Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc
Cdcli invests in the housing and economic aspirations of individuals and families by providing solutions that foster and maintain vibrant, equitable, and sustainable communities.
Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc at a glance
In short: Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc gave $245K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $245K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $245,000
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $245,000
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $245,000
- Total assets
- $29,482,817
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CDCLI Funding Corporation ($245K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2023) to $750K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CDCLI Funding Corporation Melville, NY | Residential Loan Products Financing | $245,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,482,817 | $27,229,889 | $26,474,491 | $245,000 | 1 | $155,006 |
| 2023 | $25,856,202 | $25,135,356 | $25,221,620 | $185,000 | 1 | $1,724,788 |
| 2022 | $18,775,025 | $21,886,256 | $22,249,629 | $275,000 | 1 | $18,532 |
| 2021 | $19,901,766 | $19,933,485 | $20,315,700 | $685,667 | 1 | $19,843 |
| 2020 | $19,600,543 | $17,226,123 | $17,079,570 | $750,000 | 1 | $61,831 |
About Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc
Based on IRS filings
Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Melville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $245K. Net investment income was $155K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc is led by Gwen O'Shea, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 11 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gwen O'Shea
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $400K (2024)
Brian Clarke
Board Member & Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Heitner
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Jeanmarie Buffett
Senior Vice President Housing Development & Planning
Vice President Real Estate → Senior Vice President of Housing Development & Planning, 2022
Senior Vice President of Housing Development & Planning → Senior Vice President Housing Development & Planning, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $160K (2024)
William Achnitz
Vice President Home Improvement & Optimization
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $125K (2024)
Jonathan Recinos
Vice President & Controller
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $132K (2024)
Natalie Wright
Cso
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$80K (2022) → $220K (2024)
Tricia Gleaton
Vice President Home Ownership Center
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $117K (2024)
Allison Norris
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$37K (2023) → $83K (2024)
Heather Carroll
Senior Vice President People & Culture
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2024)
Rachel Seiler
Vice President Resident Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Raphael Jean-Francois
Loan Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Adrian Fassett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann-Marie Scheidt
Board Member & Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Calone
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Coughlan
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Burman
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Novitz
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marian Conway
Board Member & Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rashid Walker
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Guardino
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Sanders
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Killeen
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evlyn Tsimis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Roberts
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Joseph Willen (2020–2023) — Outgoing-Board Member
- Former: Mildred Rivera (2021–2023) — Vice President Rental Assistant
- Former: Tadeo Asojano (2022–2023) — Senior Vice President of Program, Strategy & Impact
- Former: Elsie Meissner (2020–2022) — Exectutive Secretary
- Former: Kennetha Pettus (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lucinda Das-Mohan (2021–2022) — Vice President Human Resou
- Former: Onyeka Obasi (2020–2021) — Vice President Marketing & Development
- Former: Kim Tran-Cao (2021) — Vice President & Controller
- Former: Jill Rosen-Nikoloff (2020) — COO
- Former: Kimhoang Tran-Cao (2020) — Vice President & Controller
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $400K, to Gwen O'Shea (President/CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc
How much does Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc give each year?
Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc gave $245K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $185K across 1 grant.
How large is Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc?
Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc reported $29.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.2M.
What is Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc?
Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Melville, NY. It holds $29.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc operate?
Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc's EIN?
Community Development Corporation of Long Island Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2221341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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