irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $584KMENS PROGRAM (NIELSEN HOUSE): THE MEN'S PROGRAM VISITS MALES IN THE MONROE COUNTY JAIL AND IN SOME AREA STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROVIDES A SAFE GROUP EXPERIENCE, CONDUCTED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. RELATIONSHIPS ARE FORMED IN THESE GROUPS, AND THE OBSTACLES THAT LED TO EACH INCARCERATION ARE EXPLORED. UPON RELEASE, MANY OF THESE HOMELESS EX-OFFENDERS ELECT TO GO TO NIELSEN HOUSE TO CONTINUE THE PROCESS. NIELSEN HOUSE IS A RESIDENCE OWNED BY THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES IMMEDIATE, SHORT-TERM, SAFE AND STRUCTURED HOUSING FOR HOMELESS EX-OFFENDERS. HERE THEY CONNECT WITH THE SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES NEEDED TO CREATE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR REBUILDING THEIR LIVES. NUMBER SERVED: 42
- #2 $1.31MPERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH): THE SPIRITUS CHRISTI SHELTER PLUS CARE PROGRAM OFFERS MEN AND WOMEN LONG-TERM PERMANENT HOUSING AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS INCLUDING VOTER'S BLOCK COMMUNITY, FREDERICK DOUGLASS APARTMENTS, CHARLOTTE SQUARE ON THE LOOP, FLOWER CITY APARTMENTS, THE APARTMENTS AT THURSTON VILLAGE, AND THE FEDERAL STREET TOWNHOUSES. THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM IS A PROJECT-BASED PROGRAM ACCEPTING REFERRALS FROM NIELSEN HOUSE AND JENNIFER HOUSE, AND OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MEN AND WOMEN AS THEY CONTINUE TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ISSUES AND PURSUE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS. NUMBER SERVED: 97
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Jennifer House
Women's transitional housing program providing structured, supportive living environment for homeless female ex-offenders, modeled after Nielsen House.
Men's Program (Nielsen House)
Provides short-term, structured housing and supportive services for homeless male ex-offenders transitioning from incarceration. Includes group sessions in correctional facilities and post-release support at Nielsen House.
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
Offers long-term housing with on-site case management at multiple locations including Voter's Block, Frederick Douglass Apartments, Charlotte Square, Flower City Apartments, Thurston Village, and Federal Street Townhouses for justice-involved men and women.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Reentry Support Services 2 activities
- Conduct in-custody group programs for incarcerated individualsOffers group-based support programs for incarcerated men in Monroe County Jail and state correctional facilities, preparing them for reentry and connecting them to post-release housing and support services through Nielsen House.
- Operate residential reentry programs for justice-involved individualsProvides short-term, structured housing and group support at Jennifer House (for women) and Nielsen House (for men) for formerly incarcerated individuals who are homeless, including access to social, physical, and mental health services. These residences offer a safe and healing environment with on-site case management and support during transition from incarceration.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Provide permanent supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individualsOffers permanent housing with rental subsidy assistance and on-site case management for formerly incarcerated and homeless individuals through multiple apartment units across Rochester, including a collaboration with Home Leasing managing 68 units. Supports long-term stability, recovery, and career development.
- Support transitions to permanent housingAssists residents of Jennifer House and Nielsen House in securing permanent housing through individualized referrals and support, including pathways to independent living, family reunification, or higher levels of care. Also operates a rapid rehousing program using time-limited financial assistance and supportive services to connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to stable housing.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for systemic change and racial justiceSeeks liberation from racism and discrimination for justice-involved individuals, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those affected by mental illness and substance use disorders. Advocates for alternatives to incarceration to strengthen families and address root causes of poverty and trauma.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Deliver comprehensive supportive programming for residentsProvides life skills training, economic empowerment programming (including employment support and public benefits access), mental and physical health referrals, enrichment activities (such as cultural outings, art, reading, and gardening), and programming to build healthy relationships and interpersonal skills. Also supports community integration through peer networks, alumni mentorship, and leadership development.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Engage in capacity-building through professional development and network participationPresents on best practices for support services in third-party buildings at state-level trainings and receives no-cost strategic consultation, data feedback, resilience training, and translation services through membership in the Bold Solutions Network.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.52M
Contributions & grants$376K15%
Program service revenue$2.01M80%
Investment income$101K4%
Other revenue$37K
expenses
Total expenses$2.60M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.58M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.64M
Cash$230K
Investments$2.66M
Liabilities$76K
Net assets$3.57M
Liquid reserves13.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -41.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES M SMITH LMSW CASAC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $123K |
| SHARON CASTRONOVO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $75K |
| LISA BUSCEMI CRPA | DIRECTOR | 40 | $62K |
| LUTHER KNIGHT | DIRECTOR | 40 | $32K |
board members · 12
- BRUCE PARTNER — DIRECTOR
- CELIE KATOVITCH — DIRECTOR
- JAMES MCCAULEY JR — DIRECTOR
- JOHN KLATTE — BOARD SECRETARY
- KATHLEEN TRANELLI — DIRECTOR
- MEGAN HOUPPERT — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL RAMICH — BOARD TREASURER
- MICHAEL ROOD — DIRECTOR
- REVEREND MYRA BROWN — DIRECTOR
- SONDRA IMPERATI-KORN — DIRECTOR
- TODD SCHIRMER — BOARD PRESIDENT
- VELMA CAMPBELL LMSW ACSW — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Bold Solutions Network Network — Member of the Bold Solutions Network through Lever for Change, supported by the MacArthur Foundation.
