The Continuing Life Community
Continuing Life Community will provide support services for adults with developmental disabilities. This population has aged out of the various programs and entitlements readily available. This situation comes at the very time when parents and or guardians are becoming older and have difficulties managing their adult child. Continuing Life Community will build 10 homes, housing up to 8 developmentally disabled or delayed adults, on one property with a recreational facility. Services will be provided on-site, such as recreation, therpy, social activities, and in some cases a vocation, as applicable.
The Continuing Life Community at a glance
In short: The Continuing Life Community gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,620
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,620
- Median grant
- $20,620
- 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 The Continuing Life Community funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ighl Program Foundation ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ighl Program Foundation Manorville, NY | Support for Group Home | $20,620 |
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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 | — | — | $20,730 | $20,620 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $20,730 | $1,405 | $738,425 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $757,750 | $215,087 | $11,722 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $554,385 | $19,100 | $579 | — | — | $19,084 |
| 2020 | $535,864 | $11 | $661 | — | — | — |
About The Continuing Life Community
Based on IRS filings
The Continuing Life Community is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Port Washington, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Continuing Life Community is led by Maryann Sackman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maryann Sackman
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Rose Sackman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Killeen
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Continuing Life Community
How much does The Continuing Life Community give each year?
The Continuing Life Community gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Continuing Life Community?
The Continuing Life Community is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Port Washington, NY.
Where does The Continuing Life Community operate?
The Continuing Life Community has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Continuing Life Community's EIN?
The Continuing Life Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3467747. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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