irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $968KCULINARY AND AGRICULTURE: EACH WEEK THE CULINARY PROGRAM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PREPARE A COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH OPEN TO ALL VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY, GUARD, RESERVES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY CALLED THE WEDNESDAY CANTEEN. THIS NUTRITIOUS LUNCH IS SERVED IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT TO MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL SERVICE ERAS. IN ADDITION TO THE WEEKLY CANTEEN AT CLEAR PATH FOR VETERANS' CHITTENANGO FACILITY, CLEAR PATH FOR VETERANS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW YORK TO PROVIDE MOBILE CANTEENS.
- #2 $1.63MVETERAN SUPPORT SERVICES: AS OUR "FRONT LINE" PROGRAM, PEER MENTORS REACH VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEREVER THEY ARE: IN THEIR HOMES, ON THE STREETS, OR AT OUR FACILITIES TO DELIVER INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND ADDRESS THEIR MOST PRESSING NEEDS. VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICES TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO FORM AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING SUPPORT NETWORK SO THAT WE CAN ADEQUATELY SERVE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. CLEAR PATH FOR VETERANS TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN BEING THE LEADING PROVIDER OF THE DWYER PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM, WITH DWYER PARTNERSHIPS IN SEVEN COUNTIES AND A SUPPORT PRESENCE IN 33 COUNTIES ACROSS NEW YORK STATE. THE PROGRAM ALSO ENCOMPASSES FAMILY PROGRAMMING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. WE HAVE EARNED RECOGNITION FOR OUR TRANSPARENCY AND FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FROM GUIDESTAR AND CHARITY NAVIGATOR. YOU CAN TRUST CLEAR PATH TO DO RIGHT BY THE VETERANS IN YOUR COMMUNITY, BECAUSE WE'RE ALREADY DOING IT ACROSS THE STATE.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Canine Support Program
Partners veterans with trained service dogs to provide daily support, companionship, and assistance with invisible wounds such as PTSD
Dwyer Peer Support Program
Peer mentoring initiative providing individualized support to veterans and families, with partnerships in seven counties and presence in 33 counties across New York State
Veteran Support Services
Front-line program delivering individualized support to veterans in homes, streets, or facilities, coordinating with local and national organizations to address pressing needs
Warriors Working
Vocational training and workforce development program that equips veterans with career skills and connects them to employment resources and local employers
Wednesday Canteen
Weekly complimentary lunch program for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, served at the Chittenango facility and through mobile units in Central New York
Wingman Peer Mentoring
One-on-one peer mentoring that connects veterans with fellow veterans to support goal-setting, accountability, and personal growth
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 5 activities
- Comprehensive Veteran Support ServicesProvides wellness, peer connection, career support, and service dog training programs tailored to veterans' individual needs and stages of transition.
- Outreach Services for Underserved VeteransDelivers outreach services to veterans in underserved areas across five regions of New York—North Country, Central Region, Southern Tier, Western New York, and Hudson Valley—using peer mentors who provide individualized support and tailored case plans.
- Peer Mentor Support ServicesProvides frontline peer mentor support to veterans and their families through home, street, and facility visits, serving as the leading provider of the Dwyer Peer Support Program with partnerships in seven counties and operational presence in 33 counties across New York State.
- Warriors Working Employment Preparation ProgramImplements the Warriors Working Program to prepare veterans for employment through customized career services, skills training, and collaboration with local community organizations and employers.
- Wingman Peer Mentoring ProgramRuns the Wingman Peer Mentoring Program, which pairs veterans and active-duty service members with peer mentors to provide individualized guidance and support in achieving personal goals.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Canine Support Program for VeteransOperates a program that pairs veterans with highly trained service dogs to provide daily support, companionship, and emotional stability.
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
- Culinary Programs for Veteran Community BuildingRuns culinary programs that bring veterans, volunteers, and families together to cook and share meals, fostering connection and belonging.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Wednesday Canteen Meal ProgramOperates a weekly complimentary lunch program for veterans, active duty personnel, and their families called the Wednesday Canteen, served at its Chittenango facility and through mobile units in partnership with local veterans organizations across Central New York.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.38M
Contributions & grants$4.27M97%
Program service revenue$88K2%
Investment income$1280%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$5.25M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.25M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.36M
Cash$658K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.71M
Net assets$1.65M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS FLAHERTY | PRESIDENT/CEO THROUGH 10/10/2024 | 60 | $168K |
| RYAN WOODRUFF | PRESIDENT/CEO | 60 | $109K |
| ALEX BEHM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $101K |
| STEPHANIE BURKE | CFO THROUGH 10/10/2024 | 40 | $49K |
board members · 13
- ANTHONY BASILE — VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- DAVID KRAWCZYK — TREASURER
- DR ANN HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- ERIK SMITH — GOVERNANCE CHAIR
- GAY POMEROY — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN SCHNECKENBERGER — DIRECTOR
- JULIE PAYNE — SECRETARY
- KRAIG RANDO — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA SPICER — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL DRESCHER — DIRECTOR
- ORRIN MAC MACMURRAY — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD SYKES — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN BREEN — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Clear Path for Veterans Network — Self-referential membership in its own community network for veterans
- Dwyer Peer Support Program Partner — Collaborates with the Dwyer Peer Support Program, operating as the leading provider with partnerships in seven counties across New York State.
- Local community organizations and employers Partner — Collaborates with local community organizations and employers to deliver workforce development and career services through the Warriors Working Program.
- Local veterans organizations throughout Central New York Partner — Partners with local veterans organizations in Central New York to deliver mobile canteen services to veterans and their families.
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.
- Coordinated Networked Support Modelmethodology: networked_support_modelBy partnering with local and national organizations, the organization addresses the complex, multifaceted needs of veterans because a connected ecosystem of services increases accessibility, reduces gaps in care, and enhances service coordination across domains.
- Relational Dining as Emotional Supportmethodology: relational-diningBy using shared meals and culinary activities as a platform for connection, the organization reduces isolation and promotes emotional well-being because food-centered gatherings create informal, trustworthy spaces for veterans to build authentic relationships.
- Veteran-Centered Peer Communitymethodology: veteran-peer-communityBy leveraging shared military experience through peer relationships and community-building, the organization fosters trust, belonging, and successful reintegration because veterans are more likely to engage with and be supported by those with similar lived experiences.