irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.98MDEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND HOUSING REDUCES THE ENERGY BURDEN ON CLIENTS IN ONONDAGA AND OSWEGO COUNTIES BY PROVIDING COST-EFFECTIVE, ENERGY-EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH LOW AND MODERATE INCOMES. BY IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICENCY, HOME OWNERS SAVE MONEY ON THEIR UTILITY BILLS, PROPERTY VALUES INCREASE AND COMMUNITES REDUCE OVERALL ENERGY USE. THIS PROGRAM ANNUALLY SERVES 645 HOMES AND CLIENTS.
- #2 $3.42MCHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - BBBS,6 FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS (INCLUDING PROJECT CONNECTION), EASTWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, FREE TAX PREP. CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED SITES LOCATED THROUGHOUT ONONDAGA COUNTY AND OSWEGO COUNTY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS, DAY CAMP, MENTORING OF YOUTH THROUGH THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAM, RE-ENTRY PROGRAM, AND INTER-GENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THESE PROGRAMS SERVICE 7,937 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program
Engages senior volunteers in mentoring at-risk children in schools and community settings.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
One-to-one and group mentoring for school-aged children facing adversity, offered through community, school-based, and workplace models.
Department of Energy and Housing Services
Provides energy-efficient home improvements to reduce utility costs for low- and moderate-income households in Onondaga and Oswego Counties.
Family Resource Centers
Neighborhood hubs offering emergency assistance, crisis intervention, employment support, youth activities, and family development services to low-income individuals.
Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center
Community center offering programs for seniors and residents in the Eastwood neighborhood of Syracuse.
Free Tax Prep Program
Volunteer-driven service that prepares and e-files tax returns for low- to moderate-income individuals to maximize refunds and access tax credits.
Head Start – Early Head Start
Comprehensive early childhood education program for children birth to five and pregnant women, providing educational, health, nutritional, and family support services at no cost to low-income families.
Senior Nutrition Program
Provides healthy meals to seniors at congregate dining sites and through home delivery, promoting nutrition and social connection.
Senior Supports Program
Connects isolated and homebound seniors with services to help them live independently in their own homes.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education and family development programsOperates early childhood education programs for children birth to five years old and pregnant women, focused on kindergarten readiness, health, nutrition, and family support. Services include home-based visits, individualized educational programming, developmental screenings, and referrals in health, mental health, and disabilities, serving over 20,000 services to Head Start families in 2023–2024.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Emergency food and family support through Family Resource CentersProvides emergency food distribution, crisis intervention, advocacy, and supportive services through four community-based Family Resource Centers in Onondaga County. These neighborhood hubs serve low-income individuals and families, delivering 17,802 services in the past year.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Employment and career advancement supportOffers personalized career counseling, job training, resume-building, and job placement services, with a focus on early childhood education pathways. Supports individuals in starting Home Family Daycares by providing funding, training, supplies, technical assistance, and mentoring. Connects residents to educational and employment opportunities in Central New York.
