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OSWEGO COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES INC

FULTON, NY · EIN 160979876 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P200 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · oco.org
revenue
$38.6M
expenses
$37.9M
net assets
$8.0M
employees
685
volunteers
1,039
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

TO INSPIRE PARTNERSHIPS AND PROVIDE SERVICES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE, SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AND CHANGE LIVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Oswego County Opportunities Inc. provides essential human services across Oswego County, NY, focusing on nutrition, housing, and support for vulnerable populations. The organization operates meal delivery and congregate dining programs for seniors and youth, offers residential and crisis support services, and runs community wellness initiatives. It serves individuals facing food insecurity, homelessness, and developmental or mental health challenges through a network of county-wide programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $13.45M
    RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: PROVIDES A SPECTRUM OF RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SUPPORT FROM INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO GROUP RESIDENCES TO SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED, MENTALLY ILL, CHEMICALLY ADDICTED AND HOMELESS.
  2. #2 $5.86M
    CRISIS AND DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION, CRISIS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED INCLUDING VICTIMS OF DOMESIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER CRIMES, RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH, HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND MEN AND THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

After School & Summer Food Programs
Provides free meals to children and youth under 18 during after-school hours and summer months to address food insecurity.
Anytime Entree
Self-pay program offering convenient, low-cost entrees available for pickup or delivery to any resident of Oswego County regardless of age.
Crisis and Development
Provides crisis intervention, transitional housing, and care management services for victims of domestic violence, runaway and homeless youth, pregnant and parenting individuals, and LGBTQ community members.
Dining and Activity Centers
Operates six congregate meal sites across the county where seniors can receive lunch and participate in social activities such as crafts, games, and celebrations.
Home Delivered Meals
Provides nutritious meals to homebound seniors and individuals under 60 through a Meals on Wheels model, delivered by staff and volunteers throughout Oswego County.
Residential Services
Offers a spectrum of residential care and support including independent living, supportive housing, and group residences for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness.
activities · 17 groups

