irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.04MHEALTHY FAMILIES/PARENTING - IDENTIFIES FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FOSTER THE EMOTIONAL, PHYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL WELFARE OF YOUNG CHILDREN. ASSISTS PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND ALSO PROVIDES A FATHERHOOD ADVOCACY PROGRAM TO PROMOTE FATHERS PARTICIPATING IN PARENING. ALSO, PROVIDES PARENTING EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES AT-RISK OF POOR OUTCOMES FOR THEIR CHILDREN DUE TO NEGLECT, ABUSE OR OTHER FACTORS.
- #2 $768KPASSAGE/SHELTER - PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, SUPPORT GROUPS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
3-D Program (Dare, Dream, Drive)
Support and self-sufficiency skill-building program for youth ages 12-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Niagara County.
Casey House
Twelve-bed emergency shelter for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth aged 17 and under; provides crisis intervention, counseling, and family reunification services.
Community Advocacy Project (CAP)
10-week program pairing domestic violence survivors with advocates who help them navigate community resources and build safety plans.
Healthy Families Niagara
Home-based program offering support and education to at-risk parents of newborns through age five; focuses on healthy child development and parenting skills.
Parent Empowerment Program (PEP)
In-home parenting and supervised visitation services for families referred by child welfare; uses evidence-based curriculum to teach positive discipline and family roles.
Passage House Shelter
Fifteen-bed emergency shelter in a confidential location for individuals experiencing domestic violence and their children; includes 24/7 staffing and support services.
Pathways (Niagara County Jail Group)
Education program for men and women in jail who have been abusive in relationships; covers personal responsibility, communication, and alternatives to violence.
Transitional Youth Services
Free services for youth ages 16-21 to develop independent living skills including housing, education, employment, and healthcare navigation.
United Fathers’ Coalition
Support and connection program for fathers and father figures of young children, promoting active and healthy fatherhood.
Women As Offenders Group
16-week educational group for women who are abusive in intimate relationships, focusing on accountability and healthy relationship skills.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 2 activities
- Community Advocacy Project (CAP)Operates the Community Advocacy Project (CAP), which pairs individuals experiencing domestic abuse and their families with advocates for up to 10 weeks to access community resources, build safety plans, and navigate systems of care.
- Domestic violence support servicesProvides emergency shelter, crisis counseling, case management, support groups, and one-on-one counseling for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Services are offered in confidential locations and include home- or office-based counseling and support groups for both adults and children affected by domestic violence.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Adult and Children’s Care CoordinationProvides free care coordination services to Niagara County residents: for adults aged 18+ with serious and persistent mental illness or chronic illness, and for children under 18 with serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, or chronic illness. Services include development of individualized care plans to access health, mental health, and social services and reduce hospital utilization.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parenting education and support programsProvides parenting education and support services to at-risk families, including pregnant and parenting women and fathers, through home-based programs, group sessions, and certificate courses using evidence-based curricula. Services include supervised visitation and are offered in Niagara and Orleans Counties.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Trauma-informed family servicesProvides trauma-informed family services in the Niagara community, including home-based support for at-risk parents to promote healthy child development and address parenting challenges. Services are available to residents of Niagara and Orleans Counties.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Youth emergency shelter and crisis interventionOperates a twelve-bed, co-ed emergency shelter for homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth aged 17 and under, and provides 24/7 crisis intervention services to youth in need.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Youth life skills and transitional supportProvides life skills development and transitional support services for youth ages 16 to 21, including the 3-D (Dare, Dream, Drive) Program, to build self-sufficiency and prepare for independent adulthood.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Accountability and education programs for individuals who use abuse in relationshipsOffers a 16-week educational group for women who use abuse in intimate relationships and the Pathways education program for men and women in the Niagara County Jail, both focused on personal accountability, healthy relationship skills, and behavioral change.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.36M
Contributions & grants$1.95M45%
Program service revenue$2.09M48%
Investment income$128K3%
Other revenue$189K
expenses
Total expenses$4.97M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$3.48M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.49M
Cash$52K
Investments$564K
Liabilities$1.43M
Net assets$3.07M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA PENNINGTON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $139K |
