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LIVING WELL MISSION
Penn Yan, NY · EIN 842129404 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · thelivingwellmission.org
revenue
$444K
expenses
$492K
net assets
$0
employees
10
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

We connect people to solutions, so they may thrive.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Living Well Mission is a human services organization based in Penn Yan, NY, serving Yates County residents in need. It provides food pantries, grab-and-go meals, hygiene supplies, health insurance navigation, and assistance with benefit applications. Founded in 2013 as an outreach of the Penn Yan United Methodist Church, it evolved into a community hub after responding to a major flood disaster.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $40K
    Daisy Marque Jones funds Volunteer & Outreach position, collaborating with the community.
  2. #2 $27K
    Muller Foundation funds provide support in our Pre-School program position.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Advocacy
One-on-one support helping residents navigate local services and resources
Food Pantry
Distributes perishable and non-perishable food to Yates County residents during open hours
Grab-N-Go Meals
Offers free lunches on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:30am and dinners on Thursdays at 4pm
HEAP and SNAP Application Assistance
Helps community members complete applications for HEAP and SNAP benefits
Health Insurance Navigation
Assists individuals with applying for health insurance and answering related questions
Needs N’ Things Pantry
Provides hygiene items, cleaning supplies, diapers, wipes, and baby care products to community members
Pet Partner Connections
Monthly event providing free pet food, supplies, and pet ownership information in partnership with Pet Partners
Sidewalk Distribution
Outdoor shelves with food, books, hygiene items, and job leads available to those uncomfortable entering the facility
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Distributing grab-and-go meals
      Provides grab-and-go lunches on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and dinners on Thursdays at its Penn Yan location, with additional meal distribution during emergency periods such as January-February 2026.
    • Operating food pantries in Yates County
      Operates two food pantries that distribute perishable and non-perishable food items to individuals and families in need in Yates County, with services available Monday through Friday and extended evening hours on Thursday.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Conducting disaster relief feeding operations
      Launched large-scale disaster relief operations, including relocating pantry supplies to a local church and organizing feeding operations in locations such as a bank lobby to serve hundreds of volunteers during flood recovery efforts in Penn Yan.
  • Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services 1 activity
    • Delivering outdoor access to resources
      Provides outdoor access to food, books, hygiene items, and job leads for individuals who prefer not to enter the facility.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributing personal care and household supplies
      Distributes hygiene items, cleaning supplies, baby care products, and personal care items to community members in need, including through regular programs and targeted distributions during January-February 2026.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Funding staff positions to support community programs
      Funds key staff roles including a Community Advocate, Volunteer & Outreach coordinator, Community Development staff, After-School Coordinator, and Pre-School program position to deliver and expand direct service programs.
  • Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
    • Hosting Pet Partners program for pet owners
      Hosts monthly Pet Partners visits to provide free pet food, assist with accessing pet supplies, and share information about responsible pet ownership.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Providing access to health and benefits enrollment support
      Offers one-on-one assistance through health insurance navigators and a Community Advocate to help individuals enroll in SNAP, HEAP, and other local services, and to answer related questions.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$444K
Contributions & grants$69K16%
Program service revenue$333K75%
Investment income$230%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$492K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$322K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$107K
Cash$91K
Investments$0
Liabilities$107K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +42.1%
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Branchport United Methodist Church Partner — Partner organization hosting monthly food distribution events, listed in shared food access calendar.
  • Daisy Marque Jones Funder — Funds Volunteer & Outreach and Community Development positions.
  • Dundee Baptist Church Partner — Partner organization offering monthly food distribution, listed in shared food access calendar.
  • Friendship House Partner — Partner organization providing food services, listed in shared food access calendar.
  • Hattie Hartman Funder — Funds a part-time After-School Coordinator position, including start-up costs and supplies.
  • Hope Center Keuka Food Pantry Partner — Collaborates on food distribution, listed alongside The Living Well Mission in shared food access calendar.
  • Muller Foundation Funder — Funds a Pre-School program position.
  • PY United Methodist Church Partner — Partner organization hosting community meals, listed in shared food access calendar.
  • Penn Yan United Methodist Church Partner — Original founding partner, as The Living Well Mission began as an outreach ministry of this church.
  • Pet Partners Partner — Collaborates to provide free pet food, supplies, and pet ownership information on a monthly basis.
  • Yates Community Endowment Funder — Funds a Community Advocate position.
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.

  • Empowerment Toward Self-Sufficiency
    methodology: self-sufficiency_empowerment
    By focusing on long-term self-sufficiency rather than short-term relief alone, the organization fosters lasting change, because equipping individuals with resources and agency to thrive independently produces greater resilience and reduced dependency over time.
  • Holistic Support for Crisis Intervention
    methodology: holistic_support
    By addressing community crises through more than just material goods, the organization produces deeper stability and resilience, because comprehensive support that includes relational and systemic components leads to more sustainable outcomes during personal or communal emergencies.
  • Low-Barrier Access Model
    methodology: low_barrier_access
    By providing outdoor access to essential items, the organization supports individuals who are not comfortable entering indoor spaces, because reducing environmental and psychological barriers increases service utilization among marginalized populations.
  • Resource Connection as Pathway to Thriving
    methodology: connection-to-solutions
    By connecting individuals to broader resources and services, the organization enables personal thriving, because access to coordinated solutions—beyond immediate needs—addresses root causes of instability and supports holistic well-being.