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CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF DUTCHESS INC
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY · EIN 461341563 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · catholiccharities-dutchesscounty.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$599K
employees
0
volunteers
52
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EXTENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF RELIGION, RACE, ETHNICITY, OR GENDER, THROUGHOUT ALL DUTCHESS COUNTY. (SEE ON SCHEDULE O)

profile · synthesized from sources

Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess Inc. provides comprehensive human services to low-income and vulnerable individuals and families across Dutchess County, NY. The organization offers direct support including case management, emergency financial assistance, food pantries, senior services, and specialized programs for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Services are delivered regardless of religion, race, or gender, with a focus on dignity and empowerment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $217K
    FRIENDS OF SENIORS (ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 2023) PARTNERS WITH DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES FOR SENIORS AGED 60 YEARS AND OVER: - TRANSPORTATION TO NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, LABS, PHYSICAL THERAPY, DENTISTS, AND SAME DAY SURGICAL PROCEDURE. - ASSISTANCE GROCERY SHOPPING, EITHER FOR OR WITH SENIORS. - VISITING AND KEEPING COMPANY WITH ISOLATED, LONELY SENIORS. - TELEPHONE REASSURANCE. - RESPITE FOR PRIMARY CARE GIVERS.
  2. #2 $116K
    THE DEAF CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM SERVICES TO HEARING-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, ENGLISH, AND SPANISH. CASE MANAGEMENT, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. - 414 SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING. - 135 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED DEAF CENTER SERVICES.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Case Management & Crisis Intervention
Offers targeted and comprehensive case management for individuals facing housing instability, food insecurity, medical needs, and emotional distress, with services including rental and utility assistance, food, counseling, and benefit navigation.
Food Pantries
Operates two food pantries: a regular pantry and a specialized pantry for individuals with dietary needs such as hypertension and diabetes.
Free Tax Preparation
Provides free tax preparation services through an on-site AARP program.
Friends of Seniors
Provides non-emergency medical transportation, grocery shopping assistance, companionship visits, telephone reassurance, and caregiver respite for seniors aged 60 and over in Dutchess County.
Hudson Valley Deaf Center
Provides education, rehabilitation, case management, immigration services, and financial assistance to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in American Sign Language, English, and Spanish.
Kinship Women’s Groups
Bilingual support groups for immigrant women, conducted in Spanish via Zoom, fostering community and empowerment.
Senior Health Supports Program
Offers home-delivered food (including special diet options), healthcare access coordination, education, and advocacy for seniors, particularly those isolated or vulnerable due to health crises.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Operate food pantries with dietary-specific offerings
      Operates two food pantries: a Dietary Needs Food Pantry serving individuals with hypertensive and diabetic dietary requirements, and a Regular Food Pantry with no dietary restrictions. Provides supplemental store cards, gas cards, and home delivery of food and fresh produce across Dutchess County.
    • Provide home-based outreach and delivery services
      Conducts home visits throughout Dutchess County to deliver food pantry items, grocery and gas cards, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other essential goods, often within one day of intake for urgent cases.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Deliver Senior Health Supports Program
      Established and operates the Senior Health Supports Program using grant funding, providing health insurance guidance, case management, and home-delivered food—including special diet options for hypertension and diabetes—to seniors aged 60+ in Dutchess County.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Deliver financial and housing stability assistance
      Provides emergency financial assistance including rental and utility payments on behalf of clients, supplemented by household budget guidance and energy conservation counseling to promote long-term stability for low-income individuals and families.
  • Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
    • Distribute personal care and household necessities
      Distributes personal care products, cleaning supplies, clothing, household goods, furniture, and seasonal items to clients in need through home visits and pantry distributions across Dutchess County.
  • Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
    • Facilitate Kinship Circles of Support for immigrant women
      Operates bilingual Kinship Circles of Support and Kinship Women’s Groups for Spanish-speaking immigrant women in Eastern Dutchess County, offering virtual and in-person group meetings, guest speaker presentations, and ongoing case management and resources.
  • Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
    • Offer financial literacy and free tax preparation
      Provides free tax preparation services to working and low-income families to help them obtain federal and state earned income tax credits, along with financial literacy services including household budget guidance.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Operate bilingual hotline and case management services
      Operates a bilingual hotline that returns all unanswered calls the same business day, providing crisis intervention, basic needs assistance, and case management services. Responded to 2,374 requests for assistance in calendar year 2024, with services delivered on-site, at satellite offices, and through home visits across Dutchess County.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Provide immigration legal services and citizenship support
      Offers free immigration legal services, citizenship classes, and community workshops for immigrants, including through an on-site affiliated agency program and guest speaker presentations on immigration and public benefits.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide supportive services for seniors
      Operates the Friends of Seniors program, launched August 1, 2023, providing non-emergency medical transportation, grocery shopping assistance, in-person companionship visits, telephone reassurance, respite care for caregivers, and group shopping trips using program vans—all free of charge for seniors aged 60 and over in Dutchess County.
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 1 activity
    • Support Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals
      Operates the Hudson Valley Deaf Center as a ministry for the Deaf, providing spiritual, social, and catechetical programs in American Sign Language, along with case management, rehabilitation, education, and financial assistance in ASL, English, and Spanish.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.16M
Contributions & grants$1.08M93%
Program service revenue$79K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.23M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$534K
Grants paid out$109K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$676K
Cash$34K
Investments$0
Liabilities$78K
Net assets$599K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -14.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JULIE WEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $123K
board members · 14
  • BISHOP GERARDO COLACICCO — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN ALLEN ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN GIORGIS — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH WOLF ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • GEORGE METZ — CHAIR/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
  • JEANINE AGNOLET-RADO — DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE WEIR — DIRECTOR
  • MARY WESTERMANN — VICE CHAIR
  • MATTHEW MAYE — DIRECTOR
  • MONSIGNOR KEVIN SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
  • REV KENT WILSON — DIRECTOR
  • REV MICHAEL MCLOUGHLIN — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD PETERSON — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT RANIERI JR — SECRETARY
relationships · 57

