For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc
The organization was formed to provide financial and creative support for east islip union free school district and residents of the district by identifying and mobilizing available resources, and by fostering partnerships among and between the schools, community, businesses and industries within the district. A percentage of the foundation's resources may also be used for charitable purposes such as providing aid to financially needy families in the community.
For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $522,485
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $48,778
- -24.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $11,663
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $55,002
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $16K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Islip Union Free School District Islip Terrace, NY | General Use | $5,807 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $522,485 | $48,778 | $55,002 | — | — | $11,663 |
| 2024 | $502,095 | $64,388 | $54,122 | $5,807 | 1 | $10,370 |
| 2023 | $464,189 | $43,700 | $27,428 | $12,940 | 1 | $7,831 |
| 2019 | $481,423 | $72,467 | $37,901 | $15,500 | 2 | $2,026 |
About For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc
Based on IRS filings
For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in East Islip, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $522K in total assets. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc is led by Cheryl Pepe, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl Pepe
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Frank Naccarato Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Bruno
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carolyn Barbarito
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Danny Barbarito
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Meghan Maher
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Susan Kiernan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Vanessa Shaw
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kristen Moriarty
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lauren Kelly
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Melissa Smith
Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Vicki Tursi
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Cathy Lemon (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Gina Vandenburg (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Jinete (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Finn (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Danielle Maccarino (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Eileen Kaczynski (2019) — Director
- Former: Elena Henry (2019) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Bruno (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Margaret Burnham (2019) — Director
- Former: Melissa Lynch (2019) — Director
- Former: Nancy Irace (2019) — Director
- Former: Pat Blair (2019) — President
- Former: Suzanne Zembrzycki (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc
How large is For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc?
For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc reported $522K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $49K.
What is For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc?
For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in East Islip, NY. It holds $522K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc operate?
For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc's EIN?
For the Kids Foundation of East Islip Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3371925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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