research dossier

LIMA CROSSROADS COUNCIL INC

LIMA, NY · EIN 921640714 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · crossroadscouncil.org

revenue

$59K

expenses

$94K

net assets

$13K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

TO ESTABLISH AN ORGANIZATION THAT WILL PROMOTE GOODWILL, ENCOURAGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. THIS WILL BE DONE BY HOLDING A FESTIVAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lima Crossroads Council Inc. is a community-based nonprofit organization in Lima, New York, focused on enhancing local quality of life through civic engagement, economic development, and community events. Its primary activity is organizing the annual Lima Crossroads Music Festival and supporting local businesses and nonprofits. Founded in 1984, the organization fosters partnerships to strengthen community bonds and promote cultural enrichment.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Business Support Program

Provides resources, networking, and sponsorship support for local businesses, including fee coverage for farmers at the Lima Farmers Market

Community Grantmaking Initiative

Raises funds to support local nonprofit organizations such as Mercy Flight Central, Camp Good Days, and Lima Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Lima Crossroads Music Festival

Annual community festival featuring free music performances, family activities, and local talent; includes a BBQ competition and 5K Run & Walk

activities · 6 groups

What they do

Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Expands community festival programming with new events
  
  Enhanced the Lima Crossroads Music Festival by adding new events such as the Crossroads BBQ Competition and a 5K Run & Walk to broaden community participation and engagement.
- Organizes community events to strengthen social connections and support local collaboration
  
  Plans and runs community events such as workshops, seminars, fairs, and festivals to foster collaboration, support local businesses, and strengthen social ties in the Lima community.
Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funds local nonprofit community services through charitable fundraising
  
  Raises and distributes tens of thousands of dollars to support nonprofit organizations including Mercy Flight Central, Teresa House, HF-L Fish, Camp Good Days and Special Time, The Regiment, and Lima Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts the annual Lima Crossroads Music Festival
  
  Organizes the annual Lima Crossroads Music Festival, featuring free music performances and community activities, including 28 performances in 2024 under two large music tents, to promote civic engagement and community goodwill.
Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Offers volunteer opportunities for community engagement and event support
  
  Engages community members as volunteers in event organization, administrative support, and local projects to promote civic participation and strengthen community networks.
Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Secures grant funding to revitalize the downtown business district
  
  Advocated for and secured $315,000 in grant funding to support the revitalization of the downtown business district in the village of Lima.
Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports local businesses through sponsorship and networking programs
  
  Provides resources, networking opportunities, and sponsorship initiatives such as covering participation fees for farmers at the Lima Farmers Market to support the vitality of local businesses.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$59K

Contributions & grants$8K14%

Program service revenue$51K85%

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$94K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$23K

balance sheet

Total assets$13K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$13K

3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -31.6%

relationships · 9

Who they work with

Camp Good Days and Special Time Partner — Recipient of financial support raised by Lima Crossroads Council.
Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates about events and the Lima Crossroads Days Festival.
HF-L Fish Partner — Recipient of financial support raised by Lima Crossroads Council.
Lima Volunteer Ambulance Core Partner — Recipient of financial support raised by Lima Crossroads Council.
Mercy Flight Central Partner — Recipient of financial support raised by Lima Crossroads Council.
Teresa House Partner — Recipient of financial support raised by Lima Crossroads Council.
The Regiment Partner — Recipient of financial support raised by Lima Crossroads Council.
local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses as part of community development efforts.
non-profit organizations Partner — Fosters partnerships with nonprofit organizations to support community initiatives.

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.

Community Event-Based Engagement and Development

methodology: community-event_engagement
By hosting public events such as festivals and charitable gatherings, we strengthen community ties and foster civic engagement, because shared experiences build trust, collaboration, and local capacity.
Community-Driven Capacity Building

methodology: community-driven development
By engaging local residents as volunteers in meaningful projects, we strengthen community networks and build local capacity, because active participation fosters ownership, skill development, and social cohesion.
Integrated Community Development Through Cross-Sector Collaboration

methodology: integrated_community_development
By integrating support for local businesses, nonprofit partnerships, and community participation, we enhance quality of life because sustainable development emerges from coordinated, multi-stakeholder investment in the local ecosystem.