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THEA BOWMAN HOUSE INC
UTICA, NY · EIN 161488620 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P45 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · theabowmanhouse.org
revenue
$2.4M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$2.0M
employees
66
volunteers
34
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE THEA BOWMAN HOUSE IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO ENABLE CULTURALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE FOUNDATION ON WHICH THEA BOWMAN HOUSE IS BUILT IS AGAPE, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Thea Bowman House provides educational and social services to low-income, culturally diverse children and families in Utica, NY. It operates a licensed child care and pre-K program, an emergency food and clothing pantry, and enrichment initiatives for at-risk youth. Founded in 1986, the organization aims to break the cycle of poverty through a nurturing environment grounded in unconditional love.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.20M
    THEA BOWMAN HOUSE PROVIDES AN ON-SITE PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FUNDED BY THE NYS EDUCATION DEPT. THIS IS A 2 1/2 HOUR PROGRAM WHICH FOLLOWS THE SCHOOL SCHEDULE. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE PROVIDED TO THE MORNING CLASSES, LUNCH AND SNACK TO THE AFTERNOON CLASSES, AND ALL MEALS SERVED ARE FUNDED BY THE NYS DOH CACFP. EACH CLASSROOM HAS ONE HEAD TEACHER CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF NY.
  2. #2 $51K
    THIS SPECIAL PROGRAM, OPERATING OUT OF THE LAFAYETTE STREET SITE, PROVIDES AN EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY FOR WEST UTICA RESIDENTS AND SECOND HAND CLOTHING, FREE OF CHARGE TO ANYONE IN NEED.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Child Care Program and Universal Pre-K
Licensed child care and state-funded pre-kindergarten program for children ages 20 months to 12 years, following the Utica City School District schedule.
Community Gardening Program
Program engaging children and families in gardening activities to promote nutrition and environmental education.
Food and Clothing Pantry
Emergency food pantry and free clothing distribution for West Utica residents and others in need, operating out of the Lafayette Street site.
Holiday Assistance
Seasonal support program providing food, clothing, and gifts to families during holidays.
Kids with Promise
Teen program offering social and educational enrichment for youth.
Summer Reading Program
Literacy enrichment initiative for children during summer months to prevent learning loss.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting community events
      Organizes annual community events such as the St. Paddy's Parade Party to engage local residents and strengthen community ties.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Operating a community gardening program
      Manages a community gardening initiative to promote food security, provide access to fresh produce, and foster community engagement among residents.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operating a food and clothing pantry and outreach center
      Provides emergency food, clothing, and essential household items such as blankets and can openers through a pantry and outreach center located at 731 Lafayette Street in Utica. The program serves West Utica residents and others in need, including low-income families and single-parent households facing basic needs trade-offs.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a pre-kindergarten and child care program
      Provides structured educational and child care services for children ages 20 months to 12 years, including a universal Pre-K program in partnership with the Utica City School District, operating at 309 Genesee Street in Utica. The program follows the public school schedule and serves meals funded by the NYS Department of Health CACFP.
  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a summer reading program
      Runs a literacy-focused summer reading program for children to support educational development and prevent learning loss during the summer months.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a teen enrichment program
      Runs a teen program called Kids with Promise for children up to 12 years of age, providing social and educational enrichment opportunities as part of its broader youth services.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Providing holiday and seasonal assistance
      Offers targeted support to families during seasonal periods, including holiday assistance programs that provide food, clothing, or other essential goods to individuals and families in need.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.41M
Contributions & grants$2.36M98%
Program service revenue$25K1%
Investment income$19K1%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$2.25M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.68M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.38M
Cash$644K
Investments$0
Liabilities$335K
Net assets$2.05M
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • EMILY ARTHUR — SECRETARY
  • F CHRISTOPHER GIRUZZI — DIRECTOR
  • HAWA PETERS — DIRECTOR
  • JANE DOMINGUE — EXECUTIVE DI
  • JOE DUCATO — DIRECTOR
  • JULIUS BLACKSHEAR JR — DIRECTOR
  • KATHRYN BAREFOOT — DIRECTOR
  • MEGAN TIMIAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL BRENNAN — PRESIDENT
  • SHARON ZOHNE — VICE PRESIDE
  • WILLIAM TAFT — TREASURER
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • New York State Department of Health CACFP Government — Funds all meals served in the pre-kindergarten program at Thea Bowman House.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Funds the pre-kindergarten program at Thea Bowman House.
  • Sister Thea Bowman Partner — Organization is named after Sister Thea Bowman in honor of her legacy of intercultural awareness, unconditional love, and education for disadvantaged youth.
  • Utica City School District Partner — Administers the on-site pre-kindergarten program at Thea Bowman House.
  • info@theabowmanhouse.org Partner — Email contact point for administrative and outreach services.
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.

  • Agape-Based Care Model
    methodology: agape_based_care
    By grounding services in agape (unconditional love), the organization creates a safe and nurturing environment that fosters trust and belonging, enabling culturally diverse children and families to engage more fully and achieve their full potential because they feel valued without condition.
  • Educational and Social Enrichment to Break the Poverty Cycle
    methodology: poverty_cycle_interruption
    By providing structured educational and social enrichment programs, the organization helps vulnerable children and youth develop the skills and relationships necessary to interrupt intergenerational poverty, because cognitive, emotional, and social development are foundational to long-term upward mobility.
  • Holistic Community Support
    methodology: holistic_community_support
    By integrating social services that address basic needs, education, and family support within a single community-based model, the organization produces more sustainable outcomes because interconnected challenges are treated systemically rather than in isolation.