named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
21st Century Community Learning Center After-School Program (K–9th Grade)
Provides academic tutoring, homework help, computer training, and enrichment activities such as art, music, and supervised play for students in grades K–9 after school hours.
Children’s Center
Drop-in early learning center for young children and caregivers offering story time, music, art, parenting resources, and health programs; held three days a week at St. Paul’s Church.
College Grant Program
Need-based financial assistance for Hancock Central High School graduates pursuing college, requiring academic achievement and proof of other funding applications.
Early Birds Before School Program
Before-school care and enrichment at Hancock Elementary from 7:00 AM until school starts, including yoga, crafts, and tutoring.
Family Learning Center
Offers adult education and family enrichment courses such as resume writing, GED preparation, literacy, nutrition, CPR, and technology skills at various community locations.
Hancock Ski Club
Seven-week ski and snowboard instruction program for students in grades 5–12 at Elk Mountain, PA, held on Friday evenings.
Innovative Teaching Grants
Grants awarded to teachers for creative classroom projects and professional development that enhance student learning beyond standard budgets.
Justin’s Patriotic Project
Essay and poster contest for grades 3–10 promoting patriotism, citizenship, and service; awards $50–$400 based on grade level to students who enlist in the military.
Preschool Program
Early childhood education program focusing on cognitive and motor skill development, socialization, and school readiness for children ages 3–5, held at St. Paul’s Church.
Scholar of the Month
Monthly $100 college savings grant awarded to one elementary and one middle school student to promote early college savings and awareness.
Summer Enrichment Program (K–9th Grade)
Four-week summer program to prevent learning loss, featuring academic activities and weekly enrichment trips aligned with curriculum standards.
Weekend Backpack Program
Service-learning initiative where students pack and distribute food for 73 food-insecure peers to take home over weekends and breaks.
activities · 16 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Deliver preschool program with live animal development componentOperates a preschool program from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, which includes a live animal development program where children raise baby chicks from embryo to birth.
- Run early childhood center with structured programmingOperates a drop-in early childhood center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, offering structured programming that includes story hour, music, art, Spanish lessons, parenting support, mathematics, color and shape basics, car safety seat checks, clothing exchange, CPR and First Aid training, and book lending.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Administer student poster and essay contest with monetary prizesOrganizes an annual poster and essay contest for students in grades 3 through 10 focused on education, citizenship, and patriotism, awarding monetary prizes starting at $50 for 3rd grade and increasing by $50 per grade level.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Award grants for innovative teacher projects in Hancock Central School DistrictProvides financial grants to teachers in the Hancock Central School District for innovative educational projects and workshops that benefit students but are not covered by standard school budgets.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Conduct baseline assessments and track early childhood progressConducts baseline assessments of children and tracks their progress into preschool or school district pre-kindergarten programs to evaluate program effectiveness and child development outcomes.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Deliver adult education courses in practical skillsProvides adult education courses including resume writing, finding college courses online, supporting children's reading, beginner Microsoft Word, and GED preparation via the Internet.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver summer enrichment program for K–9th grade studentsRuns a four-week summer enrichment program for students in kindergarten through 9th grade featuring daily academic activities and weekly curriculum-aligned enrichment trips.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund community education programs through local fundraising and grantsFunds Children’s Center operations with an annual budget allocation of $25,000 raised through local fundraising and foundation grants.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Fund preschool operational shortfalls and special needsProvides financial grants to cover operational shortfalls and special needs within the preschool program.
