irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.13MNUTRITION PROGRAM - PROVIDES SERVICES AND BENEFITS THAT COUNTERACT CONDITIONS OF STARVATION AND MALNUTRITION; PROVIDES OVERSIGHT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULT FOOD PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES NUTRITION TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND ADULTS; PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO SENIORS 60 AND OLDER AT BOTH SENIOR CENTERS AND THROUGH HOME DELIVERED MEALS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES A LINK TO SERVICES AND INFORMATION FOR SENIORS AS WELL AS PROVIDES FOOD SERVICE FOR THE LOCAL HOSPITAL.
- #2 $619KWEATHERIZATION - THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM HELPS HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS MAKE THEIR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. SOME SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIS PROGRAM ARE AS FOLLOWS: FURNACE EFFICIENCY TESTING; DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BALANCING; WEATHER-STRIPPING; CAULKING; GLASS REPLACEMENT; INSULATION; WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT; AND REPAIRS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE WEATHERIZATION MEASURES. THE MAJOR SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR THIS PROGRAM IS FROM GOVERNMENT GRANTS.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Care Resource and Referral
Provides child care information, referrals, training, and support for families, providers, and businesses in Essex County, including the Business Navigator Project.
EmPower+
State-funded program offering free energy efficiency upgrades like LED lighting, refrigerators, insulation, and air sealing to income-eligible New Yorkers.
Employment and Training
Supports unemployed and underemployed adults in gaining skills for employment through workforce development and training initiatives.
Head Start/Early Head Start
Comprehensive preschool program for children ages 0-5 and pregnant women, supporting social, health, nutritional, educational, and emotional development.
Nutrition Program for the Elderly
Provides congregate meals at senior centers and home-delivered meals to homebound seniors aged 60+ in Essex County, with wellness checks during delivery.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Offers free home energy audits and improvements such as insulation, air sealing, heating system tune-ups, and appliance replacements for income-eligible homeowners and renters.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
- Administers weatherization and energy efficiency services for income-eligible householdsProvides free weatherization and energy services to qualifying homeowners in Essex County, including energy audits, air sealing, insulation, heating system maintenance, installation of energy-efficient appliances and fixtures, and repairs to preserve weatherization integrity.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conducts community needs assessments and publishes research reportsResearches and publishes biennial Community Assessment reports to evaluate local conditions and inform program planning, with recent editions released in 2022 and 2023.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Delivers congregate and home-delivered meals to older adultsProvides nutritious meals to residents aged 60 and over through congregate dining at senior centers and home-delivered meals Monday through Friday across all towns in Essex County, including wellness checks during delivery; also provides all patient meals and manages kitchen operations at Elizabethtown Community Hospital.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Operates child care information, referral, and provider support servicesProvides child care information, referrals, training, and advocacy for families and providers in Essex County; supports new child care entrepreneurs through technical assistance and licensing guidance; and administers meal reimbursement programs for licensed providers serving enrolled children.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Operates food shelves and weekend food backpack program for childrenRuns food shelves in nine towns and Elizabethtown to serve low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals, and operates a BackPack Program that distributes food-filled backpacks to children on Fridays to ensure access to nutritious food over weekends.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Provides comprehensive services to reduce poverty and promote self-sufficiencyOffers coordinated programs for low-income individuals and families across the lifespan, including children, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities in Essex County, NY, with a focus on addressing both the causes and effects of poverty through direct support and advocacy.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides early childhood education and family development servicesOffers a comprehensive preschool program for children ages 3–5 and delivers early childhood and family development services for children from birth to age 3, as well as for pregnant women and families.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provides emergency financial assistance for housing and utilitiesOffers emergency aid for rent, security deposits, and utility bills to income-eligible residents when no other resources are available.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Supports workforce development and digital literacyHelps unemployed, under-employed, and economically disadvantaged residents build job skills and secure employment through workforce training programs, and offers free computer access and digital literacy instruction at libraries and community outreach sites.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.37M
Contributions & grants$7.46M89%
Program service revenue$905K11%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8.22M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.92M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.26M
Cash$610K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.25M
Net assets$1.01M
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN R JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO | 40 | $137K |
| ASHLEY GLANDA | CFO | 40 | $96K |
board members · 11
- CATHLEEN REUSSER — DIRECTOR
- EMILY EVATT — DIRECTOR
- JAMES MONTY — TREASURER
- JAY HEALD — DIRECTOR
- LAURIE DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- LORILEE SHEEHAN — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- MARIETTA BRADY — DIRECTOR
- MEDARA SHERMAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL TYLER — CHAIRPERSON
- PASTOR BRYAN BOND — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT WILSON — SECRETARY
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Administration for Children and Families Government — Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that awards grant funding for the program.
- BPI (Building Performance Institute) Network — ACAP is a BPI GoldStar Home Performance Contractor and staff are BPI certified.
- Community Action Agencies Network — Member of a national network of 1,000 Community Action Agencies
- Community Action Agencies Network — Member of a national network of 1,000 Community Action Agencies.
- Community Action Angels Network — Member of a statewide network connecting volunteers with community needs.
- Community Services Block Grant Government — Primary source of core funding for ACAP
- Early Care and Learning Council Network — Statewide network that supports ACAP Child Care as a Child Care Resource and Referral agency.
- Elizabethtown Community Hospital Partner — ACAP provides all patient meals and manages the kitchen at this hospital, part of The University of Vermont Health Network.
- Essex County Division of Child Support Enforcement Government — Referred for questions about paternity and child support.
- NY-SERDA Government — Administers the EmPower+ program that ACAP promotes and refers clients to.
- New York State Department of Labor Partner — Hosts ACAP Inc.'s current job listings on its website.
- Office of Child and Family Services Government — State agency providing information on child abuse prevention and child maltreatment.
- Office of Head Start Government — Provides grant funding to support the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Government — Partners on job training and employment retention programs aimed at reducing dependence on government benefits.
- Toys for Tots Partner — Partners with ACAP to provide toys to children during the holidays.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Federal department overseeing the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start, which funds the program.
- U.S. Marine Corps Partner — Collaborates with ACAP on the holiday gift program through Toys for Tots.
- Workforce Investment Act Government — Collaborates on workforce education and training programs for unemployed and economically disadvantaged residents.
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.
- Building Science-Based Weatherization for Household Stabilitymethodology: energy_efficiency_via_building_scienceBy applying diagnostic tools and building science principles to customize weatherization, the organization improves energy efficiency, safety, and comfort in low-income homes, because technically optimized home performance reduces financial strain and health risks, thereby increasing household stability.
- Integrated Service Coordination to Address Root Causes of Povertymethodology: integrated_service_coordinationBy coordinating multiple programs and resources—such as nutrition, weatherization, child care, and employment support—the organization addresses interconnected barriers to self-sufficiency, because holistic and integrated services are more effective at producing lasting family stability and community well-being than siloed interventions.
- Nutrition as an Entry Point to Holistic Senior Supportmethodology: food_is_medicineBy delivering nutritious meals alongside social and health services, the organization uses food as a clinical and relational touchpoint to identify and address broader unmet needs among seniors, because regular meal interactions create trusted pathways to connect isolated individuals with essential supports.
- Workforce Development Integrated with Digital Inclusionmethodology: two_generation_approachBy combining workforce training with digital literacy and access, the organization increases employment readiness among disadvantaged populations, because digital skills are a prerequisite for modern job acquisition and retention, and integrating them accelerates economic mobility.