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ULSTER COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE INC
KINGSTON, NY · EIN 141491879 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P20Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · uccac.org
revenue
$5.4M
expenses
$5.5M
net assets
$3.6M
employees
71
volunteers
50
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

SERVING THE MOST IN NEED IN ULSTER COUNTY. OUR PROGRAM SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS, TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, TO FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING, TO INCREASE EMPLOYABILITY, TO INITIATE OPPOTUNITIES FOR WORK, TO REDUCE THE LIVING COSTS OF THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED SO THEY HAVE MORE RESOURCES TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCY NEEDS THAT ARE OFTEN A CONDITION OF LIVING IN POVERTY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Ulster County Community Action Committee (UCCAC) is a nonprofit anti-poverty organization serving economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Ulster and Sullivan Counties, NY. The organization provides direct services including early childhood education through Head Start, residential weatherization, emergency food and shelter, rental and utility assistance, and employment support. Programs are designed to strengthen families, reduce living costs, and promote self-sufficiency among low-income residents.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.17M
    CSBG(COMMUNTIY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT) - A PROGRAM THAT SERVES THOSE MOST IN NEED IN ULSTER COUNTY BY STAFFING THREE OUTREACH OFFICES TO ACCESS THE NEEDS OF LOW INCOME PEOPLE BY TELEPHONE CONTACT AND WALK IN SERVICES. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE, HEAP APPLICATION PROCESSING, FOOD PANTRY, MASS FOOD DISTRIBUTION, SNACK PACK PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AGES K-6TH GRADE AND AARP FREE TAX PREPARATION AT THE KINGSTON SITE.
  2. #2 $591K
    WEATHERIZATION - THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM REDUCES THE ENERGY BURDEN TO THE POOR, NEEDY, ELDERLY AND DISENFRANCHISED PEOPLE OF ULSTER COUNTY BY INSTALLING ENERGY EFFICIENT MEASURES WHILE ENSURING THEIR HEALTH AND SAFTEY. OUR PROGRAM MAKES HOMES SAFER AND MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT BY INSTALLING WINDOWS, DOORS, INSULATION, FURNACE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, AIR CONDITIONING AND FANS. BY WEATHERIZING THESE HOMES WE CUT THE HEATING/COOLING COST OF CLIENTS BY AN AVERAGE OF 30%.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

