irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FOOD CUPBOARD.
- #2 $0DROP-IN CENTER FOR ALL CLIENTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Closet
Provides baby clothes (up to size 2T), formula, diapers, and wipes to qualifying families during food pantry appointments
Community Food Pantry
Offers food assistance by appointment to women as heads of household, with no income restrictions, operating Tuesday through Thursday
Monthly Community Dinners
Hosts weekly community dinners every Wednesday, beginning with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m., open to all and supported by volunteers
Temporary Housing
Provides up to 45 days of emergency shelter for women 18+ and their children (boys up to age 12), prioritizing those fleeing abuse, reentering society after incarceration, or sanctioned by social services
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host weekly community dinnersOrganizes community dinners every Wednesday at 6 p.m., preceded by a prayer service, to support and engage clients and community members in Rochester, NY.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate a community food pantryRuns a food pantry by appointment on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., providing food and essential baby supplies such as diapers, formula, wipes, and baby clothes (up to size 2T) to qualifying families in Rochester, NY.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operate a drop-in center for client servicesRuns a drop-in center in Rochester, NY, providing accessible services and support to all clients, regardless of background or circumstance.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provide emergency financial assistanceOffers emergency financial aid to women and children in need in Rochester, NY, as part of its direct support services.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provide temporary housing for homeless women and childrenOffers temporary shelter and support services to women and children experiencing homelessness, with accommodations for women 18 or older and their children (boys up to age 12) for stays up to 45 days in Rochester, NY.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$299K
Contributions & grants$287K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$850%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$310K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$232K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$567K
Cash$442K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$564K
Liquid reserves17.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +44.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIRANDA SHERRY | DIRECTOR | 40 | $46K |
board members · 7
- ERIC BESSETTE — BOARD MEMBER
- EVALYN GLEASON — BOARD MEMBER
- JAKE BISHOP — BOARD MEMBER
- KARA FREDETTE-BENITEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN DIETZ SSJ — BOARD MEMBER
- KATIE KANTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY CHIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Casa Larga Vineyards Partner — Host venue for Bethany House fundraising event.
- Catholic Worker Movement Network — Bethany House is a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality and part of the broader Catholic Worker Movement.
- DSS Government — DSS is referenced in relation to client eligibility, including sanctioned individuals and as a non-funding public agency.
- Dorothy Day Coalition — Quotes Dorothy Day, indicating alignment with her social justice and hospitality principles.
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.
- Catholic Worker-Based Hospitality and Redistributionmethodology: catholic-worker-hospitalityBy offering unconditional hospitality and redistributing surplus resources without expectation of return, the organization meets immediate needs and builds community trust because this model removes barriers to access and affirms human dignity as a foundation for long-term stability.
- Peer Support Model for Emotional and Practical Engagementmethodology: peer_support_modelBy pairing trained volunteers with clients, the organization fosters emotional and practical support relationships because personal attention helps women process trauma and build goal-directed plans, increasing engagement and self-efficacy.
- Temporary Supportive Housing with Case Prioritizationmethodology: temporary_supportive_housingBy providing temporary housing and support services grounded in dignity and compassion, and prioritizing those most vulnerable (such as women with children, survivors of abuse, or those reentering society), the organization increases stability for women and children because targeted access ensures the most at-risk receive timely, holistic support.