Islanders Children's Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Floral Park, NY EIN: 06-1671668

Islanders Children's Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Floral Park, New York, affiliated with the New York Islanders Hockey Club. The foundation serves local communities through grantmaking and direct programming focused on youth development and family wellbeing in the metro New York region.

Key facts about Islanders Children's Foundation Inc

EIN
06-1671668
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$651,637
Grants made (2024)
38
Average grant
$17,148
Median grant
$9,667
Total assets
$2,358,635
Primary geography
New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Islanders Children's Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Islanders Children's Foundation Inc's 38 itemized 2024 grants were New York (87%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), New Hyde Park, NY (2 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Islanders Children's Foundation Inc gives

  • 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 410% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

+17.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$652K

-0.5% YoY

Grant Count

38

-11.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+12.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation is dedicated to serving local communities now and in the future. It is committed to supporting, educating, and developing area youth while investing in metro New York's families and community wellbeing. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations that share its mission and develops programs intended to create lasting community impact.

Primary funding areas include:

  • Education
  • Health and wellness
  • Youth development
  • Human services
  • Philanthropy and grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation operates the Hockey with a Heart program, described as one of its largest service accomplishments. This initiative brings together community partners to support youth and families through small grants, resources, and direct engagement, focusing on education, health, and wellness.

Grant Range

Not specified in sources

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with some activity in California and New Jersey.

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of all 38 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

New YorkNew Hyde ParkAlbanyCulver CityFarmingdaleMelvilleBeverly HillsFloral ParkGarden CityHauppaugeKeenesawRonkonkomaSt LouisBethpageBostonHastingsHuntingtonLarchmontSmithtownWading River

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total assets (2024): $2,358,635
  • Total giving (2024): $897,431
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,358,635$2,009,498$1,262,687
Revenue$1,436,296$1,920,340$914,151
Expenses$1,188,135$1,207,035$356,787
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$47,531——
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K8 grants20209 grants20214 grants202243 grants202338 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Stephen Siller Tunnel for Towers Foundation: $76KStephen Siller Tunnel forTowers Foundation$76KEaster Seals New York Inc: $50KEaster Seals New York Inc$50KSpecial Olympics of New York Inc: $50KSpecial Olympics of New YorkInc$50KIsland Harvest Ltd: $48KIsland Harvest Ltd$48KGuide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc: $39KGuide Dog Foundation for theBlind Inc$39KSmile Train Inc: $37KSmile Train Inc$37KRonald McDonald House Charities New York Metro Inc: $31KRonald McDonald HouseCharities New York Metro Inc$31KSouthampton Animal Shelter: $26KSouthampton Animal Shelter$26KMuseum of the City of NY: $25KMuseum of the City of NY$25KClark Gillies Foundation: $21KClark Gillies Foundation$21K

Grant Size Distribution

102 grants across all recorded years

94<$50K6$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Stephen Siller Tunnel for Towers Foundation ($76,457), Easter Seals New York Inc ($50,398), Special Olympics of New York Inc ($50,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL FOR TOWERS FOUNDATION Staten Island, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$76,457
EASTER SEALS NEW YORK INC New York, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$50,398
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF NEW YORK INC Albany, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
ISLAND HARVEST LTD Melville, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$48,267
GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND INC Smithtown, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$39,336
SMILE TRAIN INC New York, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$37,295
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES NEW YORK METRO INC New Hyde Park, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$31,207
SOUTHAMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER Hampton Bays, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$26,000
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NY New York, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
CLARK GILLIES FOUNDATION Farmingdale, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$21,376

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Islanders Children's Foundation Inc is led by Ann Rina, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Ann Rina

    Executive Director

    Executive Director & Community Relations → Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Vardaro

    Director of Finance

    On filings since 2023

    3.9 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cathy McNamara

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jon Ledecky

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Louis Lamoriello

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Cohen

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Levy

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Arthur J. McCarthy

    Alternate Governor

    Director & Treasurer → Alternate Governor, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Frank Romano

    Assistant Treasurer

    Controller → Assistant Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1.9 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zach Klein

    General Counsel

    In House Legal → General Counsel, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1.9 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Connor Pasetti

    Accounting Manager

    New on the 2024 filing

    3.7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nick Pizzutello

    Executive Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Chris Dey (2020–2023) — Director & Vice President
  • Former: Kimberly Dey (2020–2023) — Director & President
  • Former: Roy E. Reichbach (2020–2023) — Director

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.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Islanders Children's Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation is dedicated to serving local communities now and in the future. It is committed to supporting, educating, and developing area youth while investing in metro New York's families and community wellbeing. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations that share its mission and develops programs intended to create lasting community impact. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Health and wellness • Youth development • Human services • Philanthropy and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Islanders Children's Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $897,431 • Typical award range: $5,076–$100,000 • Median grant size: Not specified in sources **Programs:** The foundation operates the Hockey with a Heart program, described as one of its largest service accomplishments. This initiative brings together community partners to support youth and families through small grants, resources, and direct engagement, focusing on education, health, and wellness.

Where does Islanders Children's Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with some activity in California and New Jersey.

What size grants does Islanders Children's Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Islanders Children's Foundation Inc awarded 38 grants totaling $652K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Islanders Children's Foundation Inc's EIN?

Islanders Children's Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1671668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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