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JOSHUA PROJECT OF SCHOHARIE COUNTY
Middleburgh, NY · EIN 861863752 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · joshuaschoharie.org
revenue
$137K
expenses
$108K
net assets
$200K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The Joshua Project is a volunteer organization working for social justice in our communities by improving the lives of those most vulnerable.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Joshua Project of Schoharie County is a faith-based volunteer organization providing direct social services to vulnerable populations in Schoharie County, NY. It operates year-round and seasonal programs including meal delivery, financial assistance, and holiday gift and food distribution. The organization partners with local agencies and relies on volunteers and donations to support its work.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Adopt-a-Family Program
Coordinates local businesses and individuals to adopt families for Christmas, providing gifts and support
Families in Need Program
Provides temporary financial assistance to help Schoharie County families in crisis regain stability
Friendly Home Visit Program
Organizes volunteers to visit and provide companionship to isolated elderly residents
Schoharie County Christmas for Kids
Distributes presents and gift cards to children in need during the holiday season in partnership with Catholic Charities
Schoharie County Meals Program
Delivers daily meals to 17 individuals in need in the Village of Middleburgh, 52 weeks a year
Summer Backpack Program
Delivers weekly backpacks of food to children in Schoharie and southern Albany Counties during summer months
Summer Lunch Program
Provides free lunches to children, families, and elderly individuals at multiple locations during summer months
Thanksgiving Baskets
Delivers baskets of traditional Thanksgiving food to families in need throughout the valley
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 3 activities
    • Furniture and household item redistribution
      Collects and redistributes donated furniture and household goods, serving over 140 families in 2021 through donations from over 100 families.
    • Thanksgiving and Christmas food and gift distribution programs
      Distributes 452 Thanksgiving baskets containing traditional holiday food items annually, supported by volunteer coordination of meal packing and delivery. Also coordinates Christmas gift programs, redistributing donated toys and gift cards to 994 children across 413 families in 2024.
    • Volunteer-led companionship and family adoption programs
      Organizes volunteer-led home visits to provide companionship and social connection to isolated individuals. Coordinates annual holiday family adoption initiatives, partnering with local businesses and individuals to support 66 families during Christmas 2024.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Food distribution and meal delivery services
      Provides daily meal delivery to 17 individuals in the Village of Middleburgh, operates 52 weeks per year, and delivers over 7,500 free lunches during summer months at multiple community sites. Also distributes weekly backpacks of food, providing over 44,000 meals to more than 210 children in Schoharie and southern Albany Counties during summer 2024.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Short-term financial and wellness assistance
      Provides short-term financial aid and wellness check-ins to dozens of vulnerable individuals and families in Schoharie County experiencing hardship, including regular wellness checks for elderly residents.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$137K
Contributions & grants$137K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$208K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$200K
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue +11.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • Amy Pricollo Brown — Board Member
  • Andrew Fetter — Board Member
  • Ann Hay — Board Member
  • Debbie Veith — Board Member
  • Georgia Van Dyke — Board Member
  • Jason Becker — Board Member
  • Michele Borst — Board Member
  • Paige Bulmer — Board Member
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Catholic Charities Partner — Collaborated with The Joshua Project to deliver Thanksgiving food baskets in 2024.
  • Catholic Charities Partner — Collaborates with The Joshua Project to distribute Thanksgiving baskets and operate the Christmas for Kids program.
  • Fusion Community Church Partner — Hosted the 2024 Christmas for Kids program.
  • Schoharie County Office for the Aging Government — Partners with The Joshua Project to deliver daily meals to individuals in need in the Village of Middleburgh.
  • Schoharie County Office for the Aging Partner — Partner agency collaborating on the delivery of daily meals to individuals in need.
  • United Way Funder — Funds the Summer Backpack Program, which delivers food to children in Schoharie and southern Albany Counties.
  • ecumenical groups Partner — Interdenominational religious organizations partnering with The Joshua Project on community initiatives.
  • local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to coordinate family adoptions for Christmas.
  • neighborhood parishes Partner — Local faith communities collaborating with The Joshua Project on outreach programs.
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 Redistribution of Donated Goods
    methodology: community_driven_redistribution
    By collecting and redistributing donated gifts, furniture, and food through community networks, we meet material needs and foster a culture of giving, because localized cycles of donation and distribution strengthen community solidarity and responsiveness.
  • Faith-Based Community Collaboration Model
    methodology: faith_based_community_collaboration
    By partnering with local faith-based groups and parishes, we extend reach and trust within vulnerable populations, because shared values and existing religious infrastructure enhance access and participation in support programs.
  • Flexible Volunteer Engagement Model
    methodology: flexible_volunteer_model
    By enabling volunteers to set their own schedules and participation frequency, we sustain long-term community involvement, because flexibility reduces burnout and increases inclusivity for diverse contributors.
  • Inter-Organizational Service Delivery Partnerships
    methodology: public_private_partnership
    By collaborating with government agencies and local businesses, we expand service capacity and reach, because public-private and inter-agency partnerships leverage complementary resources and infrastructure for more effective aid delivery.
  • Short-Term Financial Assistance for Crisis Stabilization
    methodology: crisis_intervention_grants
    By providing temporary financial aid during emergencies, we help families regain stability, because targeted, time-limited support addresses immediate needs and prevents deeper economic spirals.