irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $938KThe Nutritional Services team provides three meals a day to shelter residents and dinner meals for the community. Bagged meals are available 24/7 at the Men's Shelter. Good nutrition and learning success go hand in hand as evidenced by numerous studies indicating students who eat a healthy breakfast and/or lunch are more successful learners than those who do not. The Food Services department has a goal of providing men, women, and children with healthy, well-balanced meals. Additionally, we strive to provide nutrition education to men, women, and children so that they are able to make healthy food choices throughout their lives. Our hydroponic container farm features a controlled environment that allows us to grow delicious produce 365 days a year. Currently our freight farm produces 700 heads of lettuce per week which is the foundation of our healthy salad options for those in need. Additionally City Mission has embarked on a greenhouse project to further help increase the volume of food we provide and expand healthy, fresh produce options.
- #2 $664KThe Social Enterprise program at City Mission is comprised of our Salvage Operation and our Thrift Store. Our clothing donations are first brought to our Distribution Center (Neighbor 2 Neighbor Headquarters) where volunteers sort, organize and distribute donated clothing items. Our first priority with the clothing donations is to fill the Clothing Rooms to help people in need right away. After our Clothing Rooms are filled, we provide product to our Thrift Store, where the revenue will support the programs of City Mission. Finally, items not needed for the two purposes above are baled and recycled. By utilizing these options, we're able to maximize the impact of the clothing donations. This entire process provides job skill training for our residents and revenue to help support the ministries of City Mission.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Education and Career Services
Provides job-readiness training, career counseling, and life skills development for shelter residents and community members; includes programs like Schenectady Bridges and the Downtown Ambassadors
Exodus Interest-Free Loan Initiative
Offers interest-free loans up to $5,000 to low-income residents of the Capital Region for needs such as medical costs, education, business startup, or rental deposits; requires two qualified guarantors
Nutritional Services
Provides three meals a day to shelter residents and dinner meals for the community; operates a hydroponic container farm producing 700 heads of lettuce weekly and a greenhouse project to expand fresh produce access
Social Enterprise Program
Includes a Thrift Store and salvage operation where donated clothing is sorted, distributed to those in need, sold, or recycled; provides job skill training for residents
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 2 activities
- Offering job-readiness and career support servicesProvides job-readiness training, employer coaching through the Employer Resource Network, and entry-level employment opportunities to support long-term stability and employment for individuals in need.
- Providing job skills training through social enterprise participationOffers job skill training to shelter residents by involving them in the Social Enterprise program, which includes sorting, processing, and selling donated goods.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating emergency shelters for men, women, and childrenProvides nightly shelter to nearly 100 individuals, including separate facilities for men and for women and children in Schenectady. Shelter services support homeless individuals and families experiencing housing instability.
- Running the Downtown Ambassadors workforce development programOperates the Downtown Ambassadors program, which has engaged over 100 individuals since 2009 in hospitality and outreach roles; includes Hospitality Ambassadors who assist visitors and Outreach Ambassadors who connect individuals to housing, rehab, food, and clothing services in downtown Schenectady.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing clothing and household items to people in needProvides free clothing, shoes, and accessories to shelter residents and community members; accepts donations of these items during business hours and distributes them directly or through a Thrift Store program.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Operating a Thrift Store and salvage operation as a social enterpriseRuns a Thrift Store and salvage operation that sells donated goods to generate revenue for City Mission programs, provides household items to transitioning residents, and recycles unsold inventory.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Operating a hydroponic container farm and greenhouse for fresh produceRuns a hydroponic container farm producing 700 heads of lettuce per week for use in healthy meal options; has launched a greenhouse project to increase food volume and expand access to fresh produce for people in need.
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Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
- Providing interest-free loans and financial educationOffers interest-free loans of up to $5,000 with repayment in $250 monthly installments over 20–25 months to residents of the Greater Capital Region, along with financial education and service referrals to help individuals overcome poverty.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Serving daily meals to residents and the communityServes over 600 meals daily, including three meals for shelter residents and evening meals Monday through Friday at the Wallace Campbell Dining Center; bagged lunches are available 24/7 at the Welcome Center and Men's Shelter for residents and community members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.75M
Contributions & grants$9.90M92%
Program service revenue$340K3%
Investment income$369K3%
Other revenue$140K
expenses
Total expenses$7.86M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$4.92M
Grants paid out$43K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.19M
Cash$9.25M
Investments$5.20M
Liabilities$1.18M
Net assets$24.01M
Liquid reserves22.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +30.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Saccocio | CEO Executive Director | 50 | $148K |
| Timothy Castle | CFO Associate Executive Director | 40 | $131K |
board members · 10
- Christopher Silipigno — Vice President
- Connie Blakelock — Secretary & Treasurer
- David Leon — Trustee
- Frank Privitera — Trustee
- James Dean — President
- Jennifer Goldstock — Trustee
- Jim Fischer — Trustee
- Scott Hoffman — Trustee
- Shavonne Sanders — Trustee
- Stephen Skinner — Trustee
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Capital Region Partner — Provides interest-free loans and support services to individuals in the Capital Region to combat poverty.
- Charity Navigator Government — Rated City Mission of Schenectady with a 4-star rating for organizational stewardship.
- City Gate Network Network — Member organization within a national network of faith-based missions.
- City Mission of Schenectady Partner — Organization receiving matching gifts and volunteer grants through corporate giving programs.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement.
- FreeWill Partner — Partner organization providing an online tool to help donors create wills or trusts in support of City Mission of Schenectady.
- Schenectady Bridges Partner — Community-wide collaboration providing training for individuals working with people experiencing poverty.
- Schenectady Works Partner — Collaborates on the Exodus Loan Initiative, using exodus@schenectadyworks.com for communication and coordination.
- Wallace Campbell Dining Center Partner — Dining center location where meals are served to individuals in need.
- Welcome Center Partner — Location providing 24/7 access to bagged lunches for community members.
- local agencies Partner — Collaborates with local agencies to support Outreach Ambassadors in connecting individuals to services such as emergency housing and rehab programs.
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-Based Pathways to Stabilitymethodology: asset_building_with_educationBy providing life-skills training, employment support, and interest-free lending combined with education, the organization enables individuals to achieve long-term personal sustainability and economic stability because building capability and assets addresses root causes of poverty.
- Faith-Integrated Recovery and Discipleship Modelmethodology: faith_based_recoveryBy integrating discipleship and recovery programming with comprehensive care, the organization supports healing from trauma and builds resilience because spiritual engagement fosters hope and long-term behavioral change.
- Nutrition as a Foundation for Learning and Engagementmethodology: food_supports_learningBy prioritizing nutritious meals, the organization supports cognitive functioning and personal development because adequate nutrition is a prerequisite for effective learning and program participation.
- Social Enterprise for Sustainable Funding and Reintegrationmethodology: social_enterprise_modelBy operating a thrift store social enterprise, the organization generates sustainable revenue while providing essential goods to people transitioning out of shelter because earned-income models promote financial self-sufficiency and reduce dependency on donations.