Long Island Cares Inc
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.
Long Island Cares Inc at a glance
In short: Long Island Cares Inc gave $94K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,249
- +1245.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,850
- +169.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,854
- Total assets
- $24,307,211
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Long Island Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CAST Community Action Southol ($20K). Together the top 5 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Long Island Cares Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $384K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAST Community Action Southol Southold, NY | Grants to Agencies | $20,000 |
| East Hampton Food Pantry East Hampton, NY | Grants to Agencies | $20,000 |
| Heart of the Hamptons Southampton, NY | Grants to Agencies | $19,854 |
| The Main Street FP Riverhead, NY | Grants to Agencies | $19,825 |
| Church of the Harvest Riverhead, NY | Grants to Agencies | $14,570 |
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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 | $24,307,211 | $40,603,930 | $38,589,296 | $94,249 | 5 | $706,889 |
| 2024 | $22,511,588 | $40,584,470 | $40,397,507 | $7,005 | 1 | $258,644 |
| 2023 | $21,615,237 | $34,699,406 | $35,365,706 | $12,612 | 2 | $151,172 |
| 2022 | $22,756,789 | $27,322,521 | $28,065,814 | $106,243 | 6 | $115,840 |
| 2021 | $20,812,528 | $32,922,572 | $30,782,949 | $130,268 | 1 | $130,064 |
| 2020 | $18,947,844 | $37,878,292 | $31,412,661 | $384,048 | 1 | $94,703 |
About Long Island Cares Inc
Based on IRS filings
Long Island Cares Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hauppauge, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $94K. Net investment income was $707K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Long Island Cares Inc is led by Katherine Fritz, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Fritz
CEO
Vice President of Development → Vice President of Develpment, 2024
Vice President of Develpment → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $212K (2025)
David E Herold
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Chapin
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Mathew
Director of It
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2025)
Andrea Rothchild
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Simeone
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Mazzenga
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Siegel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Cassaro
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Yablon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyle C Mahler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bohlson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Siddiqui
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Mucciolo
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Cullen
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Santeramo
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Walker
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Pachter
Former CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2024
CEO → Former CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$226K (2020) → $280K (2025)
Jessica Rosati-O'Donnell
Vice President of Programs
Chief Program Officer → Vice President of Programs, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $152K (2025)
Robert LaBarbara
Vice President of Proc & Suppl
Vice President Supply & Proc → Vice President of Procurement, 2023
Vice President of Procurement → Vice President of Proc & Suppl, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $139K (2025)
Helen Liriano
Vice President Finance & Administrator
Vice President for Finance & Administration → Vice President Finance & Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $172K (2025)
Katrina Hill
Vice President Network Relatio
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$136K (2024) → $142K (2025)
Alan Z Fromm
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian L Seidman
Past President
Director → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana T Cecchini
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Lennon
Co-Treasurer
Director → Co-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Perez
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Buonadonna
Co-Treasurer
Director → Co-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Deering
Vice President
Vice President → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Larry Dunn (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Elizabeth Wellington (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Haynes (2022–2024) — Vice President Gov. Relations
- Former: Kristine Kossegi Leh (2021–2023) — Former Vice President of Network Serv
- Former: Jessica Rosati (2023) — Vice President for Programs
- Former: William Leonelli (2020–2022) — Former CFO
- Former: Jai Agarwal (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David Schneidman (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Janet D'Addario (2020) — Director
- Former: John Mackey (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $280K, to Paul Pachter (Former CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Long Island Cares Inc
How much does Long Island Cares Inc give each year?
Long Island Cares Inc gave $94K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is Long Island Cares Inc's typical grant size?
Long Island Cares Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,854, and its average grant was $18,850, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Long Island Cares Inc give grants?
Long Island Cares Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Riverhead, NY (2 grants).
Does Long Island Cares Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Long Island Cares Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grants to Agencies" (5 grants).
Who are Long Island Cares Inc's largest grantees?
Long Island Cares Inc's largest 2025 grantees include CAST Community Action Southol ($20,000), East Hampton Food Pantry ($20,000) and Heart of the Hamptons ($19,854), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Long Island Cares Inc?
Long Island Cares Inc reported $24.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $40.6M.
What is Long Island Cares Inc?
Long Island Cares Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hauppauge, NY. It holds $24.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Long Island Cares Inc's EIN?
Long Island Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2524512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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