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SOUTHERN TIER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
OLEAN, NY · EIN 161469489 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE E30Z · Health Care · Medium ($1M-$10M) · sthcs.org
revenue
$2.0M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$3.1M
employees
17
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

profile · synthesized from sources

SOUTHERN TIER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC is a nonprofit organization based in Olean, NY, focused on improving health and wellness in rural communities across the Southern Tier region. The organization delivers a range of health services and programs, including emergency medical services (EMS) training, health insurance navigation, telehealth access, and community health initiatives such as opioid overdose prevention and sexual assault support. It also leads regional collaborations and workforce development efforts to strengthen rural healthcare infrastructure.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $490K
    PROVIDE EMS TRAINING AND SERVICES AS WELL AS OTHER HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTHCARE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
  2. #2 $13K
    Safe Kids Southern Tier New York is led by Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc., which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat safety, safe sleep education, and water safety, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

Caregiver Navigation
Service helping caregivers find supports and services to assist in caring for loved ones.
EMT-B Academy
Training program for individuals to become New York State-certified Emergency Medical Technicians, with a focus on building the rural EMS workforce pipeline.
File of Life
Emergency medical information program where individuals keep their health details in a magnetized pouch on their refrigerator for first responders.
Health Insurance Navigation
Assistance program helping individuals enroll in health insurance through the NYS of Health marketplace.
Pathways to Care (PTC)
Collaborative care model with Trans Am to connect individuals with needed health and social resources, aiming to prevent unnecessary emergency department visits and support safe home care.
STOPP
State-supported opioid overdose prevention and Narcan distribution program to combat the opioid crisis in the Southern Tier.
Safe Kids Southern Tier
Coalition implementing evidence-based injury prevention programs including car-seat safety, safe sleep education, and water safety for children.
Sexual Assault Support Program
Provides compassionate and confidential care to sexual assault survivors in the Southern Tier region.
Step Into Healthcare
Program exposing youth in the region to healthcare careers and training pathways.
Telehealth Access Initiative
Expands healthcare access for rural residents through telehealth technology and support services.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 3 activities
    • Deliver EMS training and certification programs
      Operates an EMT-Basic Academy that trains and certifies 12 students annually in New York State, provides Stop the Bleed training, hosts American Heart Association courses (Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS), and delivers contracted EMS education across the region.
    • Provide advanced EMS workforce training
      Offers advanced training programs for certified EMT-Bs to become paramedics and supports workforce development in emergency preparedness, community paramedicine, and system assessment for rural EMS planning.
    • Support youth healthcare career development
      Runs programs designed to expose regional youth to healthcare career opportunities, fostering early engagement and workforce pipeline development.
  • Child Safety Seat and Safe Sleep Support 2 activities
    • Provide safe sleep education and baby safety items
      Distributes free Pack 'N Plays and essential baby safety items while educating caregivers on the ABCs (Alone, Back, Crib) of safe infant sleep to reduce SIDS and sleep-related deaths.
    • Support child injury prevention through Safe Kids coalition
      Leads the Safe Kids Southern Tier New York coalition, implementing evidence-based programs in car-seat safety, water safety, and safe sleep education, and launched in April 2019 as the successor to the Southern Tier Child Health and Safety Team.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver community health education and training
      Provides training and educational seminars on topics including suicide prevention, emergency preparedness, and care for sexual assault survivors, building community capacity across the Southern Tier.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
    • Deliver opioid overdose prevention and Narcan distribution
      Operates STOPP, a community-based program that provides Narcan education, distribution, and overdose prevention services across the Southern Tier region.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Facilitate nonprofit collaboration and facility use
      Supports regional nonprofit collaboration through awarded funds, offers training rooms and office space for lease, and maintains a distance learning center to broadcast training to satellite locations.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Offer telehealth solutions for rural communities
      Delivers telehealth services to improve access to healthcare for rural residents in the Southern Tier region, leveraging technology to bridge geographic barriers.
  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • Operate healthcare services for rural residents
      Provides comprehensive healthcare services to 250,000 residents across rural Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties, with a 30-year history of improving access and outcomes in underserved areas.
  • Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
    • Operate medical equipment loan center
      Runs a medical equipment loan center through the Interfaith Caregivers program, enabling access to essential devices for individuals in need.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide caregiver navigation and support services
      Offers free, one-on-one caregiver navigation to help individuals identify needs and connect with community resources, supporting family caregivers across the region.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide sexual assault response services
      Operates SAFE centers in emergency departments at UPMC Chautauqua, Olean General Hospital, and Jones Memorial Hospital, providing forensic exams, medical care, preventive treatments, and victim advocacy for survivors through partnerships with community organizations.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
    • Support health insurance enrollment
      Provides navigation assistance and direct support to individuals applying for health insurance through the NYS of Health marketplace, helping them access coverage and benefits.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distribute medical information storage devices
      Distributes magnetized "File of Life" pouches to store critical medical information on refrigerators for emergency responders to access during crises.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.02M
Contributions & grants$1.46M73%
Program service revenue$313K16%
Investment income$85K4%
Other revenue$157K
expenses
Total expenses$1.37M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$826K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.20M
Cash$2.85M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.08M
Net assets$3.12M
Liquid reserves24.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +89.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DONNA KAHM PRESIDENT/CEO 38 $133K
board members · 9
  • CHRISTINE STRADE — Director
  • DR KEVIN WATKINS — Director
  • EMELIA HARLEY — Director
  • JASON BECKWITH — Director
  • MELISSA SULLIVAN — Vice Chair
  • SANDRA WATKINS — Director
  • STEVEN JACKSON — Director
  • TODD REISNER — Chairman
  • TYLER SHAW — Director
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • American College of Surgeons Partner — Collaborates on the Stop the Bleed initiative through shared resources and training alignment.
  • American Heart Association Partner — Collaborates to offer Heartsaver, BLS Provider, and ACLS Provider training courses.
  • Appalachian Regional Commission Government — Submitted a proposal for funding to support the rural EMS workforce pipeline initiative.
  • City of Olean Fire Department Partner — Hosts EMT-B Academy students for hands-on learning experiences in emergency response operations.
  • Connecting Communities in Action Partner — Provides victim advocacy services to sexual assault survivors in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties.
  • Cribs for Kids Partner — STHCS serves as a partner organization in the Cribs for Kids® program, administering distribution of Pack 'N Plays and safe sleep education.
  • Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation Funder — Supports STHCS's infant safe sleep initiative through a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY.
  • East Hill Foundation Funder — Supports STHCS's infant safe sleep initiative.
  • Interfaith Caregivers Partner — Partner organization operating a medical equipment loan center in collaboration with STHCS.
  • Jones Memorial Hospital Partner — Hosts a SAFE center in its emergency department in Wellsville, NY.
  • Local hospitals and health-care providers Partner — Refers families in need to STHCS for safe sleep equipment based on inability to afford a crib.
  • NY Funders Alliance Funder — Awarded a $2,000 NSG Collaboration Scholarship to support nonprofit collaboration efforts.
  • NYSDOH Government — Supports the STOPP opioid overdose prevention and Narcan distribution program.
  • New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS Government — Contracted entity requiring deliverables from STEMS
  • Olean General Hospital Partner — Hosts a SAFE center in its emergency department in Olean, NY.
  • Safe Kids Southern Tier New York Partner — Leads and supports the coalition in implementing child injury prevention programs.
  • Safe Kids Worldwide Network — Member of the Safe Kids Worldwide coalition network
  • Safe Kids Worldwide Network — Safe Kids Southern Tier New York operates as a local program under Safe Kids Worldwide.
  • Southwestern Regional EMS Council Government — Southern Tier Emergency Medical System (STEMS) serves as the EMS program agency for this council.
  • Southwestern Regional EMS Council (SWREMS) Government — EMS program agency affiliation for STEMS
  • The Hartford Consensus Partner — Collaborates on the Stop the Bleed initiative through shared resources and training alignment.
  • The Salvation Army Partner — Provides victim advocacy services to sexual assault survivors in Chautauqua County.
  • Trans Am Partner — Collaborates on the Pathways to Care program to strengthen integrated models of care.
  • UPMC Chautauqua Partner — Hosts a SAFE center in its emergency department in Jamestown, NY.
  • Western Regional Medical Advisory Committee (WREMAC) Partner — Organization supported by STEMS
  • educators Partner — Partners with educators to support health initiatives and improve community wellness.
  • healthcare providers Partner — Collaborates with healthcare providers to deliver holistic care and improve access in rural communities.
  • law enforcement Partner — Works with law enforcement agencies to address healthcare issues and deliver services in rural areas.
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.

