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PARTNERSHIP FOR ONTARIO COUNTY INC
CANANDAIGUA, NY · EIN 161546830 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F21 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Medium ($1M-$10M) · partnershipforontariocounty.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$598K
employees
25
volunteers
104
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR ONTARIO COUNTY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS RESEARCH AND DATA DRIVEN, PROMOTING A SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY BY EDUCATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN AREAS OF SOCIAL CONCERN, COLLABORATING WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS AND SECURING FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. THE PARTNERSHIP'S UNIQUE STRENGTH IS ITS ABILITY TO BRING TOGETHER AND COLLABORATE WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING SEPARATELY ON THE SAME ISSUES. THIS HIGH-FUNCTIONING COLLABORATIVE MODEL CREATES MORE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH, HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WHOLE COMMUNITY. THE PARTNERSHIP HAS THE ABILITY TO BRING TOGETHER SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION, HOSPITALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT (STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FORCES), LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, MENTAL HEALTH, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, PHARMACIES, AND HUMAN SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization in Ontario County, NY, focused on mental health, crisis intervention, and community wellness. It operates through a collaborative model, bringing together public and private agencies to address substance abuse, youth justice, suicide prevention, and access to counseling. The organization runs prevention coalitions, a youth court program, and direct services like food pantries and short-term counseling for youth, families, and vulnerable populations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $172K
    SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COALITION OF ONTARIO COUNTY:SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COALITION OF ONTARIO COUNTY IS A COMMUNITY COALITION THAT MEETS REGULARLY TO IMPLEMENT PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING THE CURRENT DRUG EPIDEMIC. THE COALITION HOSTS FORUMS, TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS AIMED AT PREVENTION EDUCATION.
  2. #2 $133K
    COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTER:THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTER'S MISSION IS REFLECTED THROUGH THEIR PROGRAMMING WHICH OFFERS RECOVERY OF LIFE THROUGH WELLNESS AND COUNSELING. EVERY COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS ACCESS TO FREE PROGRAMS IN AN EFFORT TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION THROUGH RESILIENCY AND STRENGTH. THE ONGOING PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTER, LOCAL COMMUNITY BUSINESS AND TIRELESS VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.
named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Research Outreach
Initiative to strengthen ties between policymakers, service providers, and residents through data and community engagement.
Epic Zone: Youth Clubhouse
Safe after-school space for youth development, empowerment, and peer connection.
Group Grief Counseling
Free support group for youth and families navigating loss, facilitated by licensed clinical social workers.
Ontario County Youth Court
Peer-based alternative justice program for youth who committed minor offenses, offering rehabilitation through community service and education; includes youth leadership roles in judicial processes.
Pop-Up Food Pantry
Monthly mobile food distribution events providing food access to individuals and families in need across Ontario County.
Short-Term Counseling
Free, confidential short-term counseling and life coaching for Ontario County residents, with up to 12 sessions; additional sessions available for Geneva City School District families.
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
Community coalition that implements prevention strategies, hosts educational forums and trainings, and provides medication disposal resources to reduce substance misuse among youth and families in Ontario County.
Suicide Prevention Coalition
Education and awareness initiative focused on suicide prevention, offering resources and community training to promote mental health and resilience.
Veterans Coalition
Support network addressing substance misuse and mental health needs among veterans through community awareness and resource coordination.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Build organizational capacity through sound governance and financial management
      Ensures long-term sustainability and mission advancement by maintaining sound governance and financial management practices.
  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Conduct substance abuse prevention and education programs
      Implements community-wide prevention strategies and educational outreach on substance abuse through forums, trainings, workshops, and distribution of educational resources in schools and the community. Includes medication take-back events and drop boxes to prevent misuse of prescription drugs.
  • Motor Vehicle Safety Education 1 activity
    • Deliver safe driving education for youth
      Provides a five-hour safe driving program including "Alive at 25" training and impact panels to promote legal and safe driving decisions among youth.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Facilitate community research and stakeholder engagement
      Strengthens connections between policymakers, institutions, service providers, and residents through Research Outreach and regular virtual coalition meetings to coordinate community efforts.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Lead suicide prevention coalition and awareness initiatives
      Leads a countywide Suicide Prevention Coalition, hosting virtual meetings every other month and delivering education and healing initiatives to raise community awareness and support prevention efforts.
