irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $253KCOMMUNITY INVESTMENT - COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REFLECTS THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONDUCTING THE ALLOCATION (COMMUNITY INVESTMENT) FUNCTION. ALL PROGRAM INVESTMENTS ARE MADE IN A MATTER CONSISTENT WITH UWST'S FIVE INVESTMENT VALUES. THESE VALUES CONSIDER CLIENT NEED, PROGRAM RESULTS, FOCUSED ALIGNMENT WITH OUR STRATEGIC INTENT, EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES, AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT. ULTIMATE AUTHORITY FOR ALL PROGRAM INVESTMENTS RESTS WITH THE UWST BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THESE INVESTMENTS ARE MADE TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON DEMONSTRATION OF STRONG PERFORMANCE IN EACH OF THE FIVE VALUE AREAS.
- #2 $88KCOMMUNITY BUILDING - COMMUNITY BUILDING REFLECTS THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO SOCIAL ISSUES.COMMUNITY BUILDING IS ABOUT AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS TO COLLECTIVELY SOLVE SOCIAL ISSUES. IT BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITY, GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, ACADEMIA, NON-PROFITS, THE FAITH COMMUNITY AND OTHERS TO IDENTIFY AND TAKE STEPS TOWARDS SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR COMMUNITIES. UWST IS ENGAGED SPECIFICALLY IN A "COLLECTIVE IMPACT" FRAMEWORK, SERVING IN A BACKBONE CAPACITY, COORDINATING THESE COMMUNITY CHANGE EFFORTS.THIS WORK INCLUDES: - CONVENING THE COUNCILS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING PROGRAM INVESTMENTS TO ENSURE INTENDED OUTCOMES ARE ACHIEVED, AND EVALUATION OF RESULTS IS USED TO DRIVE THE DESIRED COMMUNITY CHANGE; - GATHERING CONSTITUENT VOICE AND FEEDBACK USED TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND DRIVE UWST-LED COMMUNITY CHANGE EFFORTS; - MEETING REGULARLY WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM OTHER VARIOUS SECTORS TO DEVELOP A SHARED VISION FOR CHANGE - A COMMON UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEM AND A JOINT APPROACH TO SOLUTIONS THROUGH AGREED UPON ACTIONS (COMMON AGENDA): - WORKING WITH OTHERS TO ENSURE AUTHENTIC IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON AGENDA AND MUTUALLY REINFORCING ACTIVITIES; - COLLECTING AND MEASURING RESULTS CONSISTENTLY ACROSS ALL PARTICIPANTS; AND - PROVIDING CONSISTENT AND OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE MANY PLAYERS TO BUILD TRUST, ASSURE MUTUAL OBJECTIVES, AND APPRECIATE COMMON MOTIVATION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Building
Backbone support for collective impact efforts, convening cross-sector partners (nonprofits, government, schools, faith groups) to address systemic social issues. Includes agenda-setting, data collection, evaluation, and communication to drive community-wide change.
Community Investment
Core grantmaking function that allocates donor funds to qualified nonprofits based on performance in client need, outcomes, strategic alignment, resource use, and continuous improvement. Final investment decisions are made by the UWST Board of Directors.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Partnership program promoting free book mailings to children from birth to age five to foster early literacy and family engagement in reading.
Kids on Track
Regional initiative focused on improving kindergarten readiness and early literacy for children up to age 8 in Chemung and Steuben counties. Engages parents, coordinates service providers, and aligns community resources to ensure children read at grade level by third grade.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Backbone coordination for collective impact initiativesConvenes cross-sector stakeholders—including government, business, nonprofits, and faith communities—to collectively identify and address social issues using a collective impact framework, serving in a backbone coordination role.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Basic needs services including food, shelter, and utility assistanceProvides food, shelter, crisis housing, and utility assistance to individuals and families in need, with a focus on meeting basic survival needs.
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Organized Community Cycling Events 1 activity
- Charity bike ride coordination (Tour de Keuka)Coordinates the annual Tour de Keuka charity bike ride around Keuka Lake, organizing volunteer support and expecting over 200 participants each year.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Community-wide grantmaking based on strategic prioritiesFunds qualified nonprofit organizations whose programs demonstrate impact in areas of researched community need, with investment decisions made by the UWST Board of Directors based on performance and alignment criteria.
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Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
- Financial counseling and asset-building servicesOffers financial counseling and asset-building tools to promote income stability for individuals and families facing economic hardship.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Healthcare access and health insurance enrollment supportIncreases access to healthcare and health insurance for underserved populations to build healthier communities.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Mail-based book distribution for young childrenProvides free, high-quality books by mail monthly to children from birth to age 5 in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates counties through a partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Safety services for survivors of domestic violenceProvides safety-focused services, including shelter and support, for individuals who have experienced domestic violence.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Support for healthy aging in older adultsSupports older adults in aging safely at home and promotes healthy living among seniors through targeted programs and community linkages.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Support for school readiness and grade-level readingOperates the Kids on Track initiative to help children achieve school readiness and read at grade level by age 8 through coordinated early learning supports.
