irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.09MEARLY HEAD START - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PRESCHOOL CHILDREN, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- #2 $1.31MTHE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL TRAINING AND REIMBURSEMENT OF FOOD COSTS TO REGISTERED/LICENSED FAMILY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS SERVICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROVED MEANS TO CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R)
Provides families in Broome and Tioga Counties with information on childcare options and community resources, while offering technical assistance, training, and support to caregivers.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Offers nutritional training and reimburses food costs for registered and licensed family childcare providers serving USDA-approved meals to children.
Early Head Start
Provides comprehensive early childhood development services to economically disadvantaged infants, toddlers, and their families, including education, health, nutrition, and social services.
Special Education Evaluations and Services
Conducts psychological, speech, occupational, and physical therapy evaluations for preschoolers at risk of developmental delays; supports CPSE eligibility determinations and service planning.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Deliver Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) services in partnership with school districtsOperates a full-day, school-year UPK program for 4-year-olds through a contract with the Binghamton City School District, serving 137 children across multiple sites in Binghamton and Johnson City. Classroom teams assess and respond to individual child needs within an integrated early childhood setting.
- Operate Early Head Start and Head Start programs for low-income familiesProvides comprehensive early childhood development services including health, nutrition, early education, and family support for economically disadvantaged children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and their families. Services include full-day, year-round programming for infants and toddlers (Early Head Start) and preschoolers (Head Start), with home visits for pregnant individuals and families of infants, focusing on school readiness and developmental needs.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Conduct evaluations for preschool special education eligibilityProvides no-cost psychological and developmental evaluations to determine eligibility for preschool special education services through the Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Evaluations are scheduled for children referred by local school districts and conducted by experienced psychologists.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Deliver care coordination and social services navigation for Medicaid membersConnects eligible Medicaid members to temporary housing supports, food and nutrition assistance, transportation, and other social care services through care coordination and navigation, addressing social determinants of health.
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Subsidized Child Care Services 1 activity
- Offer childcare resource and referral services to families and providersOperates a child care referral service that connects families with hundreds of child care providers across Broome and Tioga Counties. Also provides childcare resource and referral services including information, technical assistance, training, and follow-up support to caregivers, while collecting data to assess community needs.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Organize seasonal community assistance initiativesOrganizes an annual Coats for Kids coat drive each November to provide winter coats to children in need, addressing basic needs during cold months.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Participate in early childhood research studiesEngages in research, including participation in a study testing a picture-based tool to measure wellbeing in children ages 4 to 5, contributing to evidence-based practices in early childhood development.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Provide emergency support to prevent homelessness and economic hardshipOffers financial assistance, food aid, kinship care support, application help, and advocacy to individuals and families in Broome and Tioga Counties facing economic hardship or caring for relative children, with the goal of preventing homelessness.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Provide nutritional support and reimbursement to family child care providersProvides nutritional training and reimburses food costs to registered and licensed family child care providers who deliver USDA-approved meals to children in their care, supporting compliance and quality in early childhood nutrition.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Provide special education and therapeutic services for children with disabilitiesOffers multidisciplinary special education programming and therapeutic services—including speech/language, occupational, and physical therapy—for preschool children with disabilities. Operates eight integrated classrooms with special education teachers and implements Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), supported by psychological evaluations conducted by licensed psychologists.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Provide vocational skills development for individuals with disabilitiesSupports individuals with disabilities in developing vocational skills through person-centered programming in community-based settings to prepare them for future employment.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Recruit and train licensed child care providersRecruits, trains, and supports child care providers in Broome and Tioga Counties to establish and maintain licensed or legally exempt child care businesses, strengthening the local early care infrastructure.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Support pregnant individuals and new parents through education and care coordinationProvides home-based education and support for pregnant individuals and families with young children, covering fetal development, nutrition, labor, delivery, breastfeeding, and building personal support systems. Enhances parental capacity through weekly contact and connection to community resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.67M
Contributions & grants$11.80M86%
Program service revenue$1.56M11%
Investment income$309K2%
Other revenue$618
expenses
Total expenses$12.89M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.35M
Grants paid out$700K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.31M
Cash$1.03M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.35M
Net assets$9.97M
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORA BUSH | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $171K |
| DARRELL NEWVINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $170K |
board members · 9
- CHELYSSA CLARKE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER LEE — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANK JONES — BOARD MEMBER
- FRED MEAGHER — SECRETARY
- JACKIE WATSON — CHAIRPERSON
- LIZ MYERS — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA LANTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- TRACY CAEZZA — BOARD MEMBER
- WILBERT MIDYETTE — TREASURER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Binghamton City School District Partner — Contracted partner for delivering Universal Pre-Kindergarten services.
- Binghamton University Decker School of Nursing Partner — Collaborates on a research project to test a picture-based tool for measuring child wellbeing.
- Broome County Government — Service area for multiple programs including child care referral, housing services, and family support services.
- Broome County Health Department, Children with Special Needs, Early Intervention Program Partner — Refers children under age 3 with developmental concerns to this program for early intervention services.
- Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Government — Collaborates with CPSE to determine eligibility and recommend services for preschool children with disabilities.
- ERSEA Clerk Partner — Point of contact for enrollment and program information for the Early Head Start program.
- ERSEA Office Partner — Collaborates on enrollment, pre-screening, and income verification for families applying to Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
- Head Start Government — Administers programs funded under Head Start and Early Head Start initiatives.
- Head Start Network — Participates in the national Head Start network to deliver early childhood development services.
- Local public school districts Partner — Receives referrals from and coordinates evaluations and services with local school districts' special education offices.
- NY State Medicaid Program Government — Participates in the NY-1115 Waiver program to deliver care coordination services.
- National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) Partner — Collaborates with NCPMI to implement and disseminate the Pyramid Model for early childhood behavioral support.
- OPWDD Government — Complies with OPWDD regulations including fingerprinting and abuse registry checks for staff serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
- School District Partner — Collaborates on Universal Pre-kindergarten programming and education services for children.
- Tioga County Government — Service area for multiple programs including child care referral, housing services, and family support services.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Government — Administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program which the organization implements locally with approved meal standards.
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.
- Care Coordination for Social Needsmethodology: care_coordination_for_social_needsBy using a Medicaid waiver-funded care coordination model to connect individuals to social services, the organization improves health and well-being because addressing social determinants of health reduces barriers to medical and developmental outcomes.
- Early Intervention Through Individualized and Inclusive Educationmethodology: early-intervention-preventionBy providing individualized, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive early learning experiences, the organization supports school readiness and reduces long-term special education needs because early, tailored support addresses delays and promotes equitable developmental trajectories.
- Family-Centered, Collaborative Service Deliverymethodology: family_and_community_partnershipBy integrating family input and partnering with community agencies in program design and governance, the organization achieves better developmental and family outcomes because services are more responsive, culturally relevant, and holistically aligned with family needs.
- Pyramid Model for Social-Emotional Developmentmethodology: Pyramid ModelBy implementing the Pyramid Model—a tiered framework of universal, targeted, and individualized supports—the organization promotes social-emotional competence in young children because early intervention at multiple levels prevents escalation of behavioral issues and supports healthy development.