Who they work with

  • 218 Church Street, Poughkeepsie Partner — Shared facility location for both the dietary needs and regular food pantries.
  • AARP Partner — Collaborates with AARP to provide free tax preparation services at its facility.
  • Al Smith Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing grant funding for programs and client aid.
  • Archdiocese Education Department Partner — Consulted with on resuming CYO youth sports programs and ensuring participant safety
  • Astor Services for Children Partner — Serves as policy council members to influence child and family services policy.
  • BAT – Bringing Agencies Together Partner — Provides board membership as part of collaborative efforts.
  • BOCES Partner — Partners on presentations and employment trainings.
  • CASH-Coalition Coalition — Member of the CASH-Coalition, a Dutchess County coalition focused on providing free tax preparation and financial empowerment services.
  • Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess County Partner — Partners to provide case management and social services to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals.
  • Central Hudson Partner — Collaborates on utility services and the Holiday Helping Hands program.
  • City of Poughkeepsie Government — Local government funder providing financial support for community programs.
  • Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Funder — Community foundation providing grant support for local programs.
  • Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Funder — Funder of the Friends of Seniors program through the Margaret J. Campbell and Dorothy P. Campbell Fund.
  • Dutchess County Government — Government funder supporting programs through grants and public funding.
  • Dutchess County Government — Partial funder of the Friends of Seniors program.
  • Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services Government — Partners on Home Energy Assistance Program, Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement, and Clean and Tune Program.
  • Dutchess County Office for the Aging Government — County agency funding services for older adults.
  • Dutchess County coalition Coalition — Participates in a coalition of local organizations to support tax preparation services for families.
  • EDRHN – Eastern Dutchess Rural Health Network Partner — Provides advisory council membership to support rural health initiatives.
  • Emergency Food and Shelter Program Government — Federal grant program providing funding for emergency food and shelter services.
  • Feeding Our Neighbors Funder — Local initiative or foundation supporting food assistance programs.
  • Fidelis Partner — Collaborates on insurance needs and food access.
  • Field Hall Foundation Funder — Awarded a one-year grant to establish the Senior Health Supports Program in 2022.
  • Field Hall Foundation Funder — Awarded initial grant funding to establish the Senior Health Supports Program
  • Field Hall Foundation Funder — Private foundation funding community services and client aid.
  • Field Hall Foundation Funder — Provided a grant award to support the Friends of Seniors program.
  • Foundations Funder — Provides funding through grants to support programs and services.
  • Gift of Sight Partner — Lead partner for eyeglasses and vision care services.
  • Grace Smith House Partner — Partners on domestic violence support and counseling services.
  • HVCDC Network — An office of Catholic Charities Community Services that serves the Catholic Deaf Community.
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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.

  • Accessibility through Linguistic and Cultural Inclusion
    methodology: culturally_responsive_access
    By delivering services in American Sign Language and through bilingual staff, the organization ensures cultural relevance and full access for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and immigrant communities, because language-congruent services build trust and improve utilization.
  • Client-Centered Empowerment through Respect and Dignity
    methodology: client_centered_empowerment
    By serving clients through a philosophy of respect and empowerment, the organization increases engagement and outcomes among low-income and disenfranchised populations, because feeling seen and valued strengthens client agency and trust in support systems.
  • Collaborative Community Partnership Network
    methodology: community_partnership_model
    By collaborating with faith-based and non-faith-based organizations, volunteers, and coalitions, the organization extends service reach and reduces access barriers, because shared resources and referral networks amplify impact beyond what any single entity can deliver.
  • Integrated Health and Social Support Model
    methodology: integrated_health_and_social_support
    By integrating food assistance, case management, and health system navigation, the organization addresses both immediate crises and underlying health drivers of vulnerability—particularly for seniors—because coordinated care reduces fragmentation and improves health and stability outcomes.