 Long Island Cares Inc LONG 6315823663 10 DAVIDS DRIVE HAUPPAUGE NY 11788 Katherine Fritz CEO 2026-07-02 true Christopher Angotta P02394428 6317569500 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Katherine Fritz 10 DAVIDS DRIVE HAUPPAUGE NY 11788 42927166 false X WWW.LICARES.ORG X 1980 NY 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. 22 22 90 5415 0 38944182 38577981 1284753 1278491 258644 706889 96891 40569 40584470 40603930 39789 135182 0 6400600 6555321 0 1868379 33957118 31898793 40397507 38589296 186963 2014634 22511588 24307211 4534977 4422868 17976611 19884343 To bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on Long Island and, to the best of our ability, provide for the humanitarian needs of our community. Our goals are to improve food security for families, sponsor programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educate the public about the root causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island. false false 33151652 The Harry Chapin Food Bank receives, warehouses, and distributes millions of pounds of purchased and donated food from various sources to its member agencies serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. The food bank serves more than 300 member agencies, Long Island Cares extends its reach through soup kitchens, group homes, and local nonprofits that share one goal; to feed and care for our neighbors in need. 2426722 LICs outreach programs provide food assistance and essential support directly to communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Services include mobile food pantries, disaster relief, homeless outreach and homebound deliveries. These programs reduce barriers to access and help combat food insecurity with compassion and flexibility. The organization also operates pantry locations in Freeport, Huntington Station, Lindenhurst, Bethpage, Valley Stream and Hampton Bays which provide food and community outreach services to their local communities. LIC supports children with food programs and youth engagement initiatives that fight childhood hunger. From mobile school pantries and after-school meals to weekend food packs, we ensure kids have access to nutrition all year long. We proudly support veterans through food assistance and personalized referrals. Programs like Military Appreciation Tuesdays and our mobile pantry help address food insecurity and ease the transition to civilian life. We work closely with veteran service agencies to ensure every veteran gets the care and resources they deserve. LIC advocates for hunger relief and food security through the Chapin Center for Public Policy, we mobilize communities and raise awareness of the root causes of hunger across Nassau and Suffolk counties. 35578374 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 27 0 true 90 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 22 22 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X X HELEN LIRIANO 6315823663 10 DAVIDS DRIVE HAUPPAUGE NY 11788 Paul Pachter Former CEO 40.00 0.00 X 279511 0 21960 Katherine Fritz CEO 40.00 0.00 X 212061 0 24402 Helen Liriano VP Finance & Admin 40.00 0.00 172403 0 9057 Jessica Rosati-O'Donnell VP of Programs 40.00 0.00 152131 0 18462 Shawn Mathew Director of IT 40.00 0.00 140550 0 7520 Robert LaBarbara VP of Proc & Suppl 40.00 0.00 138998 0 7439 Katrina Hill VP Network Relatio 40.00 0.00 142248 0 562 Melissa Buonadonna Co-Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Bohlson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Cassaro Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diana T Cecchini Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sandy Chapin CHAIRPERSON 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tracey Cullen Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Deering Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Alan Z Fromm Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David E Herold President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jim Lennon Co-Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephen Mucciolo Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lyle C Mahler Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Mazzenga Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Perez Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrea Rothchild Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Santeramo Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian L Seidman Past President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Siegel Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony Simeone Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Yablon Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brittany Walker Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Siddiqui Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1237902 89402 9 false true false RKD Group 2701 Dallas Parkway Plano TX 75093 Marketing 1250146 DCW Media 895 Marconi Avenue Ronkonkoma NY 11779 Marketing 449563 Philadelphia Insurance Companies 231 St Asaphs Rd 100 Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 Insurance 281984 Larry Giaimo Home Improvement LLC 290 Anchor Avenue Oceanside NY 11572 General Contractor 156393 Greenwood Graphics Inc 960 S Broadway 112 Hicksville NY 11801 Marketing 155590 6 122725 8942657 29512599 18975557 38577981 HANDLING FEES 1278491 1278491 1278491 77169 77169 0 0 0 2890176 2260456 629720 629720 629720 42498 122725 62780 -20282 0 0 Community Solar 900099 52878 52878 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 7973 7973 60851 40603930 1278491 767740 106683 106683 28499 28499 0 0 537934 343954 88791 105189 0 4717410 2978726 806948 931736 171850 124390 