irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $90KForums - SEEC Prosperity Forums are cohosted by strategic alliances to cultivate common ground, generate creativity, discuss possibilities, find solutions, and mobilize investment in Schoharie County. SEEC hosts a series of Forums annually to advance economic and community vitality.
- #2 $70KGrant support - SEEC is focused on securing more capital resources to advance local economic and community development priorities. SEEC will work with businesses and municipal partners to identify, apply, and administer federal, state and local grants that may directly result in job creation and capital investment. SEEC is prequalified at the state and federal level as an approved grant administrator.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Digital Marketing Grant
Grant program providing financial and technical support to local entrepreneurs to enhance their digital presence.
Digital Power Hour
Webinar series offering guidance and resources to local entrepreneurs on building and managing their digital presence.
Gallery at 287 Main
Revolving art exhibition space hosted at SEEC headquarters in partnership with Schoharie County Arts Council, featuring 3-4 local artists annually.
Impact Fund
Early-phase funding for businesses with high economic potential that align with existing assets in Schoharie County.
Prosperity Forums
Annual series of forums co-hosted with strategic alliances to discuss economic and community vitality, mobilize investment, and generate solutions in Schoharie County.
Prosperity Fund
Revolving loan fund supporting capital improvements, business expansion, equipment purchases, and new product launches for businesses in Schoharie County.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 2 activities
- Administer grant funding and economic development financingIdentifies, applies for, and administers federal, state, and local grants for economic development projects in partnership with businesses and municipalities; has directed over $2 million in public grants and secured additional funding such as an $8,500 SUNY Cobleskill grant for a community workshop; ensures compliance and project completion.
- Implement Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) strategiesImplements business retention and expansion (BR&E) strategies to strengthen existing businesses and industries in Schoharie County through proactive outreach and support.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Administer Small Project Fund for Sharon SpringsAdministers a $70,000 Small Project Fund (part of NY Forward) on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis to finance small-scale downtown improvement projects in the Village of Sharon Springs; includes providing free architectural consultations to eligible property owners.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Finance and oversee redevelopment of key community propertiesFinances and manages the redevelopment of historic buildings such as The Parrott House into a boutique hotel and restaurant (opening fall 2025); led high-caliber renovations of 287 Main that increased property value by $200,000; underwrites the Curb Appeal Program for façade improvements through co-investment with property owners.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host art exhibitions and artist-led educational programsHosts revolving gallery exhibits at 287 Main Street featuring 3–4 local or regional artists annually in collaboration with the Schoharie County Arts Council; supports artist-led educational workshops in schools and libraries on topics such as printmaking and nature journaling.
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Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
- Manage loan and impact investment funds for local businessesAdministers the Prosperity Fund, a revolving loan fund supporting capital improvements, business expansion, and equipment purchases, and the Impact Fund to support early-phase businesses; provided zero-interest pandemic loans with a 100% repayment rate.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Offer weekly yoga classesOffers weekly yoga classes at 287 Main Street led by instructor Lucianna, open to all levels for a $10 fee.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operate 287 Main as a multi-use community and coworking hubOperates 287 Main Street in Schoharie as a central facility housing SEEC headquarters, the Schoharie County Arts Council gallery, event spaces with full amenities (kitchen, restrooms, Wi-Fi, parking), and a coworking space; offers all-day conference room rentals and free daily coworking passes to new micro-enterprises.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Operate coffee shop and short-term rental unitsOperates a coffee shop opened March 18, 2023, producing fresh-baked scones and pastries daily using seasonal ingredients; also operates short-term rental units (Airbnbs) above the coffee shop location.
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Commuter Mobility Services 1 activity
- Operate public transportation services in Schoharie CountyOperates a public transportation system offering route-deviation, commuter, and demand-response services, including wheelchair-accessible transit, for all residents of Schoharie County.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Operate the Schoharie County Eagle TrailOperates the Schoharie County Eagle Trail, an accessible bird-watching route launched in Fall 2020 to educate visitors about the local eagle population.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Produce storytelling and community engagement initiativesProduces the ROOTED storytelling series highlighting local entrepreneurs and their ties to Schoharie County; hosts annual Prosperity Forums in collaboration with strategic partners to foster economic and community development.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Provide entrepreneurship resources and business development supportOffers a suite of direct and capacity-building services for entrepreneurs, including a step-by-step business planning checklist, business and financial templates, DBA and NYS formation guides, Digital Power Hour webinars for digital skills, and connections to local alliances; also assists businesses in accessing grants, financing, tax incentives, and navigating government policies.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support local government with grant development and managementProvides assistance to local government officials in Schoharie County with developing and managing grant-funded projects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$894K
Contributions & grants$777K87%
Program service revenue$7K1%
Investment income$78K9%
Other revenue$32K
expenses
Total expenses$473K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$243K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.85M
Cash$301K
Investments$527K
Liabilities$194K
Net assets$1.65M
Liquid reserves21.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +80.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIANNE PACATTE | Executive Dir. | 40 | $145K |
board members · 8
- BENJAMIN OEVERING — Director
- ERIC H STEIN — Treasurer
- JAMES R BECKER — Board Director
- NAN STOLZENBURG — Director
- PAUL CONROY — Director
- PETER J JOHNSON — Secretary
- STEPHEN A HARRIS — Board Director
- THOMAS O PUTNAM — EXECUTIVE CHAIR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Center for Economic Growth Partner — Schoharie County businesses have access to resources offered by the Center for Economic Growth as part of the 8-County designated Capital Region.
- Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District Partner — Partners to host a high school student art exhibition at the Gallery at 287 Main Street.
- Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District Partner — Partners with SEEC to showcase student artwork in the Gallery at 287 Main Street.
- Middleburgh Mercantile Partner — Local business that supported the owners by introducing them to key regional economic development contacts.
- Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. Partner — SEEC's Executive Director, Julie Pacatte, serves on the Board of MVEDD, which serves Schoharie County and other counties in the region.
- Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council Government — The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council is the economic advisory board for the greater Mohawk Valley Region as designated by New York State, with representation from Schoharie County through the President of SUNY Cobleskill.
- NY Forward Government — Administers a Small Project Fund as part of the NY Forward initiative to support downtown improvements in Sharon Springs.
- NY Forward Government — State initiative through which Sharon Springs received funding that SEEC is administering for local projects.
- New York Southern Tier 8 Partner — SEEC's Executive Director, Julie Pacatte, along with two other Schoharie County representatives, serves on the Board of Southern Tier 8, which serves Schoharie County and seven other Southern Tier counties.
- SCORE Partner — Refers entrepreneurs to SCORE for guidance on creating business plans.
- SEEC Partner — Provided business advisory services, connected the business to loan resources, and facilitated introduction to support networks.
- SUNY Cobleskill Partner — Awarded second-place grant funding through its Business Boot Camp competition to support business expansion.
- Schoharie County Arts Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions at the Gallery at 287 Main Street to showcase regional artistic talent.
- Schoharie County Arts Partner — Collaborates with SEEC to host art exhibitions at 287 Main Street.
- Schoharie County Arts Partner — SEEC ally that promotes cultural activities and advances artists and arts organizations in Schoharie County.
- Schoharie County Arts Council Partner — Co-locates at 287 Main, sharing space with SEEC headquarters and hosting gallery receptions.
- Schoharie County Arts Council Partner — Collaborates with SEEC to host revolving gallery exhibits at 287 Main Street, Schoharie.
- Schoharie County Arts Council Partner — Collaborates with SEEC to provide free access and rotating gallery exhibits and programming at 287 Main.
- Schoharie County Planner Government — Directs entrepreneurs to consult with Schoharie County Planners regarding business location and zoning.
- Small Business Development Council Partner — Refers entrepreneurs to the Small Business Development Council to assist with implementing business plans.
- Village of Schoharie Partner — Collaborates with SEEC on grant projects and community development initiatives.
- Visit Schoharie County Partner — Collaborates with Visit Schoharie County to promote local lodging options.
- Visit Schoharie County Partner — Collaborates with Visit Schoharie County to promote recreation and tourism resources.
- businesses Partner — Partners with local businesses to identify and administer grants and support business retention and expansion.
- municipal partners Partner — Collaborates with municipal entities to apply for and administer grants for economic development.
- strategic alliances Partner — Co-hosts Prosperity Forums and collaborates on economic development initiatives.
strategies · 5
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.
- Arts and Culture as Community Unifiers in Rural Revitalizationmethodology: arts-for-community-buildingBy using arts, culture, and symbolic ecological narratives (like the eagle) to strengthen community bonds and educate the public, the organization builds social cohesion that supports broader economic development, because shared cultural identity increases civic participation and place attachment.
- Community-Driven Economic Development through Strategic Partnershipsmethodology: community_liaison_modelBy acting as a liaison between municipalities, institutional leaders, and property owners, the organization fosters co-investment and collaborative forums that mobilize resources and generate locally grounded solutions, because inclusive partnerships increase stakeholder buy-in and sustainable economic outcomes.
- Hospitality-First Service Model to Build Social Capitalmethodology: hospitality-first service modelBy applying a hospitality-first approach that treats customers as guests in a home, the organization transforms transactional interactions into meaningful relationships, because relational service models foster trust, repeat engagement, and neighborly connection in rural communities.
- Leveraged Grant Administration for Local Development Capacitymethodology: grant-administration-leverageBy leveraging prequalification to administer state and federal grants, the organization increases access to external funding for local initiatives because intermediary capacity enables smaller communities to overcome administrative barriers and secure critical resources.
- Placemaking as an Engine for Economic Vitalitymethodology: placemakingBy revitalizing Main Street, transforming historic buildings into community hubs, and creating shared social spaces like coffee shops and coworking environments, the organization stimulates economic growth because high-quality, culturally resonant places attract investment, talent, and local engagement.