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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC OF CHE

ELMIRA, NY · EIN 160906941 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P200 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cseop.org
revenue
$8.5M
expenses
$8.1M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
184
volunteers
259
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

EOP PROVIDES SERVICES THAT CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Economic Opportunity Program Inc of CHE provides human services focused on community and economic development, youth enrichment, and family support in Chemung County, New York. The organization operates after-school and early childhood education programs, offers tutoring, health and fitness activities, and career readiness training. It also provides energy assistance and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $936K
    COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  2. #2 $1.01M
    ENERGY SERVICES: PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS FOR WEATHERIZATION & ENERGY CONSERVATION & COST REDUCTION NEEDS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

ACCEL Clinic
Free health screening program in partnership with Chemung County, Arnot Health, and LECOM to improve access to healthcare for community members.
Birth to Five School Readiness Program
Federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start program providing early education, developmental screenings, and family support services for children from birth to age 5.
Center of Excellence
Licensed afterschool program for children ages 4-12 providing homework assistance, academic enrichment, health and fitness, and cultural activities at multiple school sites.
Energy Services
Assistance for income-eligible households with weatherization, energy conservation, and cost reduction needs.
Ernie Davis Community Center
After-school program for youth ages 13-21 offering academic tutoring, STEM activities, health and fitness programs, arts and culture, and leadership development.
Family Support Services
Support services for families in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties who have a member with developmental disabilities.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 1 activity
    • Adult education and literacy tutoring
      Offers free, one-on-one and small group tutoring for adults in basic reading, writing, and English as a Second Language (ESL), tailored to individual learner needs through a community-based program.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school programming for youth ages 6–21
      Provides daily after-school services from school dismissal until 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including homework assistance with one-on-one support, academic enrichment, health and fitness programming, cultural activities, and recreational opportunities for youth and young adults.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Community center operations and youth facility development
      Operates and integrates youth centers including the New Day Community Center and the Ernie Davis Community Center, and has purchased land and buildings to expand facilities such as the EOP Ernie Davis Family Center to serve youth and families.
  • Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
    • Culinary Arts job training program
      Provides a 10-week free culinary training program for individuals aged 18 and older, including hands-on food preparation, ServSafe certification, job training, placement assistance, and six months of follow-up support.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start programs
      Operates center-based Early Head Start classrooms year-round for children ages 18 months to 2 years and Head Start classrooms from September to June for children ages 3 to 5 years, providing early education, nutritious meals, health and developmental screenings, and family support services in Chemung County.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
    • Energy assistance and weatherization services
      Provides energy assistance to income-eligible households, including weatherization services such as attic and wall insulation, air sealing, heating system analysis, weather stripping, caulking, and mobile home weatherization to promote energy conservation and reduce costs.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Family development services
      Offers family development services including parenting support, adult literacy instruction, educational and career development assistance, pregnancy counseling, and support for families with members who have developmental disabilities.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Free health screening and healthcare access programs
      Operates free health screening programs in collaboration with Arnot Health, Chemung County, and LECOM, including the ACCEL Clinic supported by a $30,000 award from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, to improve healthcare access for families.
  • Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
    • Recreation and support for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Operates a recreation program for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, offering social and recreational activities, monthly playgroups (including autism-specific groups), a publicly accessible sensory room, and vouchers for participation with caregivers.
  • Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
    • Youth music and cultural programming
      Organizes youth music performances at multiple community events annually through the Music Consortium program and delivers cultural enrichment via reading, lesson plans, field trips, and community volunteers.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Youth-led gardening and fresh produce distribution
