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PRO ACTION OF STEUBEN AND YATES INC
BATH, NY · EIN 160914512 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P200 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · proactioninc.org
revenue
$26.3M
expenses
$25.7M
net assets
$6.2M
employees
441
volunteers
300
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

PRO ACTION OF STEUBEN & YATES, INC. IS A MULTI-FUNDED COMMUNITY SERVICES ORGANZATION. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS A NONPROFIT 501 (C)(3) CORPORATION AND ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS THAT DEAL PRIMARILY WITH THE PROBLEMS OF THE SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE OF NEW YORK STATE WITHIN THE COUNTIES OF STEUBEN AND YATES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc. is a nonprofit community action agency serving low-income and disadvantaged individuals in Steuben and Yates Counties, New York. The organization delivers direct services across four domains: supporting resilient children and families, thriving older adults, prosperous futures, and basic needs. Key programs include home-delivered and congregate meals for seniors, energy assistance, employment training, and educational workshops on poverty, trauma, and resilience.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.14M
    ADULT NUTRITION SERVICES:PRO ACTION'S SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM PROMOTES HEALTH AND QUALITY-OF-LIFE BY CONNECTING OLDER ADULTS WITH HEALTHY FOOD TO SUPPORT A FULFILLING LIFE.PRO ACTION PROVIDES SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STEUBEN COUNTY AND YATES OFFICES FOR AGING. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIMITED ABILITY TO LEAVE THE HOUSE (HOME-DELIVERED) AS WELL AS THOSE WHO WISH TO GET OUT AND SOCIALIZE WITH PEERS (CONGREGATE). - 75,290 MEALS DELIVERED TO HOMES THROUGHOUT STEUBEN AND YATES COUNTIES, ALLOWING OLDER ADULTS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AND RECEIVE A REGULAR "CHECK IN" FROM DELIVERY DRIVERS TO ASSESS WELL-BEING - 20,925 CONGREGATE MEALS WERE SERVED AT SITES THROUGHOUT STEUBEN & YATES COUNTIES. CONGREGATE SITES PROVIDE SOCIALIZATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING - 862 CUSTOMERS SERVED - 178,455 MILES LOGGED BY BOTH VOLUNTEERS AND PAID STAFFEXPENSES $ 1,142,097. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0. REVENUE $ 0.
  2. #2 $1.14M
    ENERGY SERVICES:THE ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTS ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH MEETING THE DEMANDS OF HOME HEATING COSTS AND WITH REDUCING THOSE COSTS THROUGH ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES. - 68 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - 115 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED HEATING OR COOLING THROUGH THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

24/7 Dad®
Fatherhood program designed to strengthen parenting, relationship, and self-awareness skills among fathers and father figures
Employment Services
Includes Wheels to Work, Senior Employment, and Summer Youth Employment programs that provide job training, placement, and support services
Energy Services Program
Offers home energy assistance (HEAP) and weatherization services to low-income households to reduce heating costs and improve energy efficiency
Poverty Simulation
Interactive training that simulates the lived experience of poverty for professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to build empathy and inform practice
Senior Nutrition Program
Provides home-delivered and congregate meals to older adults in Steuben and Yates Counties; includes socialization and wellness checks for homebound seniors
Understanding N.E.A.R. Science Training
Educational program on Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and Resilience; builds capacity for trauma-informed communities
Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid
Training that teaches participants how to support youth or adults experiencing mental health challenges or crises
activities · 13 groups

