irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.14MWEATHERIZATION - ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSING BY RETROFITTING MEASURES THAT WILL BEST CONSERVE ENERGY.
- #2 $1.19MNEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS - PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH AN INTAKE PROCESS USED TO ASSESS PROBLEMS AND THEN UTILIZE A VARIETY OF FUNDING SOURCES TO RESPOND TO NEEDS, INCLUDING FUEL, UTILITIES, AND SHELTER.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Case management program that helps voucher participants achieve economic independence through goal setting, education, and workforce development referrals.
Food $en$e
Food assistance initiative through Neighborhood Centers that provides discounted groceries, food boxes, and mobile food deliveries to low-income families.
Head Start
Federally funded early childhood education program for children ages 3-5, offering center-based and home-based services including developmental screenings, nutrition, and parent involvement opportunities.
Home Ownership Program
Assists Housing Choice Voucher participants in purchasing their first home by using their voucher toward mortgage payments, including homebuyer education and financial guidance.
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Rental assistance program funded by HUD that helps low-income families secure safe and affordable housing through tenant-based and project-based vouchers.
Neighborhood Centers
Network of local centers providing food assistance, utility support, and other services to low-income families through an intake and needs assessment process.
Weatherization
Program that retrofits homes of low-income families with energy-conserving measures to reduce utility costs and improve housing conditions.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Food$en$e Food-Buying Co-opHosts a monthly food-buying co-op called Food$en$e (also referred to as Food Sense) at Neighborhood Centers, enabling community members to purchase a box of 12–15 staple grocery items for $20.50 per month.
- Neighborhood Centers ServicesOperates six Neighborhood Centers across St. Lawrence County that provide food pantries, emergency shelter, utility and fuel assistance, family development services, and referrals to low-income families. These centers assisted 1,413 individuals and families with food, provided utility bill assistance to 90 households, and distributed 524,598 pounds of food through 10,442 food boxes and 680 mobile deliveries.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Head Start ProgramOperates a comprehensive early childhood education program for children ages 3 to 5, including those with special needs, through 8 centers with 13 classrooms. Provides school readiness services, transportation via agency-owned buses, health screenings (vision, hearing, speech, growth), parenting education, and family support. Served 237 children in the most recent year, with over 95% receiving health and developmental screenings.
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Section 8 Housing Voucher Administration 1 activity
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAdministers rental assistance vouchers to promote safe and affordable housing for income-eligible families, including supporting first-time homebuyers by allowing voucher use toward mortgage payments. Provided homebuyer education classes in partnership with Neighbors of Watertown and offered long-term payment assistance. Administered 585 housing vouchers and supported participants through personalized case management via the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Thrift StoresOperates thrift stores at the Canton, Massena, and Gouverneur Neighborhood Centers, offering donated clothing and household items to the community.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- VITA Tax Assistance ProgramProvides free tax preparation services through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, returning $193,593 to families in the most recent year.
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Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
- Weatherization ServicesProvides energy-conserving retrofits and home safety improvements to income-eligible homeowners and renters, including insulation, window and door repair, heating system repairs or replacements, and installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. In the most recent year, weatherized 94 homes and completed measures such as 5 furnace replacements and installation of 328 air conditioning units.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.05M
Contributions & grants$6.25M89%
Program service revenue$796K11%
Investment income$7980%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$7.08M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.46M
Cash$942K
Investments$0
Liabilities$904K
Net assets$1.56M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA ADAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $95K |
| KATELYN AUTRY-AGEN | CFO | 40 | $87K |
board members · 12
- DEE BURLINGAME — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER MCAVOY — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA SAXBY — DIRECTOR
- JOHN BURKE — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH FINNEGAN — DIRECTOR
- JUDY VANKENNEN — VICE PRESIDENT
- JULIE VAISEY — SECRETARY
- LEIGH WARD CHARETTE — DIRECTOR
- MARTY MILLER — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW SCOTT — TREASURER
- MICHELE LALLIER — DIRECTOR
- TIM FELT — PRESIDENT
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Community Action Agencies Network — Member of a national network of Community Action Agencies in the United States.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Funds the Housing Choice Voucher Program
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Funds the Housing Choice Voucher Program administered by ST LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC.
- Food Bank of Central New York Partner — Collaborates with the Food Bank of Central New York to support food distribution efforts.
- Food Bank of Central New York Partner — Partners to host the Food$en$e monthly food-buying co-op program at multiple Neighborhood Centers.
- Head Start Partner — Collaborates with Head Start programs to support classroom, kitchen, and maintenance activities.
- Neighbors of Watertown Partner — Provides homebuyer education classes in collaboration with ST LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC for participants in the Home Ownership Program.
- New York State Housing and Community Renewal Government — Authorizes ST LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC as the administrator of the Housing Choice Voucher Program in St. Lawrence County.
- Office of Head Start Government — Federally funds the Head Start program through Grant Number 6d99p under the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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.
- Housing Affordability and Quality Assurance via Voucher Supportmethodology: housing-voucher-assistanceBy providing rental assistance vouchers and enforcing housing quality inspections, the organization enables access to safe, affordable private-market housing, because financial support combined with health/safety standards ensures sustainable tenancy and protects vulnerable tenants.
- Housing Stability through Energy Efficiencymethodology: housing_stability_through_energy_efficiencyBy implementing home weatherization and energy-conserving retrofits, the organization helps low-income households reduce energy costs and maintain stable, affordable housing, because lowering utility burdens prevents displacement and improves household resilience.
- Integrated Neighborhood-Based Support with Needs Assessmentmethodology: integrated_neighborhood_centers_with_needs_assessmentBy operating neighborhood centers that conduct intake and needs assessments, the organization connects low-income families with targeted assistance and integrated services—combining immediate material aid with family development—because coordinated, localized support increases access and effectiveness in promoting self-sufficiency.
- Parent as First Teacher in Early Childhood Developmentmethodology: parent-as-first-teacherBy empowering parents as primary educators through home-based programming, the organization reinforces early childhood development, because engaging caregivers in their child’s learning strengthens developmental outcomes and promotes long-term school readiness.