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Inspire S-VE Inc

Spencer, NY · EIN 161599412 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · inspiresve.com
revenue
$92K
expenses
$79K
net assets
$588K
employees
1
volunteers
15
program ratio
86%
profile · synthesized from sources

Inspire S-VE Inc is a community-based nonprofit serving Spencer, NY, focused on youth development, senior support, and community wellness. It operates programs including mini-grants for local projects, scholarships for students, a fitness center, and the Senior Information and Referral Service (SIRS) that assists older adults with transportation, home needs, and social connections. The organization fosters lifelong learning, health, and community engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $11K
    Sponsored Funds include the following: Collins Memorial, Childrens Fund, Cronkhite Memorial, Graduation Project, Principal Acct-Elementary, NPPBP, Willcox Memorial and Waynes Run Fund. See additional statement attached:
  2. #2 $46K
    Community Fitness Ctr-see additional statement attached.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Inspire S-VE Community & Fitness Center
Operates a fitness center with membership access for adults, promoting health and wellness in the community.
Mini-Grant Program
Offers grants up to $1,000 for community projects that promote learning, health, empowerment, and connection within the Spencer-Van Etten school district.
Room Rental Program
Offers community space rental with kitchen access for events, supporting community gatherings and activities.
S-VE Junior and Senior Scholarships
Provides scholarships of up to $500 for juniors and $1,000 for graduating seniors selected by faculty to support education.
SIRS (Senior Information and Referral Service)
Provides transportation, home health aids, light housework, minor repairs, yard work, and friendly phone calls to help seniors remain independent in their homes.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding mini-grants and scholarships to individuals in the Spencer-Van Etten community
      Funds community initiatives through mini-grants of up to $1,000 and provides junior scholarships of up to $500 and senior scholarships of $1,000 to residents or workers in the Spencer-Van Etten school district on a rolling basis.
  • Member-Focused Fitness and Wellness Facilities 1 activity
    • Operating a community fitness center
      Manages a fitness center open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, providing space and programs for health and social engagement in the Spencer-Van Etten community.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Operating the Senior Information and Referral Service (SIRS) program for senior citizens
      Runs the SIRS program in which local volunteers assist seniors in the Spencer-Van Etten community with accessing resources, including transportation to medical and dental appointments, grocery shopping, light housework, minor home repairs, yard work, and friendly phone calls; also provides Meals on Wheels, access to home health aids, and library services.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Renting community space for events
      Offers rental of a party room equipped with a kitchen, furniture, audio system, and garbage disposal for $150, with a $50 refundable security deposit required.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Sponsoring youth development funds
      Supports youth in the Spencer-Van Etten school district through multiple named funds including the Children’s Fund, Graduation Project, Principal Accounts, Library Media Center, Willcox Memorial, and Waynes Run Fund, among others.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$92K
Contributions & grants$47K51%
Program service revenue$23K26%
Investment income$16K17%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$22K
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$607K
Cash$168K
Investments$239K
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$588K
Liquid reserves61.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -49.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Bonnie Thomas Director of CFC 12 $20K
board members · 5
  • David Jackson — Board Member
  • John Palomaki — Emeritus
  • Lee Haefele — Board Member
  • Tyler Lawrence — Board Member
  • Zaan Austen — Board Member
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • CFC Network — Member of CFC network, accessing membership and class information.
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Partnership to support community education and outreach initiatives.
  • IRS Government — Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity
  • Spencer-Van Etten community Partner — Local community members serve as volunteers in the SIRS program to assist senior citizens.
  • Tioga Opportunites, Inc Partner — Collaborates on community opportunities and programs.
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.

  • Community-Based Volunteer Support for Aging in Place
    methodology: community_based_volunteer_support
    By mobilizing local volunteers to assist seniors, we promote safe, independent living because community-embedded support networks foster trust, continuity, and culturally responsive care.
  • Community-Driven Empowerment and Grantmaking
    methodology: community-empowerment
    By funding community-originated projects and fostering local engagement, we generate sustainable social impact because initiatives rooted in community agency are more likely to address authentic needs and inspire lasting participation.
  • Donor-Directed Funding for Community Initiatives
    methodology: donor-directed funding
    By enabling donors to designate contributions to specific programs, we increase philanthropic engagement because funders are more motivated to give when they can directly influence the social outcomes they care about.
  • Integrated Community Wellness Model
    methodology: integrated-community-wellness
    By creating inclusive spaces that combine lifelong learning, health promotion, and social connection, we improve community well-being because holistic access reduces barriers and fosters multidimensional engagement.
  • Youth Development Through Targeted Sponsorship
    methodology: youth-development funding model
    By directing funds toward education, memorials, and school-based programs, we advance youth development because structured, institutionally anchored initiatives provide stable pathways for growth and community connection.