irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.99MWEATHERIZATION - THIS FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS CONSERVE ENERGY, LOWER HEATING BILLS, AND KEEP HOMES WARM IN FRIGID TEMPERATURES. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO WAYNE, ONTARIO, SENECA & CAYUGA RESIDENTS WHOM ARE EITHER CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE OR WHOSE INCOMES ARE AT OR BELOW THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES. WEATHERIZATION SERVES 743 LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY.
- #2 $5.59MSCHOOL AGE PROGRAM - SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM HAS SHOWN RECENT GROWTH PRIMARILY DUE TO THE STEADY WORK PROGRAM. STEADY WORK ADDRESSES GENERATIONAL RURAL POVERTY ONE YOUNG PERSON AT A TIME. PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED MEANINGFUL, INITIAL WORK EXPERIENCES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SOFT SKILLS AND ACHIEVE GOALS PARTICIPANTS SET FOR THEMSELVES IN UNIQUE WORKFORCE ENTRY PLANS. PARTICIPANTS ARE AGED 14-24 AND EMPLOYED ON AVERAGE 20 HOURS PER WEEK. INTAKE INCLUDES SCREENING FOR BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING LITERACY, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, POSSESSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, OTHER JOB SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE. DURING INTAKE, PARTICIPANTS ALSO SET GOALS FOR THEMSELVES. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CAN INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY TO AVAILABLE JOBS BUT MAY ALSO MEAN ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING TO A TRADE SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ASSISTANCE WITH FINANCIAL AID PAPERWORK. PARTICIPANTS ARE LINKED TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR SPECIFIC TOPICS SUCH AS FISCAL MANAGEMENT. OFTEN BASIC CONCEPTS LIKE THE OPENING OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND PAYING BILLS, OR UNDERSTANDING INTEREST AND LOANS REQUIRE SPECIFIC TUTELAGE. THE PROGRAM USES A NETWORK OF LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS SEEK OUT FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT. (622 SERVED)
named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Active People Healthy Wayne (APHW)
Public health initiative promoting healthy eating and physical activity in schools and communities through policy and environmental changes.
Advocacy for Community Empowerment (ACE)
Provides parenting education and support services, including workshops for incarcerated parents at the Wayne County Jail.
Foster Grandparents Program
Engages seniors aged 55+ as volunteers in schools and childcare settings to support children with special needs through mentoring and tutoring.
Head Start / Early Head Start
Federally funded early childhood education program providing comprehensive services in education, health, nutrition, and family support for children birth to age 5.
Healthy Families Wayne County
Home visiting program for first-time parents and pregnant individuals, focusing on parent-child bonding, health, and family support.
LEAPS – Learning Enrichment After-School Program
State-funded before and after school care for UPK-2nd grade students in Red Creek and Sodus, offering STEAM activities, social-emotional support, and family engagement.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Engages adults 55+ in volunteer activities including medical transportation, tax preparation, and wellness classes for older adults.
Safe Homes Program
Provides free home modifications such as ramps, grab bars, and walk-in showers for low-income seniors and people with disabilities to increase safety and independence.
School Age Program (Steady Work)
Youth workforce development initiative for individuals aged 14-24 that builds soft skills, provides work experience, and supports educational and career goals.
Success Center Emergency Services
Offers emergency food, clothing, case management, and SSI/SSDI application assistance to residents in Wayne County.
Success Center Second Chances
Supports homeless adults (18+) with housing, clinical services, and case management to promote self-sufficiency.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Provides free energy efficiency upgrades to low-income homes in Wayne, Ontario, and Cayuga Counties to reduce heating costs and improve safety.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for healthy environments and policiesImproves policies, practices, and environments related to physical activity and nutrition in early care and education settings through targeted advocacy and systems change efforts.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school and STEAM enrichment for young studentsProvides before and after school care for students in grades UPK–2nd in the Red Creek and Sodus school districts, delivering STEAM activities, outdoor time, social-emotional development support, and educational assistance. Hosts monthly Saturday events with healthy snacks, guest speakers, and family engagement workshops.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent ProgramOperates the Foster Grandparents program, placing volunteers aged 55+ in schools and Head Start programs across Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, and Yates counties to support children’s academic and socio-emotional development, particularly those with special needs.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Community health and wellness initiativesWorks to establish sustainable healthy communities by engaging partners and decision-makers in nine townships across Wayne County. Implements food service guidelines in worksites and community settings, promotes physical activity and nutrition in early care and education, and advances Local School Wellness Policies in seven school districts using the CDC Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood development and Head Start programsOperates comprehensive early childhood development services for pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool children, including education, health, nutrition, family services, parent involvement, and mental health support. Offers extended-day programming at the Newark center from 6:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Emergency assistance and case managementProvides emergency food, clothing, advocacy, and case management services to clients in Wayne County. Operates the Second Chances program, offering shelter and individualized clinical and case management services to homeless adults aged 18 and over.
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Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
- Home modifications for seniors and people with disabilitiesProvides free home modifications such as ramps, grab bars, comfort-height toilets, stairlifts, and walk-in showers to low-income seniors and people with disabilities in Wayne County to improve safety and accessibility.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent education and supportive servicesProvides community and in-home parent education, supportive services, and voluntary parenting workshops for all stages of parenting to parents and caregivers throughout Wayne County. Also hosts workshops for incarcerated parents at the Wayne County Jail.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Services for older adultsProvides free transportation to medical appointments, free tax preparation, and free wellness classes for adults aged 60+ in Wayne, Seneca, and Ontario Counties.
