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WATERTOWN URBAN MISSION
WATERTOWN, NY · EIN 160957201 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P28Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · watertownurbanmission.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$2.8M
employees
24
volunteers
222
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, JOINTLY AND ECUMENICALLY, IN SUCH A WAY AS TO MAKE THE COMPASSION AND RECONCILING PURPOSE OF GOD FELT WHEREVER THERE IS HUMAN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Watertown Urban Mission is a human services nonprofit based in Watertown, NY, serving individuals and families facing economic hardship, housing instability, and substance use disorders. The organization provides food assistance, emergency support, housing programs, Meals on Wheels for seniors, and recovery services through its Bridge Program. It operates collaboratively with local agencies and relies on donations and community partnerships.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $154K
    THE MEALS-ON-WHEELS PROGRAM DELIVERS QUALITY, NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LARGELY SHUT INTO THEIR HOMES AND AT RISK OF HUNGER.
  2. #2 $85K
    THE BRIDGE PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE WHO FACE LEGAL ISSUES BECAUSE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH TREATMENT OPTIONS AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO OVERCOME THEIR ADDICTIONS.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Bridge Program
Provides court-mandated case management and recovery support for individuals with substance use disorders; includes STOP DWI Victim Impact Panels
CARE/Navigation Center
Hub for community resource navigation, housing assistance, and 1115 Waiver screening; hosts seasonal community events
Critical Needs Assistance
Offers emergency support for utilities, prescriptions, transportation, diapers, formula, and household items; includes seasonal drives for back-to-school and holidays
Food Pantry
Provides a five-day supply of food to households in need; open five days a week and serves over 6,000 individuals annually
Food Sense
Monthly food buying co-op offering discounted boxes of staple groceries to stretch household budgets; open to all community members
Housing Assistance
Supports households facing housing instability or homelessness with services aimed at securing and maintaining stable housing
Meals on Wheels
Delivers nutritious meals five days a week to homebound seniors in Watertown, NY, with over 26,000 meals served annually
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Coordinate seasonal and annual assistance initiatives
      Manages annual programs including the Back-to-School Drive, holiday assistance with Toys for Tots, and prom attire distribution for teens to support low-income families and youth.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Deliver meals to homebound individuals
      Provides nutritionally balanced meals to homebound individuals at risk of hunger, including over 26,000 meals delivered annually to homebound seniors through the Meals on Wheels program.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Operate the CARE/Navigation Center as a service hub
      Coordinates access to housing and community resources through the CARE/Navigation Center, serving as a central point of connection for under-resourced individuals.
  • Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
    • Organize annual community fundraising events
      Hosts recurring fundraising events such as the Run for Recovery and Dueling Pianos Fundraiser to support programs including the Bridge Program and recovery services; the Run for Recovery includes professionally timed 5K and 10K runs and a 5K walk.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Provide emergency food and essential needs assistance
      Offers a five-day food supply to households in need and provides critical needs assistance including support for utilities, prescriptions, transportation, baby formula, diapers, and school supplies; served 2,626 households (6,466 individuals) through the food pantry and 770 households (1,971 individuals) through critical needs programs.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Provide housing assistance and case management
      Provides housing assistance to help individuals achieve stable housing, including services to 143 households (324 individuals), and offers intensive case management to support recovery and stability.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Support recovery from substance use disorder
      Provides treatment options, case management, and recovery support services for individuals facing legal issues due to substance abuse, including intensive case management for 46 individuals.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.07M
Contributions & grants$909K85%
Program service revenue$101K9%
Investment income$25K2%
Other revenue$35K
expenses
Total expenses$1.34M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$462K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.14M
Cash$709K
Investments$550K
Liabilities$338K
Net assets$2.80M
Liquid reserves11.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHERELYN VANBROCKLIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $68K
MARINA CAUCCI FINANCE DIRECTOR 40 $14K
board members · 14
  • ALEXIA BENNETT — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES DONOGHUE — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINA GRIMSHAW — TREASURER
  • DENISE WALLACE — DIRECTOR
  • FATHER JOHN DEMO — DIRECTOR
  • GABRIEL THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • GORDAN JACOBS — DIRECTOR
  • JENNA EBBRECHT — SECRETARY
  • LARRY HASSLER — DIRECTOR
  • MOTHER MOLLY PAYNE-HARDIN — DIRECTOR
  • PASTOR BOB THARPE — DIRECTOR
  • RICK GEFELL — PRESIDENT
  • SONJA DRAUGHT — VICE PRESIDENT
  • TAYLOUR LEONE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • ACR Health Partner — CARE Center partner collaborating with the organization
  • Anchor Recovery Center Partner — CARE Center partner collaborating with the organization
  • Food Bank of CNY Partner — CARE Center partner collaborating with the organization
  • Food Bank of Central New York Partner — Collaborates on food distribution through weekly Food Drops and the Food Sense monthly co-op program.
  • Jefferson County Public Health Partner — CARE Center partner collaborating with the organization
  • LINK Strategic Partners Partner — Strategic partner of the organization
  • MVP Health Care Partner — CARE Center partner collaborating with the organization
  • Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Donor and benefactor supporting the organization
  • Northern New York Community Foundation Funder — Donor and benefactor supporting the organization
  • Soldier On Partner — CARE Center partner collaborating with the organization
  • The Workplace Partner — CARE Center partner collaborating with the organization
  • Thrive Wellness Partner — CARE Center partner collaborating with the organization
  • Toys for Tots Partner — Partners to provide holiday assistance for children in need.
  • United Way Funder — Donor and benefactor supporting the organization
  • Zippy Fundraise Partner — Platform used for event registration and fundraising for the Run for Recovery.
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.

  • Food Access Through Cooperative Partnership
    methodology: food_access_cooperative
    By partnering with the Food Bank of Central New York to deliver weekly food drops and operate a discounted monthly grocery co-op, we increase food security among low-income populations because consistent, dignified access to affordable nutrition reduces household strain and supports overall well-being.
  • Recovery Alternative to Incarceration
    methodology: recovery_alternative_to_incarceration
    By providing court-mandated individuals with structured recovery support instead of incarceration, we address the root causes of substance-related criminal behavior, leading to reduced recidivism and improved community reintegration because treatment is more effective than punishment for addiction-driven offenses.