Interfaith Nutrition Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, VOLUNTEER BASED ORGANIZATION, THE INN PROVIDES A BROAD VARIETY OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO ASSIST THOSE CHALLENGED BY HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS AND PROFOUND POVERTY. WE PARTNER WITH THOSE IN NEED IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
- Income
- $11.9 million
- Spending
- $8.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 74
- Volunteers
- 2,948
- Highest pay
- $206,110, chief executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 23 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
- $2.8 million spent. THE INN'S SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY SAFE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS. THE INN OPERATES ONE MEN'S SHELTER AND ONE FAMILY SHELTER. BOTH SHELTERS ARE LICENSED BY NYS OTDA THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE NASSSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. THE SHELTERS ARE STAFFED 24/7 AND PROVIDE A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO ASSIST THE GUESTS WITH NAVIGATING THE SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM (PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID). CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE ASSISTANCE IN REMOVING BARRIERS TO PERMANENT HOUSING.
- $2.6 million spent. THE MARY BRENNAN INN SOUP KITCHEN PROVIDES HOT NUTRITIONAL MEALS, ACCESS TO SHOWERS, FOOD PANTRY AND A CLOTHING BOUTIQUE. MEALS ARE SERVED IN THE DINING ROOM AS A SIT-DOWN SERVICE, AS WELL AS A "TO GO" MEAL OPTION.
- $1.7 million spent. THE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE (CTC) OFFERS HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO GUESTS TO IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING. THE CTC IS ABLE TO ASSIST WITH ID DOCUMENTS, APPLICATION FOR GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING/SHELTER PLACEMENTS, RESUMES/EMPLOYMENT, MAIL SERVICE, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, LEGAL SERVICES, HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT AND REFERRALS FOR ONSITE MENTAL HEALTH AND PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE APPOINTMENTS.
- $319,467 spent. THE INN'S LONG TERM HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO WERE FORMERLY HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. HOUSING IS PROVIDED IN THREE HOUSES LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHICH OFFER THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUESTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH SUPPORT FROM THE INN'S CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND SHELTER PROGRAM.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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