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PERSON TO PERSON CITIZEN ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION INC
FAYETTEVILLE, NY · EIN 161164138 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE R23Z · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Small ($100K-$1M) · ppcadvocacy.org
revenue
$270K
expenses
$273K
net assets
$143K
employees
4
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE ADVOCACY FOR AND PROTECTION OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW YORK. THE PERSON TO PERSON ORGANIZATION CREATES MATCHES BETWEEN ADVOCATES, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND PROTEGES, PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AT RISK OF BEING DEVALUED AND PHYSICALLY AND SOCIALLY ISOLATED BECAUSE OF THEIR MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in Central New York that fosters one-on-one friendships between community volunteers and adults with developmental disabilities to reduce social isolation. The organization recruits advocates and matches them with individuals based on shared interests, supporting relationships that enhance quality of life. Founded in 1980, it operates in Onondaga, Cortland, and Oswego counties.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Citizen Advocacy Program
Matches community volunteers (advocates) with individuals with developmental disabilities (protégés) to form meaningful, long-term friendships that reduce social isolation.
Day Training
Program for individuals with developmental disabilities living independently, with roommates, or in group homes (IRAs), providing community integration and support services.
Family Support Services
Support program for individuals with developmental disabilities who live with and receive support from their families, funded by OPWDD.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Community events for advocates and individuals
      Organizes annual events such as a Christmas dinner and summer picnic to strengthen community ties among volunteer advocates and the individuals they support.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • One-on-one citizen advocacy matching
      Creates and facilitates long-term, one-on-one matches between community volunteers and individuals with developmental disabilities to reduce social isolation, build meaningful friendships, and promote person-centered advocacy. The program recruits volunteers to serve as Citizen Advocates and supports ongoing relationships, some lasting decades.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Operation of OPWDD-funded support programs
      Operates two state-funded programs — Family Support Services and Day Training — serving individuals with developmental disabilities in various living arrangements across a defined service area.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$270K
Contributions & grants$270K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$250
expenses
Total expenses$273K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$220K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$146K
Cash$118K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$143K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DEANNE ABBOTT — VICE PRESIDE
  • JULIE SIECHEN — SECRETARY
  • KAITLYN MANNO — DIRECTOR
  • KIM JACKSON — PRESIDENT
  • MARY BETH CROOK — TREASURER
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • OPWDD Government — Primary funder of two programs: Family Support Services and Day Training
  • Special Olympics Partner — Connection point for matching advocates and individuals; Deb first met Jim while coaching at the Special Olympics.
  • Syracuse University’s Center on Human Policy Partner — Provided assistance in establishing the PPCA program in 1980.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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