  • Community-Wide Stakeholder Engagement Model
    methodology: community-wide_engagement
    By engaging a broad network of stakeholders—including parents, educators, faith leaders, and counselors—across sectors, the organization fosters collective ownership and coordinated action to improve child health and safety outcomes, because multisector involvement increases reach, trust, and sustainability of interventions.
  • Evidence-Based Injury Prevention Tailored to Community Needs
    methodology: evidence-based_community_health_intervention
    By implementing injury prevention programs grounded in evidence and adapted to local community contexts, the organization reduces childhood injuries, because locally relevant, data-informed interventions are more effective at changing behavior and addressing root causes.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Sexual Assault Response
    methodology: interdisciplinary_response
    By integrating medical, legal, and advocacy services through a coordinated interdisciplinary model, the organization improves care quality and systemic responsiveness for survivors of sexual assault, because cross-system collaboration reduces fragmentation and enhances victim support.
  • Public Health Training Model for Immediate Response
    methodology: public_health_training_model
    By applying a public health training model to equip members of the general public with bleeding control skills—similar to CPR—the organization increases survival rates after traumatic injury, because widespread community-level preparedness reduces time-to-intervention in emergencies.
  • Safe Sleep Education and Equipment Distribution
    methodology: safe-sleep-education-and-equipment-distribution
    By combining evidence-based safe sleep education (ABCs) with the distribution of safe sleep equipment through community partnerships, the organization reduces the risk of sudden unexpected infant deaths, because both knowledge and access to appropriate equipment are required to change caregiver behavior and improve infant safety.