named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
First Mile Last Mile Program
Partnership with St. Lawrence County Public Transit that provides door-to-door rides to the nearest bus stop, enabling clients to access public transportation for work, school, or shopping.
Medicaid Transportation Services
Provides contracted transportation for Medicaid recipients in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, including options for family drivers and self-drivers in Jefferson County.
Senior Transportation Program
Provides transportation for individuals aged 60 and over in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, and Madison Counties, funded by the New York Office for the Aging and the Older Americans Act.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 2 activities
- Specialized Transportation ProgramsOperates the Senior Transportation Program for individuals aged 60 and older in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, and Madison Counties, NY, and the First Mile Last Mile Program in partnership with St. Lawrence County Public Transit to provide door-to-bus-stop and bus-stop-to-door transportation, enhancing access to public transit.
- Volunteer-Based Transportation Services for Medical and Essential NeedsProvides door-to-door transportation to medical appointments, mental health services, dental care, grocery access, and other life-sustaining services for individuals in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, NY, using a network of over 200 certified volunteer drivers. Services are provided regardless of clients' ability to pay and include reimbursement of volunteer drivers at up to the IRS mileage rate.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Client and Volunteer Management SystemsManages client eligibility through periodic recertification, maintains online systems for volunteer driver applications and incident reporting, and provides printable and online application forms for clients and volunteers to support program operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.17M
Contributions & grants$898K13%
Program service revenue$6.21M87%
Investment income$19K0%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$7.07M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.53M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.53M
Cash$410K
Investments$0
Liabilities$362K
Net assets$2.16M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL PURINGTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $138K |
| JONATHAN MINGOLA | COMPUTER PROGRAMMER | 40 | $123K |
| KYLE SHANNON | COMPUTER PROGRAMMER | 40 | $123K |
| KATHERINE BIRTH | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $104K |
board members · 12
- ANDREW BOULTER — DIRECTOR
- CELIA COOK — VICE PRESIDENT
- DAPHNE PICKERT — DIRECTOR
- JAMIE GANTER — PRESIDENT
- JEFF WOOD — DIRECTOR
- KATHY WEBSTER — DIRECTOR
- LLOYD HURLBUT — TREASURER
- MAKENZIE PIATT — DIRECTOR
- PJ DIFABION — DIRECTOR
- TIM GLOVER — DIRECTOR
- TIM RUETTEN — DIRECTOR
- TRISHA LAPELL — SECRETARY
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- American Cancer Society Partner — Coincides with the Volunteer Transportation Center as a beneficiary of the 24th Annual SpokerRide.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Cosponsors the SpokerRide event with the Volunteer Transportation Center.
- Carthage Rod and Gun Club Partner — Hosts the annual 'Shootin’ Trap for Trips' fundraiser to benefit the Volunteer Transportation Center.
- Carthage Rod and Gun Club Partner — Hosts the annual Shootin’ Trap for Trips fundraiser to benefit the Volunteer Transportation Center.
- Jefferson County Government — Funds the Senior Transportation Program.
- Jefferson County Partner — Service area where volunteer transportation is provided.
- Jefferson/Lewis County Office Government — Local office providing administrative support and coordination for volunteer transportation services in Jefferson and Lewis Counties.
- Lewis County Government — Funds the Senior Transportation Program.
- Lewis County Partner — Service area where volunteer transportation is provided.
- Lowville American Legion Post 162 Partner — Participated in the 27th Annual North Country Chili Cook-Off, an event associated with community engagement supported or recognized by the Volunteer Transportation Center.
- Madison County Office for the Aging Government — Funds the Senior Transportation Program.
- New York Office for the Aging Government — Funds the Senior Transportation Program through Title III of the Older Americans Act.
- New York State Medicaid Government — Holds contracts with the organization to provide transportation services for Medicaid clients.
- Samaritan Medical Center Partner — Participated in the 27th Annual North Country Chili Cook-Off, an event associated with community engagement supported or recognized by the Volunteer Transportation Center.
- St. Lawrence County Government — Funds the Senior Transportation Program.
- St. Lawrence County Government — Provides mobility management services in partnership with St. Lawrence County.
- St. Lawrence County Partner — Collaborates with St. Lawrence County to provide transportation services for residents.
- St. Lawrence County Partner — Service area where volunteer transportation is provided.
- St. Lawrence County Public Transit Partner — Collaborates on the First Mile Last Mile Program to connect clients with public transit via volunteer transportation.
- The Seaway Valley Recovery Center Partner — Partner organization providing information and coordination for the Rides to Recovery program in St. Lawrence County.
- Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. Network — Funding arm established to support the financial stability of the Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc.
- Watertown International Airport Partner — Participated in the 27th Annual North Country Chili Cook-Off, an event associated with community engagement supported or recognized by the Volunteer Transportation Center.
- William P. Plante Memorial Fund Committee Partner — Organizes the "Rockin' It For Bill" golf tournament to benefit the Volunteer Transportation Center.
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.
- Financial-Barrier-Free Access Modelmethodology: ability_to_pay_independent_accessBy offering transportation services on a sliding scale or at no cost, the organization ensures access to essential services regardless of ability to pay, because removing financial barriers increases utilization among vulnerable populations and promotes health equity.
- Volunteer-Based Community Transportation Modelmethodology: volunteer_based_transportationBy leveraging local volunteer drivers who use their personal vehicles and receive mileage reimbursement, the organization provides cost-effective and community-driven transportation services, because peer-supported, localized networks increase engagement and sustainability while reducing operational costs.