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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE NY
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 150532085 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20Z · Human Services · Very Large (>$50M) · ccsyrdio.org
revenue
$79.1M
expenses
$80.1M
net assets
$54.4M
employees
1,188
volunteers
225
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE, NY OPERATES THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE FROM AREA OFFICES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: ONONDAGA, ONEIDA/MADISON, OSWEGO, CORTLAND, BROOME AND CHENANGO. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE, NY WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE LOCAL RESIDENTS WITH QUALITY SERVICES, ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF PERSONS IN NEED AND A COMMITMENT TO SERVE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, NY is a human services organization providing direct support to individuals and families in need across six Central New York counties. It offers counseling, emergency assistance, child and family services, and programs for vulnerable populations including refugees and the homeless. Founded in 1923, the agency operates through regional offices and integrates advocacy, social services, and community outreach.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $12.12M
    PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  2. #2 $20.37M
    CHILD SERVICES INCLUDING ADMINISTERING NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS WHERE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED WHICH PROMOTE FAMILY NURTURING. THIS ALSO INCLUDES FAMILY REFUGEE SETTLEMENT SERVICES.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Child and Family Services
Offers preschool programs, after-school programs, family nurturing services, and refugee settlement support
Emergency and Homeless Assistance
Provides shelter, emergency services, and support for homeless individuals and families
Mental Health Services
Provides mental health counseling and case management to individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities
People of Hope Museum
Traveling storytelling museum that shares video narratives of service and includes an interactive poverty simulator and recording studio for visitor stories
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 2 activities
    • Annual service reach across diverse populations
      Serves over 104,000 individuals and families annually regardless of faith, race, ethnicity, or life stage.
    • Neighborhood centers with family and refugee support programs
      Administers neighborhood centers that offer pre-school and after-school programs, family nurturing services, and refugee settlement support.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Leadership and coordination for local Catholic Charities agencies
      Provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational support to local Catholic Charities agencies to strengthen their capacity to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Mental health and developmental disability services
      Provides mental health counseling, case management, and support services to individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Regional direct service delivery across seven counties
      Operates a regional system of agencies delivering direct services through service locations in Broome (Binghamton), Chenango (Norwich), Cortland (Cortland), Onondaga (Syracuse), Oneida-Madison (Utica), and Oswego (Fulton) counties within the Diocese of Syracuse.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Youth, family, and emergency support services
      Provides marriage and family counseling, psychotherapy, emergency assistance, services to unwed mothers, youth counseling, parent aid, residential facilities, nutrition programs, youth recreation, summer camps, child abuse prevention, and volunteer engagement programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79.13M
Contributions & grants$50.22M63%
Program service revenue$28.37M36%
Investment income$420K1%
Other revenue$116K
expenses
Total expenses$80.06M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$48.59M
Grants paid out$234K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$73.64M
Cash$13.66M
Investments$11.66M
Liabilities$19.27M
Net assets$54.38M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL MELARA CEO & MEMBER/TRUSTEE 40 $231K
ROBIN COTTER EXEC DIR CHENANGO 40 $187K
TONYA BROWN EXEC DIR BROOME STARTING 6/24 40 $182K
LINDSAY CRONKRIGHT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $174K
LORI ACCARDI EXEC DIR BROOME THROUGH 6/24 40 $172K
CHRISTOPHER CURRY CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER ONON 40 $155K
TIA SALES CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI 40 $145K
JOHN CALLAGHAN EXEC DIR ONEIDA/MADISON 35 $143K
board members · 17
  • ALEXANDRA C FITZPATRICK — TRUSTEE
  • ALEXANDRA E MIKOWSKI — TRUSTEE
  • ALLISON E VEINTIMILLA — TRUSTEE
  • ANN SMITH — TRUSTEE
  • CARL J SPEICHER — TREASURER 24-25
  • EMILY ARTHUR — TRUSTEE
  • FR JOHN KURGAN VICAR GENERAL — MEMBER & TRUSTEE
  • GRAYSON STEVENS — TRUSTEE
  • HILARY WILCOX — TRUSTEE
  • JACQUELINE M LEAF — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES S DAVIS JR — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES SILKWORTH — TRUSTEE
  • JARED BARTLE — TRUSTEE
  • JEFFREY T LOTTERMOSER JR — FORMER TRUSTEE
  • JOHN GODWIN — SECRETARY 2024-2025
  • JULIAN MODESTI — CHAIR 2024-2025
  • LYNN A TOTH — TRUSTEE
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Bishop Daniel Curley Government — Third Bishop of the Syracuse Diocese who founded and incorporated Catholic Charities in 1925.
  • Catholic Campaign for Human Development Network — Participates in the national Catholic Church initiative addressing root causes of poverty in the U.S.
  • Catholic Charities USA Network — Member of the national network of Catholic Charities agencies
  • Catholic Charities USA Network — National membership organization for 168 independent Catholic Charities agencies, including the Diocese of Syracuse.
  • Catholic Charities of Broome County Partner — Local affiliate providing services in Broome County.
  • Catholic Charities of Broome County Partner — Local affiliate providing volunteer opportunities in Broome County.
  • Catholic Charities of Chenango County Partner — Local affiliate providing services in Chenango County.
  • Catholic Charities of Chenango County Partner — Local affiliate providing volunteer opportunities in Chenango County.
  • Catholic Charities of Cortland County Partner — Local affiliate providing services in Cortland County.
  • Catholic Charities of Cortland County Partner — Local affiliate providing volunteer opportunities in Cortland County.
  • Catholic Charities of Oneida/Madison Counties Partner — Local affiliate providing services in Oneida and Madison Counties.
  • Catholic Charities of Oneida/Madison Counties Partner — Local affiliate providing volunteer opportunities in Oneida and Madison Counties.
  • Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Partner — Local affiliate providing services in Onondaga County.
  • Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Partner — Local affiliate providing volunteer opportunities in Onondaga County.
  • Catholic Charities of Oswego County Partner — Local affiliate providing services in Oswego County.
  • Catholic Charities of Oswego County Partner — Local affiliate providing volunteer opportunities in Oswego County.
  • Catholic Relief Services Network — Part of the national Catholic community network providing international humanitarian aid
  • Diocese of Syracuse Government — Operating as a membership corporation under the Diocese of Syracuse, governed by a Corporate Board of Trustees and managed by a Diocesan Director.
  • New York State Catholic Conference Network — Member of the unified voice of the Catholic Church in New York State on social and policy issues
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse Government — Faith-based affiliate under which the organization operates to deliver human services.
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse Government — Local diocesan affiliate providing governance and religious alignment.
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse Government — Operates as the official charitable arm of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse.
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse Government — Operating agency for the Diocese's community service and human development programs
  • United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Network — Connected through participation in national Catholic initiatives such as CCHD
strategies · 3

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.

  • Decentralized and Centralized Capacity Network
    methodology: decentralized_service_delivery
    By operating through a decentralized network of local offices while providing centralized support beyond parish capacity, the organization increases access and impact because it balances proximity to communities with economies of scale.
  • Faith-Based Empowerment and Accompaniment
    methodology: faith_based_accompaniment
    By integrating faith-based values and a model of accompaniment, the organization empowers individuals to transform their lives because it affirms human dignity and responds to spiritual as well as material needs, fostering deeper engagement and personal agency.
  • Integrated Service and Advocacy Model
    methodology: integrated_service_and_advocacy
    By combining direct service delivery with systemic advocacy, the organization addresses both immediate human needs and root causes of poverty because change requires intervention at individual and policy levels simultaneously.