The Coronavirus has impacted everyone across the country and globe. Long Island is home to a high percentage of low-income workers and others who may be at particular risk, yet our needs are often overlooked, and Long Island receives far less funding, proportionally than its NYC neighbor. Our local municipalities, health care facilities, and the nonprofit sector which were already under-resourced prior to the pandemic continue to be stretched to the limit while doing what is required to save lives and support our neighbors in need.

The COVID-19 Long Island Philanthropic Response Fund was established to aid nonprofit service providers struggling with the health and economic effects of the coronavirus.

The fund is a joint funding effort administered by LICF and includes Alpern Family Foundation, Apple Bank, Bencivenga Family, Billy Baldwin, BNB Bank, Charlie’s Fund, The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation, Davis Family, Dharia Family, Doniger Family, Greentree Foundation, Joel Hershey, Holstein Family Fund, Horace and Amy Hagedorn Fund, Karp Family, Kisner Family, Lewis Family, Long Island Community Foundation, Marcin-Pastula Family, Joe Mitola, Fred and Gilda Nobel Foundation, NYS Health Foundation, Rauch Foundation, Prichard Charitable Trust, Sandy River Charitable Foundation, Staller Family, The Wheeler Foundation, Yurman Family Foundation, and many other generous donors.

Since 1978, LICF has been and continues to be a critical part of Long Island’s philanthropic response. LICF co-created the Building Back Stronger Fund after Superstorm Sandy devastated our region and has taken leadership on issues affecting Long Islanders for decades.

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The chart below reflects more than $1.5 million in grants that were made to Long Island nonprofits.

The funding allowed nonprofits to provide meals and groceries, the transition to online health & health services through the use of telehealth equipment, and the purchase of protective supplies. Grants also helped groups with increased staffing costs and childcare for essential workers, support victims of domestic violence, provide free legal services to nonprofits and individuals, and much more.

The Fund is closed, however, Long Island recovers from the grueling repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Local nonprofit organizations continue their work and are beginning to look towards the future. Beyond the health impacts, there are economic hardships with a large percentage of job losses and businesses closing. Issues with domestic violence and mental health conflicts posed by the pandemic have also increased. The Lond Island Community Foundation will continue to help our region along with our generous donors and funding partners. You can be part of our mission to improve the quality of life for all Long Islanders by supporting our Community Needs Fund.