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Penfield Hope Inc
Penfield, NY · EIN 862349004 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P99 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · penfieldhope.org
revenue
$191K
expenses
$192K
net assets
$390K
employees
—
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

Penfield HOPE responds to critical unmet needs of Penfield area residents through meaningful encounters, dialogue, and practical services. Penfield Hope's goal is to walk with clients as they work toward family and housing stability. Penfield Hope is committed to matching abundance of resources with the greatest needs in Penfield and the surrounding area.

profile · synthesized from sources

Penfield Hope Inc serves residents of Penfield, New York, and surrounding areas by addressing unmet needs related to food insecurity, housing instability, and family support. The organization provides a walk-through food pantry, children's clothing and diapers, budgeting assistance, and referrals to community resources. Services are offered through a client-centered, compassion-driven approach with appointments available multiple days per week.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Back-to-School Drive
Distributes backpacks and school supplies to children in Penfield schools at the start of the academic year
Budgeting Support
Offers financial counseling and limited rental assistance to support family stability
Children's Clothing and Diapers
Provides new and gently used children's clothing, winter jackets, diapers, wipes, and Pull-Ups through a seasonal wardrobe bag system
Christmas Giving Program
Provides winter jackets, clothes, books, games, and toys during the holiday season
Food Pantry
Walk-through food pantry providing groceries to clients by appointment; visits allowed once every two weeks
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 3 activities
    • Deliver comprehensive client assistance services
      Provides assistance with food, household items, practical services, budgeting support with limited financial assistance for rent, new children's clothing and diapers, school supplies and backpacks, and holiday giving support including winter jackets, clothes, books, games, and toys.
    • Distribute baby essentials and infant formula
      Provides gently used new baby essentials, referrals for baby furniture and equipment, and a limited supply of infant formula based on children's specific needs.
    • Supply diapers, Pull-Ups, and baby wipes
      Distributes all sizes of diapers, Pull-Ups, and baby wipes sourced through the Junior League of Rochester Diaper Bank.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
    • Distribute new donated clothing by appointment
      Organizes and distributes new donated clothing by size and season through appointment-based pick-up.
    • Distribute winter jackets for children
      Provides winter jackets in sizes newborn to 14/16 for boys and girls to children in need.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate appointment-based food pantry
      Distributes food through a walk-through pantry at 1771 Penfield Road, with appointments limited to once every two weeks. The pantry is staffed by volunteers during scheduled hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Provide practical services and supportive dialogue for family and housing stability
      Offers practical services and supportive dialogue to address unmet needs of Penfield area residents, with a focus on family and housing stability.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Provide school supplies and backpacks to children
      Distributes backpacks and school supplies to children at the start of each school year through the School Backpack program.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$190K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$17
expenses
Total expenses$192K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$44K
Grants paid out$50K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$390K
Cash$89K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$390K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -57.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Cathy Kamp Secretary 20 $44K
board members · 5
  • Father Jim Schwartz — Director
  • Mary Ann Lovelock — Director
  • Melissa Green — Director
  • Paul Groschadl — Director
  • Terry Bedford — Director
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Foodlink Network — Penfield Hope is a member of Foodlink
  • Junior League of Rochester Diaper Bank Partner — Supplies diapers, Pull-Ups, and baby wipes for distribution by Penfield Hope.
  • Penfield Business Association Partner — Partner organization linked through donation or community initiative (inferred from "www.penfieldbusiness.org" in donation banner).
  • St. Joseph's Church Partner — Hosts winter jacket donation drop-off location for Penfield Hope at its west entrance.
  • St. Joseph's Church Partner — Penfield Hope is a ministry of St. Joseph's Church
  • Webster Hope Ministry Partner — Penfield Hope is affiliated with the Webster Hope Ministry
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.

  • Client-Choice Model
    methodology: client-choice_pantry
    By allowing clients to walk through the pantry and select their own food items in a private, dignified setting, we increase engagement and meet individual household needs more effectively because autonomy and privacy reduce stigma and build trust.
  • Equitable Distribution via Access Management
    methodology: equitable_distribution
    By limiting appointment frequency, we ensure fair access to pantry resources across a larger client base because controlled scheduling prevents overuse by a few and preserves availability for more families.
  • Relational Case Support
    methodology: relational_case_support
    By building trust through ongoing dialogue and compassionate engagement, we identify and address root causes of instability because sustained relationships enable deeper understanding of client needs and more effective long-term support.