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INTERFAITH COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE INCORPORATED
Syracuse, NY · EIN 331975869 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P28 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · iccsyr.org
revenue
$24K
expenses
$688
net assets
$23K
employees
0
volunteers
100
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

The Interfaith Community Collective (ICC) is a collaborative effort of five faith partners, University United Methodist Church, Temples Concord and Adath Yeshurun, Grace Episcopal Church and All Saints Roman Catholic Church. The primary activities of ICC are weekly Friday Emergency Food Distribution to 300 families (1,000 individuals), Free Clothing Distribution serving about 100 families a week, Sunday To-Go Breakfast for about 175 people each week, Pet Food Pantry, Period Project (Feminine hygiene supplies) and Food Sense. The work is directed by a full-time Executive Director and over 100 volunteers.

profile · synthesized from sources

Interfaith Community Collective (ICC), operating as Syracuse Assistance for Food & Essentials (S.A.F.E.), is a nonprofit in Syracuse, NY, that provides emergency food, clothing, and essential resources to individuals and families in need. The organization runs weekly food distributions, a free clothing room, and a to-go breakfast program, all offered without appointments and at no cost. Services are delivered through a collaborative network of faith communities, volunteers, and local partners.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $100
    While ICC received its 501(c)(3) approval in March and began receiving donations and paying a few startup expenses, the majority of expenses and salary continued to be paid by the previous organizing organization, University United Methodist Church. At the beginning of the new fiscal year, October 1, 2025, all future expenses, including personnel are through ICC. Because of this, for ICC the dollar amounts are $0. Complete budget for 2025-2026 is $140,000. The ICC Clothing Room provides free clothing to persons in poverty. It is open Thursdays and Sundays and serves about 100 families a week. To provide scale, the clothing takes up about 3,000 square feet of display space. Donations of clothing come from individuals, dormitories at the end of semesters and through relationships with other organizations with similar programs.
  2. #2 $200
    While ICC received its 501(c)(3) approval in March and began receiving donations and paying a few startup expenses, the majority of expenses and salary continued to be paid by the previous organizing organization, University United Methodist Church. At the beginning of the new fiscal year, October 1, 2025, all future expenses, including personnel are through ICC. Because of this, for ICC the dollar amounts are $0. Complete budget for 2025-2026 is $140,000. The Sunday To-Go Breakfast program provides a protein-dense breakfast, including a hot beverage and oatmeal, to about 175 individuals every Sunday morning, or about 9,000 annually. Guests can choose to come inside and sit and enjoy their breakfast or receive it at the curb.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Clothing Room
Offers free, gently used clothing for women, men, and children; open Thursdays and Sundays with no appointment required
Emergency Food Distribution
Weekly drive-through and walk-up distribution of approximately 40 pounds of fresh and frozen food per box, intended to feed a family of four for one week
Grace Church Community Dinner
Seasonal community dinner program hosted in partnership with Grace Church on Madison Street
Onondaga County Partnership
Collaborative initiative offering harm reduction services, Narcan access, and family food assistance in partnership with the Onondaga County Health Department
To-Go Community Breakfast
Provides bagged breakfasts with hot coffee and oatmeal at two locations; guests may eat in, outside, or take home
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
    • Volunteer-coordinated food and clothing operations
      Runs weekly volunteer-driven activities including loading cars, packing food boxes, welcoming guests, and managing the clothing room to support emergency food and clothing distribution programs.
    • Weekly emergency food distribution
      Distributes approximately 40 pounds of fresh and frozen food per household through drive-through and walk-up services at the Food Center in Syracuse, designed to feed a family of four for one week. Serves about 300 families (1,000 individuals) weekly.
    • Weekly to-go breakfast program
      Provides bagged breakfasts with hot coffee and oatmeal to approximately 175 individuals each Sunday at two locations: 324 University Ave and Pomeroy Treatment Center, serving about 9,000 individuals annually.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Free clothing distribution
      Operates a clothing room open on Thursdays and Sundays with approximately 3,000 square feet of display space, offering free gently used clothing for women, men, and children to about 100 families per week with no appointment required.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
    • Harm reduction services and Narcan access
      Provides harm reduction services, including Narcan access and support programs for women and children, with a Narcan box available on the fence at E. Fayette St. and on-site services offered in partnership with the Health Dept. every Friday.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Regional food and volunteer network participation
      Participates in a regional network to share food resources and volunteers across Central New York, enhancing capacity for emergency food and clothing services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$24K
Contributions & grants$24K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$688
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$23K
Liquid reserves405.0 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Kerri Aitken — Vice President
  • Meredith Perreault — Board Secretary
  • Rona Edlund — Board President
  • Ted Finlayson-Schueler — Board Treasurer
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • All Saints Roman Catholic Church Partner — Collaborates on food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • All Saints Roman Catholic Church Partner — Founding faith partner in the Interfaith Community Collective.
  • Grace Church Partner — Co-runs the seasonal Grace Church Community Dinner.
  • Grace Church Partner — Partners with Interfaith Community Collective to host community dinners.
  • Grace Episcopal Church Partner — Founding faith partner in the Interfaith Community Collective.
  • Grants Government — Receives funding through government or foundation grants as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • Interreligious Food Consortium Partner — Collaborates on food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • Onondaga County Government — Partners on harm reduction services, including on-site Health Dept. programming on Fridays.
  • Onondaga County Health Dept. Partner — Collaborates on food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • Onondaga Food Recovery Network Partner — Collaborates on food recovery and food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • SUNY Elizabeth Blackwell Leadership Group Partner — Collaborates on food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University Partner — Collaborates on food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • Syracuse Community Fridge Partner — Collaborates on food distribution through community fridge initiatives in Central New York.
  • Syracuse Immigrant & Refugee Defense Network Partner — Collaborates on food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance Partner — Collaborates on food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • Temple Society of Concord Partner — Collaborates on food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • Temples Concord and Adath Yeshurun Partner — Founding faith partner in the Interfaith Community Collective.
  • University United Methodist Church Partner — Collaborates on food insecurity initiatives in Central New York.
  • University United Methodist Church Partner — Faith community partner providing space and support for the Food Center and programs.
  • University United Methodist Church Partner — Founding faith partner and initial financial supporter of ICC; paid majority of startup expenses and salary prior to ICC assuming full operational responsibility.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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