What they do

  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 2 activities
    • Home-Delivered and Congregate Meal Services for Older Adults
      Provides home-delivered and congregate meal services to older adults in Steuben and Yates Counties, including wellness checks, socialization, and educational programming. In 2024, delivered over 83,058 home-delivered meals and served over 18,969 congregate meals.
    • Senior Nutrition Programs
      Operates senior nutrition programs in Steuben and Yates Counties, serving thousands of customers annually through congregate and home-delivered meals, with additional emergency meal bag distribution during crises.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Basic Needs Support Services
      Provides food assistance, emergency meal bags, and other basic needs support to reduce adversity and scarcity for individuals and families in Steuben and Yates Counties. Includes operation of the HOPE Center Keuka Food Pantry in Penn Yan, NY.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
      Offers training modules under the Enough Abuse Campaign and the URSBC workshop to educate adults on preventing and responding to child sexual abuse.
  • Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
    • Direct Outreach and Support During Emergencies
      Provided direct support services during the COVID-19 pandemic, including outreach to isolated individuals at home, focusing on comfort, education, and engagement.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Employment and Workforce Development Programs
      Offers job skills training, employment placement support, and workforce development services including the Wheels to Work program. In 2021, assisted 24 individuals in gaining and retaining employment and provided job skills training for 32 seniors.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
    • Home Energy Assistance and Weatherization
      Provides home energy assistance (heating and cooling), weatherization services, and heating system maintenance to low-income households in Steuben and Yates Counties. In 2024, distributed air conditioning units to 200 homes, weatherized 66 households, and performed 12 clean-and-tune services.
  • Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
    • Mental Health and Resilience Training Programs
      Delivers professional development and community training programs focused on resilience, trauma-informed care, and mental health, including N.E.A.R. Science, Pyramid Model, Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid, and screenings followed by community discussions on early childhood trauma.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Mobile Family Resource Center
      Operates a Mobile Family Resource Center that delivers on-the-ground support and services to families in need across Steuben and Yates Counties.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Parent and Caregiver Education and Support Programs
      Offers evidence-based group programs for parents and caregivers, including FLIP IT© training, positive behavior support, New Parent Kits, 24/7 Dad® fatherhood program, and Parents as Teachers series, focusing on nurturing parenting behaviors and skill development.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Poverty Awareness and Education Initiatives
      Conducts poverty simulation events and interactive trainings such as Poverty 101 to improve understanding of the lived experience of poverty and challenge stereotypes.
  • Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
    • Two-Generation Family Support Programs
      Implements a two-generation approach that supports child development and family stability through coordinated programs fostering growth, goal-setting, and relationship-building, serving individuals from prenatal care through aging services.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Youth Employment and Education Programs
      Implements youth employment programs such as the Summer Youth Employment Program, which served 81 youth in 2021, and delivers programming sessions focused on education and development for youth.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Service Delivery Transportation
      Logs extensive mileage delivering meals and services across Steuben and Yates Counties; in 2024, volunteers and staff logged over 279,180 miles providing outreach and support.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$26.27M
Contributions & grants$25.89M99%
Program service revenue$157K1%
Investment income$76K0%
Other revenue$152K
expenses
Total expenses$25.75M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11.20M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.49M
Cash$2.88M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.28M
Net assets$6.20M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAURA ROSSMAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 38 $178K
TODD KESEL CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER (FORMER) 38 $153K
board members · 15
  • AMY MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • BONNIE DEKAY — DIRECTOR
  • CASANDRA FOLEY — DIRECTOR
  • DEBBI DEATS — DIRECTOR
  • DONNA JOHNSTON — DIRECTOR
  • EDWARD BRONSON — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC ROSE — TREASURER
  • GEORGE LAWSON — DIRECTOR
  • HILDA LANDO — DIRECTOR
  • JUDY DUQUETTE — DIRECTOR
  • KATHRYN MULLER — SECRETARY
  • LINDA JOLLY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MATT BULL — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL GABRIELLI — PRESIDENT
  • NAIMAH SIERRA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • 211 Helpline Partner — Partners with 211 Helpline to connect individuals with essential services and resources.
  • ACE Interface Government — Provides national certification for trainers delivering Understanding N.E.A.R. Science training.
  • Administration for Children and Families Government — Receives federal grant funding through the Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families.
  • Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning Partner — Trains facilitators who deliver the Positive Solutions for Families program based on the Pyramid Model framework.
  • Devereux Center for Resilient Children Partner — Collaborates on delivering FLIP IT! and Building Your Bounce training programs using certified facilitators.
  • KPJR Films Partner — Producer of the documentary "RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE" used in film and discussion events.
  • Kids on Track Partner — Collaborates with Kids on Track on prenatal, newborn, and parenting education referral programs.
  • National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations Partner — Primary content source for the Pyramid Model training delivered to early childhood educators.
  • National Fatherhood Initiative Partner — Provides the 24/7 Dad® curriculum and certification for facilitators delivering fatherhood programming.
  • Parents As Teachers Partner — Sponsors the "What You Do Matters!" parent education series.
  • Pyramid Model Consortium Partner — Primary content source for the Pyramid Model training delivered to early childhood educators.
  • Steuben County Office for Aging Partner — Partner in delivering senior nutrition services including home-delivered and congregate meals.
  • Wendy Harrison Partner — Director of Basic Needs Support programs
  • Yates County Office for Aging Partner — Partner in delivering senior nutrition services including home-delivered and congregate meals.
  • Yates Office for Aging Partner — Partner agency providing a directory of services and collaborating on senior programs.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts organizational video content
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.

  • Adult Empowerment to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
    methodology: adult empowerment for child protection
    By educating and training adults on risk factors, offender behaviors, and protective strategies, we prevent child sexual abuse because empowered caregivers are better equipped to recognize and intervene in potential abuse situations.
  • Basic Needs First Enable Long-Term Goals
    methodology: basic-needs-first
    By meeting fundamental needs such as nutrition and stability, individuals are better able to pursue long-term goals like employment and education because basic security reduces survival-mode barriers and enables forward planning.
  • Strength-Based Behavioral Support for Children
    methodology: strength-based behavioral support
    By using a four-step strength-based approach (Feelings, Limits, Inquiries, Prompts), we address children's challenging behaviors because validating emotions first builds trust and self-regulation, enabling lasting behavior change.
  • Tiered Public Health Model for Social-Emotional Development
    methodology: tiered public health model
    By applying universal, targeted, and intensive supports based on individual needs, we improve children's social-emotional outcomes because matching intervention intensity to risk level increases efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Two-Generation Approach
    methodology: two-generation approach
    By simultaneously supporting children's development and families' goal-setting and relationship-building, we create intergenerational change because addressing needs across generations compounds outcomes and strengthens family systems.