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BADEN STREET SETTLEMENT OF ROCHESTER INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 160743914 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$7.2M
expenses
$6.8M
net assets
$1.8M
employees
157
volunteers
25
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF BADEN STREET SETTLEMENT IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, TO PURSUE THE ELIMINATION OF THE CAUSES OF POVERTY, AND TO REDUCE THE LEVEL OF NEGATIVE SOCIAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH BEING POOR AND DISADVANTAGED. THE AGENCY WORKS IN COOPERATIVE, COLLABORATIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE SPIRIT WITH CONCERNED AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Baden Street Settlement of Rochester provides social services to improve the quality of life for adults, children, and families in underserved neighborhoods. The organization operates programs in behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, youth development, early childhood education, and emergency assistance. It serves residents of Rochester, NY, with a focus on addressing poverty and its associated social challenges through direct service and community collaboration.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.54M
    COUNSELING CENTER: THE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS 18 AND OVER TO OVERCOME ISSUES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE GOAL OF THE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT RESPONDS TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INNER CITY RESIDENTS IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH CULTURAL NORMS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ORIENTATION. OUR COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. CURRENTLY, THE AGENCY IS IN THE PLANNING PHASE OF AN INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT CLINIC THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFERS A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE OUTREACH AND CARE MANAGEMENT FOR ADULTS AS PART OF HEALTH HOME OF UPSTATE NEW YORK (HHUNY), AND RESPITE SERVICES UNDER THE OFFICE OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  2. #2 $562K
    YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (MCTP): BADEN STREET SETTLEMENT IS THE HOST AGENCY FOR THE METRO COUNCIL FOR TEEN POTENTIAL. MCTP IS A COALITION OF YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH HEALTH IN THE CITY'S MOST STRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS. MCTP WORKS WITH THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, RCSD, CAUSEWAVE, URMC, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, CENTER FOR YOUTH AND OTHERS TO IMPLEMENT LIFE SKILLS, ARTS AND HEALTH PROGRAMS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Child Development Center
Offers early childhood education and group care for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children.
Counseling and Support Center
Provides substance abuse treatment for adults 18+, including individual and group counseling, case management, and Twelve Step programs. Planning for integrated mental health outpatient services through NYS OMH.
Emergency and Family Assistance (EFA)
Provides emergency aid including food, clothing, rent/mortgage assistance, transportation, and advocacy to approximately 1,300 families annually; helps clients achieve financial self-sufficiency.
Mature Adult Resource Center (MARC)
Serves seniors 60+ with daily meals, social activities, field trips, and transportation to reduce isolation and promote vitality.
Youth Development (MCTP)
Hosts the Metro Council for Teen Potential, a coalition offering life skills, arts, health programs, and leadership activities for youth in stressed neighborhoods.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Care coordination and outreach for vulnerable adults
      Delivers outreach, care management, and respite services for adults through partnerships with Health Home of Upstate New York and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, ensuring coordinated transitions and access to medical, behavioral, and social services.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Child development and early childhood education
      Operates a NAEYC-accredited, state-licensed child development center providing full-day care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including Universal Pre-K for three- and four-year-olds across nine classrooms at two locations, with nutritious meals, health screenings, and nursing services.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Emergency assistance and crisis intervention
      Provides emergency aid to approximately 1,300 families and 2,400 individuals annually, addressing urgent needs such as food, clothing, rent/mortgage support, transportation, and vital records acquisition, along with advocacy and follow-up support via phone, email, and written communication.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Mental health services through counseling center
      Operates the George C. Simmons Counseling and Support Center, offering mental health services including individualized care planning, coordination across providers, and support for housing, healthcare, and social engagement for adults with mental illness.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Senior services and social isolation reduction
      Operates the Mature Adult Resource Center (MARC) for residents aged 60 and older, offering daily hot meals, social activities, weekly field trips, special events, and accessible transportation to reduce social isolation.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Substance abuse treatment and counseling
      Provides culturally responsive substance abuse counseling, case management, and support services for adults aged 18 and over, including individual and group counseling as part of a chemical dependency treatment program.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth after-school and summer enrichment programs
      Offers academic support, homework assistance, meals, and enrichment activities through the LEAPS after-school program and a six-week summer program featuring recreational, educational, and team-building components; includes lunch service in partnership with Foodlink.
  • Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
    • Youth creative arts and media production
      Facilitates youth-led creative projects including film production, live theater, fashion shows, and music composition and recording through a studio program, fostering cognitive and critical thinking skills in a dedicated Digital Arts Center.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth leadership and community programs via coalition
      Hosts the Metro Council for Teen Potential, a coalition that implements life skills training, arts programming, health education, and youth leadership development in high-stress neighborhoods of Rochester.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.17M
Contributions & grants$4.90M68%
Program service revenue$2.18M30%
Investment income$39K1%
Other revenue$52K
expenses
Total expenses$6.83M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$5.14M
Grants paid out$206K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.48M
Cash$783K
Investments$213K
Liabilities$1.63M
Net assets$1.84M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +17.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RON THOMAS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $79K
SHELLEY LONG INTERIM FIN DIR (UNTIL 1/3/2025) 40 $35K
board members · 16
  • ALBERT C BURKE — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • ARLETTE MILLER SMITH PHD — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • BILL MAY — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • FRANKLIN R ROSS — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • GARRETT MACDONLAD — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • JAKE ARK ESQ — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • JEFFREY R CLARK — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • JON ALHART — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • KATIE NORMAN — TREASURER
  • MICHAEL WALLER — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • RHASHARD WATKINS — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT GAVIN — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT ADAIR — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • TAE'LOR JACKSON — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • TYRESE J BRYANT — PRESIDENT
  • YVONNE LEWIS MCDONALD — SECRETARY
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • CAUSEWAVE Partner — Collaborates on youth development programming through MCTP.
  • CDC clinic Partner — Refers families to the clinic for healthcare services.
  • Center for Youth Partner — Collaborates on youth leadership and development activities through MCTP.
  • City of Rochester Partner — Collaborates on youth development initiatives through the Metro Council for Teen Potential.
  • Foodlink Partner — Partnership to provide lunches during the summer program.
  • Health Home of Upstate New York Government — Provides outreach and care management services for adults as part of HHUNY.
  • Health Home of Upstate New York Partner — Collaborates with Baden Street Settlement to deliver Outreach and Care Management services for adults.
  • Imagine Me Community Outreach INC Partner — Co-founded by Jacqueline Brinkley, MARC Program Coordinator, and engaged in community service initiatives aligned with senior and community well-being.
  • Metro Council for Teen Potential Partner — Host agency for MCTP, a coalition promoting youth development and health in stressed neighborhoods.
  • Monroe County Human Services Partner — Collaborates to help clients access public assistance programs.
  • NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Partnering with the NYS Office of Mental Health in the planning phase of an integrated Mental Health outpatient clinic.
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Accredits the Child Development Center.
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensed the Child Development Center to serve 151 children.
  • Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Provides respite services under OPWDD.
  • Office of Mental Health Government — In planning phase of an integrated mental health outpatient clinic with support from NYS Office of Mental Health.
  • Planned Parenthood Partner — Implements youth health and life skills programs in partnership with Baden Street Settlement.
  • RCSD Partner — Partners in implementing youth life skills, arts, health, and leadership programs.
  • Rochester Regional Health Partner — Collaborates through shared community engagement and social impact initiatives, including event participation with Dr. LeKeyah N. Wilson.
  • Roy Williams Partner — Fellow small business owner and Xerox IT Manager who referred Lee Harris to Baden Street Settlement.
  • URMC Partner — Works with Baden Street Settlement on youth health and development initiatives.
  • concerned agencies in the community Partner — Collaborates with community agencies to meet the needs of neighborhood residents.
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.

  • Comprehensive Crisis Intervention with Prevention
    methodology: crisis-intervention-with-prevention
    By addressing immediate material needs while identifying root causes and implementing preventive strategies, the organization reduces recurrence of crises because combining emergency aid with long-term planning builds self-sufficiency and systemic resilience.
  • Culturally Responsive Treatment Approach
    methodology: culturally-responsive_treatment
    By aligning substance abuse treatment with the cultural norms and psychological orientation of inner-city residents, the organization increases treatment relevance and engagement because culturally grounded interventions improve trust and program adherence.
  • Integrated Counseling and Support Model
    methodology: integrated_counseling_support
    By providing comprehensive mental health services within a unified center, the organization improves client outcomes because co-located services reduce barriers to access and enable coordinated, holistic care for individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders.
  • Person-Centered Care Planning
    methodology: person-centered care planning
    By creating individualized care plans that reflect client goals and strengths, the organization supports autonomy and improves long-term independence because personalized planning increases ownership, engagement, and alignment across holistic services.
  • Strength-Based Youth Development
    methodology: strength-based youth development
    By combining academic support with enrichment in a strength-based environment, the organization promotes youth development because focusing on existing strengths fosters resilience, self-efficacy, and sustained engagement.