irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $24KCHRISTMAS SHARING AND SANTA FOR SENIORS PROGRAMS PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, AND GIFTS TO CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS.
- #2 $10KFOOD SENSE PROGRAM THROUGH FOOD BANK OF CNY HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES STRETCH FOOD DOLLARS AND TO DECREASE NEED FOR EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE. ANYONE WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE, COST IS THE COST OF THE FOOD RECEIVED THROUGH FOOD BANK OF CNY.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Christmas Sharing and Santa for Seniors
Provides holiday food, clothing, hygiene items, and gifts to children, adults, and seniors in need during the Christmas season.
Food Sense Program
Cooperative food purchasing program in partnership with the Food Bank of Central New York that helps individuals and families stretch their food budgets and reduce reliance on emergency food assistance.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Holiday assistance distributionProvides food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and gifts to children, adults, and families during the holiday season through the Christmas Sharing and Santa for Seniors programs.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Low-cost food distribution via Food Sense programOperates the Food Sense program in partnership with the Food Bank of Central New York, enabling individuals and families to stretch their food dollars by purchasing food at reduced cost.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$363K
Contributions & grants$340K94%
Program service revenue$23K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$143K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$60K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$888K
Cash$372K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$888K
Liquid reserves31.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +92.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- BRUCE HANNO — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH WOODS — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDY KARELUS — SECRETARY
- KATHIE WATSON — TREASURER
- LINDA KLOSTER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET EVERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL HANNO — PRESIDENT
- ROBERT ADAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- SARA BOOKER — BOARD MEMBER
- SUE BURNHAM — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Food Bank of CNY Partner — Collaborates with Food Bank of CNY to operate the Food Sense cooperative purchasing program.
strategies · 2
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.
- Cooperative Purchasing for Affordability 12 orgsmethodology: cooperative_food_buyingBy leveraging collective buying power through the Food Sense program, the pantry reduces food costs and improves long-term affordability, which decreases reliance on emergency food assistance because sustained access to affordable food strengthens household food security.shared approach: Sliding-Scale Access →
- Holiday-Specific Holistic Assistancemethodology: seasonal_holiday_assistanceBy providing food combined with gifts and clothing during winter holidays, the pantry supports dignity and holistic well-being, which enhances client engagement and meets heightened seasonal needs because integrated support during culturally significant times reduces stigma and increases uptake.