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CONNOR'S WAY INC
HINCKLEY, NY · EIN 844595156 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · connorsway.com
revenue
$64K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$29K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

OUR ORGANIZATION CONSISTS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO PLAN/ORGANIZE AN ANNUAL 5-MILE SCENIC MEMORIAL RUN/WALK IN HINCKLEY, NY IN ORDER TO RAISE FUNDS TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS IN CENTRAL NEW YORK, BOTH PRE-MED STUDENTS INVOLVED WITH UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY AND ALSO GRADUATING HIGHS SCHOOL SENIORS THAT LIVE/ATTEND SCHOOL IN HERKIMER AND ONEIDA COUNTIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ALL DONE IN MEMORY OF CONNOR ARTHUR LYNSKEY, WHO WAS TAKEN BY A DRUNK DRIVER IN AUGUST OF 2018.

profile · synthesized from sources

Connor's Way Inc is a nonprofit organization established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, an 18-year-old who died in 2018 after being struck by a drunk driver. The organization raises funds through an annual 5-mile scenic memorial run/walk held in Hinckley, NY, to award scholarships to students in Central New York. Scholarships support graduating high school seniors from Herkimer and Oneida counties and pre-med students affiliated with Upstate Medical University who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and character.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Herkimer and Oneida counties and pre-med students at Upstate Medical University based on academic achievement, leadership, and character.
Connor’s Way 5-Mile Memorial Run/Walk
An annual scenic run/walk event held in Hinckley, NY, to raise funds for scholarships in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey. Includes a virtual option and a Kids Fun Run.
Joey R. Ventura Tradesman Scholarship
Awarded in memory of Joey R. Ventura to support students pursuing vocational or trades education.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 2 activities
    • Awards scholarships to local students
      Provides scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors from Herkimer and Oneida Counties and to pre-med students affiliated with Upstate Medical University. Has awarded over $80,000 in scholarships since 2018, including memorial and tradesman scholarships, with 25 scholarships awarded in the past year alone.
    • Funds scholarships through event proceeds
      Uses proceeds from the annual Run/Walk event to fund scholarships for local youth in Central New York.
  • Organized Running and Triathlon Events 2 activities
    • Hosts annual 5-mile memorial run/walk event
      Organizes an annual 5-mile scenic memorial run/walk in Hinckley, NY, held each September, to raise funds for scholarships and support for families in need. The 2024 event had 535 registrants.
    • Hosts free Kids’ 1/2 Mile Fun Run
      Hosts a free Kids’ 1/2 Mile Fun Run as part of its annual memorial event to engage youth and families in the community.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Presents victim impact statements in criminal proceedings
      Presented a victim impact statement during the sentencing hearing for the individual responsible for Connor Lynskey's death.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$44K69%
Program service revenue$19K30%
Investment income——
Other revenue$456
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$29K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • ERMELINDO LARACUENTE — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL LYNSKEY JR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 87

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Bank Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2018 Run/Walk event.
  • Adirondack Bank Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Run/Walk event at the Platinum level.
  • Adirondack Bank Partner — Top sponsor of the Connor’s Way Run/Walk for all five years of the event.
  • Allstate Foundation Funder — Awarded a $500 Helping Hands Grant to Connor's Way through employee volunteer engagement.
  • Allstate Foundation Funder — Awarded two $500 Helping Hands Grants in recognition of volunteer service by Dionisio Roman Jr.
  • Allstate Foundation Funder — Awarded two $500 Helping Hands Grants through volunteer involvement by an Allstate employee.
  • Allstate Foundation Funder — Awarded two $500 Helping Hands Grants to Connor's Way through employee volunteer service.
  • Allstate Foundation Funder — Provided a $1000 Helping Hands Grant to Connor's Way.
  • Allstate Foundation Funder — Provided two $500 Helping Hands Grants through a volunteer associated with Connor's Way.
  • Allstate Foundation Funder — Provided two $500 Helping Hands Grants through volunteer Dionisio Roman Jr. to support Connor's Way.
  • AmeriCU Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2018 Run/Walk event.
  • Andre’s Total Lawn Care & Property Services Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Run/Walk event at the Silver level.
  • Bank of Utica Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Run/Walk event at the Silver level.
  • Barneveld Fire Department Government — Recognized for traffic and safety support.
  • Barneveld Fire Department Partner — Provided traffic and safety support for the 2024 Run/Walk event.
  • Barneveld Fire Department Partner — Provided traffic and safety support for the Connor's Way Run/Walk event.
  • Barneveld Fire Department Partner — Provided traffic and safety support for the Run/Walk event.
  • Bernadette Romano Clark, Supreme Court Justice Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2018 Run/Walk event.
  • Bills Roofing Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Run/Walk event at the Platinum level.
  • Bruce B. Daniels, ESQ., P.C. Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Run/Walk event at the Gold level.
  • Bruce F. Daniels, Esq. Partner — Platinum-level sponsor of the Connor’s Way Run/Walk.
  • Central Payment – Dan Herrman Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2018 Run/Walk event.
  • Christopher Parker Family Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Run/Walk event at the Silver level.
  • Coldwell Banker Faith Properties Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Run/Walk event at the Supporter level.
  • Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties Partner — Administers the high school scholarship program for Connor's Way.
  • Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Partner — Administers the Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund and partners with Connor's Way to grant high school awards.
  • Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Partner — Administers the Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund in partnership with Connor's Way.
  • Delta Lake Inn Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2018 Run/Walk event.
  • Dion Roman, Jr. Partner — Allstate volunteer who helped Connor's Way secure a $1000 grant from the Allstate Foundation.
  • Eggan Septic & Environmental Services Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2018 Run/Walk event.
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strategies · 2

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