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Central Islip Civic Council Inc

EIN 11-2739993 · Central Islip, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTRAL ISLIP CIVIC COUNCIL IS A NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY BASED AGENCY DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL ISLIP. THE CICC MAINTAINS THE HISTORIC HEINES HOMESTEAD BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHERE WE OFFER "A STEP BACK IN TIME" ACADEMIC SCHOOLHOUSE PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES AND SENIORS. WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY FOR OUR CENTRAL ISLIP RESIDENTS WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES PROVIDED BY OUR VERY OWN GARDEN. WE ALSO SPONSOR FREE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND CULTURAL AND HOLIDAY EVENTS.

Income
$654,518
Spending
$626,240
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
8
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$75,308, executive director until 3/2025

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (1)
  1. $563,006 spent. CICC PROVIDES HOUSING COUNSELING BY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ("HUD") CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELORS FOR FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, PRE-PURCHASE, RENTAL AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TO RESIDENTS OF SUFFOLK AND NASSAU COUNTY. CICC MAINTAINS RENTALS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. CICC MAINTAINS THE HISTORIC HEINES HOMESTEAD FOR FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS. CICC PROVIDES MATERIALS FOR A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ART PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS OF THE CENTRAL ISLIP SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN SUFFOLK COUNTY. CICC IS INVOLVED WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL ISLIP.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1988.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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