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Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 1 activity
- Youth bike safety rodeo eventsHosts free children's bike safety rodeos, such as one held at the Hammondsport Fire Station grounds in partnership with Corning Credit Union, with registration capped at 60 participants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.45M
Contributions & grants$4.20M94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$201K5%
Other revenue$48K
expenses
Total expenses$3.95M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$504K
Grants paid out$3.01M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.42M
Cash$450K
Investments$4.08M
Liabilities$2.76M
Net assets$3.65M
Liquid reserves13.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| STEPHEN HUGHES | PRESIDENT & CEO (UNTIL 3/31/25) | 40 | $146K |
board members · 17
- AVERY HAL NELSON III — DIRECTOR
- COLIN FORTIER — DIRECTOR
- COLTON HILLMAN ESQ — DIRECTOR
- DAVID WALKER — CHAIR
- HILLARY J AUSTIN — IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIR
- JOLIE MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
- JORDANA KAMMERUD — DIRECTOR
- JOSH BEZIO — DIRECTOR
- KATIE CERVONI — DIRECTOR
- KIM KEPHART — DIRECTOR
- MARY MEISNER — SECRETARY
- MEGAN HUBBARD — DIRECTOR
- MONICA RIDOSH — DIRECTOR
- NATE PIZZINI — CHAIR-ELECT
- PAYAL PATEL — DIRECTOR
- TYMON DANIELS — TREASURER
- WARREN ROMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- AIM Independent Living Center Partner — Facilitates volunteer driver recruitment for delivery services in Chemung and Steuben counties with mileage reimbursement.
- Bampa's House Partner — Recruits caregiving and non-caregiving volunteers to support end-of-life comfort care in Corning.
- Bath Community Soup Kitchen Partner — Connects volunteers to support weekly food distribution, meal preparation, and data tracking at the soup kitchen.
- Boy Scouts, Great Falls Council Partner — Supports recruitment of adult mentors and fundraising volunteers for youth programs across the Twin Tiers to Buffalo region.
- Catholic Charities Chemung/Schuyler Partner — Collaborates to recruit volunteers and collect donations of furniture, clothing, and hygiene items for people experiencing homelessness or domestic violence.
- Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston Counties Partner — Partners to recruit pantry and front desk volunteers and collect food and hygiene product donations through the Bags of Hope program.
- Chemung County Habitat for Humanity Partner — Recruits volunteers for home rebuild projects in Elmira, including construction and repair tasks.
- Chemung County SPCA Partner — Connects mature volunteers to assist with spay and neuter clinics requiring a sustained commitment.
- Corning Credit Union Partner — Co-hosts a free children's bike safety rodeo with United Way of the Southern Tier.
- Corning Meals on Wheels Partner — Recruits volunteer drivers and visitors for weekday meal delivery to seniors.
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Partner — Collaborates to promote early childhood literacy through volunteer outreach at community events.
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Partner — Partners to deliver free books to children from birth to age 5 in four Southern Tier counties.
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Partner — Partnership to provide free monthly books to children from birth to age 5 in Chemung and Steuben counties.
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Partner — Program partner supporting early childhood literacy through book distribution.
- Elmira Community Kitchen Partner — Recruits dining room hosts to welcome guests and support lunch service Monday through Friday.
- Elmira Salvation Army Food Pantry Partner — Connects volunteers to support pantry operations, peer advocacy, and intake services.
- Faith in Action Steuben/Chemung Partner — Partners to connect volunteers with services supporting seniors' independence, including transportation and companionship.
- Farm Sanctuary Partner — Facilitates individual and group volunteer participation in sanctuary maintenance and animal care activities in Watkins Glen.
- Friends of the Chemung River Watershed Partner — Recruits volunteers for river cleanup activities at boat launches along the Chemung River.
- Institute for Human Services Partner — Supports volunteer driver recruitment for transportation services to seniors and neighbors with flexible scheduling and stipends.
- JC Penney Partner — Partnered with United Way of the Southern Tier to sponsor a youth book drive at the Arnot Mall location.
- Jennie Mose Family Resource Center – Food Center Partner — Recruits volunteers for community food distribution in Addison, including deliveries and pantry support.
- Kennedy Valve Partner — Sponsors the Tour de Keuka charity bike ride that benefits United Way of the Southern Tier.
- Kennedy Valve Partner — Title sponsor of the 2026 Tour de Keuka charity bike ride benefiting United Way of the Southern Tier.
- Make-A-Wish Metro New York & Western New York Partner — Recruits Wish Granters in Chemung and Steuben counties to help fulfill wishes for children with critical illnesses.
- Meals on Wheels of Chemung County Partner — Recruits volunteers to prepare and deliver meals, including substitute drivers.
- Painted Post Food Pantry Partner — Recruits pantry volunteers and substitutes to assist with client registration, stocking, and cleaning.
- Pantry of Angels Partner — Recruits volunteers to support drive-through food distributions in Lindley on Thursdays.
- Pro Action Meals on Wheels Senior Nutrition Program Partner — Connects volunteers to meal production and home delivery services with flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement.
- Samaritan Center, Elmira Partner — Recruits volunteers to assist with pantry operations involving light physical labor.
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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.
- Collective Impact with Backbone Supportmethodology: collective_impactBy convening cross-sector stakeholders and aligning efforts around a common agenda, we drive systemic community change because coordinated action with shared measurement produces greater impact than isolated interventions.
- Parent Engagement as a Driver of Early Childhood Outcomesmethodology: parent_engagementBy engaging parents as active partners in early childhood development, we improve child learning and readiness outcomes because family involvement is a critical lever in a child’s cognitive and emotional growth.
- Root Cause Intervention for Systemic Changemethodology: root_cause_analysisBy focusing on root causes in key areas like early childhood success and basic needs, we produce lasting community outcomes because addressing underlying drivers leads to sustainable change rather than temporary relief.
- Strategic Investment in Scalable Solutionsmethodology: strategic_investmentBy funding sustainable, scalable, and measurable solutions, we achieve large-scale community impact because effective programs can be expanded to serve more people when rigorously evaluated and resourced.