  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
    • Operate countywide Youth Court program
      Runs a restorative youth court program as an alternative to the traditional justice system, using peer accountability, community service, and educational sentencing. The program handled approximately 65 cases annually and achieved a 100% success rate in preventing further justice system involvement in 2023 and 2024. Operates five court sites across Ontario County.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate pop-up and drive-through food pantry programs
      Hosts monthly pop-up food pantries and a drive-through food pantry at the Town of Canandaigua Highway Department Barn to increase access to nutritious food for residents in Ontario County, NY.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate youth drop-in centers and youth development programs
      Provides a safe and supportive environment for youth ages 12–17 through drop-in centers such as Epic Zone, offering meals, homework help, skills development, field trips, and peer engagement activities. Operates in Ontario County, NY.
  • Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
    • Provide free short-term counseling and wellness services
      Offers up to 12 free short-term counseling sessions for Ontario County residents and up to 15 for Geneva City School District students and families, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, group grief counseling, and referrals to long-term care. Services are available in Canandaigua and Geneva.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Support veterans through coalition and community engagement
      Operates a Veterans Coalition to support veterans and their families, promote awareness of substance misuse, and coordinate community resources and events.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.16M
Contributions & grants$42K4%
Program service revenue$1.12M96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$1.05M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$610K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$893K
Cash$667K
Investments$106K
Liabilities$294K
Net assets$598K
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GWENDOLYN VAN LAEKEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $84K
board members · 12
  • BOB ZIMMERMAN — VICE CHAIR
  • BRIAN MASTROSIMONE — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS LAVIN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVE CIRENCIONE — DIRECTOR
  • DAVE YOUNIS — TREASURER
  • JIM KENNEDY — DIRECTOR
  • JOSHUA MAXWELL — CHAIR
  • KATE OTT — DIRECTOR
  • KATHRYN CARSON — SECRETARY
  • NATE LAWRENCE — DIRECTOR
  • RICH RIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
  • SIM COVINGTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • 988 Government — Refers individuals in crisis to 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
  • Canandaigua City Schools Partner — Collaborates through shared staff leadership, with Caroline Chapman serving as Director of Communications and Advisement for both organizations.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Cited as a source for data on drug-related injuries and the importance of proper medication disposal.
  • Community Support Center Partner — Collaborates with the Community Support Center to offer wellness, counseling, and recovery programs.
  • EPIC Zone: A Youth Clubhouse Partner — Youth program operated by Partnership for Ontario County Inc.
  • Erin Pownall Burns Partner — Co-leader of the Research Outreach initiative
  • Fingerlakes Community College Partner — Collaborates through shared staff leadership, with Sim Covington serving as Chief Diversity Officer at both institutions.
  • Foodlink Partner — Partner organization in hosting the monthly pop-up food pantry.
  • Geneva Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosts short-term counseling sessions in Geneva.
  • Geneva Public Library Partner — Hosts short-term counseling sessions in Geneva.
  • Kyvaughn Henry Partner — Co-leader of the Research Outreach initiative
  • Lincoln Hill Farms Partner — Hosts joint events including celebrations and fundraisers.
  • Lincoln Hill Farms Partner — Hosts joint fundraising events with Ontario Cares.
  • Ontario Cares Network — Member of Ontario Cares' network of prevention coalitions.
  • Ontario County Public Health Partner — Partner agency collaborating on the pop-up food pantry initiative.
  • Ontario County Youth Court Partner — Peer-based program providing an alternative to the juvenile justice system for youth in Ontario County, NY.
  • Partnership for Ontario County Network — Organization operates as Ontario Cares, also known as the Partnership for Ontario County
strategies · 4

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-Free Access to Wellness and Empowerment
    methodology: barrier_free_access
    By offering free, inclusive programming and short-term mental health support, we promote personal growth, self-worth, and continuity of care because removing financial and social barriers enables broader participation and creates pathways to long-term wellness and community connection.
  • Collaborative Systems Model
    methodology: collaborative_model
    By uniting agencies, organizations, and community stakeholders through alliances and cross-sector partnerships, we increase the effectiveness and efficiency of services and create greater collective impact than isolated efforts, because coordinated action leverages diverse resources, expertise, and networks to address complex social issues.
  • Community-Centered Prevention Through Coalition Building
    methodology: coalition-based_prevention
    By convening diverse stakeholders into targeted coalitions, we prevent substance misuse and suicide because collective action strengthens social support systems, improves access to care, reduces risk factors, and fosters community-wide resilience through shared responsibility and localized strategies.
  • Integrated Youth Development with Peer Accountability
    methodology: peer_youth_court
    By engaging youth in safe, supportive environments and constructive activities—including peer-led youth courts—we foster personal growth and reduce recidivism, because youth are more likely to internalize accountability and develop positively when empowered within peer-driven, restorative frameworks.