- Bold Solutions Network Network — Member of the Bold Solutions Network, gaining access to strategic consultation, training, and networking opportunities.
- Clarity Recruiting and Career Management, Inc. Partner — Recruitment partner handling executive director hiring process.
- Cook Properties Partner — Joy Partner sponsor of the 2025 gala, contributing $1,000.
- Flower City Glass Partner — Joy Partner sponsor of the 2025 gala, contributing $1,000.
- Forward Leading Independent Provider Association Partner — Jim Smith serves on the Governance Body of the FLIPA Social Care Network.
- Home Leasing Partner — Collaborates to provide permanent supportive housing with rental subsidies and on-site case management for program alumni.
- Home Leasing Partner — Joy Partner sponsor of the 2025 gala, contributing $1,000.
- Homeless Service Network Partner — Jon Olsen serves on the Steering Committee on Transitional Housing, Chair 2024–2026.
- Lever for Change Network — Member of the Bold Solutions Network through Lever for Change.
- New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Government — Presented at OTDA Bureau of Housing and Support Services regional provider trainings in October 2024.
- NexTier Bank Partner — Community Pillar sponsor of the 2025 gala, contributing $5,000.
- Partners Ending Homelessness Partner — Jim Smith serves on the Board of Directors.
- Pediatric Links with the Community Partner — Ongoing partner in advocacy and care for children in Rochester; recognized with the 2024 PLC Advocacy Award.
- SCPO Network — Referred to as the organization providing services, indicating SCPO is Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach.
- Spiritus Christi Church Partner — Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach is a separately incorporated partner organization of Spiritus Christi Church.
- The Greater Rochester Health Foundation Funder — Foundation Layer sponsor of the 2025 gala, contributing $2,500.
- The Wilson Foundation Funder — Haven Hero sponsor of the 2025 gala, contributing $500.
- Trillium Health Partner — Partnership includes monthly mobile clinic visits at Nielsen House, care management through Project ACCESS, and support for primary care reconnection upon release.
- University of Rochester Government — Partnered with The Hoekelman Center at the School of Medicine & Dentistry for the Pediatric Links with the Community program.
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.
- Housing-First with Supportive Communitymethodology: housing_firstBy providing permanent housing without preconditions, combined with on-site case management and community integration, the organization enables stability and long-term reintegration for justice-involved individuals because housing is viewed as a foundational prerequisite for personal freedom and behavioral change.
- Integrated Healthcare Transitionmethodology: integrated_healthcare_transitionBy connecting individuals to mobile clinics, care management, and rapid primary care upon release, the organization prevents health deterioration and prescription gaps because continuity of medical care is essential to physical stability and reduces relapse and reincarceration risks.
- Reconnection-Based Reentry through Peer and Community Tiesmethodology: reconnection-based reentryBy rebuilding internal self-awareness, family relationships, and sustained group engagement—both during incarceration and after release—the organization fosters lasting behavioral change and reduces recidivism because trust and belonging are critical to identity transformation and successful reintegration.
- Trauma-Informed, Lived-Experience Leadership Modelmethodology: lived-experience leadershipBy employing staff with lived experience in incarceration, homelessness, and recovery, and by designing services using trauma-informed principles, the organization increases program authenticity, safety, and effectiveness because shared experience and psychologically safe environments promote trust and healing.