irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $395KCOMMUNITY IMPACT - ADMINISTERING THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM AND A VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM. ALSO, DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT MAINTAINS THE 2-1-1 HELPLINE FOR SOUTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, ALONG WITH PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS AND MEASURE IMPACT, AND ASSISTANCE MOBILIZING STAKEHOLDERS AROUND EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
2-1-1 Helpline
Direct financial support maintains access to the 2-1-1 information and referral service for health and human services in Southern Chautauqua County.
Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund
Acted as fiscal agent and contributor to a pandemic relief fund supporting local organizations affected by COVID-19, distributing over $200,000 in grants.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
Administers federal and local funds to support emergency food and shelter services for individuals and families in crisis.
Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI)
Distributes grants to local organizations addressing poverty through capacity-building and direct service programs.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Provides free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families to help them access earned income tax credits and refunds.
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 2 activities
- Funding 211 WNY helpline and other health and human servicesFunds 211 WNY, a 24/7 helpline that connects individuals in Western New York to health and human services, and provides direct financial support to maintain the 2-1-1 helpline in Southern Chautauqua County.
- Funding programs supporting older adults and caregiversProvides grants to programs that support older adults and their family caregivers, contributing to services that promote independent living and wellness.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 2 activities
- Leading community mobilization around emerging needsMobilizes stakeholders and the broader community to respond to emerging community needs, leveraging partnerships and collective action for lasting change in Chautauqua County.
- Offering technical assistance to strengthen community programsProvides technical assistance to community partners to strengthen program delivery and measure impact, supporting capacity and effectiveness across the nonprofit sector in Chautauqua County.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Administering Emergency Food and Shelter ProgramAdministers the Emergency Food and Shelter Program as part of its direct service initiatives to address immediate needs in the community.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Connecting rural older adults with transportation and wellness resourcesConnects older adults in rural communities with transportation, wellness resources, Medicare counseling, and volunteer assistance to support independent living.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Delivering meals and wellness checks to homebound seniorsProvides meal delivery five days a week to homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in Chautauqua County, accompanied by wellness checks and social contact from volunteers to promote safety and connection.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Distributing grants through poverty reduction and crisis response initiativesDistributed grants through the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (totaling $234,272 across two disbursements) and acted as fiscal agent for the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, facilitating $215,054 in grants to organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nonprofit Organizational Mergers and Integrations 1 activity
- Facilitating organizational merger and regional unificationCompleted the merger of United Way of Northern Chautauqua County into United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, approved by the state of New York in spring 2025, to unify services across Chautauqua County.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding community-based programs aligned with strategic objectivesFunds community-based programs in the areas of Youth Opportunity, Health Equity, Community Resiliency, and Self Sufficiency through a community-driven allocation process that assesses program effectiveness. Supported 46 local programs delivered by 38 partner agencies in the past year.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Leading the ALICE Experience simulation workshopsLeads the "ALICE Experience," an instructor-led poverty simulation designed to build empathy for asset-limited, income-constrained, and employed individuals, offered to community groups, workplaces, civic organizations, and leadership programs in Chautauqua County.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Operating adult day programs for seniors with dementiaOperates a comprehensive adult day program at three locations in Chautauqua County, including specialized services for seniors with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- Operating free tax preparation services through VITAOperates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that provides free tax preparation and electronic filing services for low-income individuals, including seniors, people with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing access to health and human services resource guideOffers a comprehensive, bilingual (English and Spanish) resource guide listing health and human services available to residents of Chautauqua County.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Providing shared workspace for nonprofits and community professionalsOperates Central Ave CoWork, offering no-cost reservable hot desk workstations and a meeting room for up to 12 people with presentation and hybrid meeting capabilities, to support nonprofit organizations and mission-driven professionals in Chautauqua County.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Supporting local community events and literacy initiativesSupports community engagement through participation in United Way Literacy Week and sponsorship of Western New York Girls in Sports day hosted by SUNY Fredonia.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.79M
Contributions & grants$1.53M86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$146K8%
Other revenue$112K
expenses
Total expenses$1.77M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$481K
Grants paid out$1.04M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.60M
Cash$551K
Investments$2.39M
Liabilities$162K
Net assets$3.44M
Liquid reserves19.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY J ROHLER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $97K |
board members · 24
- ANDREW FAULKNER — DIRECTOR
- BONNIE PETERS — DIRECTOR
- BRAD ROWE — DIRECTOR
- CAROL HAY — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS COLBURN — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINE TARBRAKE — PRESIDENT
- DAMIEN JACKSON — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL GULLOTTI — DIRECTOR
- DAVE WINCHELL — DIRECTOR
- DAVID LOCKWOOD — DIRECTOR
- DEB KATHMAN — DIRECTOR
- DON WILLIAMS JR — DIRECTOR
- DR JAMES SHERRY — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER TURNER — DIRECTOR
- IVORY BROOKS — DIRECTOR
- JACOB SAM — DIRECTOR
- JAMES CAMA — DIRECTOR
- JASON DECHARD — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER WILKINS — DIRECTOR
- JOELLE WASHER — PAST PRES/DI
- JORDON STEVES — SECRETARY
- KATHY BURCH — VICE PRESIDE
- KELLY DIMITRI — DIRECTOR
- KYLE LEIKAM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 51
Who they work with
- 211 WNY Partner — Partner organization partially funded by United Way of Chautauqua County to operate a 24/7 helpline connecting individuals to health and human services.
