irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $174KDAMIEN CENTER: DROP-IN WELCOME CENTER FOR HIV/AIDS AFFLICTED PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.
- #2 $23KCAMPUS MINISTRIES: PROVIDES SPIRITUAL ADVISEMENT AND GUIDANCE FOR THE SAGE COLLEGES AND RESNSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE STUDENTS AND GREATER SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
CROP Hunger Walk in Rensselaer County
Annual community walk that raises funds for local food programs and international hunger relief, disaster response, and agricultural development. Held each May at TAUM’s facility.
Campus Ministry at Russell Sage College
Provides pastoral care, spiritual formation, de-stress meditation, and care packages for students and staff at Russell Sage College in partnership with campus wellness and student life departments.
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships and Events
Honors Dr. King’s legacy through community events, race relations initiatives, and scholarships awarded to Troy area high school graduates pursuing college education.
Tech for Teens
Summer and afterschool program teaching low-income and at-risk youth digital literacy skills including Microsoft Office, resume writing, web design, and coding. Summer participants receive a refurbished laptop through the Rensselaer County youth employment program.
The Furniture Program
Provides free, good-condition used furniture to families in need, including those fleeing domestic violence, transitioning from homelessness, or affected by catastrophic events. Offers pickup services and accepts monetary contributions to sustain operations.
Troy Damien Center
Hospitality center providing meals, peer support, social and recreational activities, education, and referrals for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses. Meals are also available to those experiencing food insecurity.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Distribute free used furniture to families in needOperates a furniture program that distributes free, good-condition used furniture to low-income families, survivors of domestic violence, individuals transitioning from homelessness, people with disabilities, elderly residents, and those affected by disasters such as fire. The program is staffed by a dedicated director and support personnel.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Host annual CROP Hunger Walk for food security fundingOrganizes an annual CROP Hunger Walk held on the first Sunday in May, featuring 3-mile and family-friendly “Golden Mile” routes. Raises funds for global and local food security initiatives, including agricultural development, disaster relief, land mine removal, and direct food programs in Rensselaer County.
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Maintain community center facility through capital improvements and mortgage retirementPurchased and renovated a building at 392 Second Street in 2004 to house programs and serve as a community center. Conducted a capital campaign to improve energy efficiency and retired the mortgage on the facility.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Operate Troy Damien Center for individuals with HIV/AIDS and serious illnessesProvides a hospitality center offering meals, peer support, social and recreational activities, education, referrals, and advocacy for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses. The center serves as a drop-in welcome space for clients and their families.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Provide pastoral care and spiritual support at educational institutionsDelivers pastoral care, spiritual advisement, de-stress meditation, care packages, and spiritual formation programs to students and staff at The Sage Colleges and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
- Run youth technology education and laptop distribution programOffers a summer and afterschool technology program for low-income and at-risk youth in Rensselaer County, teaching skills in Microsoft Office, web design, coding, resume writing, and presentation development. Participants receive refurbished PC laptops upon completion of the summer program.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administer college scholarships and host MLK Jr. commemorative eventsCoordinates annual January events honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including community celebrations and race relations initiatives, and awards college scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the Troy area.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$637K
Contributions & grants$629K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$331
expenses
Total expenses$611K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$219K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$560K
Cash$57K
Investments$214K
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$548K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV DONNA ELIA | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $80K |
board members · 19
- BRIAN NELLIGAN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BENJAMIN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID GRAHAM — SECRETARY
- GARY NELSON — DIRECTOR
- JOAN ROGERS — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH FLEMING — PRESIDENT
- JOY LOWENTHAL — DIRECTOR
- KAREN GREENE — DIRECTOR
- LORETTA BRANIGAN — TREASURER
- MARGARET DREW — DIRECTOR
- MEAGAN GEARBOTH — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL NOFAL — DIRECTOR
- RABBI DEBORA GORDON — DIRECTOR
- REV JAMES KETCHAM — VICE PRESIDE
- REV VICTOR PATTERSON — DIRECTOR
- SHARON BONK — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN BENJAMIN — DIRECTOR
- TAMMY PARSONS — DIRECTOR
- VALERIE PERRINS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Barbara Healey Partner — Damien Center Coordinator who manages operations at the Troy Damien Center.
- CROP Hunger Walk Network — Participates in the national CROP Hunger Walk network to organize local fundraising events for hunger relief.
- Capital Roots Partner — Partnered with TAUM on the 2026 garden expansion project.
- Common Roots Foundation Partner — Provided a generous donation to support TAUM's garden expansion project.
- First Reformed Church of Schenectady Partner — Provided a generous donation to support TAUM's garden expansion project.
- Mohawk Global Partner — Partnered with TAUM on the 2026 garden expansion project.
- Osgood Neighbors Partner — Meets regularly at TAUM’s facility and uses the building for community gatherings.
- Regional Synod of Albany Partner — Former affiliation of the executive director; indicates a connection with the Reformed Church in America's regional structure.
- Rensselaer County Partner — Partners with Rensselaer County Summer Youth Employment Program to employ students in the Tech for Teens program.
- Rensselaer County Summer Youth Employment Program Partner — Collaborates on the Tech for Teens summer program, linking to county-funded youth employment opportunities.
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Partner — Provides campus ministry services including spiritual advisement to students and the school community.
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Partner — Organization honors the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through annual scholarships and events.
- Russell Sage College Partner — Hosts campus ministry program in partnership with Troy Area United Ministries.
- Russell Sage College Partner — Partnership to provide campus ministry services including pastoral care, meditation, and spiritual formation for students and staff.
- Student Life Partner — Partners with campus ministry as part of holistic student support at Russell Sage College.
- Student Life (Russell Sage College) Partner — Works with Student Life to support student well-being and spiritual formation as part of a holistic educational experience.
- The Sage Colleges Partner — Provides campus ministry services including spiritual advisement to students and the school community.
- Troy Area Council of Churches Partner — Consolidated with TAUM in 1986 to form a unified ministry.
- Troy Damien Center Partner — Welcomed and supported by TAUM as part of its response to community needs.
- Tyara Burnett Partner — Program Director responsible for managing furniture donations and pickups for The Furniture Program.
- United Urban Ministry of Troy Partner — Consolidated with TAUM in 1986 to form a unified ministry.
- Wellness Center and Spirituality Center Partner — Collaborates with campus ministry to support student well-being and spiritual formation.
- Wellness Center and Spirituality Center (Russell Sage College) Partner — Collaborates with these centers to deliver integrated pastoral and wellness programming for students.
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.
- Faith-Based Holistic Service Model 336 orgsmethodology: faith_based_holistic_serviceBy integrating faith-based leadership and interfaith partnerships into service delivery, the organization provides spiritual, emotional, and material support that enhances engagement and well-being among vulnerable populations, because shared values strengthen trust and program effectiveness.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Holistic Support →
- Workforce Readiness Through Summer Programs 12 orgsmethodology: workforce_readiness_summer_modelBy combining technical skills training with employment opportunities in an intensive summer program, the organization builds workforce readiness among at-risk youth, because structured, time-limited interventions with real-world application increase skill retention and job placement.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Purpose →
- Holistic Hospitality for Vulnerable Individualsmethodology: holistic_hospitalityBy providing integrated meals, peer support, and social engagement, the organization addresses both the physical and psychosocial needs of individuals with serious illnesses, because comprehensive care improves health outcomes and reduces isolation.