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CARES OF NY INC
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY · EIN 141731746 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Large ($10M-$50M) · caresny.org
revenue
$17.6M
expenses
$17.8M
net assets
$6.5M
employees
61
program ratio
97%
profile · synthesized from sources

CARES OF NY INC is a nonprofit organization based in Saratoga Springs, NY that supports communities in ending homelessness through regional planning, data analysis, and supportive housing. The organization operates as a backbone entity for multiple Continuums of Care (CoCs) across New York State, facilitating coordinated entry systems, housing inventory counts, and point-in-time homelessness assessments. It also manages housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.72M
    AIDS HOUSING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MAINTAINS OVER 24 APARTMENT UNITS THAT ARE SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

AIDS Housing Property Management
Manages over 24 apartment units providing permanent supportive housing for individuals and families who are homeless and living with HIV/AIDS
Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordination
Facilitates regional CoCs across New York State to plan and coordinate homelessness response systems, including housing inventory and point-in-time counts
Coordinated Entry System
Operates a standardized system for assessing and connecting individuals experiencing homelessness to appropriate housing and services across multiple counties
Data Analysis and Reporting
Provides data analysis services to CoC members and stakeholders to inform planning and funding decisions related to homelessness
Housing Inventory Count (HIC)
Conducts annual point-in-time inventory of emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing beds across partner CoCs
Point-in-Time (PIT) Count
Coordinates biennial counts of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals, including subpopulations such as veterans, youth, and individuals with HIV/AIDS
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 4 activities
    • Community planning and needs assessment to prevent homelessness
      Engages in comprehensive community planning, needs assessment, and resource coordination to prevent and reduce homelessness in multiple New York counties, including Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene.
    • Conducting HUD-mandated homelessness population counts
      Conducts annual Point-in-Time (PIT) counts of sheltered homeless individuals and biennial counts of unsheltered individuals, along with annual Housing Inventory Counts (HIC), to comply with HUD requirements and inform regional planning.
    • Operating regional Continuums of Care (CoC) to coordinate homelessness response
      Operates as the Continuum of Care (CoC NY-511) for Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga Counties, and supports regional housing coalitions to coordinate public and private resources in preventing and reducing homelessness across multiple counties in New York.
    • Providing access to homeless services information and collaborative platforms
      Provides access to information about the Rensselaer County Homeless Services Collaborative (RCHSC) and maintains Continuums of Care (CoC) homepages for multiple counties in New York to support transparency and coordination.
  • Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
    • Producing data analysis reports from submitted data requests
      Creates data analysis reports in response to external data requests, supporting evidence-based decision-making in homelessness prevention and service delivery.
  • Permanent Supportive Housing for HIV/AIDS 1 activity
    • Providing permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families
      Maintains over 24 apartment units to provide permanent housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including those living with HIV/AIDS.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$17.61M
Contributions & grants$16.37M93%
Program service revenue$1.24M7%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$17.80M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.68M
Grants paid out$13.10M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.72M
Cash$234K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.23M
Net assets$6.49M
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +17.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NANCY HARRINGTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $156K
board members · 9
  • AUDRA HIGGINS — CHAIR
  • DAVID R WARREN — MEMBER
  • DEBORAH HOUSE — MEMBER
  • KATHY LEYDEN — MEMBER
  • MARIO COMETTI — MEMBER
  • REBECCA CINCENT — MEMBER
  • RUTH KASSEL — MEMBER
  • SCOTT JORALEMON — SECRETARY
  • STEVE GOETZ — TREASURER
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • Albany County Coalition on Homelessness Network — Member coalition focused on preventing and eliminating homelessness in Albany County, with CARES of NY involved in governance and operations.
  • Albany County Coalition on Homelessness Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • CARES Data Analysis Team Partner — Internal team responsible for reviewing data requests and producing data analysis reports.
  • Columbia Greene Housing Coalition Partner — Collaborative housing coalition co-led with CARES of NY Inc. to address homelessness in Columbia and Greene Counties
  • Columbia Greene Housing Coalition Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • DANC Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through staff representation
  • Dutchess County Continuum of Care Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • Franklin Essex Housing Coalition Partner — Collaborative partnership focused on homelessness prevention and response in Franklin and Essex Counties.
  • Franklin Essex Housing Coalition Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • HUD Government — Follows HUD requirements for conducting annual sheltered and biennial unsheltered Point-in-Time counts of homeless individuals.
  • Homeless Services Planning Board Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • Jefferson County DSS Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through staff representation
  • Lewis County DSS Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through staff representation
  • MILC Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through staff representation
  • Mental Health Association Jefferson Co. Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through staff representation
  • NY-501 Regional Continuum of Care Network — Member of the NY-501 Regional Continuum of Care, a regional collaboration to address homelessness.
  • Neighbors of Watertown Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through staff representation
  • Points North Housing Coalition Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • Rensselaer County Homeless Services Collaborative Network — Member organization participating in the Rensselaer County Continuum of Care through the RCHSC.
  • Rensselaer County Homeless Services Collaborative Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • Rockland County Continuum of Care Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • STEP By STEP Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through staff representation
  • Saratoga-North Country Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • Schenectady County Government — Collaborates with Schenectady County to plan and deliver homeless services through the Homeless Services Planning Board.
  • Snow Belt Housing Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through staff representation
  • Soldier On Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through staff representation
  • Southern Tier Entry to Programs & Services Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • Southern Tier Homeless Coalition Partner — Partner organization within the Continuum of Care network
  • Thrive Wellness and Recovery Partner — Participates in the Points North Housing Coalition through leadership representation
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Federally designated the Southern Tier Homeless Coalition as the Continuum of Care (CoC NY-511) for the region.
+ 2 more
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.

  • Community-Driven Planning and Empowerment
    methodology: community-empowerment
    By engaging communities in planning and raising awareness, we build local capacity to end homelessness because inclusive, community-led strategies increase relevance, buy-in, and sustainability of solutions.
  • Coordinated System of Care
    methodology: coordinated_system_of_care
    By establishing a coordinated, system-wide approach to service delivery, we ensure comprehensive and tailored support for homeless individuals and at-risk families because integration across agencies reduces service gaps and improves housing outcomes.
  • Data-Driven Homelessness Response
    methodology: data_request_and_review_process
    By using Point-in-Time counts and formal data request processes, we produce accurate, actionable insights for planning and accountability because reliable data enables targeted interventions and effective resource allocation.
  • Housing First with Supportive Services
    methodology: housing_first
    By providing permanent supportive housing combined with tailored services to homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, we improve health and housing stability because stable housing is foundational to managing chronic health conditions.