irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $942KCENTER FOR DIALOGUE & ACTION:PROMOTES RACIAL AND SOCIAL EQUITY TO FOSTER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND TRUST THROUGH DIALOGUES, INTERFAITH PROGRAMMING, AND ITS FOOD JUSTICE PROGRAMMING.
- #2 $987KCENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING:ORGANIZES PROGRAMMING THAT DISRUPTS THE ISOLATION AND LONELINESS PEOPLE CAN OFTEN EXPERIENCE AS THEY AGE SO THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAY ACTIVE, BE SOCIALLY CONNECTED, AND AGE WITH DIGNITY.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Building United Communities
Integrates refugees and new Americans with established congregations through dialogue and mutual support, continuing virtually during the pandemic.
Center for Healthy Aging
Provides social connection, wellness, and independence support for older adults to reduce isolation and promote dignified aging.
Community Campaign for Love
Responds to racial injustice by promoting a "Beloved Community" through acts of service, public messaging, and donated toiletries for children in poverty.
El-Hindi Center for Dialogue & Action
Promotes racial and social equity through interfaith dialogues, community action, and food justice programming in Central New York.
One to One Program
Connects volunteers with nursing home residents through weekly calls, letters, and remote social events to reduce loneliness.
Pantry Partners Program
Connects suburban and inner-city faith communities to strengthen neighborhood food pantries and expand access to nutritious food in Syracuse.
Senior Companion Program
Engages volunteers to provide companionship, wellness checks, and meal delivery to older adults in Onondaga, Cayuga, and Madison Counties.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 2 activities
- Remote social engagement for nursing home residentsConducted weekly friendly calls and letter exchanges with 59 nursing home residents and organized 15 remote social events, including music performances, conversation groups, and holiday activities.
- Social connection services for older adults through Senior Companion programProvided social connection services to 137 older adults across Onondaga, Cayuga, and Madison Counties via the Senior Companion program during a period of extreme social distancing.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Community engagement and English language programs for older refugeesProvided remote socialization, recreation programs, and two 12-week conversational English classes to 10 older refugees to support community engagement and citizenship preparation.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food and milk distribution in partnership with faith communitiesDistributed 55,000 gallons of milk and 163,000 pounds of food to 17 faith communities in collaboration with the Center for New Americans.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.64M
Contributions & grants$12.88M94%
Program service revenue$672K5%
Investment income$500%
Other revenue$91K
expenses
Total expenses$11.49M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$5.12M
Grants paid out$4.15M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.27M
Cash$106K
Investments$70K
Liabilities$1.69M
Net assets$8.58M
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +64.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH BROADWAY | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $158K |
| OLIVE SEPHUMA | COO/VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $117K |
| PATRICIA RADELL | CFO/VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $115K |
board members · 21
- AMELIA AMY EL-HINDI TRAIL — BOARD MEMBER
- BOBBY POHAR — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHERINE GERARD — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
- CHARLES BEACH — BOARD MEMBER
- HASSINA ADAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- HON ANN MAGNARELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- HON LINDA R ERVIN — VICE CHAIR
- IMAM AMIR DURIC — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES BOWERS — TREASURER
- JAMES LESKA — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH NEHME — BOARD MEMBER
- KEITH SCHOFIELD-BROADBENT — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTIN THOMPSON HENRY — SECRETARY
- LYNN M NUNEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- MANAL EL-TIGI — BOARD MEMBER
- MONTANETTE MURPHY — BOARD MEMBER
- MUSTAFA AWAYDA — BOARD MEMBER
- MYRNA KOLDIN — CHAIR
- REBECCA COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- REV DR PETER SHIDEMANTLE — CONVENER
- REV GEORGE MAXWELL JONES — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- American Dairy Association Partner — Collaborated on food and milk distribution efforts to faith communities.
- Center for New Americans Partner — Jointly delivered food and milk to 17 faith communities and provided services to older refugees.
- Human Services Leadership Council Partner — Partnered on interfaith spiritual care and food distribution initiatives.
- New York State Department Government — Provided funding for English classes and workshops serving older refugees.
- Park Outdoor Advertising Partner — Donated billboard space for the Community Campaign for Love in Syracuse.
- Rise Above Poverty Partner — Received donated toiletry items for distribution to children in Syracuse through the Community Campaign for Love.
strategies · 2
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.
- Interfaith Dialogue as a Bridge to Social Equitymethodology: interfaith-dialogue-and-food-justiceBy facilitating interfaith dialogues and joint programming, we advance racial and social equity because shared moral frameworks and relationships across religious lines build mutual understanding, dismantle systemic biases, and foster collective action for justice.
- Networked Food Pantry Collaboration Modelmethodology: pantry-partners-networkBy connecting suburban and urban faith-based food pantries into a coordinated regional network, we expand access to nutritious food because shared infrastructure and mutual aid reduce service gaps and strengthen community resilience.