17437 30023 644439 466461 65394 112584 483688 350107 49081 84500 0 37964 36066 1139 759 35675 33891 1070 714 0 0 34168 34168 485208 460948 14556 9704 552600 13815 538785 385034 365782 11552 7700 289703 275218 8691 5794 0 79694 75709 2391 1594 424386 421156 1938 1292 0 0 0 0 628485 597060 18855 12570 155881 148087 4676 3118 IN-KIND EXPENSES 18617895 18606148 11747 FOOD PURCHASES 8543691 8543691 Operating lease expense 680087 680087 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 219799 208809 6594 4396 728523 713087 9262 6174 38589296 35578374 1142543 1868379 9474076 10523587 0 0 1895339 2310543 0 0 0 223987 455215 165308 216453 8651411 4289462 4454317 4361949 3150904 3536229 0 0 0 3147657 2903235 22511588 24307211 1740076 1885716 137673 92232 2657228 2444920 4534977 4422868 X 16668868 18396748 1307743 1487595 17976611 19884343 22511588 24307211 2014634 -106902 X false true X true true true X 31261112 25813503 33261803 38944182 38455256 167735856 0 0 31261112 25813503 33261803 38944182 38455256 167735856 0 167735856 5743 5443 18227 16658 77169 123240 0 5419 1494 4911 59281 60851 131956 167991052 0.99850 0.99920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1150694 149925 1300619 1027685 123009 1150694 891704 135981 1027685 1049676 -157972 891704 926838 122838 1049676 0.40000 0.06000 0.54000 false false false 885500 885500 1427183 837271 589912 2721913 1321834 1400079 2597871 1545334 1052537 1018944 585023 433921 4361949 DONATED PRODUCT 654928 OTHER ASSETS 192559 Right of Use Asset, Net - Operating 2055748 2903235 Charitable gift annuity obligations 248486 Lease Liabilities - Operating 2196434 2444920 X 42078714 -106902 1250 1614604 1508952 40569762 34168 34168 40603930 40170982 1250 1614604 1615854 38555128 34168 34168 38589296 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF LONG ISLAND CARES' ENDOWMENT POLICY ARE TO ACHIEVE A PROPER BALANCE BETWEEN PRESENT AND FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS, TO ATTAIN A DEGREE OF STABILITY AND PREDICTABILITY IN ORGANIZATION INCOME, AND TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF GENEROUS BENEFACTORS WHO DONATE TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND. THE PURPOSE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO ENHANCE THE OUTREACH AND MISSION OF LONG ISLAND CARES AND TO ASSIST IN SPECIFIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OR SPECIAL EXPENSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. LONG ISLAND CARES REGARDS PERMANENT RESTRICTION AS THE CONSERVATIVE AND ADVISABLE ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF THIS MONEY IN TERMS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS NOT INTENDED TO SUPPORT NORMAL OPERATING EXPENSES. ONLY IN EXTRAORDINARILY DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY THE ORGANIZATION, BY VOTE OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, USE ENDOWMENT FUND PRINCIPAL FOR NORMAL OPERATING EXPENSES. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") which recognizes the tax benefit associated with Tax taken for tax return purposes when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained. The implementation of these standards had no impact on the Organization's Financial Statements. The Organization does not believe there are any material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly, it will not recognize any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no interest or penalties recorded or included in its financial statements. Returns filed for tax years ended on or after December 31, 2022, are subject to examination by federal and state authorities. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES $1614604 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Direct Fundraising Expenses $1614604 X X X X X false Special Event 132972 105550 27422 62780 Other 32251 17175 15076 165223 122725 42498 62780 62780 -20282 true CAST Community Action Southol 53930 Main Rd Southold NY 11971 20000 0 Book Grants to Agencies Church of the Harvest 572 Raynor Ave Riverhead NY 11901 14570 0 Book Grants to Agencies East Hampton Food Pantry 159 Pantigo Rd East Hampton NY 11937 20000 0 Book Grants to Agencies Heart of the Hamptons 44 Meeting House Lane Southampton NY 11968 19854 0 Book Grants to Agencies The Main Street FP 901 E Main Street Suite 508 Riverhead NY 11901 19825 0 Book Grants to Agencies 0 5 Veterans 822 10530 FMV Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ON THE USE OF GRANTED FUNDS AS TO PROPER USAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH GOVERNMENTAL STANDARDS AND THE RESPECTIVE STIPULATIONS OF DONATING ORGANIZATIONS. X X X false false false false false false false false false Helen Liriano VP Finance & Admin 172403 8395 662 181460 Jessica Rosati-O'Donnell VP of Programs 152131 7019 11443 170593 Katherine Fritz CEO 212061 9853 14549 236463 Paul Pachter Former CEO 279511 10086 11874 301471 14 143898 FMV 1 18831659 FMV false true false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED TO ALL CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR APPROVAL PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE NYS OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE POLICY IS CIRCULATED TO ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS AND IS CIRCULATED ANNUALLY TO EXISTING EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMPLETION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REPORTING FORM IS REQUIRED AT LEAST ANNUALLY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WORKS WITH AND SEEKS THE APPROVAL OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN STAFF REMUNERATION MATTERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.