irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.51MFOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION.
- #2 $6.67MCOUNSELING AND CLINICAL SERVICESSEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Mediation Center (CMC)
Offers mediation services to help families establish custody and visitation agreements and resolve conflicts constructively.
Falk School
Special education school providing academic instruction and performance-based learning for students with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.
Foster Care and Adoption Services
Provides foster care placement, adoption support, and family reunification services for children in need of safe, stable homes.
Haven House
Licensed domestic violence shelter providing safe housing, legal advocacy, counseling, and outreach services for survivors and their families.
Residential Treatment Program
Offers therapeutic residential care, education support, and life skills development for children with complex behavioral and emotional needs.
Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT)
Family-based program offering in-home case management, counseling, crisis intervention, and skill-building for youth ages 10–21 with serious emotional disturbance.
Youth Trafficking Prevention
Provides case management, safety planning, counseling referrals, and monthly workshops for youth at risk of or affected by trafficking in Erie County.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy and education policy participationParticipates in the New York State Board of Regents' Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) Pilot initiative to advance performance-based learning models.
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Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 1 activity
- Community mediation servicesProvides mediation services through the Community Mediation Center to assist families in establishing custody and visitation agreements.
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
- Community-based youth mental health supportDelivers Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT) services to youth ages 10–21 with serious emotional disturbance, providing intensive community-based mental health support through a multidisciplinary team that engages families in home, school, and community settings.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Counseling and clinical servicesProvides counseling and clinical mental health services, including crisis management, case management, medication management, and vocational/educational support through 24/7 in-home services for youth and families.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Domestic violence shelter and supportOperates Haven House, Erie County's only licensed domestic violence shelter, providing safe shelter and support services to survivors of domestic violence.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Essential resources and gift distributionProvides essential self-care, entertainment, and holiday items to individuals in Residential Treatment, Foster Care, and Haven House programs, including distributing over 1,100 gifts annually through the Adopt-a-Family program and accepting donated items through the Toyland Wishlist initiative.
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
- Foster care and adoption servicesProvides foster care and adoption services to children and families in Erie County, supporting stability and permanency for youth in care.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Residential treatment servicesProvides residential treatment services for children and youth, including monitoring nutritional well-being, supporting educational milestones, and facilitating everyday life experiences such as clothing shopping to promote growth and healing. Offers long-term administrative and operational support within the program.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth trafficking intervention and supportProvides intensive case management, safety planning, referrals to medical and mental health services, court accompaniment, language support, transportation, and psychoeducation to youth up to age 21 who are at risk or survivors of trafficking in Erie County.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$24.09M
Contributions & grants$840K3%
Program service revenue$23.24M96%
Investment income$5140%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$23.59M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$19.15M
Grants paid out$627K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.38M
Cash$1.78M
Investments$275K
Liabilities$6.28M
Net assets$9.10M
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 14
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ELIZABETH A MCPARTLAND | PRESIDENT & CEO | 17 | $403K |
| IAN J LONG | CHIEL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 17 | $279K |
| KRISTIN D MCKENZIE | PSYCH NURSE PRACTITIONER | 35 | $204K |
| MARY T CZOPP | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 17 | $170K |
| GRETCHEN E SZYMANSKI | CHIEF CLIN. PROG. OFFICER | 17 | $166K |
| JULIE M LOESCH | CHIEF COMM. PROG. OFFICER | 17 | $163K |
| CORINNA M DONNER | PSYCH NURSE PRACTITIONER | 35 | $157K |
| LAURA B YAGER | CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 17 | $151K |
| DAVID J BRACKENRIDGE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL REPORTING | 35 | $134K |
| YVONNE T DUBOIS | CHIEF EQUITY & INCL. OFFICER | 17 | $130K |
| JESSICA M GRAVELLE | NURSING SUPERVISOR | 35 | $130K |
| HAROLD TABI-MENSAH | PSYCH NURSE PRACTITIONER | 35 | $128K |
| ERICA REGER | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 17 | $120K |
| RACHEL HASELEY | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 17 | $32K |
board members · 11
- ALBERT ERNI — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINE CISCO — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINE GARVELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANE J CERAVOLO — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA JONES — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLEN BURKHARDT — BOARD MEMBER
- JIN YUN — BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
- JOHN R RODGERS — BOARD MEMBER/VICE CHAIR
- KARA OLIVER-PEREZ — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN O'LEARY — BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR
- LIZARELIS ALI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Buffalo Network — Operates within Buffalo, known as the "City of Good Neighbors," emphasizing community-based support and local engagement.
- C+FS Foundation Network — Related entity through which planned giving gifts are directed separately from the Founder’s Club.
- Children’s Single Point of Access (C-SPOA) Partner — Referral partner through which all Youth ACT referrals are made for youth needing intensive mental health services.
- Erie County Government — Operates the county's only licensed domestic violence shelter under affiliation with Erie County.
- Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition Coalition — Proud member of the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition.
- Falk School Partner — Operates Falk School as part of its educational programming for children.
- Haven House Partner — Collaborates with Haven House to support families affected by domestic violence through item donations.
- Laura Yager Partner — Chief Risk Officer responsible for corporate compliance and receiving compliance reports.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Collaborates with Falk School through participation in the Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) Pilot initiative.
- USDA Government — Complies with USDA civil rights regulations and policies in programs it administers or participates in.
- United Way Network — Member agency of the United Way.
strategies · 5
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.
- Client-Centered Outreachmethodology: client-centered_outreachBy conducting one-on-one support in casual, youth-preferred settings, we increase accessibility and comfort, because meeting youth where they are—physically and emotionally—improves engagement and trust in services.
- Family-Based Assertive Community Treatmentmethodology: family-based_assertive_community_treatmentBy engaging youth and caregivers as active partners in care through a multidisciplinary team that delivers services in natural settings, we strengthen family relationships and daily routines, because involvement in familiar environments improves treatment adherence and relational outcomes.
- Integrated Survivor Supportmethodology: integrated_survivor_supportBy providing coordinated services such as safe shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, and outreach, we help survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives, because holistic, wraparound support addresses the interconnected needs that arise from trauma.
- Prevention, Education, and Advocacymethodology: prevention-education-advocacyBy focusing on prevention, education, and advocacy, we strengthen families and promote child well-being, because early intervention and systemic change reduce the incidence of child maltreatment and support family resilience.
- Trauma-Informed Programmingmethodology: trauma_informed_programmingBy excluding materials and environments that depict war or violence, we create safe and supportive spaces for survivors of domestic violence, because minimizing trauma triggers enhances emotional safety and promotes healing.