Islip Fire Department
Located 38 miles east of New York City, the hamlet of Islip rests on Long Islands south shore in Western Suffolk County. The Islip Fire Department is comprised of 120 proud volunteers providing fire protection and emergency medical care to over 30,000 residents and the thousands more who work and travel through our town daily. Within the 7.5 square mile response area there are over 6,500 privates homes, 200 various commercial businesses, 2 major roadways and numerous marinas that require our service on an average of 1200 times per year. Islip volunteers are also responsible for emergency coverage on the Great South Bay as well as the Atlantic Ocean.Our department is made up of four companies, two engine companies, a Hook & Ladder Company and a Fire Police Company. From these ranks we also support a Rescue Squad which provides the highest level of emergency advanced life support and a Tactical Rescue Squad that is prepared to answer difficult and complex emergencies such as high ang
Islip Fire Department at a glance
In short: Islip Fire Department gave $123K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $31K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,618
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,655
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,379
- Total assets
- $145,126
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Islip Fire Department funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Islip Fire Department Engine co No 2 ($35K). Together the top 4 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2024) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islip Fire Department Engine co No 2 | 2% distribution | $34,758 |
| Islip Fire Department Hook and Ladder Company | 2% distribution | $31,861 |
| Islip Fire Department Engine co No 1 | 2% distribution | $30,896 |
| Islip Fire Department Fire Police | 2% distribution | $25,103 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,126 | $201,611 | $168,823 | $122,618 | 4 |
| 2024 | $112,338 | $212,600 | $156,659 | $114,625 | 4 |
| 2023 | $56,397 | $111,922 | $111,211 | — | — |
| 2022 | $69,335 | $117,898 | $128,966 | — | — |
| 2021 | $66,754 | $136,417 | $105,488 | — | — |
| 2020 | $35,825 | $94,415 | $107,605 | — | — |
About Islip Fire Department
Based on IRS filings
Islip Fire Department is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Islip, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $123K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Islip Fire Department's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vincent J Dineen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William McKeever
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles J Macchio
Chief of Department
1st Assistant Chief → Chief of Department, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M Ferrari
1st Assistant Chief
2nd Assistant Chief → 1st Assistant Chief, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Farrell
2nd Assistant Chief
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jared M Gunst (2020–2024) — Chief of Department
- Former: Alden Schroeder (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Delagi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ronald Pfhul (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Islip Fire Department
How much does Islip Fire Department give each year?
Islip Fire Department gave $123K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $115K across 4 grants.
What is Islip Fire Department's typical grant size?
Islip Fire Department's median grant in 2025 was $31,379, and its average grant was $30,655, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Islip Fire Department give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Islip Fire Department's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2% Distribution" (4 grants).
How large is Islip Fire Department?
Islip Fire Department reported $145K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $202K.
What is Islip Fire Department?
Islip Fire Department is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Islip, NY. It holds $145K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Islip Fire Department's EIN?
Islip Fire Department's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5691631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
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