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JOINT COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF CLINTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES INC
PLATTSBURGH, NY · EIN 141494810 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · jceo.org
revenue
$9.4M
expenses
$9.0M
net assets
$4.8M
employees
145
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

JCEO IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT ENHANCE PEOPLE'S DIGNITY AND SELF-RELIANCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties (JCEO) provides comprehensive services to low-income individuals and families in upstate New York. The organization operates food pantries, early childhood education through Head Start, housing and utility assistance, medical transportation, and workforce support. JCEO focuses on enhancing self-reliance through direct service programs across Clinton, Franklin, and St. Lawrence Counties.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $974K
    WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP) IS AN ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM THAT HELPS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS CONSERVE ENERGY AND EDUCATES THE CLIENT ON HOW TO CONSERVE. THE WAP, BY MAKING REPAIRS OR IMPROVEMENTS TO A HOME, AN APARTMENT OR A HEATING SYSTEM, RESULTS IN ENERGY SAVINGS FOR HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING SERVICES.
  2. #2 $1.66M
    COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM:THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM (COP) IS DEDICATED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, THE HANDICAPPED AND THE ELDERLY. COP PROVIDES FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING, RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO REQUIRED SERVICES, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR SUCH SERVICES AS HEAP, CHRISTMAS BUREAU, CHILD HEALTH PLUS, LIFELINE, ETC.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Outreach Program
Provides food pantries, housing assistance, application support for public benefits, information and referral services, and emergency utility aid through 14 centers in Clinton and Franklin Counties
Day Care Program
Assists parents in finding safe, affordable child care and administers the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for registered providers
Head Start and Early Head Start
Offers comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services for income-eligible children from birth to age five, including home-based and center-based options
Medical Transportation Program
Provides Medicaid-eligible individuals with transportation to medical appointments using volunteer drivers who are reimbursed for mileage
School Supplies Program
Distributes basic school supplies to school-age children in Clinton and Franklin Counties to help them start the school year prepared
Senior Outreach Program
Offers health insurance counseling, resource referrals, and application assistance to seniors during open enrollment periods
Summer Camp Scholarships
Provides income-eligible children with scholarships to attend summer camps including Y Kids Camp, Camp Jericho, and sports camps
Weatherization Assistance Program
Helps low-income households conserve energy through home repairs and improvements, resulting in lower energy costs and improved living conditions
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Child Care Provider Support Services 2 activities
    • Offer training and capacity building for childcare providers
      Provides mandatory 30-hour training every two years for childcare providers to maintain licensure, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension which offers expert horticultural support to improve local food production quality and yield.
    • Support childcare access and provider development
      Assists parents in finding licensed childcare providers and supports individuals becoming licensed or registered providers by offering technical assistance, application support, and limited start-up funds for health and safety items. Administers the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), providing partial cash reimbursements to providers for serving healthy meals.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Administer Head Start and Early Head Start programs
      Operates center- and home-based early childhood education programs for children from birth to age five in Clinton and Franklin Counties. Services include full-day classroom programming, biweekly home visits, monthly socialization events, nutrition support, and parent engagement. Provides meals and snacks daily and offers nutrition counseling through a contracted Registered Dietitian.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
    • Deliver energy efficiency and weatherization services
      Provides free weatherization and energy-efficiency upgrades through the EmPower+ program to income-eligible households in Clinton and Franklin Counties. Services include installation of LED bulbs, water-saving fixtures, refrigerator replacements, insulation, heating system improvements, and safety devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Served 311 individuals across 158 households in 2025.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate community food pantries and food recovery programs
      Distributes a three-day supply of food up to eight times per year through a network of 14 Community Outreach Centers and seven independent pantries in Clinton, Franklin, and St. Lawrence Counties. Recovers over 1.1 million pounds of food annually from grocery stores and the Feeding America network, and supplements with 2,356 pounds of produce grown in JCEO greenhouses.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Provide seasonal and educational support services
      Offers back-to-school supplies, winter gear, Thanksgiving food baskets, Christmas gift assistance, and summer camp scholarships to income-eligible children and families. In 2025, distributed supplies to 537 children and provided holiday gifts to 2,268 children through partner collaborations.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Provide transportation, housing, and benefits application assistance
      Offers transportation to medical appointments for Medicaid-eligible individuals, housing assistance including budgeting support and emergency financial aid, and application help for public benefits such as SNAP, HEAP, HUD, and weatherization programs. Acts as a designated Alternate Certifier for HEAP in Clinton County.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.39M
Contributions & grants$8.24M88%
Program service revenue$1.10M12%
Investment income$37K0%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$9.04M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.81M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.52M
Cash$1.39M
Investments$1.35M
Liabilities$681K
Net assets$4.84M
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NICOLE LAURIN C.E.O. 40 $104K
ROBERT MIHAL C.F.O. 40 $104K
board members · 13
  • DEBORAH CORYER — PRESIDENT
  • ERIKA BEZIO — DIRECTOR
  • IRENE LEVASSEUR — DIRECTOR
  • JANET MCFETRIDGE — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN DROLLETTE — DIRECTOR
  • JORDON LEBLANC — DIRECTOR
  • MARK KAISER CPA — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW MAGUIRE — TREASURER
  • MEGHAN ZEDICK ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • RICH HOLCOMB — DIRECTOR
  • SONNY GIROUX — ASST. TREASURER
  • THOMAS GOSRICH — ASST. SECRETARY
  • WENDY BAKER — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 26

