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OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC
ONEONTA, NY · EIN 166066346 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P200 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ofoinc.org
revenue
$9.5M
expenses
$9.3M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
175
volunteers
362
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, AS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, MOBILIZES RESOURCES AND CREATES SOLUTIONS TO UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COUNTIES OF OTSEGO AND CHENANGO, NEW YORK. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO'S MISSION IS TO BE THE LEADER IN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVES, THRIVING FAMILIES, AND CARING COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Action Agency serving low-income individuals and families in Otsego and Chenango Counties, New York. Provides crisis intervention, housing support, domestic violence services, early childhood education, energy assistance, and weatherization programs. Founded in 1966, the organization focuses on promoting self-sufficiency through direct services and community collaboration.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.71M
    CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO ASSIST HOMELESS AND AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS IN MAINTAINING SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND PERMANENT HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, RENTAL SUBSIDIES, HOUSING LOCATION ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES, AND INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO IS ALSO THE MAIN PROVIDER OF SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENT CRIMES IN OTSEGO COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL AND MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT, EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, REFERRAL TO SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
  2. #2 $504K
    ENERGY SERVICES - PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH THEIR UTILITY AND HOME ENERGY NEEDS BASED ON THEIR INCOME OR CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY. HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROVIDES FUEL, UTILITY, EMERGENCY, FURNACE REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. WEATHERIZATION IS AVAILABLE TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOME OWNERS AND RENTERS AND IS DESIGNED TO MAKE THEIR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Building Healthy Families
Home visiting program for pregnant women and new parents that supports parenting skills, child development, and family well-being from pregnancy through kindergarten.
Early Head Start
Early childhood development program for low-income families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant women, providing comprehensive services until child enters Head Start.
Emergency Housing
Provides emergency shelter and housing support services for homeless and at-risk households, including the Opportunity House family shelter.
Energy Services/Weatherization
Assists income-eligible households with home energy assessments, weatherization, and energy efficiency improvements in Otsego and Chenango Counties.
Head Start
Preschool program promoting school readiness for children ages 3-5 from low-income families through social, cognitive, and early academic development.
The Violence Intervention Program (VIP)
Provides crisis support, counseling, advocacy, and emergency housing for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other violent crimes.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
Prekindergarten program for four-year-olds in the Oneonta School District focused on foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Nutrition assistance program providing supplemental foods, nutrition education, and health referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under age 5.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
    • Early Head Start and Head Start programs
      Operates Early Head Start programs for pregnant individuals and children under 3 years, and Head Start preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5, prioritizing low-income families, those receiving public assistance, in foster care, or experiencing homelessness. Services include home-based support, health and developmental screenings, nutritious meals, family support services, and connections to community resources.
    • Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) services
      Provides Universal Pre-Kindergarten services to four-year-old children in the Oneonta School District regardless of income, focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and school readiness through structured classroom instruction.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 2 activities
    • Home energy and utility assistance
      Provides home energy assistance including emergency fuel, utility bill payment support, furnace repair or replacement, and weatherization to income-eligible residents to prevent service shut-offs and ensure safe heating and cooking conditions.
    • Weatherization services
      Provides weatherization services including home energy assessments and installation of energy-saving measures such as insulation and weather-stripping to income-eligible households in Otsego and Chenango Counties, improving energy efficiency and reducing utility costs.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Community Advocacy and Social Care Navigation
      Deploys Community Advocates and Social Care Navigators to connect individuals and families with local resources, including health insurance enrollment (via Fidelis Care), SNAP/food stamp application assistance, child care access, housing, transportation, and other essential services, particularly for Medicaid members and those facing systemic barriers.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Emergency and transitional housing for homeless households
      Operates emergency shelters including Opportunity House—a family-only shelter—and provides temporary motel placements, rental subsidies, rapid rehousing assistance, eviction prevention support, and case management to help homeless and at-risk households achieve stable, permanent housing in Otsego County.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Food pantry and emergency food distribution
      Operates a food pantry distributing non-perishable and, when available, perishable food and hygiene items to households awaiting SNAP benefits, facing access barriers, or experiencing emergencies; also distributes basic needs to unsheltered individuals via walk-up window when supplies allow.
  • Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
    • Housing education and financial counseling
      Offers housing education, budgeting guidance, and counseling services to renters, homeowners, and prospective homeowners to support successful tenancy, homeownership, and long-term housing stability.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Support services for seniors and homebound individuals
      Provides home-delivered meals, well-check calls, grocery shopping assistance, and prescription pick-up services for elderly and senior individuals in Otsego County to promote independence and well-being.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Training and capacity building for professionals
      Provides educational programming and specialized training for law enforcement, court personnel, and volunteers on domestic and sexual violence through the Violence Intervention Program to improve system responses and community safety.
  • Transportation Access Support 1 activity
    • Transportation assistance for employment
      Provides financial support through the Wheels to Work program for vehicle repairs, gas cards, DMV fees, and car insurance premiums to eligible Otsego County parents to enable participation in employment and job training.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Violence Intervention Program (VIP)
      Provides comprehensive support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other violent crimes, including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, individual counseling, support groups, legal and medical advocacy, accompaniment, crime victims compensation assistance, and prevention education. The program serves individuals with no income restrictions.
