irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $15KTHE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED YOUTH ACHIEVEMENTS BY MAKING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO 26 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Back-To-School Scholarship Program
Provides $250 scholarships to 20 local families annually for school supplies and clothing, based on recommendations from North Street School
Food Pantry
Distributes emergency food to local families; served 12,841 individuals through 5,112 visits in 2025
Operation Merry Christmas
Provides holiday meals and new gifts for children; assisted 733 individuals and over 400 children in 2025
Scholarship Program
Offers financial awards to graduating high school seniors for college, nursing, or trade school; awarded eight scholarships totaling $10,500 in 2025
Thrift Store
Offers gently used clothing, furniture, and household items for sale or free via vouchers; supports pantry funding and direct client needs
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to local studentsFunds scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing college, nursing, or trade school. Awarded eight scholarships totaling $10,500 in one year and provided $250 each to 20 families through a Back-To-School Scholarship Program. IRS 990 filings report scholarship awards made to 26, 11, 10, nine, and four seniors across multiple years.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Deliver Operation Merry Christmas programOperates an annual holiday program providing full holiday meals and new gifts selected by parents for children. In one year, served 733 individuals with meals and distributed gifts for over 400 children.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Make grants to local organizationsProvides financial support to other nonprofits, including a $5,000 grant to a local church for weekend food and necessities and a $2,000 grant to a women's shelter for portable cameras in temporary housing.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate food pantry servicesRuns a food pantry open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am to noon, serving approximately 10,000 individuals annually. In one year, provided emergency food assistance through 5,112 pantry visits, serving 12,841 individuals.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Operate thrift store and provide Center Store vouchersOperates a thrift store open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, accepting donations, organizing merchandise, and training volunteers. The store’s income supports organizational operations, and the organization also provides vouchers for free clothing and household items to individuals in need.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Provide life skills education and referralsActs as a referral agency and provides life skills education to people in need, supporting holistic client development and access to community resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$290K
Contributions & grants$189K65%
Program service revenue$80K28%
Investment income$21K7%
Other revenue$234
expenses
Total expenses$250K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$130K
Grants paid out$59K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.18M
Cash$81K
Investments$621K
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$1.17M
Liquid reserves33.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL TOOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $63K |
board members · 11
- ANNE BERGSTROM — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY VALIDZIC — PRESIDENT
- DARIO ROMO — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH NEWELL — DIRECTOR
- GEOFFREY MARSHALL — DIRECTOR
- KAREN FOURACRE — DIRECTOR
- LILLIAN COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- MARIA ACHILLES — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL OSBORNE — TREASURER
- RICHARD KLEIN — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS GLOVER — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Partner — Works with the Director on program goals, building projects, and fundraising initiatives.
- North Street School Partner — Collaborates with Geneva Center of Concern by providing recommendations for families in need to receive Back-To-School Scholarship Program support.
- Rochester Diocese’s Catholic Charities Partner — Partnered with the Geneva Center of Concern to form a Food Pantry.
- St. Stephen’s Church Partner — Human Development Committee of St. Stephen’s Church conceived the initial Christmas program that led to the founding of the Center.
- local church Partner — Receives grants to provide food and necessities to families on weekends.
- local women's shelter Partner — Receives grants to purchase portable cameras for temporary housing of victims.
strategies · 3
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.
- Client-Choice with Voucher Accessmethodology: client_choice_modelBy providing vouchers for free access to thrift store items through partnerships with local agencies and churches, the organization ensures equitable access to essential goods while preserving client dignity, because choice-based models promote autonomy and reduce stigma in service delivery.
- Community-Driven Support Modelmethodology: community_engagementBy mobilizing local volunteerism and contributions from citizens, religious organizations, and businesses, the organization sustains and expands its services, because community ownership increases resource availability and strengthens long-term program resilience.
- Needs-Assessment and Referral Modelmethodology: needs_assessment_and_referralBy conducting individual needs assessments and linking people to essential goods, services, and external support systems, the organization increases access to holistic resources, because structured referrals improve coordination of care and prevent service gaps.