named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
ONYA Grants
Annual grant program funding local nonprofit organizations for initiatives that promote personal growth, self-sufficiency, leadership, and financial independence among women and girls in Ontario and Yates Counties.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 2 activities
- Awarding grants to support programs for women and girls in Ontario and Yates CountiesProvides annual grant funding to nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in Ontario and Yates Counties, with a documented history of supporting 137 programs and over 9,500 individuals. Total grants awarded exceed $500,700 to 51 nonprofit agencies.
- Funding women’s health, safety, and caregiving training programsSupports initiatives that promote women’s health and safety, including first aid training and kit provision, cooking classes to build self-sufficiency, and trauma-informed group programming to build resilience and independence.
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Women's Educational Advancement 2 activities
- Funding mentoring and group support programs for at-risk girls and young womenSupports one-on-one mentoring for 100 at-risk girls and group programs for girls aged 11–18 focused on healthy relationships, self-worth, and empowerment. Includes funding for 92 planned group meetings and trauma-informed “Seeking Safety” groups across multiple 12-week cycles.
- Funding skill-building and self-sufficiency programs for women and girlsFinances a range of educational and empowerment initiatives including financial literacy classes, money management training, career coaching, job readiness workshops, and leadership development programs for women and girls. These include the HOPE financial coaching program, Mobile Career Center expansion, and self-sufficiency classes for survivors of domestic violence.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding emergency and long-term support services for women and familiesProvides funding for emergency and long-term assistance to mothers and families, including financial aid for parenting-related costs, utility assistance, food vouchers, transportation, housing deposits, and basic needs such as diapers and formula.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding hands-on workshops and skill development for youth and womenFinances practical, hands-on programs such as home repair and woodworking classes for middle and high school girls, beginner yoga for low-income women, and 4-H youth workshops led by local artists. Includes provision of personal toolkits and yoga equipment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$149K
Contributions & grants$59K40%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$83K56%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$56K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.03M
Cash$38K
Investments$988K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.03M
Liquid reserves173.3 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -83.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Barbara R Hamlin — Vice President
- Carol Urbaitis — Member
- Cheryl Angelidis — Secretary
- Deb Gregory - MemberJan 25 — -Dec 25) President (Start Dec 25)
- Jennifer Alessi — Member
- Maggie Atkins — Member
- Maggie Bringewatt — Member
- Nancy Stelnyk — Member
- Peggy Kane — Member
- Stacy Taylor — Member
- Sue Raymond — President (Thru 11/25)
- Suzanne A O'Connor — Treasurer
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters Partner — Receives grants to support mentoring programs for girls in Ontario and Yates counties.
- Boys and Girls Club Partner — Receives funding for the First 1000 Days program supporting young mothers with essential and emergency needs.
- Child & Family Resources, Inc. Partner — Receives grants for emergency assistance and personal growth support for mothers and families.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County Partner — Receives grant support for a women farmers training program.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County Partner — Receives funding for 4-H youth art workshops in Yates County.
- Dress for Success Rochester Partner — Receives funding to expand mobile career services in Ontario and Yates counties.
- Facebook Network — Has a presence on Facebook to engage supporters.
- Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes Partner — Receives funding for self-sufficiency and trauma-informed therapy programs for survivors of domestic violence.
- Family Hope Center Partner — Receives grants for Courageous Beauty program promoting healthy relationships and self-worth in adolescent girls.
- Grady Health System Partner — Partner agency involved in delivering malaria vaccines funded by Ontario Yates Fund for Women and Girls Inc.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Receives grants for Women Build and homeowner education programs.
- Keuka Housing Council Partner — Receives grant support for the Munch and LEARN leadership development program for women.
- Mozaic Chapter NYSARC, Inc. Partner — Receives funding for a women’s cooking class promoting self-sufficiency and social skills.
- New York State Community Action Association Partner — Source of data on poverty and ALICE thresholds in Ontario and Yates Counties used to contextualize community needs.
- Ontario Workforce Development Partner — Collaborates with Wood Library Association on job readiness programming for unemployed or underemployed women.
- Penn Yan Public Library Partner — Partners with The Living Well Mission on a community read focused on women’s authors and stories of successful women.
- Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes Partner — Receives grants to support empowerment groups, financial literacy, and leadership workshops for women and girls.
- St. Mark’ Terrace Partner — Partners with The Living Well Mission to host a building-wide book club for women.
- St. Vincent DePaul Society Partner — Receives mini-grants for personal care items and food vouchers for women and girls.
- The Living Well Mission Partner — Receives funding for home repair training and first aid education for women and girls.
- Wood Library Partner — Receives funding for yoga and job readiness programs for women and girls.
- Wood Library Association Partner — Receives funding for job readiness and digital equity programming for adult women.
- non-profit groups Partner — Receives grants from ONYA to implement programs supporting women and girls.
strategies · 2
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-Partnered Grantmaking for Empowermentmethodology: partner-based grantmakingBy funding local organizations that work directly with women and girls, we increase program effectiveness and sustainability because local partners have deeper community trust, contextual insight, and implementation capacity.
- Skills and Coaching for Personal Growth and Self-Sufficiencymethodology: empowerment-through-skillsBy providing skill-building and one-on-one financial coaching, we foster confidence, future planning, and financial self-sufficiency because targeted support addresses both practical barriers and psychological dimensions of adversity.