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Community Action Southold Town Inc

EIN 11-2129868 · Southold, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAST'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFETY NET AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR NORTH FORK AND SHELTER ISLAND RESIDENTS IN NEED, HELPING TO BATTLE FOOD, SHELTER, EMPLOYMENT AND HEALTHCARE INSECURITY WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION. WE SERVE A DIVERSE AND VULNERABLE POPULATION WHICH INCLUDES SENIORS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SINGLE MOTHERS, CHILDREN AND ESPECIALLY IMPOVERISHED/LOW-WAGE WORKERS - THE BACKBONE OF THE AGRICULTURE, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM SECTORS THAT DRIVE OUR LOCAL ECONOMY. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP THESE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND MOVE THEM TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OVER THE DECADES, CAST HAS GROWN AND ADJUSTED TO BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE NORTH FORK BUT OUR OBJECTIVE OF "NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS" REMAINS THE SAME.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
42
Volunteers
533
Highest pay
$136,361, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $2.6 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS ADDRESS FOOD SECURITY, CLIENT SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. FOOD SECURITY & NUTRITION INITIATIVES INCLUDE CLIENT-CHOICE PANTRIES, MOBILE PANTRIES, A FEED-A-KID PROGRAM, FARM PARTNERSHIPS, FOOD RESCUE, AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, ALONGSIDE A HEALTH-FOCUSED FOOD REFERRAL SYSTEM FOR PATIENTS IN NEED. CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES OFFER EMERGENCY AID, BENEFIT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, JOB SEARCH SUPPORT, AND SEASONAL DRIVES, WITH REFERRALS TO ENSURE HOLISTIC CARE. EDUCATION & OUTREACH INCLUDES EARLY LITERACY, TUTORING, ESL AND WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMS, A CULINARY TRAINING INITIATIVE, HEALTH FAIRS, AND A WORKSHOP SERIES. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS LIKE GRUPO DE MADRES, A COMMUNITY GARDEN, SUMMER LEARNING, AND ARTS EVENTS SUPPORT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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 1994.

    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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