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Shelter Island Food Pantry - 501(c)(3) Disclosure
Tax-Exempt Status
Shelter Island Food Pantry is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to providing nutritious food to individuals and families in need across Shelter Island. Contributions to our organization are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
IRS Filing and Public Disclosure
As a tax-exempt organization, we are required to make our IRS documents available to the public. The following documents are available for review:

  • Our IRS Form 1023 application for tax-exempt status

  • IRS Form 990, the annual information return filed with the IRS

  • Form 990-T, if applicable, related to unrelated business income

You may request these documents by contacting us at:
Shelter Island Food Pantry
Email: hello@shelterislandfoodpantry.com



Donations and Acknowledgment
We greatly appreciate your support. If you make a donation of $250 or more, we will send you a written acknowledgment for your records. This acknowledgment will include:

  • The amount of the donation (cash)

  • A description (but not the value) of any noncash donations

  • A statement indicating whether any goods or services were provided in exchange for the donation

For any donations less than $250, a written acknowledgment is not required but is still available upon request.


Quid Pro Quo Contributions
If you donate $75 or more and receive goods or services in return, we will provide you with a disclosure statement. The statement will:

  • Inform you that your donation is deductible only to the extent that it exceeds the value of any goods or services you receive

  • Provide a good-faith estimate of the value of those goods or services

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State-Specific Disclosures for New York (Suffolk County)
Shelter Island Food Pantry is registered to solicit charitable donations in New York State, in compliance with the state's Charitable Solicitations Act. As required by New York State law, we provide the following disclosure:

  • A copy of our official registration and financial information can be obtained from the New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau by calling (212) 416-8401 or via the internet at www.charitiesnys.com.

  • Registration does not imply endorsement by the State of New York.

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Privacy and Security
We respect your privacy. Personal information collected through our website is used solely for processing donations and communication. Your information will never be sold or shared with third parties. For further details on how we protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.


Refund Policy
We strive to ensure that every donation to Shelter Island Food Pantry is a fulfilling experience. However, if there has been a mistake with your donation or you wish to request a refund, please contact us at hello@shelterislandfoodpantry.com. Refunds may be granted at the discretion of our organization.


Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding donations or our 501(c)(3) status, please feel free to reach out:
Shelter Island Food Pantry
P.O. Box [insert box number]
Shelter Island, NY [insert ZIP]
Phone: [insert phone number]
Email: [insert email address]


Thank you for your support in making Shelter Island a better place for all!

Updated: July, 26th 2025.

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