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COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC
WATERTOWN, NY · EIN 160912787 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P20Z · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · capcjc.org
revenue
$10.1M
expenses
$10.0M
net assets
$3.8M
employees
220
volunteers
1,000
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING COUNCIL ASSISTS, SUPPORTS, AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY, PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND ADVANCE COMMUNITY PROSPERITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County Inc. is a nonprofit agency serving low-income individuals and families in Jefferson County, NY. It operates diverse programs to alleviate poverty, including early childhood education, food assistance, housing weatherization, and employment support. The organization has been active since 1966 and delivers services directly to residents through locally tailored initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.20M
    THE WEATHERIZATION AND EMPOWER PROGRAMS ASSIST FAMILIES IN MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOUSING THROUGH RETROFITTING MEASURES, INCLUDING INSULATION, HEATING SYSTEMS AND OTHER MEASURES THAT WILL BEST CONSERVE ENERGY. 74 CLIENTS SERVED.
  2. #2 $784K
    NUTRITION PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES AND BENEFITS THAT COUNTERACT CONDITIONS OF STARVATION AND MALNUTRITION. COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING COUNCIL UTILIZES NUTRITION OUTREACH FUNDS TO LOCATE PEOPLE WHO COULD IMPROVE THEIR FOOD RESOURCE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL FOOD PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION OUTREACH PROGRAM. SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH AND SNACK WHEN SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING COUNCIL FURTHER COMBATS MALNUTRITION THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF A CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM THAT USES USDA APPROVED MENUS AND NUTRITION GUIDANCE.
named programs · 12 · from sources

