irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $47KCOMMUNITY BUILDING FUND: THIS IS A SPECIAL FUND WHICH PROVIDES IMMEDIATE FUNDS TO PARTNER AGENCIES IF THERE IS A CRISIS SITUATION WITHIN A FUNDED PROGRAM AND/OR A NEW PROGRAM IS DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS AN EMERGENT NEED. PARTNER AGENCIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFITS AGENCIES FOR THIS FUNDING. CASH (CREATING ASSETS, SAVINGS AND HOPE) FOR CAYUGA COUNTY- CASH IS AN UNITED WAY INITIATIVE THAT OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. IRS CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS HELP THESE HOUSEHOLDS BUILD STRONGER FUTURES BY PREPARING THEIR NEW YORK STATE AND FEDERAL TAX RETURNS FREE OF CHARGE.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) for Cayuga County
Offers free tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income individuals and families through IRS-certified volunteers.
Community Building Fund
Provides immediate funding to partner agencies for crisis response or new programs addressing emergent community needs.
Community Response Fund
Special fund to support partner agencies during emergencies or to launch new initiatives addressing urgent community needs.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Distributing personal care items and books through direct service programsCollects and distributes full-sized personal care items through the Countywide Personal Care Drive and provides books to youth via the Book Buddy Reading Nook to support community needs in Cayuga County.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engaging community volunteers through Volunteer CayugaOperates Volunteer Cayuga, an online platform launched in October 2025 that connects nonprofits and community spaces in Cayuga County with individuals seeking volunteer opportunities.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating community education and engagement activitiesOffers ALICE financial hardship simulations, organizes Power Snack kit assembly events, hosts a Youth Drawing Contest for Day of Caring t-shirt design, and provides contracted kit build events to educate the public about community needs.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding community programs through grantmakingProvides monthly grant allocations to member agencies over a two-year funding cycle, supporting programs in Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, Healthy Communities, and Community Resiliency to advance individual and family well-being in Cayuga County.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosting community fundraising and awareness eventsHosts the annual "Taste of United Way" launch event and the Tim Morrison Mini-Golf Tournament, along with a countywide ice cream fundraiser, to raise funds and awareness for local programs in Cayuga County.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Operating youth literacy and mentorship programsRuns Book Buddies, a mentorship program where volunteers read to second graders twice a month to strengthen literacy, social skills, and self-confidence in Cayuga County youth.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- Providing free tax preparation servicesOffers free tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income individuals and families in Cayuga County through IRS-certified volunteers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$881K
Contributions & grants$649K74%
Program service revenue$2K0%
Investment income$203K23%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$924K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$241K
Grants paid out$545K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.34M
Cash$154K
Investments$2.98M
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$3.33M
Liquid reserves40.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +54.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- EMILY HILIMIRE — DIRECTOR
- JACQUILYN DMYTRENKO — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER JANES — VICE PRESIDE
- JOANNA BILINSKI — SECRETARY
- JOSH ALEXANDER — DIRECTOR
- NICK MARINELLI — TREASURER
- REV DAVID HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS GANEY — IMMED PAST P
- TRACY VERRIER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 79
Who they work with
- ARISE Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for a volunteer ramp program supporting people with disabilities.
- American Association for Community Organizations Network — Former national affiliation for Community Chest organizations, including the Auburn and Cayuga Community Chest.
- American Red Cross of Western New York, Greater Rochester Chapter Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for disaster services and support for the armed forces.
- Auburn Community Hospital Partner — Year-Long Event Sponsor of the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign.
- Auburn Community Soup Kitchen Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for soup kitchen operations.
- Auburn Crane & Rigging Partner — Year-Long Event Sponsor of the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign.
- Auburn High School Partner — Partnered with Auburn High School on the Student United Way program to engage students as community leaders.
- Auburn Public Theatre Partner — Receives funding for Youth Education Program
- Auburn Public Theatre Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for youth education programming.
- Auburn Rescue Mission Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for distribution of personal care items.
- Auburn YMCA-WEIU Partner — Receives funding for Camp Y-Owasco, Preschool, School Age Child Care, and Y-Pals programs
- Auburn YMCA-WEIU Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for child care, preschool, camp, and youth development programs.
- Aurora of CNY Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for social work services for people with sensory loss.
- Aversa Agency Partner — Sponsor of the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign.
- Baxter International Partner — Participating team awarded for best hole design at the 2025 Tim Morrison Mini-Golf Tournament.
- Beardsley Architects & Engineers Partner — Year-Long Event Sponsor of the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign.
- Bo-Mer Plastics Partner — Sponsor of the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign.
- Booker T Washington Community Center Partner — Receives funding for After School Program K-6 and Teen Program
- Booker T Washington Community Center Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for after-school and teen programs.
- Bouley Associates Partner — Year-Long Event Sponsor of the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign.
- CREATE AN ACCOUNT Partner — Enables new member agencies to register for access to application and reporting systems.
- Camp Gregory Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for summer camp access initiatives.
- Candy's Corner Cones Partner — Participating ice cream shop in the "Scoops for a Cause" fundraiser, donating 5% of cone sales on July 19.
- Carnicelli-Indelicato American Legion Post 1776 Partner — Sponsor of the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign.
- Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for emergency energy assistance.
- Cayuga Community Health Network Partner — Receives funding for Street Outreach & Advocacy services
- Cayuga Community Health Network Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for street outreach and advocacy services.
- Cayuga Counseling Services Partner — Receives funding for Outpatient Mental Health Clinic and other programs
- Cayuga Counseling Services Partner — Receives funding from United Way of Cayuga County for family strengthening, mental health, and substance abuse recovery services.
- Cayuga Lake National Bank Partner — Sponsor of the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign.
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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.
- Collective Impact Through Multi-Year Focus Areasmethodology: collective_impactBy aligning multi-year funding with measurable outcomes across interconnected domains—education, financial stability, health, and basic needs—we produce sustained community change because coordinated investment across sectors enables systems-level impact.
- Community-Led Grantmaking with Capacity Buildingmethodology: community_led_grantmakingBy involving trained community volunteers in funding decisions and partner support, we produce more responsive and effective grantmaking because local stakeholders are best positioned to identify root causes and opportunities for systems-level change, while also strengthening partner agency capacity through targeted training and technical assistance.
- Youth Literacy and Development Through Mentorshipmethodology: youth_mentorshipBy providing one-on-one reading mentorship, we improve literacy, school attendance, and self-confidence among elementary students because consistent, relational engagement fosters both academic and socio-emotional growth.