irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $77KFamily Emergency Program. Under this program SWAN provides emergency assistance for residents residing in zip codes 14608, 11 and 19 with rental, utility and food assistance. They also can get bus passes and referrals for other services. SWAN provides case management to them as well.This program is supported with $59,251 in contributions from United Way found on the form 990, Page 9, Part VIII line 1(a).
- #2 $91KNYS Preservation Program. Under this program we provide assistance to low-income homeowners with minor repairs to their homes in zip codes 14608, 11 and 19. We assist with the Jefferson Avenue and Genesee Street Business Associations in the planning of their activities and clean-ups. We work with community churches and block clubs on community events. We partner with the City of Rochester and the Neighborhood Service Center on Public Safety initiatives such as National Night Out.This program is supported with $141,082 in government grant and ESL grant contributions found on the form 990, Page 9, Part VIII line 1(h).
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Emergency Services Program
Provides emergency assistance including rental/mortgage aid, utility payments, food vouchers, furniture/appliance support, and bus passes to low-income households in ZIP codes 14608, 14611, and 14619.
Neighborhood Preservation Program
Provides minor home repairs and trash removal referrals to low-income homeowners, seniors, and persons with disabilities to support housing stability and code compliance.
Senior Nutrition Program
Offers congregate meals to seniors aged 60+ and eligible spouses, funded by federal, state, and county agencies, with a suggested voluntary contribution.
Youth Programming
After-school program for youth ages 8–16 focusing on strength training, coordination, self-defense, and discipline, held Monday through Thursday at the Montgomery Neighborhood Center.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Educational and community programmingProvides educational resources, mentoring programs, arts and crafts instruction through private or group lessons, and hosts community events such as a breakfast forum on housing affordability and first-time homebuyer challenges.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Emergency assistance services for householdsProvides emergency support to approximately 1,400–2,000 households annually in zip codes 14608, 14611, and 14619, including rental and mortgage assistance, utility support, security deposit aid, $25 emergency food vouchers for use at Walmart and Tops, and bus passes for access to medical, legal, and social services. Also includes case management and referrals for food and clothing.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Furniture and appliance assistance for qualifying householdsProvides essential household items such as beds, bed frames, refrigerators, and stoves to qualifying households in need as part of emergency support services.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Neighborhood Preservation ProgramProvides minor home repairs and landscaping assistance to support code compliance and healthy neighborhoods, along with Trash Out service referrals and community beautification initiatives in zip codes 14608, 14611, and 14619.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Referrals to food pantries and ongoing food supportConnects households in need with local food pantries for sustained food assistance, complementing emergency food voucher distribution.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Senior Nutrition ProgramOperates a program to improve quality of life for older residents by providing meals and supporting families, serving seniors in the southwest quadrant of Rochester, NY.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth development programOffers a structured youth program for ages 8–16 focused on strength training, coordination, self-defense, and discipline, serving residents in the southwest quadrant of Rochester, NY.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$360K
Contributions & grants$335K93%
Program service revenue$5K1%
Investment income$600%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$503K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$295K
Grants paid out$40K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$228K
Cash$9K
Investments$18K
Liabilities$62K
Net assets$166K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
5 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue -63.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Jackson | Executive Director | 40 | $54K |
board members · 7
- Brendan Francis Started 2024 — Member
- Carol Kendrick — Interim Vice President
- Pastor Gail Berkes Started 2023 — Member
- Paul Flagg Started 2023 — Member
- Randolph Geeter Started 2023 — Member
- Sister Marsha Allen — Member
- Woodrow Hammond — President
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- City of Rochester Partner — Partners on public safety initiatives such as National Night Out.
- Emergency Services Providers Collaborative Coalition — Member organization participating in coordinated emergency service delivery.
- Monroe County Funder — Provides financial support for the Emergency Services program.
- Monroe County Government — Partner in the Preservation Program, as indicated by the use of its logo on program materials.
- Monroe County Dept. of HS/Office for the Aging Government — Local government funder and administrative partner for the senior nutrition program
- Montgomery Neighborhood Center Partner — Hosts SWAN Inc.'s programs and services at its facility.
- N.Y. State Department of Health Government — State-level health agency funder of the senior nutrition program
- N.Y. State Office for the Aging Government — State-level funder of the senior nutrition program
- Neighborhood Service Center Partner — Partners on public safety initiatives such as National Night Out.
- Senator Cooney Government — Hosted a clergy roundtable discussion at SWAN focused on housing affordability.
- U.S. Administration on Aging Government — Primary federal funder of the senior nutrition program
- United Way Funder — Provides financial support for the Family Emergency Program and Emergency Services program.
- United Way Partner — Partner in sponsoring the Family Emergency Services Program to provide household assistance.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Developmentmethodology: community-driven_developmentBy engaging residents as active partners and leveraging existing community assets, we produce more sustainable and contextually relevant revitalization outcomes because local ownership increases program effectiveness and long-term community buy-in.
- Homeownership as Wealth Buildingmethodology: homeownership-as-wealth-buildingBy promoting homeownership, we produce long-term family stability and generational wealth because property ownership enables asset accumulation and anchors families in stable communities.
- Integrated Service Deliverymethodology: integrated_service_deliveryBy operating an accessible and adaptive network of services, we produce more effective outcomes because addressing multiple needs through coordinated pathways reduces barriers and improves client retention and impact.
- Physical Training as Youth Developmentmethodology: physical-training-for-youth-developmentBy using physical training in strength, coordination, and self-defense, we teach youth discipline and personal responsibility because structured physical challenges build self-regulation and confidence in at-risk youth.
- Targeted Repair Assistance for Vulnerable Populationsmethodology: targeted-repair-assistanceBy focusing minor home repair assistance on low-income homeowners, seniors, and people with disabilities, we improve housing stability and neighborhood conditions because targeted interventions prevent displacement and reduce deterioration in high-risk populations.