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Youth and Adult Ski Instruction & Racing Programs 1 activity
- Offer ski and snowboard program for grades 5–12Runs a 7-week ski and snowboard program for students in grades 5–12, held on Friday evenings at Elk Mountain in Uniondale, PA, during January and February.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate after-school program at Hancock Middle SchoolProvides an after-school program for K–9th grade students at Hancock Middle School from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, including certified teacher-led tutoring focused on classroom-assigned homework, snacks and drinks at the start of each session, and structured enrichment activities such as computer training, supervised play, and art or music.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Operate before-school program at Hancock Elementary SchoolRuns a daily before-school program for students at Hancock Elementary School during the school year from 7:00 a.m. to the start of the school day, offering enrichment activities such as yoga, crafts, and individual tutoring.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Promote parental and community involvement in educationOffers programs and activities to promote parental and community involvement in student education, held at multiple community locations, covering topics such as family literacy, adult health, physical fitness, computer and Internet use, online child safety, and academic education for adults and children.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide educational support from birth through post-graduationOffers educational assistance and support spanning from early childhood through post-secondary education, including programs that promote higher education enrollment and academic success across developmental stages.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Provide weekend and holiday food support via backpack programDistributes food to 73 students during weekends, holidays, and school breaks through a backpack program to address food insecurity.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Secure and administer federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grantAwarded a Round 8A 21st Century Community Learning Center grant in 2022, which funds after-school program operations through June 2027.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Support college access via tuition assistance and savings grantsOperates a college grant program to assist graduating seniors and alumni of Hancock Central High School with tuition costs and provides $100 college savings grants monthly to students, placed in trust for future college education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$565K
Contributions & grants$385K68%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$121K21%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$494K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$263K
Grants paid out$85K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.67M
Cash$474K
Investments$128K
Liabilities$73K
Net assets$3.59M
Liquid reserves14.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -11.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- CHRISTINE DELUCA LOTTO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN HESSE — DIRECTOR
- JULIE BERGMAN — DIRECTOR
- KATHY INGALLS — DIRECTOR
- KRISTINA DUFTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Provides CPR and First Aid training programs at the Children’s Center.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Cooperating organization providing programs at the Children’s Center.
- Delaware County Health Department Partner — Cooperating organization providing programs at the Children’s Center.
- Elementary and Middle schools Partner — School teachers from Elementary and Middle schools participate in the selection committee for the Scholar of the Month program.
- Elk Mountain Partner — Host site for the Hancock Ski Club program
- Hancock Central High School Partner — School from which grant recipients must have graduated or be graduating
- Hancock Central School Partner — Partner in operating the Early Birds Before School Program.
- Hancock Central School District Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to support teachers through innovative teaching grants.
- Lantry Family Foundation Funder — Sponsors the weekend backpack program in its entirety.
- Michelle Estus Partner — Program Director for the Summer Enrichment Program
- New York State 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Government — Funding source and partner for the Early Birds Before School Program.
- St. Paul’s Catholic Church Partner — Hosts the Children’s Center in Father Rausch Memorial Hall.
- St. Paul’s Catholic Church Partner — Sponsors the preschool and hosts the program in Father Rausch Memorial Hall.
- Town of Hancock Partner — Sponsor of the Hancock Ski Club
- U.S. Department of Education Government — Funding source for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program.
- WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Partner — Cooperating organization providing programs at the Children’s Center.
- churches Partner — Hosts Family Learning Center programs at church locations.
- library Partner — Hosts Family Learning Center programs at the library location.
- public school Partner — Hosts Family Learning Center programs at public school facilities.
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.
- Community-Driven Educational Programmingmethodology: community_driven_programmingBy developing curriculum and services based on the expressed needs of local families and adults, we ensure relevance and uptake because programs grounded in community voice are more responsive and trusted.
- Cradle-to-Career Educational Continuitymethodology: cradle_to_careerBy supporting students from early childhood through post-graduation, we increase higher education participation and long-term success because sustained, longitudinal engagement reduces systemic drop-off points and builds cumulative opportunity.
- Family-Centered Learning Modelmethodology: family_centered_learningBy engaging parents and children in joint educational activities, we strengthen early childhood development and community-wide learning engagement because active caregiver participation reinforces learning continuity and builds parental capacity.
- Incentivized Education Investment Modelmethodology: incentivized_saving_modelBy providing matching grants and public recognition for college savings, we promote early financial commitment to higher education because visible incentives reinforce family investment and normalize postsecondary aspirations.
- Service-Learning with Youth Engagementmethodology: service_learningBy involving students in service projects like the weekend backpack food program, we foster civic responsibility and empathy because experiential service builds personal connection to community needs and strengthens social-emotional learning.