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GILLAM GRANT COMMUNITY CENTER INC

BERGEN, NY · EIN 161025925 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · gillamgrant.org
revenue
$779K
expenses
$672K
net assets
$1.2M
employees
12
volunteers
225
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Gillam Grant Community Center provides educational, recreational, and social programs for residents of all ages in the Byron-Bergen, NY community. The organization offers youth camps, academic tutoring, adult fitness classes, senior social and travel programs, and community facility rentals. It operates as a direct-service provider focused on community enrichment through accessible programming.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $238K
    COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM - THE CENTER HOLDS A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR ALL AGE CLASSES, FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A DESIRE TO LEARN OR TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND OTHER SCHOOLS. HUNDREDS ARE SERVED.
  2. #2 $74K
    SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM - THE CENTER PROVIDES RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARD THE ELDERLY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES NOT AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY. HUNDREDS ARE SERVED.
named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

AARP Safe Driving Course
Driving safety course for adults aged 50+ offering insurance premium discounts and point reduction on driving records
Adult Fitness Programs
Fitness classes including Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, HIIT Cycling, and Tai Chi Quan for adults 18+
Day Trips and Multi-Day Travel
Organized local and national trips for adults and seniors, including destinations like New Orleans, Savannah, and Memphis
Facility Rentals
Rental of community center spaces including dining hall, kitchen, meeting rooms, and outdoor pavilion for private events
Lunch Club
Monthly group outing for seniors to visit local restaurants with provided transportation
Martial Arts Program
Karate and martial arts instruction for ages 5 and up, including Kali, Iaido, and Jeet Kune Do, held at Byron-Bergen Elementary Gym
Social Supper
Monthly evening meal event for seniors featuring entertainment and socialization opportunities
Summer Day Camp
Summer day camp program for youth offering recreational and educational activities
The Learning Center (T.L.C.)
Academic support and enrichment programs including tutoring, Lego League, and Lego Club for K-12 students
Youth Recreation
Recreational sports and activities for youth to promote development and social engagement
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 2 activities
    • Deliver programs for seniors and older adults
      Provides comprehensive programs for seniors including monthly social meals with entertainment, restaurant lunches with transportation, day and multi-day group trips, exercise classes such as Tai Chi and yoga, and the AARP Safe Driving Course, promoting socialization, health, mobility, and safety.
    • Offer transportation and social services for seniors
      Provides transportation services for seniors to monthly restaurant lunches and group trips, along with social meals and community education programs in health & wellness, computer skills, and cultural activities.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Provide before- and after-school care for children
      Operates the Kid Zone program, a supervised before- and after-school program for children in UPK through 6th grade, offering social, recreational, and instructional opportunities, with weekday sessions from 6:30 am to 8:45 am and 2:15 pm to 6:00 pm aligned with the school calendar, including a daily snack.
    • Provide educational programs for children and youth
      Offers tutoring, homework help, summer enrichment, and academic support through The Learning Center for K-12 students, including year-round tutoring by appointment and programs such as Lego League and Lego Club to promote STEM learning and skill development.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Fund scholarships and school facility improvements
      Funds scholarships for Byron-Bergen Central School students through United Foundations, Inc. and finances the construction and ongoing maintenance of the swimming pool at the Byron-Bergen School district campus.
  • Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
    • Offer adult fitness and wellness classes
      Provides fitness programs for adults of all ability levels, including Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, HIIT Cycling, and Tai Chi Quan, with classes designed to improve physical health, flexibility, strength, and mental focus.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Offer summer day camp programs for children
      Operates summer day camps for children completing grades K–6 and for preschool-aged children ages 3–5, featuring weekly rotating themes and daily activities in sports, crafts, group games, and special events.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate youth recreation and sports programs
      Runs structured youth programs including a youth soccer league with divisions for children ages 3 to 11, Little Kickers for ages 3–4, and a youth martial arts program in karate for ages 5 and up, focusing on physical fitness, discipline, leadership, and team building.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Provide community space and facility rentals
      Operates indoor and outdoor facilities available for public use and rental, including a dining room, kitchen, community room, conference room, playground, skate park, basketball court, and pavilion; offers room rentals for events such as birthdays, weddings, meetings, and holiday parties, with year-round public access to outdoor areas from dawn to dusk.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$779K
Contributions & grants$169K22%
Program service revenue$406K52%
Investment income$50K6%
Other revenue$154K
expenses
Total expenses$672K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$340K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.73M
Cash$95K
Investments$920K
Liabilities$492K
Net assets$1.24M
Liquid reserves18.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +30.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PEGGY WELCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2 $108K
board members · 15
  • CARRIE HERRMANN — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • DANIEL IRELAND — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • KAITLYN CHMIELOWIEC — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • KHARI SABB — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • MATT ALBAUGH — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • MOLLY CHAPMAN — PRESIDENT
  • NICOLE DUMBLETON — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • PATRICK MCGEE — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • ROBERT CHAPMAN — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • ROBERT GARTZ — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • SHAWNA DORMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SHAWNA PERKINS — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • SUSAN PRINGLE — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • TARA GRILLO — SECRETARY
  • TARA VANSKIVER — TREASURER
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • AARP Partner — Offers AARP Safe Driving Course for senior drivers.
  • B/B Elementary School Partner — Partners with B/B Elementary School to provide bus transportation for students to and from the Kid Zone program.
  • Bergen Family Medicine Partner — Hosts the offices of Bergen Family Medicine on its campus as part of Rochester Regional Health at United Memorial.
  • Byron-Bergen Central School Partner — Local school district that has received scholarship support and infrastructure funding from the Gillam legacy.
  • Byron-Bergen Elementary Partner — Hosts martial arts programs at its gym facility.
  • Byron-Bergen Elementary Partner — Hosts the martial arts program at its gym facility.
  • Terry Hills Golf Course Partner — Host venue for the annual Gillam-Grant Golf Tournament.
  • United Foundations, Inc. Funder — Foundation established by Grant Gillam that has provided long-term scholarship funding to local students.
strategies · 3

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-Driven Programming Model
    methodology: community-driven development
    By engaging community members in visioning processes and adapting programs based on feedback, the organization identifies and responds to locally rooted needs, ensuring relevance and sustained engagement because solutions emerge from within the community itself.
  • Holistic Youth Development Through Integrated Activities
    methodology: holistic youth development
    By combining structured learning, recreation, and skill-building sports within a single developmental framework, the organization cultivates well-rounded youth capable of thriving in diverse environments because multiple domains of growth—academic, social, physical, and emotional—are addressed simultaneously.
  • Integrated Community Support for Rural Well-Being
    methodology: integrated_community_support
    By offering co-located services such as transportation, meals, and education within a single community space, the organization strengthens overall well-being in rural populations because removing multiple barriers simultaneously increases access and deepens impact.