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NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER INC
MILLERTON, NY · EIN 141736237 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · neccmillerton.org
revenue
$2.9M
expenses
$2.7M
net assets
$2.2M
employees
81
volunteers
200
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE SOCIAL RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

Community center in Millerton, NY providing social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs to residents of northeast Dutchess County. Offers youth development, food access, transportation, and senior services through direct programming and partnerships. Operates a farmers market, after-school programs, summer enrichment, and a food pantry with home delivery.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $383K
    COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RECEIVED A NEW 5310 NYSDOT PASSENGER VAN WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFT IN DECEMBER. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN AWARDED IN 2020, BUT COVID-RELATED PRODUCTION PROBLEMS LED TO A SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN DELIVERY. THE NECC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM UTILIZED ONE FULL TIME AND THREE PER DIEM DRIVERS TO SERVE 148 CLIENTS FOR 2,870 RIDES AND COVERING 41,500 MILES (MORE THAN DOUBLE 2023). THE NECC FARMERS MARKET WELCOMED MORE THAN 8,000 VISITORS, GIVING LOCAL FARMERS AN OUTLET TO SELL THEIR LOCAL PRODUCTS.
  2. #2 $361K
    EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS: THE NECC EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM PROVIDED FULL DAY CARE TO 39 CHILDREN FROM 33 LOCAL FAMILIES THROUGH OUR TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS. 607 FRESH, HOMEMADE MEALS AND SNACKS WERE SERVED DAILY, INCLUDING BREAKFAST, MORNING SNACK, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK, USING LOCALLY GROWN AND RAISED FOOD WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Serves PreK-3rd grade students in Webutuck schools with inquiry-based learning, outdoor education, and restorative practices
Food Futures
Paid summer internship for teens 14-19 to support NECC food programs and learn about farming, food preparation, and community food access
NECC Food Pantry
Offers bi-monthly food and household supplies to households with weekly walk-in service and home delivery for homebound residents
NECC’s Millerton Farmers Market
Hosts local farmers, bakers, and food artisans; accepts EBT, WIC, and Senior Nutrition Program checks to increase access to fresh local food
Summer Enrichment Program
Summer program for children entering PreK through 6th grade focusing on inquiry-based learning and outdoor education
Summer Meals Program
Provides free breakfasts and lunches to children up to age 18 for six weeks during summer, funded by USDA and NY State Department of Education
Teen Jobs
Internship and work skills training program for teens 14-18, partnering with Webutuck School District and local businesses
Teen Team: Community Service Program
Youth-directed program for high school students to plan and lead community service, cultural, and recreational activities
Transportation Program
Provides free, safe transportation for seniors and others using a wheelchair-accessible van and fleet of vans; served 148 clients with 2,870 rides in 2024
Tri-Corner Nutrition Security Coalition
Facilitates regional coalition of public health, human services, agriculture, and food access organizations in Columbia, Dutchess, and Litchfield Counties
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Distributing fresh food to regional partners
      Distributes fresh produce, eggs, and milk to regional food pantry partners to reduce their logistical and cold storage challenges in providing fresh food.
    • Operating food pantry and home delivery service
      Operates a food pantry that provides food and household supplies to households every two weeks without requiring appointments, including home delivery for homebound residents. Distributed weekly food and supplies to over 60 households via home delivery and curb-side pickup during October–December 2020.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
    • Assisting with health insurance enrollment
      Hosts Maternal Infant Services Network staff onsite to assist clients with enrollment in Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Medicaid, and other health insurance programs.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Hosting summer enrichment program for children
      Runs a summer enrichment program for children entering PreK (age 4) through 6th grade, operating from July 6 to August 14, 2026, Monday through Friday.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operating after-school programs for K–8 students
      Operates K–8 after-school programs at Webutuck Elementary and Middle School buildings since September 2017. Also operates an after-school program for students in PreK through 3rd grade at Webutuck schools.
  • Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
    • Operating farmer's market for local producers
      Hosts a farmer's market that welcomed over 8,000 visitors in 2024, providing local farmers with a venue to sell their products.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Providing case management and benefit application assistance
      Assisted 31 individuals with benefit applications impacting 124 people, supported unemployment applications, and distributed clothing and coats during October–December 2020.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Providing full-day early learning care
      Provides full-day early learning care for 39 children from 33 families, serving meals and snacks made from locally sourced food.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Providing summer meal programs for children
      Provides free nutritious breakfasts and lunches to children up to age 18 during a six-week summer program. Served 607 fresh, homemade meals and snacks daily using locally sourced food in 2024.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Providing transportation services for seniors and clients
      Provides safe, free transportation using a wheelchair-accessible minibus and fleet of vans. In 2024, completed 2,870 rides for 148 clients covering 41,500 miles. During October–December 2020, completed 571 rides, 490 of which were for seniors over age 60.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Running youth internship and work skills training program
      Runs a paid summer internship program for teens aged 14–19 who support NECC food programs and gain experience in farming, food preparation, and community food access. Has placed over 500 students in internships with local employers since 2003 through the Teen Jobs program. In 2023, provided work experience for 26 high schoolers and supported 22 young adults in career placement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.92M
Contributions & grants$2.66M91%
Program service revenue$256K9%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$-968
expenses
Total expenses$2.73M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$2.02M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.59M
Cash$161K
Investments$0
Liabilities$418K
Net assets$2.17M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHRISTINE SERGENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $117K
board members · 18
  • EDWARD FREDERICK — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELIZA THORNE — BOARD MEMBER
  • EVELYN GARZETTA — BOARD MEMBER
  • IRENE BANNING — CHAIR
  • JODI DADY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN HOFFMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSHUA GINSBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIANA PECCHIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIE BERKUN FAJGENBAUM — VICE CHAIR
  • KAREN JACOBSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MEREDITH TIEDEMANN — TREASURER
  • PATRICIA JEAN — SECRETARY
  • PATRICK MACMURRAY — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD RAMSDEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT COOPER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT DWECK MD ABFM — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARAH CURTIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIM BONTECOU — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 49

