irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0AMENIA GREEN PROJECT
- #2 $20K4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
4th of July Fireworks
Annual fireworks celebration supporting community engagement and local pride in Amenia-Wassaic.
AWCO Summer Camp
Annual day camp for children ages 3–11 offering aquatics, arts & crafts, S.T.E.A.M. activities, sports, and games, co-sponsored with Maplebrook School and Silo Ridge Field Club.
Celebration of Lights
Annual holiday parade and community event in Amenia featuring a tree lighting, parade, Santa visit, and drive-in movie, fostering community unity during the holiday season.
Holiday Toy Drive
Annual initiative to provide gifts, clothing, and hygiene items to local children and families in need during the holiday season.
Hudson Valley Rodeo
Annual family-friendly rodeo event featuring mutton bustin’, barrel racing, bull riding, and a concert headlined by country music stars, raising funds for local programs.
Par for the Corks Charity Golf
Golf scramble fundraiser at Silo Ridge Field Club that brings together local businesses and community members to raise funds for community initiatives.
Therapy Dog Program
Partnership with Boots & Paws and Webutuck Schools to bring therapy dogs into classrooms for students in grades K–4, supporting social-emotional learning and academic engagement.
Work-Based Learning Program
Partnership with Webutuck High School to provide students with hands-on learning in culinary arts, horticulture, finance, and philanthropy at Silo Ridge Field Club.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Direct financial support for community events and programsProvides direct financial support for local community initiatives such as the Amenia Lights program and the 4th of July Fireworks event, with documented expenses of $3,878 in 2023 and $20,300 in 2024 respectively.
- Organizing holiday and seasonal community eventsOrganizes annual holiday events including the Celebration of Lights Parade, holiday decorating, tree-related activities, and a drive-in movie, with the 12th Annual Celebration of Lights Parade held on December 3, 2023, featuring a parade, music, crafts, and a visit from Santa.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding nonprofit community organizations in the Amenia-Wassaic areaProvides grants and resources to support nonprofit community organizations serving the Amenia-Wassaic area. This includes capacity-building support and direct funding to local groups.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding the Amenia Green ProjectProvides grant funding to the Amenia Green Project, with $60,000 awarded in 2024 to support its activities.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosting community fundraising eventsHosts fundraising events such as the “Par for the Corks” charity golf scramble and “A Champions Affair” to bring together local businesses and community members and raise funds for community initiatives.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating food pantry services and food drivesOperates a Thanksgiving food pantry and organizes seasonal food drives to support community members in need, including food bank services.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operating summer day camp for childrenOperates an annual summer day camp for children ages 3–11, offering aquatics, arts & crafts, S.T.E.A.M. activities, sports, and games to support physical, social, and emotional development; the 2023 program ran from June 30 to August 8.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Providing chore assistance for senior residentsOffers chore assistance services to support senior residents in the Amenia-Wassaic community, helping with essential household tasks.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Sponsoring youth sports and community eventsSponsors local youth sports programs such as Webutuck Little League, providing uniforms for over 90 children in 2024, and supports events like the Hudson Valley Rodeo and the Angels of Light “Making Wishes Come True” event.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$324K
Contributions & grants$210K65%
Program service revenue$64K20%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$50K
expenses
Total expenses$365K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$180K
Grants paid out$129K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$115K
Cash$115K
Investments$0
Liabilities$599K
Net assets$-484K
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE MOLLICA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $119K |
board members · 5
- JAMIE VITIELLO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN STEFANOPOULOS — BOARD MEMBER
- JUAN TORRES — PRESIDENT
- PEDRO D TORRES JR — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- STEVE ADELSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization Network — Supports nonprofit community organizations in the Amenia-Wassaic area.
- Angels of Light Partner — Sponsored by AWCO at the “Angel’s Candle” level to support children in need
- Lucky Orphans Partner — Organization continuously sponsored by AWCO under the mission “People Helping Horses Heal People”
- Maplebrook School Community Outreach Pilot Program Partner — Co-sponsor of the AWCO Summer Camp for children ages 3-11
- Silo Ridge Community Foundation Partner — Partner in the Therapy Dog Program and sponsor of the Wassaic Project Summer Benefit
- Silo Ridge Field Club Partner — Community partner in the AWCO Summer Camp and host of the Par for the Corks charity golf scramble
- The Wassaic Project Partner — Sponsored by AWCO as a “Business Underwriter” for its Summer Benefit and educational programs
- Webutuck Central School District Partner — Collaborator in the SRCF & AWCO Therapy Dog Program and Work Based Learning Program
- Webutuck Little League Partner — Recipient of primary sponsorship from AWCO for youth baseball uniforms and programming
- qualified nonprofit community organizations Partner — Organizations that AWCO supports through resources and collaboration
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.
- Animal-Assisted Therapy to Support Student Mental Health and Learningmethodology: animal_assisted_therapyBy integrating therapy dogs into school settings, we enhance student well-being and academic development because emotional support through animal interaction reduces anxiety and improves engagement in learning.
- Collaborative Partnership Model to Expand Community Impactmethodology: collaborative_partnership_modelBy working through cooperative partnerships, we deliver integrated community programs in services, health, arts, education, and conservation because shared leadership increases reach, resource efficiency, and program relevance.
- Community-Based Grantmaking for Local Capacity Buildingmethodology: community_based_grantmakingBy providing grants to local nonprofits, we strengthen community outcomes in services, arts, education, health, and conservation because locally rooted organizations are best positioned to understand and address regional needs.
- Volunteer-Driven Engagement to Strengthen Civic Participationmethodology: volunteer_driven_community_serviceBy engaging volunteers in flexible service roles aligned with personal interests and availability, we increase community ownership and sustainability of programs because inclusive participation fosters deeper local investment.