irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $141KPROVIDES CASH ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABLING CONDITIONS TO MEET URGENT AND IMMEDIATE SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS WHICH ARE OTHERWISE NOT FUNDED.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Ability Awareness Awards
Annual awards ceremony honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations in Chautauqua County that improve the lives of people with disabilities through advocacy, employment, community service, and humanitarian support
Cash Assistance Program
Provides financial aid to individuals with disabling conditions to meet urgent and immediate supplemental needs not covered by other funding sources
Laurel Memorial Run & Walk
Annual two-day event in Silver Creek, NY, featuring relay runs, races, walks, and Laurel’s Legacy Lap to celebrate individuals with disabilities and raise funds for employment training and disability awareness programs
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 2 activities
- Provides summer camp opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesOffers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to attend a week-long summer camp at YMCA’s Camp Onyahsa.
- Supports cultural, social, and recreational programming for people with developmental disabilitiesProvides year-round travel programs, vacations, and day and evening cultural, social, and art-related activities in New York City for people with developmental disabilities. Also hosts an annual weekend-long music, film, and arts festival for approximately 225 attendees, featuring live entertainment, interactive art, and carnival games.
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Creates film and media programs featuring people with developmental disabilitiesDeveloped the Make-A-Movie Program, which casts people with developmental disabilities in all major acting roles, promoting creative expression and visibility.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Distributes grants to support services for disadvantaged populationsReviews and prioritizes grant requests and distributes funds based on Board-approved decisions, including support for six designated funds managed by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation that benefit individuals with disabilities and socio-economic challenges.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Hosts inclusive community events promoting disability awareness and recognitionOrganizes inclusive events such as Laurel’s Legacy Lap, where individuals with disabilities walk or run a lap around a ballfield and receive public recognition and encouragement, fostering community inclusion.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Operates the Sprout Film Festival and touring programFounded and runs the annual Sprout Film Festival at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and operates the Sprout Touring Film Festival, which screens films nationally on developmental disabilities. The festival includes film screenings and cultural programming for diverse audiences.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts annual fundraising eventsPlans and executes a range of annual fundraising events such as the TRC Golf Classic, Lip Sync Battle, Color Run, Laurel Memorial Run & Walk, and newspaper sales to support programs for people with disabilities. The TRC Golf Classic alone has raised over $1.92 million over 29 years.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Provides administrative services to subsidiary corporationsDelivers administrative support to affiliated organizations including New Vision Services, Inc.; Southern Chautauqua Properties 1, LLC; Support Enterprises, Inc.; and TEAM Services, Inc.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provides cash and supplemental financial assistance to individuals with disabling conditionsOffers direct cash assistance and supplemental funding to individuals with disabling conditions to meet urgent and immediate needs not covered by other sources. This includes year-round financial support for low-income and disabled residents in Chautauqua County, NY.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognizes contributions to the disability community through annual awardsHosts an annual awards celebration that honors individuals and organizations for their contributions to improving the lives of people with disabilities in Chautauqua County.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.06M
Contributions & grants$331K31%
Program service revenue$614K58%
Investment income$30K3%
Other revenue$86K
expenses
Total expenses$863K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$533K
Grants paid out$133K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.60M
Cash$64K
Investments$0
Liabilities$490K
Net assets$1.11M
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA HITCHCOCK | CEO | 40 | $118K |
board members · 9
- DAWN COLUMBARE — DIRECTOR
- GREG KRAUZA — PRES (BEG 2/
- GREGG BENDER — PRES (THRU 2
- JOAN YOST — SECRETARY/TR
- JULIE MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR (TH
- R MICHAEL GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR (BE
- RICHARD ERICKSON — DIRECTOR
- TYLER CASE — DIRECTOR
- YVONNE TOVELL — VP (BEG 2/25
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- ACME The Appliance Store Partner — Donated appliances to support TRC Golf Classic fundraising events.
- Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Partner — Hosts the Laurel Run Fund, which receives proceeds from the event and directs funding to The Resource Center.
- Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Partner — Manages six designated funds on behalf of Filling the Gap, Inc. to support individuals with disabilities and socio-economic challenges.
- Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Partner — Manages the Mark Pacheco WOW Fund, which receives proceeds from Filling the Gap Inc.'s Lip Sync Battle event.
- Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Partner — Partner in managing the Mark Pacheco WOW Fund through The Resource Center funds.
- Fenton Mobility Products Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting Filling the Gap, Inc. and The Resource Center.
- Kinetic by Windstream Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting Filling the Gap, Inc. and The Resource Center.
- Lakeshore Bank Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting Filling the Gap, Inc. and The Resource Center.
- Laurel Run Fund Funder — Fund that supports multiple initiatives through Filling the Gap, Inc.
- Moon Brook Country Club Partner — Host venue for the annual TRC Golf Classic fundraiser organized by Filling the Gap Inc.
- New Vision Services, Inc. Partner — Subsidiary corporation receiving administrative services
- New Vision Services, Inc. Partner — Subsidiary corporation receiving administrative services from Filling the Gap, Inc.
- Observer Partner — Media partner that publishes a special edition newspaper for the annual Laurel Run newspaper sale.
- Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Partner — Venue host for the annual Sprout Film Festival supported by Filling the Gap Inc.
- RunSignUp Partner — Technology partner enabling online fundraising for the Laurel Memorial Run & Walk.
- Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Partner — Corporate sponsor that renewed support for The Resource Center.
- Southern Chautauqua Properties 1, LLC Partner — Subsidiary corporation receiving administrative services
- Southern Chautauqua Properties 1, LLC Partner — Subsidiary corporation receiving administrative services from Filling the Gap, Inc.
- Sprout Network — Filling The Gap Inc. operates the Sprout Film Festival through Sprout, a New York City-based nonprofit.
- Support Enterprises, Inc. Partner — Subsidiary corporation receiving administrative services
- Support Enterprises, Inc. Partner — Subsidiary corporation receiving administrative services from Filling the Gap, Inc.
- TEAM Services, Inc. Partner — Subsidiary corporation receiving administrative services
- TEAM Services, Inc. Partner — Subsidiary corporation receiving administrative services from Filling the Gap, Inc.
- The Post-Journal Partner — Media partner that publishes a special edition newspaper for the annual Laurel Run newspaper sale.
- The Resource Center Partner — Co-beneficiary of fundraising events organized by Filling the Gap.
- The Resource Center Partner — Co-hosted the Step Up for Autism Color Run event.
- The Resource Center Partner — Co-hosts the annual Ability Awareness Awards celebration and collaborates on supporting people with disabilities in Chautauqua County.
- The Resource Center Partner — Collaborates to support mission-aligned service development and alternative service delivery
- The Resource Center Partner — Collaborates to support service development and delivery for people with disabilities.
- The Resource Center Partner — Collaborates with The Resource Center to support people with disabilities and socioeconomic challenges in Chautauqua County.
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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.
- Entrepreneurial Service Development for Disability Supportmethodology: entrepreneurial_service_developmentBy creating entrepreneurial and alternative service delivery models, we expand support for people with disabilities because traditional systems often fail to meet their unique needs; this approach enables innovation and responsiveness beyond conventional frameworks.
- Funding Gap Intervention to Expand Life Opportunitiesmethodology: funding_gap_interventionBy targeting unmet funding gaps, we expand life opportunities for people with disabilities because existing support systems are insufficient; this intervention enables access to transformative experiences and services otherwise out of reach.
- Storytelling Through Film for Social Change and Inclusionmethodology: film_for_social_changeBy showcasing films created by and about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we drive social change because authentic narratives challenge stereotypes and foster empathy, leading to greater inclusion.