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SPRING COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC
DOBBS FERRY, NY · EIN 271622411 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · springcommunitypartners.org
revenue
$167K
expenses
$197K
net assets
$91K
employees
1
volunteers
105
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

SPRING Community Partners, Inc.s primary purpose is to promote childrens full and active participation in the life of their school and community, regardless of means. The organization also creates and strengthens community-wide links, develops and conducts its own programming, and provides guidance, advocacy and assistance to support childrens educational, recreational and social activities in the Village of Dobbs Ferry, New York.

profile · synthesized from sources

SPRING Community Partners supports children in Dobbs Ferry, New York, by providing access to educational, recreational, and social activities regardless of family income. The organization offers school supplies, musical instrument rentals, enrichment program funding, and food support through community partnerships. Founded in 2007, it operates primarily through volunteer and donor support to ensure equitable participation for all students.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $41K
    FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM:Co-sponsors the weekly Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry in partnership with South Presbyterian Church in Dobbs Ferry. # served: 630
  2. #2 $9K
    SCHOOL SUPPLIES:Provides families in need with required school supplies from grades 1-12.# served: 135
named programs · 18 · from sources

What they call their work

Clothing Support
Partners with The Sharing Shelf to provide clothing for children in need
Coat Drive
Coordinates an annual drive to provide winter coats for children and adults in the community
Crisis Intervention
Provides case-by-case support to families facing hardship due to illness, job loss, or emergencies
Early Literacy
Supports an early literacy program for at-risk children at Springhurst Elementary School
Enrichment
Supports student participation in year-round enrichment programs and classes through local organizations
Food Support
Partners with the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry and Family-to-Family to help local families meet food needs
Help-a-Child 2.0
Connects families in need with community members who fulfill specific requests for clothing and sports equipment
High School Support
Provides resources for test prep, uniforms, yearbooks, and other senior-year needs
Kids Can!
Organizes food drives to stock the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry through school-based collections
Musical Muses
Covers the cost of musical instrument rentals for students in school band and orchestra programs
Nursery School Scholarships
Provides discounted tuition for qualifying students at Dobbs Ferry nursery schools
Pool Passes
Offers discounted memberships to families through partnership with the Dobbs Ferry Recreation Department
Project Explore
Offers a middle school program focused on curiosity, independence, and problem-solving skills
School Supplies
Provides required school supplies for children in grades 1–12 from low-resource families
Senior Awards
Grants three annual awards to graduating seniors for community service, financial need, and personal resilience
Snack Fairies
Provides daily healthy snacks for children at Springhurst Elementary School
Sports
Assists families with registration fees and equipment costs for school and community sports programs
Summer Camp
Funds children's participation in day camps through partnership with the Dobbs Ferry Parks and Recreation Department
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
    • Operates coat and snack support programs for students
      Organizes an annual coat drive and maintains the “Snack Fairies” program to collect and distribute new and gently used coats and provide daily healthy snacks to children at Springhurst Elementary School.
    • Provides crisis intervention and family support services
      Offers case-by-case crisis intervention support to families facing hardship due to illness, job loss, or emergencies, and connects families in need with community members to fulfill requests for clothing and sports equipment.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Administers early literacy and middle school enrichment programs
      Founded and continues to support an early literacy program for at-risk children at Springhurst Elementary School and offers a middle school program focused on curiosity, independence, and problem solving.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awards recognition and scholarships to graduating seniors
      Offers three annual awards—In Our Backyard Award, SPRINGBoard Award, and Sean Grogg Memorial Award—to recognize and honor graduating seniors in the Dobbs Ferry community.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Co-sponsors weekly food pantry and coordinates emergency food distributions
      Co-sponsors the weekly Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry and organizes additional food distributions for children and families, particularly during the pandemic; supports local food needs through partnerships with Family-to-Family and community food drives. Serves hundreds of individuals, with specific reports of 537 to 645 people served.
  • Music Education Support 1 activity
    • Funds music program participation for students
      Provides financial support for musical instrument rentals, accessories, and music books for in-school orchestra and band programs, serving 36 students in grades 3 to 12.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Organizes community and fundraising events
      Hosts annual events including a gala, Summer Soirée, family square dance, virtual bingo nights, and benefit concerts to raise funds and awareness for community programs; also organizes themed fundraising events such as musical bingo and Winter Welcome.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Provides school supplies and academic support to students in need
      Provides required school supplies to students in grades 1–12, with annual distributions supporting over 130 students. Also offers test prep classes, senior yearbooks, and academic guidance to high school students.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Supports student participation in enrichment, sports, and camp programs
      Provides financial assistance for children to participate in day camp, nursery school, sports, and year-round enrichment activities through partnerships with local organizations including the Dobbs Ferry Parks and Recreation Department.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$167K
Contributions & grants$132K79%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K3%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$197K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$135K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash$91K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$91K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -29.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERTA LARKINS Executive Dir. 30 $45K
board members · 14
  • BETH FOSSNER — Director
  • CHRISTINA BOCHICCHIO — Director
  • EMMA BARCOE — Director
  • ISABEL DOMINGUEZ — Director
  • JEDEDIAH ILANY — Director
  • Jamie Tobias — co-chair
  • MARISSA COULEHAN — Director
  • MILAGRO GALLAND — Director
  • SARAH KHONDKER CPA — Treasurer
  • SHARON MCCANN-DOYLE — CO-Cair
  • SUSAN COHEN — Director
  • Suzy Barnett — Director
  • TRACY BARON — Director
  • WILLIAM FORD-SUSSMAN — Director
relationships · 40

