named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Greater Syracuse Home Improvement Program
Offers grants to income-eligible homeowners for critical home improvements including roofs, furnaces, windows, and structural components
New Construction
Builds new affordable housing units in urban areas, including multi-family and single-family homes
Purchase Rehab Program
Provides grants to income-eligible homebuyers to rehabilitate single and two-family houses in Syracuse, NY
Vacant Housing Rehab
Rehabilitates vacant housing units to increase affordable housing stock and support community revitalization
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 2 activities
- Affordable housing development through new constructionPlans and executes new construction projects to develop affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income households. Projects include multi-family developments and single-family homes at locations such as Beaver Meadow, Moses Dewitt, Tipperary Hill, and 1208 Bellevue Ave, including the construction of designated units like House 3.
- Rehabilitation of vacant and existing housingUndertakes rehabilitation of vacant and deteriorating housing units to improve safety, affordability, and energy efficiency. Activities include structural repairs and replacement of critical systems such as roofs, furnaces, windows, and plumbing and electrical components, as demonstrated by the rehabilitation of House 2 and other properties.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Grants for home rehabilitation and critical improvementsProvides financial grants to income-eligible homebuyers and homeowners for the rehabilitation of single- and two-family homes and for critical home improvements, including replacement of aging mechanical systems, roofs, furnaces, windows, and electrical and plumbing components.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Management of affordable housing propertiesOwns and manages affordable housing developments, including ongoing operations and tenant services at sites such as Beaver Meadow and Moses Dewitt.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Securing public and private funding for affordable housing projectsObtains financing for housing development and rehabilitation initiatives from a range of public and private sources, including HOME, HOPE, CDBG, NYS, Affordable Housing Corporation, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Federal Home Loan Bank, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and private lenders.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$601K
Contributions & grants$103K17%
Program service revenue$230K38%
Investment income$259K43%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$414K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$273K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$545K
Cash$517K
Investments$0
Liabilities$469K
Net assets$77K
Liquid reserves15.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +88.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SEKOWSKI | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $112K |
| WILLIAM DEMARLE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $112K |
board members · 9
- DEVORN KINSEY — DIRECTOR
- JAMES SPENCER — VICE PRESIDENT
- JENNINE LOMBARDI — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH RUSSO — DIRECTOR
- JULIE NELSON — SECRETARY
- RICHARD DRISCOLL — DIRECTOR
- SHELDON ASHKIN — DIRECTOR
- TESS SCHAUFLER — DIRECTOR
- VINCENT SPINA — PRESIDENT
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Central New York Regional Transportation Authority Partner — Email domain suggests a professional affiliation with Central New York's workforce and community development network.
- Christopher Community Partner — Refers clients to Christopher Community for rental housing information at the Moses Dewitt Apartment Building.
- City of Syracuse Government — Provides referral to city government services.
- Cortland Housing Assistance Council Partner — Provides referral to housing assistance services in Cortland County.
- Federal Home Loan Bank Funder — Secured funding from for affordable housing development.
- Greater Syracuse Land Bank Partner — Refers clients to the Greater Syracuse Land Bank for home purchase opportunities.
- Home HeadQuarters, Inc. Partner — Refers clients to Home HeadQuarters, Inc. for closing cost assistance and home loans.
- New York State Affordable Housing Corporation Funder — Provides funding to support the Home Improvement Program.
- New York State Affordable Housing Corporation Government — Provides referral to state-level affordable housing resources.
- New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Government — Partnered with to secure funding for affordable housing projects.
- Onondaga County Government — Provides referral to county government services.
- Onondaga County Community Development Partner — Refers clients to Onondaga County Community Development for county-wide lead hazard reduction services.
- P.E.A.C.E., Inc. Partner — Refers clients to P.E.A.C.E., Inc. for weatherization services.
- Syracuse Lead Program Partner — Refers clients to the Syracuse Lead Program for lead hazard reduction services.
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.
- Capacity Building for Community Housing Developmentmethodology: capacity_support_for_developmentBy providing consulting and development support to organizations and communities lacking internal expertise, strengthens local capacity to initiate and complete affordable housing projects, thereby expanding the reach and sustainability of community-led development.
- Home Rehabilitation for Affordability and Safetymethodology: home-rehabilitation-for-affordabilityBy replacing critical building components in existing homes, improves home safety, energy efficiency, and long-term affordability, thereby extending the useful life of the housing stock and preserving affordable units in urban neighborhoods.
- New Construction to Expand Affordable Housing Inventorymethodology: new_constructionBy building new affordable housing units, increases the supply of available housing in targeted low-income neighborhoods, addressing unmet demand and supporting community revitalization.
- Nonprofit Developer Financing to Enable Affordable Projectsmethodology: nonprofit_developer_financingBy leveraging its nonprofit status to access specialized funding sources and creatively package financial resources, makes otherwise infeasible affordable housing projects viable and sustainable.
- Vacant Property Rehabilitation to Revitalize Neighborhoodsmethodology: vacant_property_rehabilitationBy rehabilitating vacant and abandoned housing units, returns underutilized assets to productive use, improves neighborhood conditions, and expands the supply of quality affordable housing.