irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8.51MCATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CHEMUNG/SCHUYLER (CCCSC) - ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND DEVELOPS AND ADMINISTERS VARIOUS HUMAN CARE SERVICE PROGRAMS IN CHEMUNG AND SCHUYLER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. THE CCCSC VARIOUS PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 13,000 INDIVIDUALS IN 2024.
- #2 $23.76MFOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER (FOOD BANK) - ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO AGENCIES IN BROOME, CHEMUNG, SCHUYLER, STEUBEN, TIOGA, AND TOMPKINS COUNTIES, NEW YORK AND DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER. FOOD BANK RESPONDED TO APPROXIMATELY 1,757,000 REQUESTS FOR FOOD DURING 2024.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Catholic Charities Chemung/Schuyler
Administers social justice and human care service programs in Chemung and Schuyler Counties, serving approximately 13,000 individuals in 2024.
Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS)
Operates twelve residences offering support and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and chronic illnesses including HIV/AIDS across the Diocese.
Food Bank of the Southern Tier
Distributes food to agencies across Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties, responding to over 1.7 million requests for food in 2024.
People of Hope Museum
Traveling national storytelling exhibit in a retrofitted tractor-trailer that shares stories of service and compassion; launching in 2026 with stops in Chemung County and Rochester.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocacy for public policy change on social justice issuesEngages in advocacy efforts to influence public policy and transform systems contributing to community inequity, with the goal of advancing social justice across the communities served.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Delivery of comprehensive human services across the 12-county Rochester DioceseProvides a wide range of direct services including meeting basic needs, advancing economic security, pursuing housing solutions, strengthening families and children, delivering mental health and addiction care, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and welcoming immigrants and refugees through over 70 program sites and a network of local agencies across the 12-county Rochester Diocese.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distribution of food through a network of agenciesDistributes food through partner agencies in Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties, New York, responding to approximately 1.757 million requests for food in 2024. Develops innovative programs to address hunger as part of ongoing food security efforts.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Operation of residential support programs for individuals with disabilities and chronic illnessesOperates twelve residences across the Diocese of Rochester’s 12-county territory providing support and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and persons living with HIV/AIDS or other chronic illnesses, serving approximately 2,300 individuals in 2021 and 1,900 in 2020.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provision of social justice and human care services in Chemung and Schuyler CountiesAdministers social justice and human care service programs in Chemung and Schuyler Counties, New York, serving approximately 13,000 individuals in 2024 and 20,000 individuals in 2023.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operation of a mobile storytelling exhibit on acts of serviceWill launch and operate a nationwide traveling multimedia exhibit titled "People of Hope" starting in spring 2026, bringing immersive experiences highlighting human stories behind service to communities across the U.S., including planned stops in Chemung County and Rochester.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$120.38M
Contributions & grants$81.06M67%
Program service revenue$36.46M30%
Investment income$805K1%
Other revenue$2.05M
expenses
Total expenses$113.86M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$58.34M
Grants paid out$12.68M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$102.10M
Cash$14.70M
Investments$15.87M
Liabilities$64.11M
Net assets$37.99M
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +18.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN DEHAIS | PRESIDENT & DIOCESAN DIREC | 40 | $302K |
| ROBERT TRUSIAK | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40 | $298K |
| LORI VANAUKEN | REGIONAL AGENCY EXEC DIR | 40 | $260K |
| CHRISTOPHER HASENAUER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $218K |
| SABRINA MCLEOD | VP OF FINANCE | 40 | $189K |
| PATRICK BOYLE | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $177K |
| MARK BORDEAU | CEO OF FOODBANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | 40 | $168K |
board members · 18
- ALISON WOLFE — BOARD MEMBER
- BISHOP SALVATORE R MATANO — BOARD MEMBER
- DEACON DAN CALLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DOREEN MCGEE — SECRETARY
- FRITZ MINGES — BOARD MEMBER
- IVETH REYNOLDS — BOARD MEMBER
- JIM PURVIS — BOARD MEMBER
- KEENAN MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIANNE FURFURE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTY PALUMBOS — CHAIR
- PAM COLOMAIO — BOARD MEMBER
- REV DANIEL J CONDON — BOARD MEMBER
- REV PAUL TOMASSO — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT KERNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RON ALLISON — BOARD MEMBER
- SR MARY LOU MITCHELL — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHANIE SCHAEFFER — BOARD MEMBER
- TED O'TOOLE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Catholic Campaign for Human Development Partner — U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' domestic anti-poverty program partner
- Catholic Charities Community Services Partner — Special services agency operating residences and providing support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and chronic illnesses
- Catholic Charities Family and Community Services Partner — Division within the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester network providing family and community services.
- Catholic Charities Schuyler County Office Partner — Local office providing services in Schuyler County as part of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester.
- Catholic Charities USA Network — Lead organization launching the People of Hope national storytelling initiative.
- Catholic Charities USA Network — Member of the national Catholic Charities USA network
- Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler Partner — Division within the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester network serving Chemung and Schuyler counties.
- Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler Partner — Special services agency administering social justice and human care programs in Chemung and Schuyler Counties
- Catholic Charities of Finger Lakes Partner — Division within the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester network serving the Finger Lakes region.
- Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston Partner — Division within the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester network serving Steuben and Livingston counties.
- Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga Partner — Division within the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester network serving Tompkins and Tioga counties.
- Catholic Relief Services Partner — Partner organization providing international Catholic charitable services
- Catholic parishes Partner — Collaborates with Catholic parishes to advocate for policies supporting human life, dignity, and rights.
- Diocese of Rochester Government — Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester is the overseeing diocesan body
- Finger Lakes Regional Office Partner — Collaborates with regional office to deliver services in the Finger Lakes area.
- Food Bank of the Southern Tier Partner — Division within the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester network operating as a food bank.
- Food Bank of the Southern Tier Partner — Special services agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester that administers food distribution programs
- Jack Balinsky Network — Hosts a detailed timeline of Catholic Charities' history on a dedicated website.
- Lilly Endowment Inc. Funder — Provided a major 2024 grant to support the People of Hope Museum.
- New York State Division of Human Rights Government — Operates the NYS Sexual Harassment Hotline, which Catholic Charities references for complaints and assistance
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners to advocate for policies supporting human life, dignity, and rights.
strategies · 3
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.
- Barrier Reduction for Self-Sufficiencymethodology: barrier-reduction_for_self-sufficiencyBy identifying and addressing systemic barriers, the organization enables individuals to achieve self-sufficiency, because removing structural obstacles allows people to access resources and opportunities more effectively.
- Faith-Based Human Dignity Modelmethodology: faith-based_service_deliveryBy grounding services in Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel values, the organization advances human dignity and motivates transformative service engagement, because shared moral principles foster deeper commitment from both clients and volunteers.
- Human-Centered Advocacy for Policy Changemethodology: human-centered advocacyBy humanizing individuals in need through authentic representation, the organization increases public and policymaker support for equitable policies, because personal narratives build empathy and motivate action more effectively than data alone.