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THE CENTER OF COMPASSION INC
DOVER PLAINS, NY · EIN 842751715 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · centerofcompassion.org
revenue
$104K
expenses
$120K
net assets
$193K
employees
2
program ratio
63%
mission · from form 990

DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS TO THE POOR.

profile · synthesized from sources

Food and basic needs provider serving low-income individuals and families in Dover Plains, NY. Operates a food pantry, weekend backpack program for school children, and thrift store. Services are delivered directly through client-choice distribution and community partnerships, with support from volunteers and local donors.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $11K
    BACKPACK PROGRAM - THE BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN, WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM, BACKPACKS FILLED WITH NUTRITIOUS FOODS TO INSURE THAT HEALTHY NUTRITION CARRIES ON OVER THE WEEKENDS.
  2. #2 $28K
    THRIFT STORE - THRIFT STORE IS A STORE THAT SELLS GENTLY USED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO FAMILIES IN NEED AT VERY LOW PRICES.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Backpack Program
Supplies elementary school children in the free breakfast and lunch program with backpacks containing nutritious weekend meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and healthy snacks.
Food Pantry
Provides client-choice distribution of groceries and household essentials to food-insecure individuals and families by appointment, supported by volunteers and community donations.
Thrift Store
Sells gently used clothing and household items at low cost; proceeds support organizational programs and operations while providing affordable goods to families in need.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Collect and distribute holiday gifts to families in need
      Organizes and carries out a holiday gift program that collects and distributes gifts to families in need during the holiday season.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Deliver meals and food pantry items to homebound individuals
      Provides delivery of meals and food pantry items to individuals who are unable to leave their homes, ensuring access to nutrition for homebound community members.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Operate backpack program for food-insecure elementary school children
      Provides elementary school children enrolled in the free breakfast and lunch program with backpacks filled with nutritious food, including two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners, distributed every Friday during the school year to sustain them over weekends.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate food pantry for community members in need
      Operates a food pantry program that serves hundreds of individuals monthly through appointment-based assistance, distributing food to those in need.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operate thrift store serving low-income families and funding programs
      Operates a thrift store that sells donated gently used clothing and household items to families in need at very low prices, while also using proceeds to support organizational operations and programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$104K
Contributions & grants$58K55%
Program service revenue$33K32%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$194K
Cash$189K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$193K
Liquid reserves18.9 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • CATHERINE BRACONE — DIRECTOR
  • DINA YENO — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA ESPOSITO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Funder — Provides grant funding to The Center of Compassion Inc.
  • Community Response Fund at the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley Funder — Provides grant funding to The Center of Compassion Inc.
  • Dover First Baptist Church Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through donations or services.
  • Dover Union Free School Partner — Staff donated to the Backpack Program operated by The Center of Compassion Inc.
  • Farm Fresh Food Fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Funder — Provides grant funding to The Center of Compassion Inc.
  • Greg House Publishing Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through donations or services.
  • Hannafords Supermarket Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through donations or services.
  • Harlem Valley Car Club Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through donations or services.
  • Harlem Valley Sand and Gravel Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through donations or services.
  • Holy Rosary Church Partner — Participates in the Midnight Run initiative supporting The Center of Compassion Inc.
  • Hufcut Funeral Home Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through donations or services.
  • Jack's Auto Service Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through donations or services.
  • John Wright - Pyre Buck Foundation Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through foundation-based giving.
  • Regional Food Bank of NENY-HPNAP Program Funder — Provides grant funding to The Center of Compassion Inc.
  • San Silverio Shrine Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through donations or services.
  • St. Peters Church Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through individual donor Taylor Pyne.
  • The Regional Food Bank of The Hudson Valley Partner — Receives grant support from The Regional Food Bank of The Hudson Valley for the food pantry program.
  • United Way Helping Hands Funder — Provides grant funding to The Center of Compassion Inc.
  • Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. Partner — Supports The Center of Compassion Inc. through donations or services.
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.

  • Client-Choice Model
    methodology: client_choice
    By allowing individuals to select their own food items, we increase engagement and reduce waste, because autonomy promotes dignity and encourages consistent program utilization.
  • Social Enterprise Funding Model
    methodology: social enterprise funding
    By operating a thrift store and resale program, we generate sustainable funding for services, because earned income from donated goods creates a reliable revenue stream independent of grants or donations.
  • Weekend Food for Kids
    methodology: weekend-food-for-kids
    By distributing nutritionally balanced food packs through schools, we support children’s health and academic stability over weekends, because consistent access to food reduces hunger-related barriers to learning.