Who they work with

  • AYSO Rivertowns Soccer Partner — Partner organization supporting youth sports participation.
  • Ardsley Musical Instrument Partner — Partner organization providing support for musical instrument rentals.
  • Bill Ford-Sussman Partner — Presented a benefit concert in support of SPRING Community Partners.
  • Boxing Day Coffee Partner — Local business supporting SPRING by donating a portion of sales during the event.
  • Broadway Training Center Partner — Partner organization supporting enrichment activities.
  • Community Nursery School Partner — Partner organization collaborating on early childhood support.
  • Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization assisting with food security for families.
  • Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry Partner — Partnership to stock food pantry and support local families' food needs.
  • Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church Partner — Partner organization providing community and logistical support.
  • Dobbs Ferry PTSA Partner — Partner organization collaborating on student and family support initiatives.
  • Dobbs Ferry Parks and Recreation Department Partner — Partnership to provide funding for children to attend day camp and discounted pool memberships.
  • Dobbs Ferry Public Library Partner — Partner organization supporting literacy and educational programs.
  • Dobbs Ferry Schools Foundation Partner — Partner organization supporting educational enrichment.
  • Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District Partner — Partner organization facilitating school-based support programs.
  • Dobbs Ferry United Teachers Partner — Partner organization supporting student assistance through school staff.
  • Dobbs Ferry Youth Little League Partner — Partner organization supporting youth sports access.
  • Family-to-Family Partner — Partner organization providing family support services.
  • Family-to-Family Partner — Partnership to support local families' food needs.
  • GENERATION LOVE Partner — Designer partner contributing 20% of sales from the pop-up event to SPRING.
  • Generation Love Partner — Retail partner contributing 20% of sales and 100% of raffle proceeds to support SPRING Community Partners.
  • HUDCO Partner — Provides space for the coat drive donation collection.
  • HudCo Partner — Hosted the Generation Love pop-up event in support of SPRING.
  • J Sports Academy Partner — Partner organization supporting youth sports participation.
  • Mary Ford-Sussman Partner — Presented a benefit concert in support of SPRING Community Partners.
  • Mercy University Partner — Partner organization providing educational or volunteer support.
  • National School Lunch Program Government — Uses NSLP eligibility as a primary criterion for determining qualification for SPRING assistance.
  • Picture Book Partner — Local business supporting SPRING by donating a portion of sales during the event.
  • Rivertowns United Partner — Partner organization supporting community-wide initiatives.
  • South Presbyterian Church Partner — Co-sponsors the weekly Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry.
  • South Presbyterian Church Partner — Partner organization providing community and logistical support.
+ 10 more
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.

  • Community-Based Distribution via Faith Partnerships
    methodology: faith-based_community_distribution
    By partnering with faith-based organizations to co-sponsor food pantries, the organization leverages trusted local infrastructure and social networks to increase reach and utilization of services, because community-embedded institutions reduce stigma and improve access.
  • Holistic Support Through Community Access and Inclusion
    methodology: holistic-support
    By ensuring access to extracurricular and school activities regardless of income, and by fostering belonging and participation, the organization supports children's development and potential, because inclusion in social and educational experiences is critical to long-term well-being and equity.
  • Income-Proxy Eligibility with Hardship Exceptions
    methodology: income-proxy eligibility
    By using National School Lunch Program eligibility as a proxy for financial need—and allowing documented hardship exceptions—the organization ensures equitable access to assistance while maintaining administrative efficiency, because rigid income thresholds alone may exclude families experiencing situational poverty.