named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Demolition
Identifies and removes blighted, abandoned structures in coordination with local governments to improve public safety and enable redevelopment or green space.
Hands on Neighborhoods
Hosts community cleanup events to engage residents, foster connections, and provide information about city resources and housing opportunities.
Sale4Rehab
Acquires vacant, foreclosed homes that are structurally sound and sells them below market value to community members who commit to a renovation plan, promoting homeownership and neighborhood stability.
Vacant Lots
Sells or transfers post-demolition lots to adjacent neighbors or other residents committed to maintaining them, supporting greening and community reuse.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Land Bank Property Revitalization 3 activities
- Acquire and sell vacant homes to community renovatorsAcquires structurally sound vacant, foreclosed homes and sells them below market value to community members who commit to renovating them, helping to stabilize neighborhoods and promote homeownership in Chautauqua County.
- Identify and remove blighted structuresIdentifies and prioritizes blighted, vacant structures for demolition in coordination with local government officials to reduce neighborhood decline and improve public safety in Chautauqua County.
- Transfer vacant lots to adjacent property ownersSells or transfers post-demolition vacant lots through a “side lot” program to adjacent or nearby neighbors who commit to maintaining them, promoting neighborhood beautification and long-term stewardship.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Host community clean-up and outreach eventsHosts local community clean-up events to engage residents, share resources, and provide information about housing opportunities and city services in Chautauqua County.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.01M
Contributions & grants$949K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$26K3%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$1.61M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$229K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$850K
Cash$143K
Investments$335K
Liabilities$50K
Net assets$800K
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -47.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Paradis | Executive Director | 40 | $89K |
board members · 11
- Bob Scudder — Secretary
- Bonnie Strickland — Vice Chair
- Charles Cornell — Director
- Diane Hannum — Treasurer
- Hugh Butler — Director
- John Hemmer — Director
- Lou Drago — Director
- Mark Geise — Chair
- Rebecca Meeder — Director
- Shelley Lincoln — Director
- Todd Hnatyszyn — Director
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Home HeadQuarters, Inc. Partner — Partnership to facilitate access to alternative financing for owner-occupant homebuyers in the Sale4Rehab program.
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.
- Property Rehabilitation for Market Stabilizationmethodology: property_rehabilitation_for_market_stabilizationBy acquiring and rehabilitating vacant or deteriorating properties, we stabilize neighborhoods and prepare homes for reputable buyers, because blight reduction and strategic repositioning of assets increases community demand and prevents decline.