  • WIC Nutrition Support Services 1 activity
    • WIC program administration
      Administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), providing supplemental food (via eWIC cards), nutrition education, breastfeeding support (including breast pumps), Farmers' Market coupons, and health care referrals to income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children up to age five through clinics in Oneonta and Cooperstown.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Youth mentoring through Big Buddy Program
      Operates the Big Buddy Program, a preventative mentoring initiative that pairs at-risk youth ages 6–14 in Delaware and Otsego Counties with trained adult mentors to support positive development and reduce risk factors.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.47M
Contributions & grants$8.44M89%
Program service revenue$975K10%
Investment income$30K0%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$9.35M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.58M
Cash$18K
Investments$432K
Liabilities$1.02M
Net assets$1.56M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TANYA MARIE SHALOR C.E.O./C.F.O. 40 $148K
DANIEL MASKIN C.E.O. (TO 6/30/24) 40 $76K
board members · 12
  • AMANDA MATTHEWSON — DIRECTOR
  • BENJAMIN FRIEDELL — SECRETARY
  • DANIEL BUTTERMANN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID MERZIG — TREASURER
  • DOUGLAS BRENNER — DIRECTOR
  • DR ALAN DONOVAN — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH BLASCO — DIRECTOR
  • FANNY CLEMENTS — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • LISA SAMOLS — PRESIDENT
  • MARGUERITE DYKES — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN SCZESPANSKI — DIRECTOR
  • TIM PARSONS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Administration for Children and Families Government — Federal agency overseeing funding through the Office of Community Services and Office of Head Start.
  • Administration for Children and Families Government — Provides grant funding through the Office of Community Services and the Office of Head Start
  • Administration for Children and Families Government — Provides grant funding through the Office of Community Services and the Office of Head Start.
  • Administration for Children and Families Government — Receives grant funding from the Office of Community Services and the Office of Head Start, both within the Administration for Children and Families
  • Chenango County Government — Geographic area of service delivery for energy and support services.
  • Delaware Opportunities Partner — Partner organization administering the Big Buddy Program in collaboration with Opportunities for Otsego Inc.
  • Fidelis Care Partner — Collaborates to provide in-person health insurance enrollment assistance at a monthly clinic in Oneonta.
  • Healthy Families New York Network — Member of the Healthy Families New York network
  • New York State Department of Health Government — State-level partner in administering the WIC program
  • Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Government — Funded by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services
  • Office of Community Services Funder — Provides grant funding through Grant Number C1002760
  • Office of Community Services Government — Grants funding to support agency services and website operations.
  • Office of Community Services Government — Grants funding to support the organization's programs and operations
  • Office of Community Services Government — Provides grant funding through Grant Number C1002760
  • Office of Community Services Government — Provides grant funding to Opportunities for Otsego, Inc.
  • Office of Community Services Government — Provides grant funding to support programs at Opportunities for Otsego.
  • Office of Head Start Funder — Provides grant funding through Grant Number 02CH013070
  • Office of Head Start Government — Conducted a three-month review of Opportunities for Otsego Head Start preschool classrooms and provides grant funding.
  • Office of Head Start Government — Provides grant funding as part of the Administration for Children and Families
  • Office of Head Start Government — Provides grant funding through Grant Number 02CH013070
  • Office of Head Start Government — Provides grant funding to Opportunities for Otsego, Inc.
  • Office of Head Start Government — Provides grant funding to support Head Start-related programs and services.
  • Oneonta City School District Partner — Partners to offer Universal Pre-kindergarten (UPK) at the SUNY Oneonta Head Start center.
  • Otsego County Government — Primary geographic area of service delivery and focus for crisis intervention and support services.
  • Otsego County Child Advocacy Center Partner — Collaborates on advocacy services for child victims of abuse.
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Receives grant funding from the Office of Community Services and the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • USDA Government — Administers the WIC program in partnership with federal guidelines and funding
  • United Methodist Church - Cooperstown Partner — Hosts the monthly outreach WIC clinic in Cooperstown
  • United Way of the Greater Mountaineer Region NY Funder — Funds the Emergency Housing Assistance Program in part.
strategies · 4

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-Centered Wraparound Model
    methodology: wraparound_services
    By providing holistic, client-centered services that integrate early learning, health, nutrition, and family support, the organization addresses the root causes of poverty and promotes self-sufficiency because comprehensive support systems are more effective at fostering long-term stability than fragmented interventions.
  • Community-Driven Governance and Solutions
    methodology: community_action_agency
    By ensuring equal representation of low-income community members, public officials, and stakeholders in governance and combining national network strength with local innovation, the organization creates culturally relevant, trusted solutions because community ownership increases program effectiveness and sustainability.
  • Family Engagement as a Pathway to Self-Sufficiency
    methodology: family_partnership_model
    By partnering directly with parents and caregivers to set goals and access resources, the organization strengthens family capacity and child development outcomes because sustained engagement empowers families to lead their own progress toward economic stability.
  • Trauma-Informed Empowerment Approach
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By delivering services through a trauma-informed lens that prioritizes safety, self-determination, and empowerment, the organization supports healing and independence among survivors of violence because this approach rebuilds agency eroded by trauma.