irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $436KYOUTH:CAMERON OPERATES AN AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING AND RECREATION PROGRAM FORAPPROXIMATELY 75 GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM A VERY LOW INCOME AREA, ANDA SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM FOR LOCAL YOUTH. MANYVOLUNTEERS SUPPLEMENT CAMERON STAFF TO DELIVER THESE SERVICES.
- #2 $93KCLOTHING HOUSE:CAMERON OPERATES A CLOTHING HOUSE, A SEPARATE BUILDING WHERE DONATEDCLOTHING IS DISTRIBUTED TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. DURING 2024 5,169PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
AT&T Digital Learning Lab
Technology-equipped space opened in 2022 to support digital literacy and learning for youth and teens.
After School Youth Programs (K-6)
Provides academic support, homework help, tutoring, and enrichment activities including art, music, and field trips for elementary students in grades K-6.
CDF Freedom Schools
Summer enrichment program aligned with Children’s Defense Fund’s model, focusing on academic and character-building enrichment, family involvement, and health for K-12 scholars.
Cameron Cuts Apprenticeship Program and Barber Shop
Workforce development initiative launched in 2024 offering barbering apprenticeships as part of vocational training.
Emergency Food Pantry
Provides emergency food boxes to families in need by appointment, with ID requirements and monthly limits to maximize reach.
Lunch Program
Serves free hot meals to the public Monday through Friday; served over 20,000 meals in 2022.
Saturday Academy & Cultural Arts Program
Free STEAM and cultural arts program on Saturday mornings and afternoons for K-12 students, featuring hands-on learning, dance, music, art, cooking, and monthly field trips.
Teen Center
Safe after-school and summer space for teens (grades 7-12) offering academic support, leadership development, life skills, and recreational activities in a supervised environment.
The Clothing Boutique
Distributes donated clothing, shoes, accessories, hygiene items, diapers, and household goods to low-income individuals by appointment.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Teen Center programming and facilityOperates a Teen Center for students in grades 7–12 that provides academic support, recreational activities, leadership development, and life skills training in a dedicated facility with kitchen, lounge, meeting rooms, and computer stations.
- Youth afterschool and academic support programsRuns afterschool programs for children in grades K–6, including guided homework help, tutoring, daily math and reading activities, and enrichment in financial literacy, art, music, and social skills. Serves approximately 75 grade school students.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- CDF Freedom Schools summer literacy programHosts the CDF Freedom Schools program as a summer enrichment site from July through August, focusing on literacy and youth development for local children.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Clothing House and essential goods distributionOperates the Clothing House by appointment Monday through Friday, distributing donated clothing, shoes, accessories, undergarments, socks, linens, small housewares, hygiene items, diapers, wipes, and cleaning supplies to individuals in need. Served 5,169 low-income residents in 2024.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events and outreach initiativesHosts annual community events such as Trunk or Treat, holiday celebrations, and the Peace Walk; conducts street outreach to engage and support community members; maintains Christopher’s Place Playground and the Peace Garden as safe, reflective public spaces.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Digital literacy and technology access programsOperates the AT&T Digital Learning Center (also known as the AT&T Digital Learning Lab) to provide digital literacy training and technology access for community members.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Educational scholarships and supportOffers a scholarship program to support educational opportunities for community members.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Emergency food assistance and meal distributionOperates a food pantry and hot lunch program providing emergency food assistance, including meal service and distributed Food Pantry Boxes by appointment. Served over 20,000 meals in 2022 through the Hot Lunch program.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Kid's Café meal program for childrenOperates Kid's Café, a pilot meal program for children in partnership with Foodlink, providing meals outside of regular school hours.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Saturday Academy and STEAM/cultural arts educationOffers a free Saturday Academy for students in grades K–12 featuring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning, cultural arts programs in dance, music, visual arts, and martial arts, and monthly field trips. Provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks during the program.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Workforce development and barber apprenticeship programRuns the Cameron Cuts Apprenticeship Program and an on-site barber shop to provide workforce development opportunities for youth and adults.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$1.08M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.39M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$587K
Grants paid out$16K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$910K
Cash$61K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$901K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVIA KASSOUM-AMADOU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $71K |
| JONATHAN HARDIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $50K |
board members · 7
- BEV VOOS — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID GRANT — BOARD MEMBER
- JOYCE JOHNSON — TREASURER
- MICHAEL FORD — VICE CHAIR
- RON FISHER — BOARD MEMBER
- SANDRA HASENAUER — BOARD CHAIR
- TARRA HARTMANN — SECRETARY
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- AT&T Partner — Partnered with AT&T to launch the Digital Learning Lab.
- AT&T Partner — Partners with AT&T to operate the Digital Learning Center, providing technology access and digital literacy training.
- American Baptist Churches of Monroe County Partner — Collaborated with American Baptist Churches of Monroe County to establish Cameron Community Ministries.
- Cameron Community Partner — Invites organizations and individuals to partner in supporting community services.
- Children’s Defense Fund Partner — Hosts the CDF Freedom Schools program, a research-based summer enrichment initiative.
- Food Pantry Coordinator Partner — Staff member responsible for scheduling appointments for food pantry box pickup.
- Foodlink Partner — Partners with Foodlink to operate Kid's Café as a pilot meal program.
- Genesee Valley Presbytery Partner — Collaborated with Genesee Valley Presbytery to establish Cameron Community Ministries.
- Not specified Partner — Provides access to Food Stamp information and other community services, indicating collaboration with service providers or government programs.
- PARENTS Partner — Parents are invited to provide input, volunteer, and chaperone field trips in the Saturday Academy program.
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.
- Client Choice Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing clients to select their own clothing items in a boutique-style setting, the organization promotes dignity and personal agency, which increases engagement and satisfaction with services.
- Community-Led Needs Assessment and Space Redevelopmentmethodology: community_empowermentBy using community needs assessments to identify gaps and redeveloping blighted properties into safe program spaces, the organization ensures services are both responsive to local priorities and physically embedded in improved neighborhood environments because place-based transformation supports systemic well-being.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Integrated Supportmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy combining academic support, social-emotional learning, life skills training, and recreational activities in after-school and summer programs, the organization addresses multiple dimensions of youth development because integrated environments produce better outcomes for children and teens living in poverty.