irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $503KRESEARCH AND ANALYSIS THAT IS FUNDED BY A THIRD PARTY, SUCH AS A FEDERAL AGENCY OR A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, AND WHOSE BENEFITS ARE PRIMARILY FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES AND SOCIETY GENERALLY, BUT WHICH MAY ALSO BENEFIT INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH WHICH THE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS IS CONDUCTED.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Bridging the Gap Project Trinity
Program addressing juvenile justice and delinquency prevention
Group Violence Intervention Technical Assistance
Support to local jurisdictions in implementing group violence intervention strategies to reduce gun and gang violence
Ontario County Drug Court Evaluation
Research and evaluation of drug court effectiveness in reducing recidivism
Police Accountability
Initiatives including Early Intervention Systems, procedural justice training, and citizen oversight of police
Research Partnerships
Collaborative research between criminal justice agencies and researchers using social science methods to improve policy and practice
Smart Stops
Research partnership with the Albany Police Department to improve police interactions during traffic stops
Syracuse Truce
Violence reduction initiative focused on gang conflict mediation and community engagement in Syracuse
Westchester Legal Aid
Adjudication-focused program providing legal services and system evaluation
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 3 activities
- Implements offender-focused policing strategiesDeploys data-driven, targeted policing strategies in Syracuse to reduce crime by focusing law enforcement efforts on individuals most at risk of committing or being victimized by violence.
- Implements violence reduction initiatives in SyracuseImplements localized public safety programs in Syracuse, including the Syracuse Truce initiative and the Save Our Youth program, aimed at reducing community and youth-related violence through coordinated intervention strategies.
- Provides technical assistance for violence reduction programsDelivers technical assistance and research support to jurisdictions such as Suffolk County and for Group Violence Intervention initiatives, helping to implement and refine strategies to reduce gun and gang violence.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducts research and evaluation for criminal justice agenciesConducts research, analysis, and program evaluations in partnership with criminal justice agencies, including evaluations of drug courts, public surveillance systems, and police practices such as the Smart Stops initiative with the Albany Police Department. Work is often funded by third parties including federal agencies and private foundations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.16M
Contributions & grants$304K4%
Program service revenue$7.86M96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.57M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7.39M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.90M
Cash$1.17M
Investments$0
Liabilities$406K
Net assets$1.50M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +24.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH J MCLEAN | SECRETARY | 40 | $141K |
| ROBERT E WORDEN | VICE CHAIRPERSON/TREASURER | 16 | $71K |
board members · 4
- HEIDI BONNER — TRUSTEE
- JAMES FRANK — CHAIRPERSON
- JOHN DECATUR — TRUSTEE
- MARK CHAIRES — TRUSTEE
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Albany Police Department Partner — Research partnership on the Smart Stops initiative to improve police practices.
- Federal Agency Partner — Funds research and analysis conducted by the organization.
- Private Foundation Partner — Funds research and analysis conducted by the organization.
- State and Local Criminal Justice Agencies Partner — Collaborates with the organization on the development and implementation of criminal justice strategies and practices.
- Westchester Legal Aid Partner — Collaboration on adjudication-related legal services and reform efforts.
strategies · 2
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.
- Collaborative Criminal Justice Developmentmethodology: collaborative_criminal_justice_developmentBy partnering with state and local criminal justice agencies, service providers, and stakeholders, the organization develops strategies and practices that are more effective, legally sound, and procedurally fair because collaborative design ensures real-world applicability and equity.
- Police Accountability via Systemic Interventionsmethodology: police_accountabilityBy implementing early intervention systems, promoting procedural justice, and supporting citizen oversight mechanisms, the organization improves police accountability because these systemic approaches prevent misconduct and build public trust through transparency and fairness.