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Islanders Childrens Foundation

EIN 06-1671668 · Floral Park, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ISLANDERS' CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SERVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING, EDUCATING AND DEVELOPING AREA YOUTH WHILE INVESTING IN METRO NEW YORK'S FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING. THE ICF FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE ITS COMMON MISSION AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS THAT WILL CREATE A LASTING LEGACY FOR YEARS TO COME.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
21 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
0
Volunteers
690
Highest pay
$600,370, general counsel

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $897,431 spent. EDUCATION, HEALTH, WELLNESS VIA HOCKEY WITH A HEART PROGRAM: THE ISLANDERS HOCKEY WITH A HEART PROGRAM EXEMPLIFIES THE POWERFUL COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE ISLANDERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION AND LOCAL NON PROFITS, MARKING ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S LARGEST SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THIS INITIATIVE BRINGS TOGETHER VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON CRITICAL AREAS SUCH AS EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THROUGH SMALL GRANTS, RESOURCES AND DIRECT ENGAGEMENT, THE PROGRAM FOSTERS POSITIVE IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE HOCKEY WITH A HEART PROGRAM STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS AND CREATES LASTING-CHANGE, DEMONSTRATING THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT.
  2. $227,578 spent. GROW THE GAME/HOCKEY YOUTH INVESTMENT: ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S LARGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS ITS COMMITMENT TO GROWING THE GAME OF HOCKEY THROUGH TARGETED INVESTMENTS IN YOUTH PROGRAMS. BY ENHANCING LOCAL COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE, THE FOUNDATION HAS HELPED BUILD RINKS, IMPROVE FACILITIES, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT MAKE THE SPORT MORE ACCESSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, INITIATIVES SUPPORTING UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND, HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN HOCKEY. THESE EFFORTS NOT ONLY PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY BUT ALSO FOSTER A LOVE FOR THE GAME, ENSURING ITS FUTURE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE ISLANDERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING COMMUNITY SUPPORT THROUGH A RANGE OF IMPACTFUL INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION ACTIVELY ASSISTS YOUTH IN LOCAL HOSPITALS BY PROVIDING THOUGHTFUL GIFTS THAT BRIGHTEN THEIR SPIRITS DURING CHALLENGING TIMES. TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS, IT ORGANIZES A BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION EVENT, ENSURING THEY HAVE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR. DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THE FOUNDATION HELPS FAMILIES IN NEED BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND CARE. ADDITIONALLY, IT ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY MEMBERS, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, RECOGNIZING THEIR VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ENSURING THEY FEEL VALUED AND CONNECTED. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION EXEMPLIFIES ITS COMMITMENT TO MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE IT SERVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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