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UNITED WAY OF MID RURAL NEW YORK INC
NORWICH, NY · EIN 160998159 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T70 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · chenangouw.org
revenue
$729K
expenses
$786K
net assets
$2.7M
employees
3
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

CHENANGO UNITED WAY BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS AND MAXIMIZES RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS IN THE FOCUS AREAS OF INCOME, EDUCATION AND HEALTH.

profile · synthesized from sources

United Way of Mid Rural New York improves quality of life in Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Madison Counties by funding local programs in health, education, and financial stability. It focuses on serving ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) families and other vulnerable populations through an annual campaign that raises and distributes funds to community-based initiatives. The organization also builds partnerships and coordinates regional efforts to address food insecurity and economic hardship.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Grant Program
Distributes funds to local nonprofits in early spring to support programs in financial security, youth opportunity, health, and community resiliency
Chenango County Hunger Partnership
Facilitated by United Way to unite food pantries, soup kitchens, and food security organizations in Chenango County; meets bimonthly to share resources, address food insecurity, and support local programs affected by funding cuts
Day of Caring
Annual volunteer event mobilizing community members to support local nonprofits through hands-on service projects
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Early childhood literacy program providing free books to children from birth to age five in the service area
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Annual fundraising campaign operations
      Conducts an annual fall fundraising campaign to support programs serving the ALICE population and other vulnerable groups, managed by a staff of three.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Chenango County Hunger Partnership
      Established and facilitates the bimonthly meetings of the Chenango County Hunger Partnership to unify food security organizations, enable resource sharing, and develop collaborative strategies to reduce local hunger.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Community engagement and volunteer mobilization
      Mobilizes community volunteers, contributing over 3,475 hours annually through organized initiatives and events.
  • Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
    • Direct financial stability services
      Provides micro-loans and supports financial education and coaching, free income tax assistance, and public benefits access to improve financial security for individuals and families in the region.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Disaster preparedness and emergency response
      Establishes and supports a Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) network and provides crisis hotline and support services to enhance local disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Financial and operational management
      Ensures fiscal soundness and operational efficiency for United Way of Mid Rural New York through long-term business and financial leadership.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding community programs through grantmaking
      Administers annual grant funding to local nonprofits via an open application process to address community needs in income, education, and health, with funds allocated at the start of each year to support urgent needs and long-term solutions for individuals facing economic hardship.
  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • Health access and support initiatives
      Supports programs in health access and equity, maternal and child health, nutrition and food security, disease awareness and prevention, mental health support, and substance misuse recovery and prevention.
  • Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
    • Homelessness prevention and affordable housing support
      Provides services and support aimed at preventing homelessness and increasing access to affordable housing for vulnerable populations.
  • Nonprofit Organizational Mergers and Integrations 1 activity
    • Regional organizational leadership and merger coordination
      Provides executive leadership and organizational coordination, including leading a formal merger with United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties in July 2021 and guiding organizational evolution across Chenango, Delaware, Madison, and Otsego Counties.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Workforce development and adult education
      Supports job readiness, workforce development, adult education, and job training programs to improve economic opportunity and stability.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth opportunity and education programs
      Implements youth-focused initiatives including in-school and after-school learning, summer learning, literacy development, family engagement, and college and career readiness, impacting over 12,000 local youth.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$729K
Contributions & grants$665K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$64K9%
Other revenue$264
expenses
Total expenses$786K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$214K
Grants paid out$347K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.74M
Cash$370K
Investments$1.25M
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$2.70M
Liquid reserves24.7 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +11.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ELIZABETH MONACO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $75K
board members · 14
  • ALLISON YACANO — BOARD MEMBER
  • AMANDA HOLLAND — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANNETTE BURNS — TREASURER
  • ETHAN WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER TELESKY — BOARD CHAIR
  • JERRI WEBB — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN WATT — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATIE CONRON — BOARD MEMBER
  • KELLY AMES — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARCIA WATT — SECRETARY
  • MATTHEW LAKE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELISSA LUSBY — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHELLY BARTOW — VICE CHAIR
  • TRACEY PORACK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Alvogen Partner — Board member Sierra Post represents Alvogen on the UWMRNY Board of Directors.
  • CHENANGO UNITED WAY Partner — Local affiliate building partnerships to improve quality of life in Mid Rural New York
  • Chenango County Planning Dept. Partner — Board member Allison Yacano represents the Chenango County Planning Department on the UWMRNY Board of Directors.
  • Chenango United Way Network — Formerly led as a separate entity under the same leadership, now part of the unified United Way of Mid Rural New York structure.
  • Chenango, Delaware, Otsego COAD Partner — Local disaster coordination network supported by United Way of Mid Rural New York to improve emergency preparedness and response across three counties.
  • Community Foundation for SCNY Funder — Provided a grant through the Chobani Community Impact Fund to support the creation of the Chenango County Hunger Partnership.
  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Partner — Collaborates to provide free books to children in the region.
  • Facebook Network — Hosts an official organizational presence on Facebook to share information and engage the community.
  • Food Bank of CNY Partner — Collaborates with the Chenango County Hunger Partnership, including joint meetings, to support regional food security efforts.
  • NBT Bank Partner — Board members Jennifer Telesky and Jessy Youngs represent NBT Bank on the UWMRNY Board of Directors.
  • NYCM Partner — Board member Melissa Lusby represents NYCM on the UWMRNY Board of Directors.
  • SUNY Delhi Partner — Board member Amanda Holland represents SUNY Delhi on the UWMRNY Board of Directors.
  • SUNY Morrisville Partner — Board member Rebecca Hargrave represents SUNY Morrisville on the UWMRNY Board of Directors.
  • United Way network Network — Member of the national United Way network, leveraging its infrastructure and resources.
  • United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties Partner — Engaged in formal merger conversations and integrated leadership under United Way of Mid Rural New York.
  • Visions Federal Credit Union Partner — Board member Anna Hillis represents Visions Federal Credit Union on the UWMRNY Board of Directors.
  • local nonprofits Partner — Local nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for grants to support community-strengthening 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.

  • Collaborative Network Model for Systemic Challenges
    methodology: collaborative_network_model
    By convening service providers regularly to share resources, align strategies, and coordinate action, we improve system-wide effectiveness in addressing challenges like food security and disaster resilience because shared planning and information lead to more responsive and efficient service delivery.
  • Cross-Sector Collective Impact
    methodology: collective_impact
    By building cross-sector partnerships and pooling resources across private, public, and nonprofit entities, we address systemic challenges in income, education, and health because coordinated action across silos produces greater community-wide impact than isolated interventions.
  • Holistic Youth and Financial Stability Development
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By investing in youth development and financial stability through coordinated education, employment, and housing support, we enable individuals and families to achieve long-term security because systemic barriers require multi-domain interventions that address both immediate needs and root causes.
  • Integrated Community Wellness Approach
    methodology: integrated_community_wellness
    By focusing on interconnected domains of health, education, and financial stability—particularly for underserved populations like ALICE—we improve community well-being because long-term quality of life depends on integrated solutions across these interdependent systems.