irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $344KTEEN HELP - OVERSEES THE USE OF MULTIPLE EVIDENCE-BASED COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION CURRICULA THAT PROVIDE ADOLESCENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATION AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO REDUCE THEIR RISK OF UNINTENDED PREGNANCY AND CONTRACTING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
- #2 $216KCREATING HEALTHY SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES (CHSC) IMPLEMENTING FOOD SERVICE GUIDELINES (FSGS) WITH WORKSITESS AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS IN MULTIPLE VENUES TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTHY FOODS. FSGS ARE SPECIFIC FOOD AND NUTRITION STANDARDS AND SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS FOR FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS THAT CAN BE USED TO CREATE A FOOD ENVIRONMENT THAT MAKES HEALTHIER CHOICES EASIER FOR CONSUMERS. IMPROVING POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND ENVIRONMENTS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION (ECE) SETTINGS. GRANTEES MAY ALSO WORK TO IMPROVE POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND ENVIRONMENTS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN SOME CACFP CENTERS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE DOH. IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INTERVENTIONS IN MUNICIPALITIES TO INCREASE SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS TO CONNECT SIDEWALKS, PATHS, BICYCLE ROUTES, AND PUBLIC TRANSIT WITH HOMES, EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SITES, SCHOOLS, WORKSITES, PARKS, OR RECREATION CENTERS BY IMPLEMENTING MASTER PLANS AND LAND USE INTERVENTIONS OR COMPLETE STREETS POLICIES OR PLANS. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY ESTABLISHING NEW OR IMPROVED PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, OR TRANSIT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS THAT ARE COMBINED WITH NEW OR IMPROVED LAND USE OR ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CAPP: Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
Delivers evidence-based adolescent health education, focusing on healthy relationships, communication skills, and prevention in schools and community settings across St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties.
CHSC: Creating Healthy Schools & Communities
Implements wellness initiatives in schools and communities, promotes healthy food environments, supports physical activity through policy and infrastructure improvements, and strengthens early care and education settings.
Health Insurance Navigator Program
Provides free and confidential assistance to individuals under age 65 with health insurance enrollment, including Marketplace and Medicaid applications, plan comparisons, and renewal support.
Rural Health Network
Improves access to healthcare resources and education in underserved rural areas through outreach, referral assistance, community education, and partnerships with healthcare providers.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Deliver evidence-based youth health educationProvides evidence-based education and prevention strategies to support youth health, informed decision-making, and healthy relationships, including implementation of comprehensive sex education curricula to reduce risks of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Implement community-driven health and wellness programsImplements programs designed to improve health and wellness in St. Lawrence County and the North Country through community engagement and local partnerships.
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Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 1 activity
- Implement healthy food, nutrition, and active living policiesImplements food service guidelines in community and worksite settings; improves policies and environments for nutrition and physical activity in early care and education; and supports community planning and active transportation infrastructure such as sidewalks, bike paths, and Complete Streets policies to connect key destinations.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Improve access to health care and coverage in rural areasAddresses rural health access challenges by supporting outreach, education, and connection to health care services and insurance enrollment assistance for individuals under 65 in St. Lawrence County and the North Country.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Reduce chronic disease burden through education and supportProvides individuals with knowledge, skills, access, and support to improve health and reduce the burden of chronic diseases in St. Lawrence County.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.35M
Contributions & grants$14K1%
Program service revenue$1.34M99%
Investment income$-889-0%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$1.39M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$809K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$593K
Cash$131K
Investments$0
Liabilities$233K
Net assets$360K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY MOODY | INTERIM DIRE | 40 | $72K |
| SARAH BENTLEY-GARFINKEL | INTERIM DIRE | 40 | $71K |
| ANNE MARIE SNELL | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $39K |
board members · 7
- JAMES MATTHIE — TREASURER
- JAMES MCINTOSH — MEMBER
- JAYME SMITH — MEMBER
- MICHAEL RULFFES — MEMBER
- RICH DUVALL — VICE-CHAIRPE
- RUTH DOYLE — CHAIRPERSON
- SARAH LISTER — SECRETARY
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital Partner — Collaborated to create the Health Initiative and conduct community health assessment
- Clarkson Student Occupational Therapy Association Partner — Co-hosted the Postwood Polar Plunge with the Town of Potsdam to support the St. Lawrence County Health Initiative.
- Clarkson Student Occupational Therapy Association Partner — Collaborates with ST LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH INITIATIVE INC by organizing a Polar Plunge fundraising event in its support.
- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Partner — Collaborated to create the Health Initiative and conduct community health assessment
- Franklin County Partner — Service area for the CAPP program, indicating cross-county collaboration in adolescent health.
- St. Lawrence County Government — Primary geographic focus and service area for multiple programs including CHSC and Rural Health Network.
- Town of Potsdam Partner — Co-hosted the Postwood Polar Plunge to raise funds for the St. Lawrence County Health Initiative.
strategies · 4
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.
- Community-Partnered Systems Change 118 orgsmethodology: policy-education-partnership modelBy collaborating with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations, we create systemic improvements in health outcomes because sustainable change requires coordinated action across sectors and institutions.shared approach: Collective Impact & Aligned Action →
- Empowerment-Based Health Education 99 orgsmethodology: evidence-based prevention educationBy providing evidence-based education that builds knowledge and decision-making skills, we improve long-term health behaviors because informed individuals are more likely to adopt and sustain healthy choices.shared approach: Community-Integrated Care Delivery →
- Rural Health Access Model 99 orgsmethodology: rural health outreachBy deploying localized outreach and navigation services in partnership with local providers, we increase healthcare access and reduce disparities in rural populations because geographic isolation is a structural barrier that must be met with place-specific solutions.shared approach: Community-Integrated Care Delivery →
- Environmental Design for Health Promotion 8 orgsmethodology: healthy environmentsBy shaping physical and institutional environments—such as food service settings and transportation infrastructure—we make healthy behaviors easier and more accessible because behavior is deeply influenced by context and design.shared approach: Systems Change Through Structural Leverage →