irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $330KExtended Day - This program provides after-school programming to increase student achievement, provide enrichment activities and decrease school violence for The Utica City School District at Proctor High School. Some after school activities that BTI provides are The Please Stand Up! Anti-Violence Programs, Tutoring, Mentoring, Character Education/Service Learning and Career Education Programs. This program is funded by government contributions that amounted to $361,764.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Entrepreneur Assistance Program (EAP)
60-hour comprehensive training and one-on-one counseling for women, minorities, dislocated workers, and low-income individuals in Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison Counties to start or expand small businesses.
Extended Day
After-school program at Proctor High School in Utica City School District offering tutoring, mentoring, anti-violence initiatives, character education, and career education to improve student achievement and reduce school violence.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Deliver business skills training and technical assistance to entrepreneursProvides ongoing business skills training, one-on-one technical assistance, webinars, and business development services to support entrepreneurs in profit generation, business enhancement, and growth planning. Targets women, minorities, dislocated workers, and low-income individuals in Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison Counties through a 60-hour comprehensive training program.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide after-school programming to improve student achievement and reduce school violenceOperates after-school programming at Proctor High School in the Utica City School District to increase student achievement, offer enrichment activities, and reduce school violence.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.35M
Contributions & grants$1.35M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.31M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.11M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$400K
Cash$83K
Investments$0
Liabilities$168K
Net assets$231K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +18.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Patricia Laino | Executive Director | 40 | $166K |
| Dina Vullo | Director of Finance | 40 | $134K |
board members · 5
- Alfred Amendolare — President
- Colleen Pardi — Secretary
- Deborah Jennings — Treasurer
- Khale Davison — Member
- Steven Pardi — Vice President
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- NYSmallBusinessRecovery.com Partner — Partner website providing assistance to small businesses, linked through BTI's outreach.
- Utica City School District Partner — Partner in delivering after-school programming at Proctor High School.
strategies · 2
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.
- Structured Youth Engagement Model 338 orgsmethodology: youth_engagement_modelBy offering after-school programming that integrates tutoring, mentoring, anti-violence education, and career training, we improve student outcomes and reduce school violence, because consistent, structured engagement during high-risk hours builds protective relationships and redirects youth toward positive development pathways.shared approach: Holistic Youth Development →
- Entrepreneurship-Based Economic Empowerment 16 orgsmethodology: entrepreneurship_based_empowermentBy providing comprehensive business training and individualized counseling, we foster economic self-sufficiency among underserved populations, because equipping individuals with entrepreneurial skills enables long-term financial independence and community wealth generation.shared approach: Integrated Skills for Self-Sufficiency →