What they call their work

Child Care Referrals
Service that helps parents locate quality child care in Jefferson and Lewis Counties, providing guidance on selection and current availability.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Provides meal reimbursement, training, and technical assistance to family day care providers and centers in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.
EmPower
Provides energy-saving improvements including appliance replacement, air sealing, and heating system repairs to reduce energy costs for low-income households.
Fair Housing Office
Serves as Jefferson County’s designated agency for housing-related information, referrals, and complaints regarding landlord/tenant issues and fair housing practices.
Food Pantry / Mobile Pantry
Distributes five-day emergency food packages to individuals and families in need, with an online ordering system (Smart Choice) for client choice.
Head Start
Comprehensive early childhood education program for 3- and 4-year-olds, including home-based and center-based options with family involvement and developmental support.
Holiday Programs
Coordinates seasonal assistance including holiday meals, Operation Warm clothing distribution, and gift programs like Holiday Angels.
Pre-K
Universal Pre-K program using Head Start curriculum, offered in partnership with Watertown, Sackets Harbor, and Indian River school districts to promote school readiness.
Ready to Work Program
Provides financial and supportive assistance for individuals pursuing vocational training or education leading to sustainable-wage employment.
Summer Meals for Kids
Provides free nutritious lunches to children under 18 and disabled individuals under 21 during summer months at various locations across Jefferson County.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Offers free tax preparation services through trained volunteers at sites in Watertown and Carthage during tax season.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Offers home energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation, furnace repair, and window replacement to low-income homeowners and renters.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Administer holiday and emergency assistance programs
      Coordinates holiday programs including Holiday Angels (gifts for children at Christmas), Operation Warm (winter clothing), and community-supported Thanksgiving meals. Distributes emergency food, financial aid, and household resources during holidays and times of crisis in collaboration with local agencies.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Deliver food and nutrition assistance programs
      Operates a food pantry providing five-day emergency food packages based on family size, the Summer Food Service Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program to combat hunger and malnutrition. Provides nutritious lunches to an average of 200 children per day during summer months across Jefferson County, with meals prepared onsite. Served 1,704 clients through nutrition programs in one reported year. Also distributed home-delivered meals and food boxes during the 2020 pandemic.
  • Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
    • Offer free tax preparation services to low-income residents
      Provides free federal and state income tax preparation services to Jefferson County residents with simple tax returns and incomes under $69,000 through trained volunteer counselors at sites in Watertown and Carthage during tax season. Employs IRS-certified volunteer preparers to assist with filing forms and accessing credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate Head Start and Universal Pre-K programs for young children
      Provides comprehensive preschool education and childhood development services for children ages 3 and 4 from low-income families in Jefferson County through Head Start and Universal Pre-K programs, including home-based and center-based options in Watertown, Dexter, Evans Mills, Carthage, and Adams. Contracts with local school districts (Watertown, Sackets Harbor, Indian River) to deliver Pre-K using the Head Start curriculum to support school readiness, independence, and self-assurance.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide childcare resources, referrals, and provider support
      Offers childcare-related services including resources, referrals, and guidance to families seeking registered child care in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Supports early childhood professionals and employers by assisting providers with New York State registration and licensing requirements, offering training, technical assistance, and meal reimbursement through the Child and Adult Care Food Program to centers and family day care providers in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.
  • Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
    • Provide housing and utility assistance and operate as Fair Housing Office
      Serves as the designated Fair Housing Office for Jefferson County, offering information, referrals, and guidance on landlord-tenant issues and fair housing practices. Provides emergency housing and utility assistance to prevent eviction and utility shut-offs, including first month’s rent support and bill payment when funding is available.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
    • Provide weatherization and energy efficiency services to low-income households
      Delivers weatherization services including insulation, air sealing, heating system repairs, furnace upgrades, window and door replacements, and installation of energy-efficient lighting and appliances through programs like EmPower to improve home safety, reduce energy consumption, and lower utility costs for income-eligible homeowners and renters in Jefferson County. IRS 990 data reports serving between 68–106 households annually with these improvements.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Support vocational training and employment readiness
      Offers the Ready to Work program, which provides financial assistance for vocational education and training toward sustainable-wage employment for qualified individuals meeting income guidelines. Includes follow-up support to help participants gain or retain employment, along with ancillary services such as child care, transportation, uniforms, tools, tutoring, and food assistance to promote educational stability and workforce entry.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conduct periodic community needs assessments
      Conducts a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment every five years, with a special update completed in 2020 to address emerging needs related to the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The assessments involve data collection and analysis by a workgroup of staff and board members, and are approved by the board of directors to align programming with local family and child needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$10.06M
Contributions & grants$10.05M100%
Program service revenue$2K0%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$10.03M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.70M
Grants paid out$722K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.30M
Cash$1.36M
Investments$0
Liabilities$510K
Net assets$3.79M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CRAIG CASHMAN CEO 40 $94K
GAIGE BOWMAN CFO 40 $67K
MARYJANE MATHEWSON COO 40 $64K
board members · 14
  • ADRIENNE BRETHEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREA KALER — TREASURER
  • ANNE GARNO — SECRETARY
  • ANTHONY DOLDO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ASHLEY GAUL — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHERYL MAYFORTH — VICE PRESIDE
  • CRYSTAL ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUGLAS OSBORNE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUSTIN BROTHERTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • KRYSTIN LABARGE — PRESIDENT
  • NANCY BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV WARREN DAY — BOARD MEMBER
  • RYAN HENRY-WILKINSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • STANLEY ZAREMBA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • Community Action Agencies Network — Member organization operating under the framework and responsibilities assigned to Community Action Agencies.
  • Community Action Agency Network Network — Member of a national network of over 1,000 Community Action Agencies working to support low-income households.
  • Food Bank of Central NY Partner — Provides financial support and food resources to the Community Action Food Pantry.
  • Food Research and Action Center Partner — Partner organization referenced for food assistance resources.
  • Indian River School District Partner — Contracts with CAPCJC to operate Pre-K programs.
  • Indian River School District Partner — Hosts Community Action Pre-K programs.
  • Indian River School District Partner — Partnered with Community Action to expand the Universal Pre-K program.
  • Indian River School District Partner — Partnership to deliver Universal Pre-K programming.
  • Internal Revenue Service Government — Provides certification for volunteer tax preparers through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
  • Jefferson County Government — Designated as the Fair Housing Office for Jefferson County.
  • Jefferson County Department of Social Services Government — Provided the Community Solutions to Transportation (CST) grant.
  • Jefferson County Employment and Training Department Partner — Subcontracted with Community Action to initiate the Employers Resource Network (ERN) through the ESPRI initiative.
  • National Grid Partner — Sponsors the Care and Share Program, which provides utility bill assistance to eligible applicants.
  • New York State Government — Regulates and partners on child care provider registration and licensing.
  • New York State Community Action Association Network — References and shares poverty statistics from the New York State Community Action Association.
  • Northern New York Community Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to the Community Action Food Pantry.
  • Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Government — State agency referenced for public assistance program access.
  • Sackets Harbor School District Partner — Contracts with CAPCJC to operate Pre-K programs.
  • Sackets Harbor School District Partner — Hosts Community Action Pre-K programs.
  • Sacred Heart Partner — Co-sponsors a Head Start center in Watertown.
  • Tunes 92.5 Partner — Partner organization hosting an Angel Tree for the Holiday Angels program.
  • USDA Government — Administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program using USDA-approved menus and nutrition guidance.
  • United States Department of Agriculture Government — Government agency referenced for nutrition guidance and program support.
  • Watertown City School District Partner — Collaborates to operate a full-day Pre-K program.
  • Watertown City School District Partner — Partnered with Community Action to establish the Universal Pre-K program.
  • Watertown Head Start Partner — Collaborates with CAPCJC on a full-day Pre-K program within the Watertown City School District.
  • Watertown School District Partner — Hosts Community Action Pre-K programs.
  • Watertown School District Partner — Partnership to deliver Universal Pre-K programming.
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.

  • Bridges Out of Poverty Framework
    methodology: bridges_out_of_poverty
    By applying the Bridges Out of Poverty framework and facilitating Getting Ahead workshops, the organization addresses systemic poverty through personal development and community collaboration, fostering long-term self-sufficiency.
  • Client Choice in Food Assistance
    methodology: client_choice
    By allowing clients to select their own food items through an online ordering system, the organization increases dignity and customization, which improves engagement and appropriateness of food assistance.
  • Holistic Early Childhood Development
    methodology: holistic_early_childhood
    By integrating physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development with active family involvement, the organization promotes school readiness and long-term educational success among children from low-income households.
  • Tripartite and Parent-Community Governance
    methodology: tripartite_governance
    By structuring governance with shared decision-making among low-income residents, public officials, private sector members, and parents of program participants, the organization ensures community ownership and responsiveness, leading to more effective anti-poverty programming.
  • Workforce Development with Supportive Services
    methodology: workforce_development_with_supports
    By combining vocational training with wraparound supports such as financial assistance and follow-up services, the organization increases employment retention and economic stability for low-income individuals.