irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.20MNUTRITION AND WELLNESS: FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM; THE CARVER MARKET; AND DINNER AT NOON: SEE SCHEDULE O.
- #2 $435KAQUATICS:PORT CHESTER CARVER CENTER (CARVER) HAS THE ONLY PUBLIC POOL IN THE VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER AND SUPPORTS SWIMMING EDUCATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR THE PORT CHESTER COMMUNITY. CARVER CENTER HAD 289 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR SWIM ACADEMY IN 2024-25 AND HAD 27 YOUNG ATHLETES ON THE NEW SWIM TEAM.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Aquatics Program
Swimming education and safety instruction at Port Chester’s only public pool; includes swim lessons for children and adults, family swim, lifeguard training, and the Carver Titans swim team
Carver Out-of-School Time Programs
After-school and summer programs for middle school students including academic support, enrichment, recreation, and meals; serves nearly 90 students during the academic year and over 175 in summer
Case Management Services
Support for community residents including referrals to job readiness programs, rental and eviction prevention assistance, legal services, and help applying for NYS benefits
Citizenship Classes
Free classes for English and Spanish speakers preparing for the U.S. citizenship exam, covering civics, history, and English language skills; includes support from bilingual immigration lawyers
Dinner at Noon
Weekly Saturday hot meal event prepared by Carver’s chef and served by volunteers from local faith-based organizations and the board of directors
English Language Learning Classes
Adult conversational English classes for all levels, offered twice weekly with a small fee per semester
Teen Center
Program for middle and high school students offering academic support, social-emotional development, music studio access, technology lab, gym, and leadership opportunities including the Carver Scholars college readiness program
The Carver Market
Grocery store-style food pantry offering free fresh produce, meat, shelf-stable goods, diapers, and holiday items to 600–1,600 families monthly; includes self-choice shopping and special events like holiday distributions
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
- Accept and distribute donated food itemsAccepts donations of food items for distribution through its food programs.
- Host weekly community dinner programResumes weekly Saturday Dinner @ Noon community meal program, serving approximately 40 people weekly with support from rotating local faith-based congregations.
- Operate self-choice food market and grocery-style pantryDistributes fresh produce, protein, and shelf-stable food items through a weekly self-choice food market and operates a grocery store-style food pantry serving 600–1,600 families per month in Port Chester.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Coordinate access to furniture, clothing, and basic essentialsConnects individuals and families with furniture assistance through referrals to Furniture Sharehouse, facilitates access to clothing and essentials for children and teens by coordinating with The Sharing Shelf and schools, and provides direct assistance for bed applications through Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver youth after-school and summer enrichment programsRuns an after-school program serving nearly 90 middle school students Monday through Thursday with academic support, enrichment, and recreation; operated a half-day summer program in 2022 enrolling approximately 175 children focused on social-emotional learning and recreation in partnership with the Port Chester Rye Union Free School District.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage corporate volunteers in food recovery operationsProvides corporate volunteer teams with hands-on experience sorting and organizing recovered food.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Implement strategic planning with community needs assessmentLaunched a strategic plan in 2024 following a year-long development process that included a community needs assessment.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Offer adult and family services including case management and benefit assistanceProvides case management services including assistance with job applications, referrals to eviction prevention and rental assistance programs, and facilitation of New York State benefit applications and recertifications.