board members · 19
- AMANDA AVERSA — MEMBER
- BERNADETTE FRANJOINE — CHAIRPERSON
- DANA RADATZ — 2ND VICE CHAIRPERSON
- HOLLY SHAW — MEMBER
- KAREN LYLE — MEMBER
- KARRI GEBHART — MEMBER
- KEN TIROHN — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL PIETTE — AT LARGE MEMBER
- NAJJA BOULDIN — MEMBER
- NICOLETTE MAZZARELLA — MEMBER
- PASTOR CRAIG PRIDGEN — MEMBER
- PETER WILTENBURG — MEMBER
- RONALD ZENON PIASECZNY — MEMBER
- RYAN ERWIN — MEMBER
- SHARON LOMISON — MEMBER
- STEVEN CARMINA — MEMBER
- STEVEN SINCLAIR — TREASURER
- SUE JACOBI FRANJOINE — MEMBER
- THOMAS SY — MEMBER
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- East Hill Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing funding support to Pinnacle Community Services
- Grigg-Lewis Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing funding support to Pinnacle Community Services
- Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Funder — Health-focused foundation providing funding support to Pinnacle Community Services
- M&T Charitable Foundation Funder — Corporate foundation providing funding support to Pinnacle Community Services
- New York State Medicaid Program Funder — State health program funder supporting Pinnacle Community Services
- New York State Office of Children & Family Services Funder — State government funder supporting Pinnacle Community Services
- New York State Office of Mental Health Funder — State mental health agency funder supporting Pinnacle Community Services
- Niagara Area Foundation Government — Custodian of the Martha H. Beeman and Judge William L. Kellick Endowment Fund, invested through this division of the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo
- Niagara County Government — Provides care coordination services to residents of Niagara County.
- Niagara County Government — Provides crisis services and operates programs across Niagara County.
- Niagara County Department of Mental Health Funder — County mental health department funder supporting Pinnacle Community Services
- Niagara County Department of Social Services Funder — County social services department funder supporting Pinnacle Community Services
- Niagara County Department of Social Services Partner — Refers parents to the Parent Empowerment Program for in-home parenting and supervised visitation services.
- Niagara County Department of Social Services Partner — Refers women to the Women As Offenders Group.
- Niagara County Sheriff’s Department Funder — County law enforcement agency providing funding support to Pinnacle Community Services
- Niagara County Youth Bureau Funder — County youth services funder supporting Pinnacle Community Services
- Niagara Falls Department of Community Development Funder — Municipal development department funder supporting Pinnacle Community Services
- Pastor Craig Pridgen Partner — Board member representing faith community engagement.
- The John R. Oishei Foundation Funder — Regional private foundation providing funding support to Pinnacle Community Services
- The Kenan Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing funding support to Pinnacle Community Services
- The Maid of the Mist Corporation Funder — Corporate funder supporting Pinnacle Community Services
- United States Department of Health and Human Services Funder — Federal funder supporting Pinnacle Community Services
- United Way of Greater Niagara Funder — Local United Way chapter providing funding support to Pinnacle Community Services
- United Way of the Tonawandas Funder — Local United Way affiliate providing funding support to Pinnacle Community Services
- community service providers Partner — Works closely with other community service providers to connect youth with appropriate long-term services.
- law enforcement Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement for referrals to Casey House emergency shelter services.
- school staff Partner — Accepts referrals from school staff for youth in need of emergency shelter or crisis intervention.
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.
- Behavioral Change Through Evidence-Based Educationmethodology: behavioral_change_educationBy delivering evidence-based parenting curricula and teaching that violent behaviors are learned and changeable, the organization promotes non-violent relationships and child safety because individuals can adopt healthier behaviors when provided with structured, research-backed learning.
- Collaborative Care Coordination and Navigationmethodology: collaborative_care_coordinationBy using supportive relationships to connect individuals to health and social services and coordinating care across providers, the organization improves community living and goal achievement because sustained engagement is enhanced through personalized, relational support systems.
- Comprehensive Lifespan and Integrated Service Modelmethodology: lifespan_integrated_servicesBy offering an integrated network of complementary services across all life stages, the organization meets evolving individual needs because continuity of care increases effectiveness and reduces service fragmentation over time.
- Family-Centered Trauma-Informed Caremethodology: family_centered_trauma_informedBy delivering services within the context of family and relational networks and applying a trauma-informed lens, the organization fosters individual healing and resilience because safety and recovery are relational and rooted in stable, supportive connections.
- Strengths-Based Empowerment and Life Skills Developmentmethodology: strengths_based_empowermentBy building on individual strengths and fostering supportive professional relationships, the organization promotes self-sufficiency and confidence because capability and self-determination grow through respect, skill-building, and belief in personal agency.