irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.58MFAMILY AND YOUTH DIVISION-PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH, INCLUDING YOUTH MENTORING, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICES AND FAMILY ACTION, A VOLUNTARY HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS HIGHLY STRESSED FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT.
- #2 $1.29MEARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION-VOLUNTARY HOME VISITING PROGRAMS FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP FAMILIES RAISE HEALTHY CHILDREN.
named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
DSS Intensive Mentoring
Longer-term mentoring program for youth ages 9+ involving structured, tiered support and group events to promote community engagement and personal development.
Early Head Start
Home-based program serving prenatal women and families with children under age 3 through weekly home visits, playgroups, and parent engagement activities focused on child development, health, and family stability.
Family Action
Voluntary home visiting program that supports at-risk families in setting and achieving goals to improve household stability and prevent out-of-home child placement, with referrals via DSS.
Healthy Families NY
Evidence-based home visiting program for expectant and new parents that supports parent-child interaction, child development, breastfeeding, and connects families to community resources.
Housing
Provides intensive case management, transitional housing, and supportive services for homeless families and individuals, including those with mental illness, domestic violence survivors, and young adults.
Madison Healthy @ Home
Partners with the county Health Department to identify and repair health and safety hazards in low-income homes, prioritizing families with children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Permanency Resource Center (PRC)
Offers case management, advocacy, and support services to kinship caregivers, adoptive, and guardianship families in Chenango and Oneida Counties.
Temporary Services
Offers budget counseling, financial assistance, and support accessing resources for housing, transportation, and employment to help families achieve stability.
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
Provides monthly rental assistance or help with security deposit and first month’s rent for low-income households for up to 24 months.
Volunteer Mentoring
Matches youth ages 8-18 with adult community volunteers for one-on-one mentoring focused on self-esteem, academics, community connection, and goal setting.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, nutritious food, and referrals to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age five.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 2 activities
- Operate Early Head Start program for pregnant women and families with children under age 3Provides home-based Early Head Start services including weekly 90-minute family support visits, monthly playgroups, and parent engagement through policy council and committee participation. Offers education and school readiness, family services, mental health support, disability support, and physical and dental health services to children and families in Madison County and expanded areas.
- Provide voluntary home visiting programs for pregnant and parenting familiesOffers free, home-based support to expectant families and new parents, including parenting and child development education, assistance accessing community resources, connections to medical providers, and developmental delay screenings. Programs aim to support healthy child development and prevent out-of-home placement through goal setting and case planning.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Conduct Healthy Homes assessments and implement home repairsPerforms comprehensive Healthy Homes assessments and carries out repairs and renovations to address health and safety hazards in homes, in partnership with the county Health Department.
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WIC Nutrition Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver WIC services to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age fiveProvides nutrition education, breastfeeding support from peer counselors, referrals, and distribution of nutritious foods through service locations in Utica, Oneida, Ilion, and Rome. Serves low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Deliver temporary financial and stabilization assistance to individuals and families in crisisProvides temporary financial assistance and case management services including utility assistance, heat assistance, rental assistance, transportation support, budget counseling, employment assistance, resume assistance, and referrals to community and government services for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Offer case management and support services for kinship, adoptive, and guardianship familiesProvides case management, advocacy, referrals, and appointment assistance to kinship, adoptive, and guardianship families in Madison, Chenango, and Oneida Counties. Assigns Case Coordinators to conduct home visits, connect families with community partners, assist with referrals, and attend DSS, court, educational, or other appointments on behalf of families. Offers monthly support groups with group activities, guest speakers, and educational opportunities.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provide intensive case management and supportive housing for families experiencing homelessnessOperates a Transitional Apartment complex offering safe, temporary, and affordable housing for families with children experiencing homelessness, supported by intensive case management. Also provides tenant-based rental assistance including monthly payments, security deposits, and first month’s rent for low-income households (at or below 60% AMI), with support lasting up to 24 months.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Run youth mentoring program for children and adolescents ages 8–18Matches youth ages 8–18 with adult volunteer mentors for one-year, one-to-one relationships focused on coaching, guidance, and positive youth development. Includes group activities, trainings, and support to improve academic performance, school attendance, and reduce juvenile justice involvement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.57M
Contributions & grants$5.56M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$5.42M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.60M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.33M
Cash$319K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.25M
Net assets$2.08M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CROFUT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87K |
| LINDSEY DRYJA | FISCAL ADVISOR | 40 | $76K |
board members · 11
- CHARLES CHAMBERS — TREASURER
- DIANE RYAN — BOARD
- DOUGLAS SCOTT BLANCHARD — BOARD
- HEIDI MENIKHEIM — BOARD
- JANAE MEYER — BOARD
- JOSEPH MATHER — BOARD
- KYLE REGER — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
- MEGAN KOSMOSKI — BOARD
- MELISSA MOORE — BOARD
- SARAH CHESEBRO-CASSCLES — BOARD PRESIDENT
- TODD ROUSE — BOARD
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Administration for Children and Families Government — Receives federal funding through the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- BUNN-O-Matic Corporation Partner — Todd Rouse, CAP board member, is the Senior Vice President of Sales for BUNN-O-Matic Corporation.