      Engages youth in gardening activities that produced over 900 pounds of fresh produce, which is shared with community partners to support food access and youth development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.47M
Contributions & grants$8.11M96%
Program service revenue$364K4%
Investment income$220%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8.12M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.51M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.96M
Cash$84K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.69M
Net assets$1.27M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANDREA OGUNWUMI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 35 $134K
ANTHONY PERSAUD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35 $111K
board members · 16
  • ANNETTE WARD — DIRECTOR
  • BRUCE BOUGHTON — DIRECTOR
  • CAROL KANE — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL MANDELL — VICE PRESIDENT
  • EVELYN WILLIAMS — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • GEORGIA VERDIER — SECRETARY
  • GUY VICKERS — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • HERBERT SMITH — PRESIDENT
  • MARGARET WALLS — DIRECTOR
  • MARTIN CHALK — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL LAUSELL — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELE WASICKI — DIRECTOR
  • MUSHTAQ SHEIKH — DIRECTOR (PART YEAR)
  • RICK BEALS — TREASURER
  • ROSLAND GETER — DIRECTOR
  • TANISHA LOGAN-LATTIMORE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • ADA Widget Pro Partner — Partners with ADA Widget Pro to support website accessibility features.
  • Administration for Children and Families Government — Parent federal agency overseeing funding from both the Office of Head Start and the Office of Community Services
  • Arnot Health Partner — Collaborates with EOP, Inc. on the ACCEL free health screening program.
  • Chemung County Government — Partner in the ACCEL-Arnot Health-Chemung County-EOP, Inc. free screening initiative.
  • Chemung County Government — Recommended the transfer of administration of the Ernie Davis Community Center program to EOP.
  • Chemung County Partner — Local program partner providing weatherization services in Chemung County.
  • Chemung County Child Care Council Government — Provides childcare subsidies for families enrolled in the Center of Excellence program.
  • Community Action Network Coalition — Collaborates with EOP, Inc. in responding to community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Community Arts of the Southern Tier Partner — Partners to provide youth with after-school and Saturday painting workshops led by professional artists.
  • Community Foundation of the Southern Tier Funder — Funded the development of the Family Support Services Sensory Room.
  • Corning, Inc. Partner — Collaborates on the STELA (Science Technology Entrepreneurship Leadership Academy) robotics program for youth.
  • EOP Inc. Network — Birth to Five School Readiness program operates as part of EOP Inc., a community agency with over fifty-three years of service.
  • Elmira College School of Fashion Partner — Collaborates with the Ernie Davis Community Center on a Fashion Club program culminating in an annual fashion show.
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Funder — Awarded $30,000 to EOP, Inc. to support the ACCEL Clinic through the Health Equity Innovation Award.
  • Family Reading Partnership of Chemung Valley Partner — Collaborates with the program to promote literacy, including book distribution events at Riverside School.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
  • LECOM Partner — Collaborates with EOP, Inc. on the ACCEL free health screening program.
  • NYS Department of State Division of Community Services Government — Recognized the ACCEL Clinic in its newsletter.
  • Neighborhood House Partner — Local community center where Ernie Davis engaged in athletics during youth
  • Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Provides funding for the Family Support Services Program managed by Economic Opportunity Program.
  • Office of Community Services Government — Federal grant funder providing partial support through the Community Services Block Grant
  • Office of Head Start Government — Federal grant funder supporting website and program operations
  • Schuyler County Partner — Local program partner providing weatherization services in Schuyler County.
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.

  • Comprehensive Home Weatherization for Economic Stability
    methodology: comprehensive_home_weatherization
    By improving energy efficiency and reducing utility costs through comprehensive home weatherization, we enhance household economic stability and health outcomes because lowering energy burden frees up income for other basic needs and improves living conditions for low-income families.
  • Head Start Model for School Readiness
    methodology: head-start-model
    By delivering a comprehensive, federally funded early childhood program that integrates health, education, and family support services, we promote kindergarten readiness and long-term educational success because holistic development starting in pregnancy builds foundational cognitive, emotional, and social skills.
  • Positive Youth Development through Inclusive Engagement
    methodology: positive youth development
    By fostering positive peer interactions and respect for adults through culturally inclusive, experiential programming in recreation, science, and leadership, we prepare underprivileged youth for future success because inclusive, hands-on learning builds confidence, belonging, and non-cognitive skills critical to long-term development.
  • Skills-Based Empowerment for Economic Self-Sufficiency
    methodology: skills-based family development
    By providing targeted skill development in literacy, parenting, education, and career planning, we build individual self-sufficiency because acquiring practical and employable skills increases economic stability and strengthens community resilience.