What they do

  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Day and community habilitation for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Provides day habilitation services in group or one-on-one settings in Fulton, NY, helping individuals access community activities, and delivers community habilitation services from the individual's home to build daily living skills and increase independence.
    • Residential and supportive housing for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Provides permanent housing for adults with developmental disabilities in various settings, including 8-9 bed homes, 4-5 bed homes, and supervised or supportive apartments. Also operates respite services offering short-term stays from Thursday afternoon to Sunday evening for individuals aged 4 and older and their caregivers.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
    • Homeless youth shelter and transitional living programs
      Operates a temporary shelter for runaway and homeless youth under age 18, offering up to 21 days of voluntary residential care, and runs the PATH transitional living program for homeless youth ages 16–21 to develop independent living skills, complete education, and integrate into the community. Also conducts street outreach to connect individuals at risk of homelessness with services.
    • Permanent and transitional housing for homeless individuals and families
      Provides permanent housing for homeless individuals and families through six renovated apartments in Oswego County and offers supportive services including case management, financial assistance, and advocacy to prevent homelessness and support transitions to stable housing.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Cancer screening and treatment access program
      Provides no-cost breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services to uninsured and underinsured individuals who meet eligibility criteria, and assists those diagnosed with enrolling in the Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program for full coverage of care.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Community-based reproductive health services
      Provides urgent reproductive health appointments typically scheduled within 24 hours, operates a sliding fee program based on income, offers onsite enrollment for the Family Planning Benefit Program, and delivers telemedicine services for eligible patients.
  • Supervised Family Visitation Services 1 activity
    • Domestic violence intervention and family support services
      Operates the Offender Accountability Program, a court-mandated intervention focused on accountability and healthy relationships, and provides a Supervised Visitation Program that offers a safe environment for child visits and neutral exchange between caregivers to reduce conflict.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Early childhood education and child care services
      Operates the Discovery Learning Center, a licensed child care program for children aged 12 months to 5 years, provides a Head Start prekindergarten program for three- and four-year-olds across nine school districts, and collaborates with Fulton City and Phoenix School Districts on Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs aligned with state standards.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Employment readiness and workforce development
      Operates the S.C.O.R.E program, which provides employment readiness services including resume building, job placement, interview preparation, and training leading to the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate through a co-located hub model to reduce access barriers.
  • Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
    • Fiscal Intermediary and Support Broker Services
      Provides Fiscal Intermediary and Support Broker Services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Oswego County, assisting with coordination and management of support services.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Health Homes care management
      Provides care management services to coordinate medical, mental health, substance abuse, and social service needs for individuals enrolled in the Health Homes program.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
    • Health insurance enrollment and outreach assistance
      Provides in-person help with applying for health insurance through the New York State Marketplace, supports recertifications and life change reporting year-round, and conducts community outreach to educate residents and small business owners about coverage options at multiple community-based locations.
  • Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
    • Maternal and child health home visiting and education
      Delivers one-on-one education on pregnancy, parenting, and infant health via home visits, phone, and text, and offers personalized sessions and group workshops on pregnancy milestones and parenting topics to improve maternal and child outcomes in Oswego County.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Nutrition and meal delivery programs for seniors, adults, and youth
      Produces and delivers over 1,000 meals per weekday through a Home Delivered Meals Program, operates seven Dining and Activity Centers, and runs afterschool and summer food service sites providing free meals to children aged 18 and under. Has provided over 10 million meals since 1974.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Public resource listing for food and supply distributions
      Maintains and provides a public listing of free food and supply distributions in Oswego County as a community service to improve access to essential resources.
  • 12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
    • Residential and transitional support for individuals recovering from chemical dependence
      Operates a 16-bed, 24/7 supervised residential facility for adults recovering from substance dependence in a rural home-like setting, as well as a supportive living program providing transitional housing in apartment-based settings for up to 12 individuals in recovery near the City of Oswego.
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
    • Sexual health education and HIV prevention services
      Delivers sexual health education in schools and communities to prevent teen pregnancy and STIs, and operates a mobile unit providing confidential HIV testing and prevention services across Oswego County.
  • WIC Nutrition Support Services 1 activity
    • WIC and breastfeeding support services
      Provides food, nutrition counseling, and healthcare referrals through the WIC program at eight clinic locations across Oswego County. Offers breastfeeding education and support via Certified Lactation Counselors, peer counselors, IBCLCs, breast pumps, and group sessions to support expectant and parenting individuals.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth development and after-school programming
      Offers after-school experiential learning programs focused on 21st century skills, operates community schools in partnership with local districts providing extended-hour access to academics and social services, and hosts Clubhouse and LGBTQ+ drop-in programs for youth and young adults aged 12–24 to promote wellness, skill development, and community connection.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$38.64M
Contributions & grants$23.00M60%
Program service revenue$15.08M39%
Investment income$231K1%
Other revenue$337K
expenses
Total expenses$37.86M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$26.20M
Grants paid out$1.52M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.78M
Cash$3.23M
Investments$4.39M
Liabilities$11.82M
Net assets$7.97M
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DIANE COOPER-CURRIER EXECUTIVE DIREC 40 $182K
MARIA CHATTERTON SR. DIR. OF FINANCE 40 $114K
KEVIN SLIMMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40 $92K
board members · 17
  • ABBY WEAVER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CONSTANCE M COSEMENTO — BOARD MEMBER
  • COURTNEY GOULD — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEANA MASUICCA — BOARD MEMBER
  • DORAN EDMOND — BOARD MEMBER
  • GORDON WALTS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER COOK — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER GALLAGHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JILL LYON — BOARD MEMBER
  • LEE HICKEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARTHA STURTZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • NANCY DEAVERS — SECRETARY
  • SHELLY YOUNGS — BOARD MEMBER
  • SONJA HATHAWAY — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN BRANNAN COLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • TINA WHORRALL — BOARD MEMBER
  • TORY DECAIRE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • 211CNY.com Partner — Collaborates to provide after-hours crisis response; directs individuals in crisis outside business hours to 211 for immediate assistance.
  • Catholic Charities Partner — Hosts a temporary WIC clinic site at its location in Fulton.
  • Cayuga Community Health Network Partner — Community partner supporting the BFFNY program in Cayuga County.
  • CiTi BOCES Partner — Referred as provider for adult literacy and GED preparation following closure of OCO's Literacy Volunteers program.
  • Food Bank of CNY Partner — Partner organization providing food access; OCO directs individuals to their services.
  • Fulton City School District Partner — Collaborates with OCO on Universal Pre-Kindergarten and community school initiatives.
  • Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program (MCTP) Partner — Partner program through which eligible clients diagnosed with cancer are enrolled for full treatment coverage.
  • NYS Office for the Aging Government — Provides grant funding for OCO Nutrition Services programs.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Primary funder of the Cancer Services Program in the North Country.
  • New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Certifies and licenses OCO's chemical dependence programs.
  • New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — Certifies OCO's Chemical Dependence Program, including Arbor House and Supportive Living Apartments.
  • New York State of Health Marketplace Government — Partners with the state marketplace to assist with health insurance enrollment and recertification.
  • North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, Inc. Partner — Community partner supporting the BFFNY program in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.
  • Not specified Partner — Partners with local organizations and agencies to deliver services across Oswego County.
  • OPWDD Government — Partner agency through which Self-Direction services are coordinated and eligibility is determined.
  • Oswego County Office for the Aging Government — Provides grant funding for OCO Nutrition Services programs.
  • Oswego Hospital Partner — Dr. Raj Mahajan, Medical Director and Supervising Physician at OCO’s Centers for Reproductive Health, is affiliated with Oswego Hospital.
  • Phoenix School District Partner — Collaborates with OCO on Universal Pre-Kindergarten and community school initiatives.
  • ReachCNY Partner — Partnership in delivering the OPTIONS program, supported by funds from the State of New York Department of Health.
  • State of New York Department of Health Government — Primary funder supporting the OPTIONS program.
  • United Way of Greater Oswego County, Inc Funder — Provides grant funding for OCO Nutrition Services programs.
  • WIC Government — Administers the federal WIC program through local clinics in Oswego County.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Barrier-Free Access to Preventive Health
    methodology: barrier-free screening access
    By removing financial and insurance barriers to cancer screening and emphasizing preventive care, we increase early detection and health equity, because access to no-cost services enables timely intervention for underserved populations.
  • Community-Integrated Recovery and Independence
    methodology: least_restrictive_environment
    By placing individuals recovering from mental illness or psychiatric disability in community-based housing—such as shared living with host families or tiered-supervision homes—we promote stability and independence, because integration into everyday environments supports long-term recovery better than institutional settings.
  • Integrated Care Management for Holistic Health
    methodology: integrated_care_management
    By coordinating medical, behavioral, and social services through integrated care management, we improve health outcomes, because addressing both clinical needs and social determinants leads to more sustainable well-being.
  • Peer-Based Support Through Lived Experience
    methodology: peer_counseling
    By using peer counseling and peer-based group education led by individuals with shared experiences (e.g., parenting, breastfeeding, recovery), we increase engagement and success, because relatable, lived-experience-based support builds trust and reduces isolation.
  • Self-Directed Support Services
    methodology: self_direction
    By allowing individuals with developmental disabilities to choose their providers, design service plans, and manage staff, we increase personal autonomy and engagement in care, because control over one’s support system enhances dignity and outcomes.