- A Children’s Place Partner — Community Partner Agency receiving funding to deliver youth opportunity programs
- Allegheny Highlands Council Boy Scouts Partner — Community Partner Agency delivering youth development programs
- American Red Cross of Western New York Chautauqua Partner — Community Partner Agency enhancing community resiliency through emergency response and preparedness
- Arise Chautauqua Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County Partner — Community Partner Agency providing youth opportunity services
- CASA of Chautauqua Partner — Community Partner Agency supporting youth advocacy and development
- CBA Vision Rehabilitation Partner — Community Partner Agency serving individuals with vision impairments in youth and health programs
- Campus and Community Children’s Center Partner — Community Partner Agency offering early childhood education and care
- Chautauqua Adult Day Services Partner — Community Partner Agency promoting health equity for vulnerable populations
- Chautauqua Adult Day Services Partner — Partner agency providing adult day programming for older adults, including those with dementia.
- Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund Partner — Co-founded and served as fiscal agent for the fund established in March 2020 to support local organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Partner — Community Partner Agency providing essential services to rural communities
- Chautauqua Lake Child Care Partner — Community Partner Agency providing childcare services
- Chautauqua Safety Village Partner — Community Partner Agency promoting safety education and community preparedness
- Chautauqua Striders Partner — Community Partner Agency promoting youth physical activity and development
- Child Advocacy Program Partner — Community Partner Agency supporting health and well-being of children
- Community Connections at Findley Lake Partner — Community Partner Agency delivering health equity services
- Community Connections at Findley Lake Partner — Partner organization helping older adults in rural areas remain independent through local support services.
- Community Helping Hands Partner — Community Partner Agency supporting immediate community needs and long-term resilience
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Community Partner Agency delivering youth education and community development programs
- Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels Partner — Partner agency delivering meals and wellness checks to older adults in western Chautauqua County.
- Family Service of the Chautauqua Region Partner — Community Partner Agency providing mental health and wellness services
- FeedMore WNY Partner — Community Partner Agency addressing food insecurity as part of community resiliency
- Girl Scouts of Western New York Partner — Community Partner Agency fostering youth leadership and development
- Home and Rehab Improvement Corporation Partner — Community Partner Agency addressing housing stability to strengthen community resilience
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Partners with the IRS to enable electronic filing of tax returns through the VITA program.
- Jamestown Community Learning Council Partner — Community Partner Agency supporting educational opportunities for youth
- Jamestown Public Market Partner — Community Partner Agency supporting access to nutritious food and economic vitality
- Jamestown Public Schools Partner — Community Partner Agency providing youth education and support services
- Junior Achievement of Western New York Partner — Community Partner Agency delivering financial literacy and workforce readiness programs for youth
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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.
- Community-Driven Investment and Collaborationmethodology: community_led_program_investmentBy funding locally developed and administered programs and involving community members in funding decisions, we produce more effective and sustainable solutions because local ownership increases relevance, accountability, and long-term impact.
- Experiential Education for Empathy and Awarenessmethodology: experiential_educationBy immersing participants in simulations of financial hardship, we generate deeper understanding of systemic challenges, because lived-experience modeling fosters empathy and motivates informed civic engagement more effectively than data alone.
- Self-Sufficiency Through Empowermentmethodology: self_sufficiency_empowermentBy supporting programs that empower individuals to take ownership of their circumstances, we foster self-sufficiency because agency and dignity lead to sustained behavioral change and community-wide ripple effects.
- Systems Strengthening Through Partner Alignmentmethodology: systems_strengthening_through_partner_alignmentBy aligning nonprofit agencies, government, and community stakeholders around shared goals, we strengthen systems that support family stability and well-being, because coordinated action produces greater collective impact than isolated interventions.
- Youth Development Lifecyclemethodology: youth_development_lifecycleBy supporting young people from birth through graduation, we increase the likelihood of long-term success because continuous, developmentally appropriate support addresses evolving needs and builds resilience over time.