Who they work with

  • 1Up Arcade Partner — Hosted JCEO's 60th Anniversary Party on July 10th in Plattsburgh.
  • Adirondack Energy Technical Group Partner — For-profit department of JCEO that contracts with external organizations to perform energy assessments and services.
  • Adirondack Health Institute's Performing Provider System (AHI PPS) Funder — Provided a grant to construct state-of-the-art greenhouses in 2019.
  • Administration for Children and Families Government — Receives grant funding through the Administration for Children and Families
  • Child Health Plus Government — Provides application assistance for Child Health Plus, reflecting engagement with this state-sponsored health insurance program.
  • Christmas Bureau Partner — Collaborates to provide holiday gifts to children in the community.
  • Christmas Magic Partner — Collaborates to provide holiday gifts to children in the community.
  • Community Action Agencies Network — Member of a national network of over 1,000 Community Action Agencies working to promote stability and self-sufficiency.
  • Community Action Agencies Network — Member of national network of Community Action Agencies working to provide services that improve lives.
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborated with JCEO in 2023 to improve produce quality and quantity through horticultural expertise and staff training.
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Funder — Sponsored the purchase of greenhouse supplies for both counties in 2025.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates about office closures due to holidays or weather and other time-sensitive information.
  • Feeding America Network — Recover food through the Feeding America Program for distribution to those in need.
  • Feeding America Partner — Partners with Feeding America to recover and distribute food through its food pantries.
  • HEAP Government — Assists clients with applications for HEAP benefits, indicating collaboration with this government assistance program.
  • Holiday Helpers Partner — Collaborates to provide holiday gifts to children in the community.
  • Hydro-Québec Funder — Sponsored the construction of a new greenhouse in Plattsburgh in 2024.
  • Lifeline Government — Supports clients in applying for Lifeline service, indicating linkage to this federal telecommunications assistance program.
  • Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Supported the growth of the food services program through funding to strengthen food recovery, growing, and distribution efforts.
  • NY State Energy Research and Development Authority Government — Administers the EmPower+ program funded by NYSERDA.
  • Office of Children and Family Services Government — Collaborates by directing families and providers to OCFS for additional child care information and regulatory guidance.
  • Office of Head Start Government — Federal grant funder supporting JCEO's Head Start and Early Head Start programs through award number 02CH012147-04-00
  • Office of Head Start Government — Receives grant funding from the Office of Head Start
  • POINT Partner — Partners with POINT to manage volunteer sign-ups and engagement through their platform.
  • St. Joseph’s Outreach Center Partner — Partnered with JCEO on the construction of a new greenhouse in Plattsburgh in 2024.
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Receives grant funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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.

  • Energy Efficiency as a Health and Affordability Intervention
    methodology: energy-efficiency-upgrades-for-health-and-affordability
    By implementing weatherization and no-cost energy efficiency upgrades alongside client education, the organization reduces utility burdens and improves household health because lower energy costs and better indoor air quality directly enhance economic and physical well-being.
  • Food Production Combined With Nutritional Education
    methodology: food-production-and-education
    By growing fresh produce through local farming and greenhouses while teaching low-income individuals how to cultivate and prepare affordable meals, the organization promotes food security because combining access with education fosters sustainable self-reliance and healthier eating behaviors.
  • Integrated Service Delivery Through Community Hubs
    methodology: integrated-service-hubs
    By co-locating food assistance, benefits navigation, health referrals, and social services in locally accessible outreach centers, the organization addresses multiple dimensions of poverty simultaneously because integrated access reduces barriers and increases service utilization.
  • Self-Reliance and Client-Centered Empowerment
    methodology: client-centered_self_sufficiency
    By equipping individuals with tools, resources, and personalized support, the organization enables clients to achieve stability and self-sufficiency because autonomy and active participation foster long-term independence.
  • Whole-Family and Family-Centered Support Model
    methodology: whole-family_approach
    By integrating early childhood education, nutrition, health services, disability support, and parental engagement into a unified framework, the organization strengthens family resilience because addressing needs holistically compounds developmental and economic outcomes across generations.