EmPower
No-cost energy efficiency program for income-eligible New Yorkers, including home energy assessments, installation of efficient lighting and appliances, insulation, and water-saving fixtures.
Head Start / Early Head Start
Free early childhood education program for income-eligible children from birth to age five, offering comprehensive services including meals, health screenings, dental care, mental health support, and family resources. Serves 255 children and their families across three locations.
Outreach Services
Comprehensive support through four outreach centers in Ulster and Sullivan Counties, offering emergency food, shelter, rental assistance, HEAP application help, job training, food pantries, clothing closets, and referrals to community resources.
Weatherization
Residential energy efficiency program that provides free home improvements such as insulation, air sealing, heating system repairs, and appliance replacements to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Services are available to homeowners and renters in Ulster County.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Administer Community Service Block Grant (CSBG)
      Administers the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) in Ulster and Sullivan Counties to support programs that address poverty and promote self-sufficiency for low-income individuals, families, and vulnerable populations.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs
      Operates Early Head Start and Head Start programs serving 255 children and their families in Ulster County, providing comprehensive early childhood development services including early education, health care, nutrition, developmental screenings, and support for pregnant women, with at least 10% of slots reserved for children with disabilities.
  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Operate outreach centers for community services
      Operates multiple outreach centers in Kingston, Ellenville, Monticello, Liberty, and Highland to provide residents of Ulster and Sullivan Counties with access to services including rental assistance, emergency food and shelter, HEAP application support, food pantries, clothing, transportation vouchers, translation services, and free tax preparation.
  • Language Access Services 1 activity
    • Produce and distribute community resource guides
      Develops and publishes multilingual Community Resource Guides (in English and Spanish) to inform clients and partners about available services and support resources, with documented editions from 2022 and 2024.
  • Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
    • Provide client intake and service coordination
      Implements a standardized customer intake application process to assess eligibility and connect individuals with program services across its network of outreach centers and programs.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Provide emergency and basic needs assistance
      Delivers emergency support services including emergency food distribution, emergency shelter, housing assistance, and a snack pack program for children in grades K–6 to address immediate needs associated with poverty in Ulster and Sullivan Counties.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Provide nutrition education and meals
      Provides two nutritious daily meals and hands-on nutrition education to children and parents enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programs, following a published sample menu.
  • Elder Care Financial Support 1 activity
    • Provide online resources for seniors
      Curates and provides access to online resource links tailored to seniors and their families to support aging-related needs and service access.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
    • Provide weatherization and energy efficiency services
      Provides no-cost weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households in Ulster County through the Weatherization Program and EmPower New York, including home energy audits, insulation, air sealing, heating system repairs or replacements, and installation of energy-saving lighting and appliances, reducing energy costs by an average of 30%.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Support family engagement and communication
      Supports family participation in Head Start and Early Head Start programs through multilingual materials including parent handbooks and calendars, and uses the Remind App to communicate with parents about school operations, appointments, events, and community resources.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$5.43M
Contributions & grants$5.42M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6620%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$5.47M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.97M
Grants paid out$178K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.17M
Cash$613K
Investments$6K
Liabilities$567K
Net assets$3.61M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DOUGLAS BLANCERO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $98K
board members · 14
  • ALEXANDER MAINETTI — PRESIDENT
  • DIANE REEDER — DIRECTOR
  • DON HACKETT — VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
  • DONNA CARMODY — DIRECTOR THRU 2/9/2024
  • ETHEL KNOX — DIRECTOR
  • GINA HANSUT — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES NOBLE SR — DIRECTOR
  • JEN SCANNELL — DIRECTOR
  • KATHY ORCHEN — DIRECTOR
  • LYNN FORMICA — TREASURER
  • PATRICIA OCASIO — DIRECTOR
  • STACIE BARTH — DIRECTOR THRU 10/17/2024
  • THERESA BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • TINA LIEBERTZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • AARP Partner — Collaborates with AARP to provide free tax preparation services at the Kingston site.
  • Committee on Preschool Special Education Partner — Collaborates to provide inclusive services for children with disabilities.
  • Community Partnership Network — Member of Community Partnership network.
  • Community Service Block Grant Government — Administers the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) in Ulster and Sullivan Counties.
  • Department of Energy Government — Receives grant funding from the Department of Energy.
  • Early Intervention Program of Ulster County Partner — Works together to support children with disabilities and their families.
  • Lori Ozores Partner — Point of contact for client form inquiries.
  • Office of Community Services Government — Receives grant funding from the Office of Community Services, part of the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Office of Head Start Government — Receives grant funding from the Office of Head Start, within the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • RCAL Partner — Resource Center for Accessible Living listed as a local resource
  • RUPCO Partner — Rural Ulster Preservation Company listed as a local resource
  • Remind Partner — Uses the Remind App as the primary tool for communication between staff and parents.
  • State & Federal Gov. Government — Provides standards that weatherization materials and work must meet.
  • UCAT Partner — Provides transportation funds through vouchers in partnership with UCAT in Highland.
  • Ulster County United Way Network — Member of Ulster County United Way network.
  • United Way of Ulster County Partner — Listed as a local resource contact
  • Westchester/Putnam NYSCAA Network — Member of Westchester/Putnam NYSCAA network.
  • community residents Partner — Involved in planning services alongside agencies and community leaders since the organization's founding
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.

  • Client Empowerment Through Dignity and Self-Reliance
    methodology: client-empowerment
    By emphasizing dignity, collaboration, and skill-building rather than dependency, the organization increases client engagement and long-term self-sufficiency, because people are more likely to succeed when they feel in control of their own development.
  • Comprehensive, Multi-Service Approach to Poverty Alleviation
    methodology: comprehensive_service_model
    By integrating multiple services—such as early childhood education, weatherization, and family support—under one organizational umbrella, the organization addresses the interconnected causes and effects of poverty, because holistic intervention increases self-sufficiency and reduces dependency.
  • Early Childhood Development with Integrated Support Services
    methodology: comprehensive-services-model
    By delivering health, mental health, and dental services alongside early education, the organization removes barriers to learning and promotes holistic child development, because comprehensive support during critical developmental years leads to better long-term outcomes.
  • Integrated Weatherization for Health and Economic Stability
    methodology: integrated-weatherization
    By combining energy efficiency upgrades with health and safety improvements in homes, the organization reduces energy costs and enhances living conditions for vulnerable populations, because physical improvements to housing directly support health, financial stability, and quality of life.