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NICKS RIDE 4 FRIENDS INC

AUBURN, NY · EIN 822246813 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A12 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · nicksride4friends.org
revenue
$733K
expenses
$780K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
13
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TOWARDS RECOVERY, THROUGH SHARING LIVED EXPERIENCES AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nicks Ride 4 Friends Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Auburn, NY, founded in memory of Nick Campagnola to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The organization provides peer-based recovery services, case management, and community reintegration support through a clubhouse model. It serves people in Cayuga County and the surrounding Finger Lakes region, emphasizing lived experience and community connection in its approach.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Clubhouse Model
Provides a supportive, non-clinical environment for individuals in recovery, including housing placement assistance, employment support, transportation linkage, and case management to promote community reintegration.
Drop-In-Center
Peer-based recovery support center open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm at 13 Chapel Street, Auburn, NY, offering resources, guidance, and a judgment-free environment for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.
Wrestling Camp Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship to support student and coach participation in the Champions for Life wrestling camp focused on skills development and conditioning.
Wrestling “UNDERDOG” Scholarship
Annual $500 scholarship awarded to two senior Auburn High School wrestlers who demonstrate leadership, kindness, and passion for the sport, in honor of Nick Campagnola’s legacy.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships to high school wrestlers
      Annually awards two $500 "UNDERDOG" scholarships to senior Auburn High School wrestlers who demonstrate leadership, kindness, and passion for the sport, and a $1,000 scholarship to support participation in the Champions for Life wrestling camp for students and coaches.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Facilitate recovery and community connections through peer support
      Provides free, peer-based recovery services using trauma-informed, non-clinical models to promote long-term recovery from substance use disorders. Activities include fostering communication among individuals in recovery, their families, and clinical staff, and supporting community-building through shared lived experiences.
  • 12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
    • Operate peer-based recovery Drop-In-Center
      Operates a Drop-In-Center at 13 Chapel Street in Auburn, NY, open Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm, offering peer support, resources, and guidance for individuals with substance use or mental health challenges and their families. The center provides a safe, non-clinical, trauma-informed environment to support long-term recovery.
  • Reentry Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide post-rehabilitation reintegration support
      Offers wrap-around services including housing placement, employment assistance, transportation linkage, case management, and life coaching to support individuals transitioning from rehabilitation back into the community. The Clubhouse program fosters recovery through structured support and community reintegration.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$733K
Contributions & grants$671K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5330%
Other revenue$61K
expenses
Total expenses$780K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$429K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.89M
Cash$125K
Investments$0
Liabilities$336K
Net assets$1.55M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • AMANDA FALSEY — SECRETARY
  • BEN SUSMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN SCHENCK — PRESIDENT
  • DEMETRIUS MURPHY — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR ADAM DUCKETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR JERIMY BLOWERS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK PINEAU — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY BETH LEESON — TREASURER
  • MATTHEW CHALANICK — VICE PRESID
  • MELANIE MAHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELANIE TRACEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL FINIZIO — BOARD MEMBER
  • TOM HANSEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • 2022 Sponsors Partner — Supported Nick’s Ride 4 Friends in 2022 through sponsorship
  • Auburn Enlarged City School District Partner — Maintains a liaison relationship through a board member to support students and connect them with community recovery resources.
  • Auburn Fire Department Partner — Collaborates through board member involvement and the 'Leave Behind Program,' which connects overdose survivors and families with Narcan and recovery resources.
  • Cayuga County Network — Provides recovery services to residents of Cayuga County and the surrounding Finger Lakes region.
  • Champions for Life Partner — Provides scholarship support for student and coach participation in its annual wrestling camp.
  • Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Partner organization whose addiction treatment centers are promoted for client access
  • Unity House of Cayuga County Inc. Partner — Established a crucial partnership to ensure long-term sustainability of Peer Services.
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.

  • Clinical-to-Peer Support Bridge
    methodology: clinical_to_peer_support_bridge
    By connecting clinical treatment with ongoing peer support, the organization improves continuity of care and recovery outcomes because sustained recovery requires both medical intervention and long-term psychosocial support.
  • Clubhouse Model for Recovery Community Building
    methodology: clubhouse_model
    By creating a peer-supported, non-clinical environment grounded in belonging and mutual support, the organization enables individuals in recovery to rebuild their lives because stable community integration is foundational to long-term recovery.
  • Peer-Led Lived Experience Model
    methodology: peer_support_lived_experience
    By leveraging peer support rooted in shared lived experience, the organization fosters empowerment, healing, and sustained recovery because authentic personal storytelling builds trust, reduces isolation, and strengthens community resilience.