irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $997KDOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMPROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT AND COUNSELING TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIVING IN THE URBAN AND RURAL AREAS OF EASTERN NIAGARA COUNTY. THE PROJECT'S DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION OF CLIENTS TO COURT, CLINIC, COUNSELING, ADVOCATE FOR CLIENT IN COURT, WITH THE POLICE, LANDLORD/TENANT RELATIONS AND WITH THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. APPROPRIATE REFERRALS TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDES ARE MADE AS PART OF CLIENT INTAKE ON THE HOTLINE.
- #2 $282KSERVICES TO WOMEN PROGRAMPROVIDES VALUED AND MUCH NEEDED SERVICES FOR WOMEN WHICH INCLUDES PRESCHOOL, CHILD CARE, PEER/SUPPORT GROUPS, ADULT ACTIVITIES, ADULT CLASSES, COMMUNITY CONCERN ISSUES, AND ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Carolyn’s House
Supportive housing program with 19 apartments providing long-term housing and services including case management, counseling, and employment training for homeless women and children.
Commercial Kitchen Space
Provides affordable, leased kitchen space for culinary entrepreneurs, food trucks, and ghost kitchens to support economic empowerment.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline
Confidential crisis hotline providing resources, referrals, safety planning, and emotional support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
KidStrong
Therapeutic support group for children ages 4–12 exposed to family violence, using age-appropriate activities to build coping skills, self-esteem, and safety awareness.
Safe Dwelling
Nine-bed confidential crisis housing facility offering short-term shelter (up to 30 days) for domestic violence victims and their children, with on-site counseling and advocacy.
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group
Confidential trauma-informed support group for adult survivors of domestic violence, led by a DV counselor.
Youth Services
Comprehensive childcare programs including preschool, universal pre-K, before and after school care, and summer programs for working families.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 3 activities
- Deliver comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault servicesProvides counseling, court accompaniment, safety planning, and emotional support to domestic violence victims; offers emergency response, forensic exam accompaniment, and crisis counseling for sexual assault survivors. Serves 1,468 women and children annually and responds to 80 crisis hotline calls per month via a 24/7 hotline.
- Facilitate support groups for domestic violence survivors and affected childrenProvides a trauma-informed support group for adult survivors of domestic violence led by a counselor, and operates KidStrong, a therapeutic support group for children ages 4 to 12 exposed to family violence using art therapy, role-play, and safety planning.
- Provide crisis housing for domestic violence victims and their childrenOperates a nine-bed crisis housing facility in eastern Niagara County offering stays of up to 30 days for victims of domestic violence and their children. The facility provides a confidential, homelike environment during crisis.
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Shared Kitchen Incubator for Food Entrepreneurs 1 activity
- Offer affordable commercial kitchen space for culinary entrepreneursOperates commercial kitchen space at 32 Cottage Street in Lockport, NY, providing affordable, quality facilities available through daily leases to support culinary entrepreneurs.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate childcare, preschool, and school-age programsProvides affordable childcare, universal Pre-K, before and after school care, and summer programs for children. Offers preschool and Playroom Plus programs supporting early development, enrolls 768 families annually, and provides services including hands-on learning, swimming instruction, and socialization opportunities.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Provide employment and training programs for marginalized womenOffers employment and training programs annually for 40 marginalized women to support workforce re-entry, including individualized support and counseling to promote economic empowerment.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Provide scholarships for students in Human Services fieldsOffers the Munk/Human Scholarship program for students pursuing education in the field of Human Services to support career development and access to higher education.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provide transitional and supportive housing for homeless women and childrenOperates Carolyn’s House, a supportive housing program with 19 apartments providing long-term housing for homeless women and children, with length of stay determined by achievement of individual goals. Annually provides stable housing for 283 formerly homeless women and children.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.16M
Contributions & grants$2.34M74%
Program service revenue$792K25%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$3.44M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.68M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.59M
Cash$94K
Investments$347K
Liabilities$1.15M
Net assets$3.45M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -55.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY DEMATTEO | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $116K |
| SYLVIA BAPTISTE | DIRECTOR OF HR | 20 | $71K |
| KIM SCHOTZ | VP OF FINANCE | 40 | $65K |
board members · 9
- GAY B MOLNAR — DIRECTOR
- JACKIE DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- JOANNA PASCERI — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN NEVILLE — DIRECTOR
- KELLIE NICKERSON — VICE PRESIDENT
- KRISTEN GRANDINETTI — SECRETARY
- MARY K NASSOIY — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA WHITE — TREASURER
- VALERIE CRONIN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Carolyn Van Schaik Partner — Niagara Falls community advocate who assisted the YWCA in securing funding for Carolyn's House; the program is named in her memory.
- Crisis Hotline 716.433.6716 Government — Operates a crisis hotline for screening individuals seeking admission to the safe dwelling facility.
- Jean Harmon Partner — Collaborated on historical documentation and research for the organization's legacy.
- Joelle Logue Partner — Collaborated on historical documentation and research for the organization's legacy.
- John Pound Early Childhood Center Partner — Hosts the YWCA Preschool and Playroom Plus programs at its facility.
- Munk/Human Memorial Trust Partner — Funds the Munk/Human Memorial Trust Scholarships for students in the Human Services field.
- NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence Partner — Partner organization linked for additional resources and advocacy related to domestic violence.
- Nancy McGlen Ph.D. Partner — Collaborated on historical documentation and research for the organization's legacy.
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Partner — National advocacy organization linked for broader domestic violence awareness and support.
- New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault Partner — Statewide coalition linked for sexual assault prevention and victim support resources.
- New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Government — State agency linked for policy, prevention, and public education resources on domestic violence.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used for processing online donations.
- YWCA Tonawandas Partner — Merged with YWCA Tonawandas in 2015 to form YWCA of the Niagara Frontier.
- YWCA of Niagara Partner — Merged with YWCA of Niagara in 2015 to form YWCA of the Niagara Frontier.
strategies · 2
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.
- Holistic Empowerment Through Integrated Servicesmethodology: holistic_women_empowermentBy combining education, early childhood support, peer networks, and advocacy, the YWCA addresses interconnected barriers to equity, because empowering women holistically increases personal success and community-level change more effectively than isolated interventions.
- Trauma-Informed Supportive Housingmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy providing housing integrated with trauma-informed care and on-site services, the YWCA stabilizes women and families experiencing homelessness or domestic violence and supports their long-term recovery and independence, because safety and emotional healing are foundational to self-sufficiency.