irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $136KInclusivity/Accessibility Training & Consultation/Direction: In an effort to advance inclusion and accessibility in our community, Endless Highway offers free inclusion and accessibility training to community partners looking to up their inclusion game. The Operations & Communications Director delivers training on best practices for enhancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (I.D.E.A). The sessions are informed by the lived experience of the Founder, Consultant, and a network of individuals with various physical disabilities sharing their invaluable perspective.This program is supported by contributions.
- #2 $141KAdaptive Sports & Recreation Sponsorship: Endless Highway provides adaptive sports and recreation sponsorship in the following ways. (1) Individual custom adaptive equipment consultation, modification, and purchase. (2) Program equipment/supplies sponsorship/purchase (3) Individual sponsorship of program fees/related expenses for participation (4) Program sponsorship for misc. team expenses.This program is supported by contributions.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adaptive Sports & Recreation Sponsorship
Provides individual adaptive equipment consultation, modifies and purchases equipment, sponsors program fees, and supports team expenses for individuals with physical disabilities.
Digital Inclusion Initiative
Distributes laptops and tablets to families of youth with disabilities to enable access to virtual recreation, education, and socialization, addressing the digital divide.
Financial Relief Grants
Offers confidential, tax-free grants to families of children with physical disabilities to cover basic needs such as rent, groceries, medical supplies, and bills during crises like the pandemic.
Inclusivity/Accessibility Training & Consultation
Offers free training to community partners on best practices for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (I.D.E.A.), informed by lived experience with disability.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Delivering inclusive community programs and eventsOrganizes and sponsors adaptive recreation, arts, and social programs—including yoga courses, water-based activities, and community events—to promote inclusion and social connection for individuals with physical disabilities. Programs operate in locations such as Rochester, NY, and include partnerships with institutions like the Strong Museum of Play.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Expanding access to technology for virtual engagementProvides laptops and tablets to families and individuals with mobility devices to support access to virtual recreation, education, and socialization. Distributed over 50 devices across Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo, NY.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising events to support disability inclusion programsOrganizes fundraising events to generate revenue for programs that support inclusion in sports, recreation, and the arts for youth and adults with physical disabilities.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Operating financial aid and grant programs for individuals and familiesProvides direct financial support and grants to individuals and families to cover essential expenses and reduce barriers to participation in inclusive programs. Includes confidential grants for rent, groceries, medical supplies, and funding for wheelchair-accessible vehicles up to $40,000 per recipient.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Providing accessibility consultation and training to organizationsOffers training and consultation to businesses and community partners on accessibility and adaptive practices, using lived experience and I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) principles to inform inclusive design and programming.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- Providing custom adaptive equipment for mobility, sports, and recreationAcquires and distributes custom-fitted wheelchairs, racing chairs, and adaptive equipment to enable participation in daily life, sports, and recreation for youth and adults with physical disabilities. Includes procurement of wheelchair basketball chairs and specialized sports equipment.
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Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
- Providing trip leadership and outdoor education instructionServed as trip leader and instructor for SUNY Cortland’s Outdoor Education Practicum in May 2021, demonstrating inclusive outdoor practices including use of adaptive equipment such as outrigger canoes.
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Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Supporting transportation access through sponsored ride programsOperates a sponsored Uber program enabling self-scheduled rides to gyms, sports practices, and arts programs, improving community access for individuals with mobility devices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$564K
Contributions & grants$558K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9K2%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$542K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$175K
Grants paid out$133K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$386K
Cash$237K
Investments$117K
Liabilities$109K
Net assets$277K
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caralie Fennessey | Operations Director | 40 | $89K |
board members · 8
- Anthony Cotroneo — Director
- Bruce Zicari — Director
- Chuck Caranci — Director
- Dave Hebert — Director
- Howie Jacobson — Director
- Katherine Gorom — Director
- Ryan Chalmers — Director
- Xavier Major — Director
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Alexander & Ashley Wayman Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- CH Insurance Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Christa Construction Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Gallina Development Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Genesee Regional Bank Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Guidestar Coalition — Member of Guidestar with a Silver Seal of Transparency for 2021, demonstrating commitment to financial transparency.
- Holy Cross Sticks & Teeth Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Innovative Promotions & Apparel Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Intersection Realty Group Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Jo “The King!” Comfort Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Key Bank Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to launch the Remote Access Tools Grant program.
- LeChase Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Lyric Theatre and Floor Dance Company Partner — Partnered to choreograph an inclusive theatre and dance experience involving 25 youth and young adults with and without disabilities.
- Michael & Jo Amy Yoga Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- National Recreation and Park Association Network — Recognized staff member in its 30 Under 30 list of top recreation professionals
- Northwestern Mutual – Pat DiCerbo Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- RIT Design and Engineering Teams Partner — Consulted with RIT design and engineering teams on inclusive and adaptive solutions for individuals with disabilities.
- Red Rock 1886 / Howie Jacobson Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Rochester Rookies Partner — Collaborative partner through which Endless Highway supported athletes with sponsored racing chairs and equipment upgrades.
- SUNY Cortland Partner — Collaborates on inclusive outdoor education through the Outdoor Education Practicum.
- SUNY Cortland Partner — Collaborates on the Outdoor Education Practicum as an alumna trip leader.
- SUNY Cortland Partner — Collaborates on the Outdoor Education Practicum, a required course for Recreation, Parks, and Leisure studies students.
- SUNY Cortland Partner — Presented as a speaker on inclusive and adaptive outdoor recreation and travel for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies majors.
- Shift2 Partner — Partner organization supplying refurbished laptops and tablets for donation to community members who use mobility devices.
- Strong Museum of Play Partner — Partner organization providing fully-sponsored admission packages to families with members who use mobility devices.
- Syracuse Boys Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- TalentBridge Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- Team Palma Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- The Bonadio Group Partner — Sponsor supporting Endless Highway's mission.
- The Shore Foundation Partner — Collaborates to distribute refurbished laptops to households with children and young adults with disabilities through the Remote Access Tools Grant program.
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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.
- Collaborative Partnership Model for Scalable Inclusionmethodology: collaborative_program_designBy building collaborative partnerships with community organizations and businesses, we produce expanded and more sustainable access to inclusive recreation and services because shared resources and co-designed systems increase reach and local ownership.
- Inclusive Design as a Systemic Practicemethodology: inclusive_designBy applying inclusive and adaptive design principles to environments, products, and programming, we produce broader access and participation in recreation and community life because universally designed systems reduce barriers for all users, especially those with disabilities.
- Integrated Access Through Multi-Channel Supportmethodology: integrated-access-modelBy combining direct resource provision (like mobility equipment and technology), inclusive programming, and organizational consultation, we produce sustainable barrier reduction because systemic change requires simultaneous action across individual, community, and institutional levels.
- Lived Experience-Informed Designmethodology: lived-experience-informed designBy centering the design of programs and resources on the lived experiences of people with disabilities, we produce more authentic, relevant, and effective inclusion solutions because those who experience access barriers are best positioned to identify and address them.