irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $273KTHE NAVIGATOR PROGRAM OF COLUMBIA AND GREENE COUNTIES ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, SMALL BUSINESSES AND SMALL BUSINESS EMPLOYEES IN COLUMBIA AND GREENE COUNTIES WITH SHOPPING FOR, COMPARING, AND ENROLLING IN QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE, INCLUDING MEDICAID, CHILD HEALTH PLUS AND THE ESSENTIAL PLAN, THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE OF HEALTH: THE OFFICIAL HEALTH PLAN MARKETPLACE. NAVIGATORS CAN ALSO ASSIST WITH APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP PAY FOR COVERAGE. NAVIGATOR SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 THRU DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE PROGRAM HELPED 2,432 PEOPLE TO ENROLL IN A HEALTH PLAN.
- #2 $166KTHE COLUMBIA COUNTY NY CONNECTS PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS TO INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES, CARETAKERS AND OTHER HELPING PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE IN NEED OF COMMUNITY-BASED LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT WILL ENABLE THE AGED AND DISABLED OF ANY AGE TO LIVE SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 741 CLIENTS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Columbia County NY Connects
Offers information, assistance, and referrals to older adults and people with disabilities seeking long-term services and supports to live independently at home.
Navigator Program of Columbia and Greene Counties
Provides free assistance to individuals, families, and small businesses in enrolling in health insurance plans including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and the Essential Plan through the NYS of Health Marketplace; also helps with financial assistance applications.
Tobacco-Free Action of Columbia and Greene Counties
Advocates for policy changes to reduce tobacco use, including smoke-free parks, workplace restrictions, and limits on tobacco sales near schools; conducts public education campaigns and community outreach.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Health insurance enrollment assistance via Navigator ProgramAssisted 2,432 individuals in Columbia and Greene Counties with enrolling in health insurance plans through the Navigator Program in 2024, building on prior-year support of 2,265 individuals assisted during 2023.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- NY Connects program for older adults and people with disabilitiesProvided information, assistance, and referrals to 741 clients in Columbia County through the NY Connects program in 2024 to support independent living for older adults and people with disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.54M
Contributions & grants$1.31M85%
Program service revenue$188K12%
Investment income$39K3%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$1.52M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.12M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.51M
Cash$557K
Investments$486K
Liabilities$386K
Net assets$1.13M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE PARDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $124K |
| JOHN RAY | FORMER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $83K |
| GREGORY W PETTYJOHN | FISCAL MANAGER | 35 | $21K |
board members · 22
- AISLINN SMITH — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA PIERRO — DIRECTOR
- ARTHUR PROPER — DIRECTOR
- DAN ALMASI — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ROSSETTI — DIRECTOR
- DOROTHY URSCHEL — DIRECTOR
- JACK MABB — TREASURER
- JOLENE RACE — DIRECTOR
- KAREN AMANNA — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN ELDRIDGE — NON-VOTING MEMBER
- KENNETH STALL — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN MCDONALD — DIRECTOR
- MARIELLE MCKASTY-STAGG — DIRECTOR
- PJ KEELER — DIRECTOR
- REBECCA POLMATEER — VICE PRESIDENT
- REV JOHN THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT GIBSON — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN ANDREWS — SECRETARY
- SCOTT THOMAS — PRESIDENT
- THERESA LUX — DIRECTOR
- TONI CARROLL — DIRECTOR
- VICTORIA MCGAHAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- New York State of Health Government — Official health plan marketplace through which the Navigator Program assists individuals with insurance enrollment.
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.
- Health Insurance Navigationmethodology: health_insurance_navigationBy providing free, personalized enrollment assistance, the organization increases access to public and private health insurance, because complex application processes and lack of guidance are key barriers to coverage — especially for low-income individuals and small businesses.
- Policy-Based Tobacco Controlmethodology: policy-based_tobacco_controlBy advocating for structural policy changes such as tobacco-free public spaces and smoke-free housing, the organization reduces tobacco use and exposure, because environmental and regulatory conditions shape behavior more effectively than individual interventions alone — particularly among youth.