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Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
- Weatherization and energy efficiency servicesProvides free weatherization and energy reduction services to eligible low-income and elderly homeowners and renters in Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, and Cayuga Counties to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating costs.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth workforce development (Steady Work program)Operates the Steady Work program, providing initial work experiences and workforce development support to youth aged 14–24, including assistance with job applications, education pathways, financial aid, and fiscal management skills.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.82M
Contributions & grants$14.71M87%
Program service revenue$2.11M13%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$16.73M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12.47M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.28M
Cash$865K
Investments$86K
Liabilities$3.16M
Net assets$2.11M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JANELLE KRASUCKI-COOPER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 38 | $125K |
| LOUIS MARTINO JR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 38 | $114K |
| DONNA ROBBINS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 38 | $113K |
| JOSIAH R ROBBINS | ADMINISTRATOR | 38 | $106K |
board members · 11
- ALICIA LINZY — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA BELLINGER — SECRETARY
- CHRISTINA LOUGHRAN — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH VANHOUSEN — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE DOBBINS — DIRECTOR
- JOE BISSELL — VICE CHAIR
- JOHN ZORNOW — CHAIR
- JUDITH MARKOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- LYNN CHATFIELD — DIRECTOR
- MIKE JANKOWSKI — TREASURER
- SCOTT JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Administration for Children and Families Government — Primary funder through the Community Services Block Grant program.
- Alex Eligh Community Center Partner — Community center involved in Active People Healthy Wayne initiatives.
- AmeriCorps Seniors Partner — Hosts AmeriCorps Seniors programs including the Foster Grandparent Program and RSVP in the Finger Lakes region.
- Child Care Council Partner — Partners on improving physical activity and nutrition policies in early care and education settings.
- Clyde-Savannah Central School District Partner — Implements components of Local School Wellness Policies for physical activity and nutrition.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County Partner — Collaborates on Active People Healthy Wayne initiatives in Wayne County.
- Cougar Cupboard Partner — School-based food resource supporting student nutrition.
- East Palmyra Christian School Food Pantry Partner — Food pantry partner providing nutrition support in East Palmyra.
- Farmers’ Markets in Lyons, Sodus, Wolcott, and Newark Partner — Supports access to locally sourced foods through collaboration with local farmers' markets.
- Finger Lakes Community Action Network — Finger Lakes Community Action is a division of Wayne County Action Program, Inc.
- Finger Lakes Community Action Network — Shares resources and branding with Finger Lakes Community Action, indicating affiliation within a regional network.
- Healthy Families America Network — Member of the Healthy Families America network, utilizing its model and training resources.
- Kiwanis Club of Eastern Wayne Partner — Civic organization collaborating on community health projects.
- Local Employers Partner — Collaborates with local employers to help youth in the School Age Program secure full-time employment.
- Lyons Central School District Partner — Implements school wellness policies related to physical activity and nutrition.
- Lyons Community Center Partner — Community center partner hosting health-related programs and services.
- Lyons Youth Baseball & Softball Concession Stand Partner — Partner venue implementing healthy food service guidelines in recreational settings.
- NYSCAA Network — Member of the New York State Community Action Association.
- New York State Government — Primary grant funder of the LEAPS before and after school program.
- New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal Government — Co-funder of the Weatherization Assistance Program with the US Department of Energy
- North Rose Food Pantry Partner — Food pantry partner serving the North Rose community.
- North Rose-Wolcott School District Partner — Implements components of Local School Wellness Policies using the CDC Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model.
- Red Creek Central School District Partner — Implements components of Local School Wellness Policies for physical activity and nutrition.
- Rose Food Pantry Partner — Community food pantry partner in Active People Healthy Wayne network.
- The Pantry - Sodus Central School District Partner — Partner food pantry supporting community nutrition efforts.
- Town of Lyons Partner — Municipal partner in community planning and active transportation interventions.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Federally funded Head Start/Early Head Start program administered under federal guidelines
- US Department of Energy Government — Primary grant funder of the Weatherization Assistance Program
- Village of Sodus Partner — Municipal partner in implementing healthy community interventions.
- Village of Wolcott Partner — Municipal partner supporting healthy community initiatives.
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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.
- Family Partnership Modelmethodology: family_partnership_modelBy recognizing parents as primary educators and involving them in all aspects of program functions, the organization strengthens family engagement and improves outcomes because active parental involvement fosters trust, cultural relevance, and sustained behavior change.
- Low-Barrier Environmental Interventionsmethodology: low_barrier_environmental_designBy implementing low-barrier home modifications and shaping physical environments to support healthy behaviors, the organization enhances safety, independence, and community health because reducing structural obstacles enables sustainable behavior change and reduces risk for vulnerable populations.
- Relationship-Centered, Individualized Supportmethodology: relationship-centered_careThrough a relationship-centered approach that adapts to each family's unique story, cultural norms, and needs, the organization improves parenting and child development outcomes because personalized engagement increases receptivity and long-term participation.
- School and Institutional Systems Integrationmethodology: whole_school_systems_integrationBy applying models like the CDC’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child framework and instituting food service guidelines, the organization creates systemic access to health-supportive environments because coordinated policy and environmental changes in institutions reach populations at scale.
- Youth Workforce Development with Employer Partnershipsmethodology: individualized_workforce_pathwaysBy providing individualized workforce entry plans and leveraging partnerships with local employers, the organization supports youth in overcoming generational rural poverty because combining skill development with real-world employment pathways increases job retention and economic self-sufficiency.