irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $413KCOMPEER PROVIDES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO BE "MATCHED" WITH ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF MENTAL ILLNESS EVERY DAY. THROUGH THEIR GROWING FRIENDSHIPS, THEY HELP ADULTS STABILIZE HOUSING, USE HOSPITAL AND EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICES APPROPRIATELY, AND BECOME MORE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. WE SERVED 79 ADULT CLIENTS IN 2024.
- #2 $821KA TOTAL OF 157 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT COMPEER ROCHESTER PROVIDES SUCH AS THE VETERANS PROGRAM, HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES, YOUTH SKILL BUILDING AND MORE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Compeer Program
Matches adult volunteers with adults facing mental health challenges for supportive friendships to promote stability and community integration.
Children and Family Treatment and Supports
Medicaid managed care program providing mental health support for children and families.
CompeerCORPS
Veterans support program offering peer connections, recreational activities, and transitional support through the Private Joseph Dwyer Program.
Home and Community Based Services
Medicaid Managed Care program providing community support services for adults with mental health conditions.
Youth Program
Pairs screened adult mentors with youth ages 5-21 with mental health challenges for monthly community activities and mentoring relationships.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 2 activities
- One-on-one companionship for adults with mental health challengesMatches adult volunteers with individuals facing mental illness for monthly companionship activities such as cultural, recreational, and educational outings. Supported housing stability, appropriate use of emergency services, and increased productivity; served 79 clients in 2024, 60 in 2023, and 118 in 2022.
- Telephone-based companionship programOperates Compeer Calling, a telephone-based program where volunteers make regular calls to individuals with mental health challenges to reduce social isolation.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Capacity building and model replicationSupports expansion of the Compeer model beyond Rochester, including establishing the first international affiliate in Sydney, Australia, and enabling replication of its mental wellness programs globally.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Community connection eventsHosts annual and ongoing events throughout the year—including sponsored cookouts, snowtubing, crafting, museum trips, and other group activities—to support connection among volunteers, youth mentors, and participants.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Home and Community-Based Services (Medicaid Managed Care)Provides home and community-based support services for adults as a Medicaid Managed Care Program, aimed at promoting independence and wellness. Also includes Children and Family Treatment and Supports, another Medicaid-funded initiative.
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Veterans support and camaraderie program (CompeerCORPS)Runs CompeerCORPS, which fosters camaraderie and restores purpose among veterans through one-on-one friendships, group recreational activities (including golf, art classes, bowling, trivia, paintball, fishing charters, and journaling), adaptive sports (such as horsemanship, sailing, kayaking, rock climbing, and ice skating), and transportation services provided by veterans for other veterans.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment and matching systemMatches volunteers with community members based on shared interests and availability for social activities such as coffee, walks, or local events. Offers an online form to facilitate volunteer onboarding.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth mentoring program for those facing mental health challengesPairs adult volunteers with youth ages 5–21 facing mental health challenges for four hours per month of community-based social and skill-building activities. Includes sponsored group events such as cookouts, snowtubing, crafting, and museum trips.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fair wage employment practicesCommits to paying employees a fair wage as part of its broader effort to address poverty in the Rochester community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.51M
Contributions & grants$1.23M81%
Program service revenue$235K16%
Investment income$45K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.63M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$985K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.80M
Cash$308K
Investments$1.09M
Liabilities$139K
Net assets$1.66M
Liquid reserves10.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA PASSAMONTE | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 35 | $111K |
board members · 24
- ANDREW T HOYEN — EMERITUS DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY ADIUTORI — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA MARIANETTI- DESROSIERS — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHY MIDOLO — SECRETARY
- CHRISTINA D'ETTORE-WOOD — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER POWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- CRYSTAL GALLAGHER — VICE CHAIR
- DANA FRAME — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID PIETERSE — EMERITUS DIRECTOR
- ELA HAKIEL — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIJAH MCCLOUD — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH MCGRATH — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH TALIA — VICE CHAIR
- GEOFF FESKO — BOARD MEMBER
- INEZ HERRERO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOYEL BENNETT — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN M PICKHARDT — EMERITUS DIRECTOR
- LIDA KALANTARI — CHAIR
- LILIANNA SEOUD — BOARD MEMBER
- LYNN FLEMING — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK CLEARY — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL RUFF — TREASURER
- NANCY CRAWFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- NATHAN WENZEL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- Almar Family Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- August Family Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Buyers Family Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Canandaigua National Bank Funder — Organization that has provided past support to Compeer Rochester.
- Compeer CORPS Partner — Veterans program operated by Compeer Rochester to rebuild purpose and connection.
- Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Excellus Community Health Award Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Farash Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Fred and Floy Willmott Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Genesee Regional Bank Funder — Organization that has provided past support to Compeer Rochester.
- Goodwill of the Finger Lakes Partner — Organization that has provided past support to Compeer Rochester.
- Greater Rochester Health Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals Corporate Giving Funder — Corporate giving program providing financial support to Compeer Rochester.
- Key Bank Funder — Organization that has provided past support to Compeer Rochester.
- Key Bank Corporate Giving Funder — Corporate giving program providing financial support to Compeer Rochester.
- Leadership Rochester Partner — Organization that has provided past support to Compeer Rochester.
- M&T Charitable Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Mary S. Mulligan Charitable Trust Funder — Charitable trust providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Max Adler Charitable Trust Funder — Charitable trust providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Memorial Art Gallery Partner — Provides reduced-cost or free access to volunteers and participants for social outings.
- Monroe County Office of Mental Health Funder — Government-affiliated entity that has provided past support to Compeer Rochester.
- Monroe County Veterans Service Agency Partner — Partners with CompeerCORPS through the PFC Dwyer Initiative to support veteran engagement and mental health.
- Monroe County Veterans Services Agency Partner — Collaborates to expand and enhance services for veterans through the Private Joseph Dwyer Program and Fund.
- NYS Health Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- OASIS Adaptive Sports Partner — Acquired to broaden recreational and therapeutic activities for veterans in the CompeerCORPS program.
- Patrick P. Lee Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing financial backing to Compeer Rochester.
- Pittsford Federal Credit Union Funder — Organization that has provided past support to Compeer Rochester.
- RMA of Eastern New York Network — Compeer Rochester is recognized as a Level Up Champion by RMA of Eastern New York.
- RMSC Partner — Provides discounted access to youth and mentors through community partner agreements.
- Rochester Business Journal/ Bridge Tower Media Partner — Organization that has provided past support to Compeer Rochester.
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strategies · 1
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.
- Reciprocal Peer Friendship Modelmethodology: reciprocal_friendship_modelBy fostering mutual, one-on-one friendships between volunteers and isolated individuals—particularly those with mental illness or veterans—we improve mental wellness and reduce loneliness because shared, peer-based presence builds trust, belonging, and emotional resilience more effectively than service-based interventions.