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CHARLES SETTLEMENT HOUSE INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 160868128 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P28Z · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · charlessettlementhouse.org
revenue
$976K
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$2.7M
employees
19
volunteers
50
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP RESIDENTS ACCESS CRITICAL HUMAN SERVICES AND HELP EACH ATTAIN PERSONAL GROWTH, LEADING TO SUSTAINABLE SELF-SUFFICIENCY; TO ASSIST OUR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR SAFE, SECURE AND VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS. OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS FOR OUR THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS BY TOTAL EXPENSES INCURRED ARE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY SERVICES AND PARKWAY-COMMUNITY SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based nonprofit in Rochester, NY, providing youth development, family support, and senior services. Offers after-school and summer programs for children, employment training for teens, and a senior center with nutrition, wellness, and social activities. Focuses on neighborhood-based services in Northwest Rochester to promote self-sufficiency and community vitality.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $381K
    YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IS A KEY COMPONENT TO CHARLES SETTLEMENT HOUSE PROGRAMMING. WE PROVIDE YOUTH IN NORTHWEST ROCHESTER THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR AGE. THE PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH OF OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS IS BASED UPON THE "40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS." INCREASING SOCIAL SKILLS, JOB READINESS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, GRADUATION RATES AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ARE OUR MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS. AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER: OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PROGRAM LOCATED AT OUR COMMUNITY CENTER AT 71 PARKWAY. WE SERVED 98 CHILDREN IN 1ST THROUGH 6TH GRADE. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: LITERACY, HOMEWORK HELP, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS, S.T.E.M., DANCE, PHOTOGRAPHY, HEALTHY COOKING, NEWSLETTER, MUSIC AND ARTS AND CRAFTS. A COMPANION SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM WAS PROVIDED THIS SUMMER.
  2. #2 $125K
    SENIOR CENTER & SENIOR NUTRITION: THE CHARLES SETTLEMENT HOUSE SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN WEEKDAYS, SERVING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH EACH DAY. THE CENTER OFFERS ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SENIORS. 70 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE SERVICES DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR AND 3,441 MEALS WERE SERVED. THE CENTER ALSO EXPANDED THEIR SERVICES TO INCLUDE DDE POPULATION BEING SERVED BY ARC. THESE SENIORS HAVE RETIRED FROM THE SHELTERED WORKSHOPS AND ARE NOW PART OF OUR DAILY PROGRAM. THE CENTER PROVIDES A GROWING NUMBER OF SERVICES THAT KEEP SENIORS ACTIVE AND ON THE MOVE. AN EMPHASIS ON MAINTAINING PHYSICAL HEALTH LED THE CENTER TO OFFER EXERCISE PROGRAMS, A WALKING CLUB, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ABOUT NUTRITION AND HEALTH, AND A FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM. CURBSIDE MARKET THROUGH FOODLINK PROVIDES FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT LOW-COST ONCE A WEEK. SENIORS ARE TRANSPORTED TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND ARE TAKEN GROCERY SHOPPING. OUR CENTER IS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR SENIORS WHO ARE 60 AND OVER (HUSBANDS AND WIVES, WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS, DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED SENIORS, AND SENIORS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, ETC.)
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Senior Center & Nutrition Program
Weekday senior center offering breakfast and lunch, socialization, health and wellness activities, case management, transportation, and a weekly curbside market with fresh produce.
Summer Enrichment Learning (SEL) Day Camp
Summer day camp at Genesee Valley Park for children entering grades 1–6, providing educational and recreational activities to support year-round learning.
Youth Development Program
After-school and summer enrichment program for children in grades 1–6 at 71 Parkway Street, offering homework help, literacy, STEM, arts, sports, and nutrition activities.
Youth Employment Program
Work experience initiative for teens aged 14–20 through partnership with ROC Youth Employment Network, offering paid community improvement projects and job skills training.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 2 activities
    • Community development and neighborhood planning initiatives
      Supports community-led efforts to develop a master plan for JOSANA, build community gardens, and improve public safety in Rochester. Established a Neighborhood Development Program to promote citizen participation through Neighborhood Associations and introduced family casework services.
    • Community outreach and engagement
      Engages in community outreach by attending neighborhood events to inform residents about available services and opportunities. Sponsors neighborhood events and supports block clubs to strengthen community engagement.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school and summer enrichment programs for children
      Operates an after-school program for first through sixth graders at 71 Parkway with a capacity of 70 children, and offers the Summer Enrichment Learning (SEL) Day Camp at Genesee Valley Park for children entering 1st through 6th grade. Programming includes literacy, homework help, STEM, arts, and physical activities, serving 98 children annually.
  • Language Access Services 1 activity
    • Bilingual translation services
      Offers bilingual translation services in English and Spanish to support community members.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Capacity building for neighborhood groups
      Provides fiduciary and grant administration services to neighborhood groups for special projects and contracts. Engages with residents to strengthen neighborhood capacity in Northwest Rochester.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Case management and support services for seniors
      Provides case management services that support improved mental, emotional, and physical wellness, reduce social isolation, and help seniors remain independent in their homes.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Comprehensive support services for adults
      Provides comprehensive support to adults including assistance with employment, housing, government forms, advocacy, counseling, budgeting, financial literacy, home repairs, lead remediation, and service coordination.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Educational programs for immigrants and community adjustment
      Provides English, citizenship, nutrition, and homemaking classes for immigrants to support adjustment to community life.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Emergency food and clothing assistance
      Provides emergency food through an on-site food cupboard and distributes holiday baskets. Operates a year-round clothing closet providing essential clothing, coats, and shoes to children in need.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Ongoing social development programs for all ages
      Operates ongoing social development programs including clubs, classes, and summer programs for youth, teens, and adults. Delivers neighborhood-based programs annually to approximately 3,000 children, teens, families, and seniors in Northwest Rochester.
  • Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
    • Senior Center operations and services
      Operates a Senior Center that provides a safe and healthy environment for elder residents to socialize and engage in independence-supporting activities, including health and wellness programs such as walking clubs, exercise classes, flu shots, and educational presentations on health and nutrition. Offers recreational activities including games, field trips, music, arts and crafts, movies, and shopping trips. Provided 3,441 meals to 70 unduplicated individuals during the program year.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement
      Engages volunteers to support programs serving individuals and families in Rochester and Monroe County.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Youth employment and mentoring programs
      Offers youth employment opportunities for 14–20-year-olds during the school year and summer through a partnership with the City of Rochester and Monroe County’s ROC Youth Employment Network. Provides support and mentoring to 30 at-risk teens through the Reinvesting in Youth (RIY) program, aiming to prevent detention through case navigation and peer engagement via the EPIC Teen Club.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$976K
Contributions & grants$809K83%
Program service revenue$34K4%
Investment income$45K5%
Other revenue$87K
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$541K
Grants paid out$76K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.84M
Cash$36K
Investments$883K
Liabilities$155K
Net assets$2.69M
Liquid reserves10.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -13.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SCOTT BENJAMIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 15 $153K
CARMEN CARRASQUILLO CHEIF PROGRAM OFFICER 15 $94K
KAREN COLLINS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 15 $91K
board members · 16
  • BETHANY CENTRONE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID TOOLE — VICE-CHAIR
  • DEVRA BEVONA — BOARD MEMBER
  • GITA RAMACHANDRAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • GLENN GARDNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • IAN MCLEOD — SECRETARY
  • JAMES HAWKINS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN OLSAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN LOUGHRAN — TREASURER
  • LAURA HABZA — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDA WALSH — BOARD MEMBER
  • LUIS APONTE — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER MAURER — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD NANGREAVE — CHAIR
  • TINA LONGWELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • WALTER LARKIN JR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • ARC Partner — Collaborates to expand senior services to developmentally disabled individuals who have retired from sheltered workshops.
  • Action for a Better Community Partner — Collaborative partner in the Northwest Collaborative to deliver coordinated services in Northwest Rochester.
  • Action for a Better Community Partner — Provides home repair programs through partnership with Charles Settlement House.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Partner organization operating at Charles Settlement House facilities.
  • City of Rochester Partner — Partner in offering youth employment opportunities for 14–20-year-olds through the ROC Youth Employment Network.
  • Cornerstone Group Partner — Collaborates on an affordable housing development near Sahlen’s Stadium in Rochester.
  • Development Department Partner — Internal department managing donor and organizational partnerships.
  • Emergency Services & Family Stabilization network Partner — Partner organization providing services at Charles Settlement House facilities.
  • Family Service of Rochester Partner — Collaborative partner in the Northwest Collaborative to deliver coordinated services in Northwest Rochester.
  • Family Services Partner — Provides case management services for seniors at the Senior Center.
  • Foodlink Partner — Partnership to operate a curbside market providing fresh fruits and vegetables at low cost to seniors.
  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Provides home repair programs through partnership with Charles Settlement House.
  • Hillside Children's Center Partner — Collaborative partner in the Northwest Collaborative to deliver coordinated services in Northwest Rochester.
  • Monroe County Partner — Partner through the ROC Youth Employment Network to offer youth employment for 14–20-year-olds.
  • Monroe County Department of Social Services Partner — Collaborative partner in the Northwest Collaborative to deliver coordinated services in Northwest Rochester.
  • Rochester Northwest Rotary Club Partner — Partner organization using Charles Settlement House facilities for meetings and services.
  • Sector 3 Planning Committee Partner — Receives fiduciary and grant administration support from Charles Settlement House for special projects.
  • The Community Place of Greater Rochester Partner — Shared leadership with James Hawkins serving as Secretary for both organizations.
  • United Neighborhood Centers of Greater Rochester Foundation Network — Member organization formed to pursue capital funding for Rochester settlement houses, including Charles Settlement House.
  • United Way Government — Provided recommendation supporting the formation of collaborative infrastructure for settlement house expansion in Rochester.
  • University of Rochester Medical Center Partner — Partners on an after-hours telemedicine program hosted at Charles Settlement House facilities.
  • Urban League of Rochester Partner — Collaborative partner in the Northwest Collaborative to deliver coordinated services in Northwest Rochester.
  • Youth Services Quality Council Partner — Partner organization using Charles Settlement House facilities for meetings and services.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Aging-in-Place Support through Case Management
    methodology: aging_in_place_support
    By using case management and structured activities, we reduce social isolation and support wellness in seniors, enabling them to remain independent at home because coordinated, personalized support addresses psychosocial and physical health holistically.
  • Asset-Based Youth Development
    methodology: asset_based_youth_development
    By focusing on youth strengths and existing capacities, we produce positive development outcomes because building on assets fosters self-efficacy, skill acquisition, and sustained engagement.
  • Family-Centered Goal Development
    methodology: family-centered_goal_development
    By supporting families in identifying and achieving self-defined goals, we produce greater family stability and well-being because ownership of goals increases engagement and long-term success.
  • Needs-Responsive Service Model
    methodology: needs_responsive_service_model
    By designing services based on ongoing assessment of neighborhood needs, we produce more effective and accessible care because responsiveness ensures relevance and timely intervention.
  • Resident-Led Community Revitalization
    methodology: resident_led_community_revitalization
    By placing residents at the forefront of revitalization efforts, we produce more sustainable and equitable neighborhood change because community-driven initiatives better reflect local needs and generate greater trust and participation.