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Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
- Energy efficiency services for low- and moderate-income householdsDelivers cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions to reduce energy burden for low- and moderate-income households in Onondaga and Oswego Counties, serving approximately 645 homes annually.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- Free tax preparation and refund maximization servicesTrains volunteers to prepare and electronically file tax returns for low- to moderate-income individuals, helping them access refunds and tax credits. Returned $2,672,725 in tax refunds to community members between September 2023 and August 2024.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Senior services and supportProvides healthy meals using local and fresh ingredients to seniors at communal dining sites and through home delivery, prepares and distributes over 93,000 meals annually. Connects isolated and homebound seniors to services that support independent living and aging in place, and offers community programs in the Eastwood area of Syracuse.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Youth mentoring programsProvides long-term, one-to-one and group mentoring for school-aged youth (ages 8–19) through school-based, workplace, and community models, including partnerships with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Also operates a school-based peer mentoring program in the Central Square School District and engages senior citizens as mentors through the Foster Grandparent Program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25.15M
Contributions & grants$24.62M98%
Program service revenue$506K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$25.43M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$17.17M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.50M
Cash$1.06M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.71M
Net assets$5.78M
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CAROLYN D BROWN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $190K |
| KATHLEEN O'BRIEN | CFO | 38 | $163K |
| ARMANDA KING | DIRECTOR OF HR | 38 | $147K |
| NANCY SPECHT TURO | VP OF FINANCE | 38 | $144K |
| REBECCAH HEBERLE | DIRECTOR HEAD START/EARLY | 38 | $137K |
| TODD GOEHLE | VP OF OPERATIONS & STRATEGY | 38 | $105K |
board members · 10
- CHRISTOPHER MONTGOMERY — BOARD MEMBER
- DARRYL DJ WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARD PERRY — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC JT CABALLERO — BOARD MEMBER
- HON NICHOLAS J DEMARTINO — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON J WALLACE — BOARD MEMBER
- PASTOR PHYLLIS LEE-WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA USHERWOOD FITZPATRICK — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE HODGENS — BOARD MEMBER
- TYSHA MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Administration for Children and Families Government — Federal agency providing grant support for Head Start and Early Head Start programs
- Arby's Foundation Partner — Supports the Big Brothers Big Sisters program through funding or in-kind contributions.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Partner — Collaborates on mentoring programs for school-aged children.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Partner — Collaborates on youth mentoring through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program at community centers.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of America Partner — Partnership to operate Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs for youth.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of America – National Office Partner — Named funder and partner organization
- Central New York (CNY) Community Foundation, Inc. Funder — Named funder supporting PEACE, Inc.
- Central New York Diaper Bank Partner — Community partner supporting food pantry services.
- Child Care Solutions of CNY Partner — Partnership to deliver the Early Childhood Career Pathways Program, including connecting clients to services and grant opportunities.
- City of Syracuse Partner — Collaborated on community initiatives through participation in the Education and Human Development Committee.
- City of Syracuse Dept of Finance Government — Government entity providing funding or financial support
- Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Government — Receives federal funding through the Community Service Block Grant program to support local anti-poverty initiatives.
- Office of Community Services Government — Provides grant funding through the Administration for Children and Families
- Office of Community Services Government — Receives grant funding from the Office of Community Services to support organizational programs.
- Office of Head Start Government — Provides grant funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs
- Office of Head Start Government — Receives grant funding from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families to support Head Start programming.
- Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon Government — Issued a proclamation honoring Joe O’Hara upon his retirement.
- Providence College Partner — Joe O’Hara served on the Board of Governors and received the Faithful Friar Award from its Alumni Association.
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Partner — Recognized with the Waterford Crystal Award and issued a proclamation upon retirement.
- State Senator John W. Mannion Government — Issued a proclamation honoring Joe O’Hara upon his retirement.
- Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Government — Issued a proclamation honoring Joe O’Hara upon his retirement.
- Syracuse University, Office of Gov’t & Community Relations Partner — Collaborative partner in government and community relations
- The Summit Federal Credit Union Partner — Supports the Big Brothers Big Sisters program through funding or in-kind contributions.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Parent department overseeing funding and administration of Head Start programs
- Village of East Syracuse Mayor Robert T. Tackman Government — Issued a proclamation honoring Joe O’Hara upon his retirement.
strategies · 4
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-Based Integrated Service Hubsmethodology: integrated-service-hubsBy co-locating emergency assistance, employment support, youth programming, and family development services in neighborhood-based centers, we increase engagement and self-sufficiency because localized, integrated access reduces barriers and builds trust within the community.
- Family and Intergenerational Engagement Modelmethodology: family-engagementBy engaging parents and older adults as active participants and mentors in child development programs, we produce stronger developmental outcomes because family and community relationships are foundational to youth well-being and resilience.
- Maximum Feasible Participation of People with Lived Experiencemethodology: maximum_feasible_participationBy ensuring individuals experiencing poverty hold decision-making power in program design and governance, we produce more relevant and effective anti-poverty initiatives because those most impacted are best positioned to identify solutions.
- Personalized Career Advancement with Stackable Credentialsmethodology: career-pathwaysBy providing individualized career support and promoting stackable, portable credentials in early childhood education, we enable career advancement because tailored pathways increase persistence, recognition, and mobility within the workforce.