irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $58KAUNT MARY'S HOUSE IS A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING MOTHERS TO GAIN OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES, AND KNOWLEDGE TOWARD BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT.
- #2 $0AS WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY BY HELPING PEOPLE REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, WE ARE FOCUSED ON BREAKING THROUGH THE BARRIER OF ILLITERACY. THREE METHODS WE HAVE PUT INTO ACTION INCLUDE ONE COMMUNITY, ONE BOOK, THE YMCA READING REEF, AND ALL I.N.N. FOR READING.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
All I.N.N. For Reading
Literacy initiative combating illiteracy through community programs including One Community One Book, YMCA Reading Reef, and Paperback Book Exchange
Aunt Mary’s House
Community initiative providing a safe haven for pregnant and parenting mothers to gain resources, opportunities, and knowledge to become self-sufficient
Fostering Futures NYCC
Recruits and trains volunteer teams to support foster and kinship families by serving as an extended family, offering stability and community connections
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Land Bank Property Revitalization 1 activity
- Acquiring and renovating properties for community homeownershipAcquired a tax sale property at 13 Jones Ave in Norwich in late 2020, fully renovated it, and planned to sell it to new homeowners in late 2022 as part of community revitalization efforts.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Implementing community literacy programsRuns multiple literacy initiatives including One Community One Book, YMCA Reading Reef, All I.N.N. for Reading, and the Paperback Book Exchange to combat illiteracy in the community.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Operating Aunt Mary's House for pregnant and parenting mothersProvides a safe haven for pregnant and parenting mothers in Chenango County to access resources and support self-sufficiency, with program goals centered on achieving independence and healthy family living upon graduation.
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
- Operating Fostering Futures program for foster and kinship familiesSupports foster and kinship families in Chenango County through the Fostering Futures program, which includes 10 volunteer teams providing direct assistance and community support.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$33K90%
Program service revenue$4K10%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$36K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$668
Net assets$20K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHLEEN ALBRECHT | FOSTERING FUTURES CHENANGO COUNTY N | 20 | $24K |
board members · 2
- LOIS LOPRESTI — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE GENUTE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Aunt Mary's House Partner — Community initiative partnered with IMPROVE NORWICH NOW INC to support pregnant and parenting mothers.
- Aunt Mary's House Partner — Partners on community support services through a dedicated initiative.
- Chenango County Government — Engages with county-level programs and platforms for community outreach.
- Chenango County Department of Social Services Government — Local government partner that facilitated the connection to launch Fostering Futures New York Chenango County.
- Curtis Lumber Partner — Local business that contributed resources or support for the renovation of the 13 Jones Ave property.
- Fostering Futures Chenango County New York Partner — FFCCNY Coordinator is a team member of Improve Norwich Now, indicating an operational partnership.
- Fostering Futures NY Capital Region Network — Existing branch of Fostering Futures NY that provided the model and connection for launching the Chenango County program.
- Fostering Futures NYCC Partner — Collaborates on youth development and support services in Chenango County.
- LOWES Partner — Business that provided support for the renovation of the 13 Jones Ave property.
- Norwich Building Tomorrow Foundation Partner — Partner organization that supported the renovation of the 13 Jones Ave property.
- YMCA Partner — Collaborates on the Reading Reef literacy program.
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.
- Supportive Housing with Integrated Services for Mothers 22 orgsmethodology: supportive-housing_with_servicesBy providing safe, supportive housing combined with education and resources for pregnant and parenting mothers, the organization promotes self-sufficiency because stable, service-enriched environments enable mothers to build skills and resilience, which in turn strengthens the broader community.shared approach: Housing as Foundation →
- Community Collaboration for Collective Impact 12 orgsmethodology: community_collaborationBy engaging a broad coalition of residents, businesses, and agencies, the organization achieves community improvement because inclusive collaboration builds shared ownership and leverages diverse resources toward common goals.shared approach: Leadership & Collaboration Catalyst →
- Community-Based Extended Family Support for Foster Familiesmethodology: community-based extended family supportBy recruiting and training volunteer teams to act as extended family networks for foster families, the organization enhances stability and belonging because foster families experience greater social integration and sustained support through community-embedded relationships.
- Community-Led Development with Lived Experiencemethodology: community_led_developmentBy centering leadership on individuals with lived experience and public service backgrounds, the organization fosters more authentic, effective community improvement initiatives because those closest to the problems are best positioned to lead solutions.
- Mentorship-Driven Individual and Family Changemethodology: mentoring-community-membersBy using a mentoring-based, person-by-person approach, the organization cultivates individual and family-level transformation, because sustained personal relationships enable deeper behavioral change and community improvement over time.