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Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
- Provide aquatics programs and operate public poolOperates the only public pool in the Village of Port Chester, offering swimming education and safety instruction through a Swim Academy with 289 enrolled children and a swim team of 27 members during 2024–25.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Provide citizenship and adult English language instructionOffers citizenship classes covering U.S. history and government and preparation for all components of the U.S. citizenship exam, as well as adult conversational English classes for all proficiency levels meeting twice weekly during the spring semester.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Provide daily hot meals and federally funded child nutrition programsProvides approximately 1,200 daily hot meals to children through after-school, teen, and pre-kindergarten programs; served 151,911 meals during the 2021–2022 school year and distributed over 18,000 breakfasts and lunches during summer 2020 through the Summer Food Service Program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.80M
Contributions & grants$5.57M82%
Program service revenue$568K8%
Investment income$603K9%
Other revenue$58K
expenses
Total expenses$5.84M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$3.77M
Grants paid out$56K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.25M
Cash$1.17M
Investments$2.87M
Liabilities$334K
Net assets$7.91M
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +42.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE BRADNER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $214K |
| COLLEEN KANE | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $164K |
| DANIEL BONNET | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $115K |
board members · 22
- ALISA HOLLAND — BOARD MEMBER
- AMORY WOODEN — BOARD MEMBER
- AMY FISCH — BOARD MEMBER
- BETTY BROWN — LIFETIME BOARD MEMBER
- BILL FURBER — BOARD MEMBER
- BRYANT ROMANO — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL SARMIENTO — BOARD MEMBER
- EDOUARD METRAILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- EILEEN CHEIGH NAKAMURA — BOARD TREASURER
- FELIPE OROZCO — BOARD MEMBER
- GABRIELLE MCCREE — BOARD MEMBER
- JACKIE EMMET — BOARD MEMBER
- JILL MAITLAND — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN CALLAGHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN OVERBAY — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
- KELLY SHAW — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA IVERSON — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHELLE WEISS — BOARD MEMBER
- MOLLY MAHONEY — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT KAPLAN ESQ — LIFETIME BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT GOTTDIENER — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN O'CONNOR — BOARD SECRETARY
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- 211 Hudson Valley Partner — Connects individuals with 211 for access to food, housing, health, and other essential services.
- Assemblyman Steve Otis Government — State legislative representative supporting Carver Center
- Boy Scouts of America Partner — Youth organization collaborating with Carver Center
- Business Council of Westchester Partner — Business coalition collaborating with Carver Center
- ConEdison Funder — Corporate funder supporting Carver Center initiatives
- Feeding Westchester Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Carver Center
- Furniture Sharehouse Partner — Refers individuals in need of furniture to Furniture Sharehouse for free furnishings.
- George Washington Carver Partner — Organization is named in honor of the renowned African American scientist George Washington Carver.
- Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Partner — Youth organization partnering with Carver Center
- Long Island University Partner — Educational partner collaborating with Carver Center
- MT Bank Partner — Corporate partner supporting Carver Center programs.
- Manhattanville College Partner — Educational institution partnering with Carver Center
- Meals on Main Street Partner — Collaborated with Carver Center to provide weekend meals to children and families during summer 2021.
- Morgan Stanley Funder — Corporate funder supporting Carver Center
- New York State Senator Shelley Mayer Government — State senator supporting Carver Center initiatives
- Open Door – Family Medical Centers and Foundation Partner — Healthcare partner working with Carver Center
- Port Chester Carver Center Partner — Organization implementing programs to nourish, educate, and empower the community
- Port Chester Rye Union Free School District Partner — Partnered with Carver Center to deliver a summer enrichment program for children in 2022.
- Port Chester School District Partner — Collaborates with Carver Center on community programs
- Port Chester School District Partner — Partnered with Carver Center to serve meals to children and families through the Summer Food Service Program in 2021.
- Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District Government — Carver Center follows the school district's weather-related decisions for delayed openings, cancellations, or early closings.
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace Partner — Collaborates to help provide beds to children in need; Carver Center supports application process.
- The Furniture Sharehouse Partner — Referral partner for furniture donations, which are provided free of charge to individuals in need.
- The Sharing Shelf Partner — Partners to provide clothing and basic essentials to children and teens in need.
- The Sharing Shelf Partner — Referral partner for clothing and basic material needs for low-income children and teens in Westchester County.
- Volunteer NY Partner — Organization partnering with Carver Center for volunteer engagement
- Westchester County Government Government — Government partner providing support or services
- bilingual immigration lawyers Partner — Partners with bilingual immigration lawyers who participate in programming and workshops during citizenship class sessions.
- five local faith-based congregations Partner — Volunteer weekly to support the Saturday Dinner @ Noon community meal program.
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.
- Client-Choice Food Distribution Modelmethodology: client_choiceBy allowing clients to self-select their food items through a grocery-style pantry, we increase dignity and autonomy, which leads to higher utilization, reduced waste, and improved nutritional outcomes because individuals choose what meets their dietary and cultural needs.
- Collaborative Case Management for Holistic Supportmethodology: collaborative_case_managementBy using a structured, four-step process—intake, assessment, collaborative planning, and follow-up—we improve client engagement and outcomes because it fosters trust, shared ownership, and continuity of care across services.