named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Aid to Organizations
Provides grants and support to local nonprofits including Webster Hope, Heritage Christian Stables, and Girls on the Run
CAFES (Creative Amazing Friendship, Empowerment, and Support)
Hosts biweekly craft and community-building gatherings for women
Emergency Financial Assistance
Provides one-time aid for rent, utilities, auto repairs, or urgent moves to prevent homelessness or utility shut-offs
Meal Center Program
Distributes monthly meal bags to food-insecure residents of Webster; requires proof of residency in the 14580 ZIP code
Shirley Miller Awards
Recognizes graduating high school students for exemplary volunteering and community service
Summer Camp Scholarships
Funds camp attendance for children from lower-income families
Women’s Self-Defense Classes
Offers biweekly self-defense instruction for women age 13 and older in partnership with Kuk Sool Won of Greater Rochester
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Food distribution and food assistance programsOrganizes monthly food bag distribution events and operates a monthly meal distribution program at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Webster, NY. Also purchases food regularly for the Webster Hope Food Pantry and distributed over 20,000 meals to food-insecure families in 2025.
- Provision of food, clothing, and household goodsDistributes food, clothing, and household goods to residents in need in the 14580 zip code as part of ongoing direct support services.
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General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
- Annual client assistance and outreachAssisted 834 individuals and families in 2025 through a combination of financial aid, food, and programmatic support services.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding community organizations to improve residents' livesFunds organizations in Webster that aim to improve residents' lives, including financial support for programs such as Meals on Wheels. In 2025, funded 300 meals for older and disabled Webster residents through UR Medicine Home Care’s Meals on Wheels program.
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Self-Defense Training Programs 1 activity
- Monthly and biweekly community programs for womenHosts biweekly small-group gatherings for women featuring snacks and crafts, and offers biweekly self-defense classes for women and teens taught by an instructor from Kuk Sool Won of Greater Rochester, fostering community engagement and personal safety.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- One-time financial assistance for basic needsProvides one-time financial assistance for rent, utility payments, auto repairs, or relocation to residents in the 14580 zip code, with need determined and grants approved by a benefits counselor employed by the organization. In 2025, this support included preventing eviction for 29 families and aiding 15 additional families with urgent needs.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Shirley Miller Awards for youth volunteeringAwards Shirley Miller Awards to Webster students who demonstrate exemplary volunteering and community service; nine students were recognized in 2025.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Summer camp scholarships and access to therapeutic programs for childrenProvides summer camp scholarships for children in the Webster community and supports access to therapeutic services for children with disabilities through partnerships with Heritage Christian Stables and Project Stars. In 2025, sent 13 children from lower-income families to camp.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$110K
Contributions & grants$101K92%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7K6%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$112K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$63K
balance sheet
Total assets$270K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$270K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BONNIE REYNOLDS — Director
- DAN ROBINSON — Director
- JESSICA MURATORE — Director
- MARTIN WILLIAMS — Director
- MARY FRAN GRENIER — Director
- MARY KAY BARRETT — Director
- SHARON PRATT — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Gathering Place Webster Partner — Collaborated to offer seasonal and holiday meal distributions.
- Girls on the Run Partner — Local organization supported through the Aid to Organizations program.
- Heritage Christian Stables Partner — Local organization supported through the Aid to Organizations program.
- Heritage Christian Stables Partner — Supported parents of children with disabilities to access services.
- Immanuel Lutheran Church Partner — Hosts the monthly meal distribution program at its facility.
- Kuk Sool Won of Greater Rochester Partner — Provides an instructor for the organization's women's self-defense classes.
- Project Stars Partner — Supported parents of children with disabilities to access services.
- Special Education Parent Teacher Association Partner — Local organization supported through the Aid to Organizations program.
- Town of Webster Government — Recognized by the Town Board with an official proclamation of Webster Community Chest Day.
- UR Medicine Home Care Partner — Funded meals through their Meals on Wheels program for older and disabled residents.
- Webster Hope Partner — Collaborated to offer seasonal and holiday meal distributions.
- Webster Hope Partner — Partner organization providing food, clothing, and household goods to residents in the 14580 zip code.
- Webster Hope Partner — Partner organization receiving funding and food purchases from Webster Community Chest for food pantry operations.
- Webster Public Library Partner — Local organization supported through the Aid to Organizations program.
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.
- Emergency Assistance with Needs-Based Screeningmethodology: emergency-assistanceBy providing one-time emergency food and financial assistance contingent on verified need, the organization addresses acute crises because targeted intervention preserves dignity and prevents misuse of resources.
- Geographic Targeting for Localized Impactmethodology: geographic-targetingBy concentrating services within the 14580 zip code, the organization ensures responsiveness to hyper-local needs because proximity enables deeper understanding of community conditions and more effective resource allocation.
- Intermediary Funding Modelmethodology: intermediary_funding_modelBy funding and supporting other local organizations, WEBSTER COMMUNITY CHEST amplifies community impact beyond direct service, leveraging partnerships to meet diverse needs across the region because collaborative grantmaking extends reach and expertise.