Who they work with

  • Anne Newburg Partner — Member of NECC's ambassador group, providing financial support and community engagement.
  • Arts Mid-Hudson Partner — Nonprofit arts service organization promoting and coordinating cultural development in Dutchess County
  • Astor Services Partner — Partner offering early childhood developmental preschool and early intervention services for children ages 0–5 and their families
  • Bank of Millbrook Partner — Benefactor of the 2026 Chef and Farmer Brunch event.
  • Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Partner — Partnered to expand the SNAP/EBT matching program at the NECC Farmers Market.
  • Black Sheep Hill Farm Partner — Benefactor of the 2026 Chef and Farmer Brunch event.
  • Catholic Charities Partner — Partner organization offering bilingual casework, emergency assistance, counseling, and citizenship support accessible to NECC clients
  • Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam Inc. Partner — Collaborator on the Child and Adult Care Food Program
  • Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Partner — Partner in supporting the Community Food Access Hub and regional food access efforts.
  • Dan Sternberg Partner — Member of NECC's ambassador group, providing financial support and community engagement.
  • Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development Government — Government partner in community planning and development initiatives
  • Dutchess County Division of Youth Services Government — Government partner serving youth populations
  • Dutchess County Office for the Aging Government — Government agency coordinating community-based services for elderly individuals to promote independence and quality of life
  • Dutchess County Office for the Aging Government — Government partner supporting older adult services
  • Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board Government — Government partner focused on workforce development
  • Dutchess One Stop Government — Department of Labor One-Stop providing free job posting, training, and employment resources for job seekers and employers
  • Eastern Dutchess Rural Health Network Partner — Collaborator on rural health initiatives
  • Elyse Harney Real Estate Partner — Champion-level supporter of the 2026 Chef and Farmer Brunch event.
  • Grace Immigrant Outreach Partner — Partner organization providing immigrant support services
  • Helen Scoville Partner — Member of NECC's ambassador group, providing financial support and community engagement.
  • Hudson River Health Care Partner — Community health center network providing free or low-cost medical, dental, behavioral, and WIC enrollment services
  • Hudson Valley Justice Center Partner — Partner providing legal counsel in civil matters to low-income individuals regardless of immigration status, available through referral
  • Joan Osofsky Partner — Member of NECC's ambassador group, providing financial support and community engagement.
  • Maternal Infant Services Network Partner — Partner agency providing onsite health insurance enrollment assistance to NECC clients
  • McEnroe Organic Farms Partner — Supporter of the 2026 Chef and Farmer Brunch event.
  • Millbrook School Partner — Champion-level supporter of the 2026 Chef and Farmer Brunch event.
  • NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — State government partner funding the Advantage After-School Program
  • Neighbors Link Partner — Partner organization providing crisis and support services in immigration, food insecurity, employment, and other areas through referral
  • Northern Dutchess County Partner — Provides daily support to families and individuals in Northern Dutchess County.
  • Oblong Books Partner — Ally-level supporter of the 2026 Chef and Farmer Brunch event.
+ 19 more
strategies · 4

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.

  • Client-Choice Model
    methodology: client_choice
    By allowing individuals to select their own food items in the pantry, the organization promotes dignity and self-efficacy, which increases engagement and reduces waste because people choose what they truly need and value.
  • Community Needs-Driven Collaboration
    methodology: community_needs_assessment_and_collaborative_response
    By identifying priority community needs and responding through direct action or co-delivery with partners, the organization ensures relevance and scalability of services because programs are grounded in actual demand and shared capacity.
  • Nutrition as Preventive Health
    methodology: nutrition_security
    By prioritizing food quality and regional food system health alongside access, the organization treats nutrition security as a public health intervention, improving community health outcomes because diet-related illness is reduced through better-quality food distribution.
  • Youth-Led Change Through Democratic Participation
    methodology: youth-directed_programming
    By empowering teens to design and lead their own projects within a democratic framework, the organization fosters leadership, accountability, and civic engagement because youth ownership increases motivation and real-world learning.