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SENECA COUNTY HOUSE OF CONCERN INC
WATERLOO, NY · EIN 161182281 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P28Z · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · houseofconcern.org
revenue
$494K
expenses
$451K
net assets
$753K
employees
13
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

TO HELP THOSE IN NEED WITH BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOODS, CLOTHES, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND TO TREAT EVERYONE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based nonprofit in Waterloo, NY providing food, clothing, furniture, and household items to low-income residents of Seneca County. Operates a food pantry, thrift store, and furniture program to support individuals and families in need. Founded over 40 years ago, the organization emphasizes dignity, compassion, and community solidarity in its service model.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Food Pantry
Provides monthly food assistance to residents of Seneca County, with eligibility guidelines for returning visitors and support for SNAP enrollment. Offers fresh produce and pantry staples.
Furniture Program
Distributes quality pre-owned furniture to help individuals and families furnish their homes; accepts donations and sells items to fund mission activities.
HOC Thrift Store
Sells gently used clothing, household goods, books, and toys; proceeds support the organization’s food and furniture programs.
Need to Feed Fundraiser
Annual matching gift campaign that doubles individual donations to support food pantry operations and community outreach.
Thanks Giving and Christmas Food Box
Special holiday food box distributions in November and December to support families during the holiday season.
Winter Coat Distribution
Seasonal event providing free winter coats to community members in Waterloo and Ovid, NY.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Food pantry program
      Provides monthly food assistance to residents of Seneca County through a food pantry that distributes fresh produce, pantry staples, and holiday-specific food boxes, with no eligibility screening required on first visit. The pantry operates weekly with expanded Saturday hours starting June 1, 2025.
  • Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
    • Furniture assistance program
      Operates a furniture and thrift store offering curated, pre-loved furniture for sale, accepts donations of gently used furniture, and uses proceeds to support community programs in Seneca County.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Seasonal and emergency material assistance
      Distributes winter coats and holiday food boxes (Thanksgiving and Christmas) to community members in need at designated times and locations, including St. Mary’s Gymnasium in Waterloo, NY.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Thrift store operations
      Operates a thrift store in Waterloo, NY during regular business hours, accepting and inspecting donations of gently used clothing, household goods, toys, and books, and selling them to generate revenue that supports food assistance and other community services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$494K
Contributions & grants$337K68%
Program service revenue$164K33%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$-8K
expenses
Total expenses$451K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$279K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$754K
Cash$157K
Investments$241K
Liabilities$870
Net assets$753K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • CHERYL BONETTI — VICE PRESIDE
  • DEBBIE SWENSON — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH BECHT — SECRETARY
  • KATHY GOTHAM — DIRECTOR
  • KURTIS VON BERGEN — PRESIDENT
  • LAURIE LORENZETTI — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA KNIGHT — TREASURER
  • MICHAEL BELLONE — DIRECTOR
  • TERESA CLARK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Bonafiglia Family Foundation Funder — Provided a $20,000 donation to support the organization's mission.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates about special sales, events, and community engagement for the thrift store.
  • Interlaken Partner — Refers residents to the food pantry in Interlaken for assistance and offers to provide information about local services.
  • Lodi Partner — Refers residents to the food pantry in Lodi for assistance and offers to provide information about local services.
  • Ovid Partner — Refers residents to the food pantry in Ovid for assistance and offers to provide information about local services.
  • Seneca County community Partner — Local community whose members provide donations, volunteer support, and trust, enabling the organization's operations.
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.

  • Dignity-Centered Service Delivery
    methodology: dignity-centered service
    By providing basic needs assistance within a framework of dignity and respect, we produce more effective and empowering outcomes because clients experience validation and agency, which strengthens engagement and long-term resilience.
  • Social Enterprise Funding Model
    methodology: social-enterprise-model
    By operating thrift stores and furniture sales as revenue-generating enterprises, we produce sustainable funding for community programs because self-sustaining income reduces reliance on donations and increases program stability.
  • Targeted Client Support through Data Management
    methodology: targeted-assistance
    By using eligibility guidelines and maintaining updated client files, we produce more responsive and consistent assistance because needs are assessed accurately and services are directed to those with ongoing or changing circumstances.