- Canastota Fire Department Partner — Joe Mather, CAP board vice president, volunteers with the Canastota Fire Department and is involved in fundraising.
- Canastota School Board Partner — Scott Blanchard, CAP board member, serves on the Canastota School Board.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Connected to through case management services for families in need of food, housing, mental health, or other social services.
- Colgate University Partner — Mike Levere, CAP board member, is an assistant professor of economics at Colgate University.
- Community Action Partnership Network — Member of the national Community Action Partnership network.
- DSS Partner — Collaborates with DSS to support kinship, adoptive, and guardianship families through case coordination and appointment attendance.
- Department of Social Services Government — Accepts referrals exclusively from the Department of Social Services for the Family Action home visiting program.
- Discovery Church Partner — Janae Meyer, CAP board treasurer, is the pastor of Discovery Church in Canastota.
- Erie Canal Brewing Company Partner — Heidi Menikheim, CAP board member, is the Sales and Marketing Manager at Erie Canal Brewing Company in Canastota.
- Healthy Families New York Network — Member of the statewide Healthy Families New York program, delivering its home-based family support services locally.
- Inclusive Alliance Partner — Collaborates with Inclusive Alliance as a community partner.
- Le Moyne College Partner — Melissa Moore, CAP board member, is the Assistant Dean for Title IX and Compliance at Le Moyne College.
- Madison County Board of Supervisors Government — Kyle Reger, CAP board member, represents Cazenovia on the Madison County Board of Supervisors.
- Madison County Health Department Partner — Partners with CAP on the Madison Healthy @ Home program to conduct Healthy Homes assessments and implement health and safety repairs in residential units.
- Madison County Tourism Board of Directors Partner — Kyle Reger, CAP board member, serves on the Madison County Tourism Board of Directors.
- New York State Community Action Association Network — Member of the New York State Community Action Association network.
- OCFS Government — Partnered with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to deliver the Healthy Families New York program.
- Office of Head Start Government — Receives federal grant funding from the Office of Head Start to support the Early Head Start program.
- SUNY Morrisville Partner — Sarah Chesebro-Casscles, CAP board president, works at SUNY Morrisville overseeing their Norwich campus.
- Seneca Street Brew Pub Partner — Heidi Menikheim, CAP board member, is the Team Manager at Seneca Street Brew Pub in Manlius.
- Town of Lenox Planning Board Partner — Scott Blanchard, CAP board member, serves on the Town of Lenox Planning Board.
- Tri-County WIC Partner — Collaborates on WIC services and shares public-facing communication channels.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Receives federal grant funding administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- United Way of Central New York Partner — Maria Lenway, CAP board member, was previously employed at United Way of Central New York handling grants and accounts payable.
- United Way of Mid-Lifecycle Rural New York Funder — Partner organization that provides funding support.
- Utica City School District Partner — Scott Blanchard, CAP board member, is an English teacher for the Utica City School District.
- WIC Strong Partner — Partner organization providing WIC services through shared locations
- community foundations Partner — Partners with community foundations to support services for low-income families.
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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 Empowerment Through Self-Determinationmethodology: client-partnering for self-sufficiencyBy providing education, resources, and choices, the organization fosters economic self-sufficiency, because empowering individuals to define their own goals and pathways increases motivation, skill-building, and long-term success.
- Family-Driven, Strengths-Based Home Visitingmethodology: home_visitingBy conducting home visits grounded in family-defined goals and strengths, the organization builds trust and supports child development and school readiness, because meeting families where they are—physically and emotionally—increases engagement and self-reliance.