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WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC
FORT EDWARD, NY · EIN 141494402 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P200 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · leapservices.org
revenue
$7.1M
expenses
$7.2M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
215
volunteers
633
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ATTAINING SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING SERVICES, SHARING RESOURCES AND THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community action agency serving Washington County, NY that supports individuals and families in attaining self-sufficiency through workforce development, emergency assistance, and early childhood education programs. Operates as the designated Career Center for the county and provides services to low-income residents, seniors, and youth. Founded over fifty years ago as the Economic Opportunity Council.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $756K
    OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFERS ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT-TRAINING AND CAREER RESOURCES TO BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS (INCLUDING DISLOCATED WORKERS), AS WELL AS SUPPORTS TO BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. AS THE CAREER CENTER FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY, THE PROGRAM OPERATES AS PART OF A TRI-COUNTY CONSORTIUM THROUGH THE SARATOGA-WARREN-WASHINGTON COUNTY LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, AND IS FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR UNDER THE 'WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT' (WIOA).
  2. #2 $506K
    OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM, PRIMARILY FUNDED BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG), PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. LEAP'S EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY FACING FOOD-INSECURITY, HOUSING-INSECURITY (INCLUDING HOMELESSNESS) AND LIMITED ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION. SERVICES ARE RESTRICTED TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS AS WELL AS SENIORS WITHIN WASHINGTON COUNTY. CSBG FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTS OUTREACH, AWARENESS AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT HELP TO COORDINATE RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Transportation Program
Transportation services for seniors and individuals seeking employment in Washington County
Emergency Assistance Program
Provides financial aid to prevent utility shut-offs, evictions, and support for first month's rent and prescription costs for income-eligible residents
Head Start / Early Head Start
Early childhood education program serving children and families in Southern Washington County with comprehensive developmental services
LEAP Community Garden
Community garden initiative providing garden plots and fresh produce access to residents in Washington County
Workforce Development Program
Provides employment training, career resources, and job placement services for adults, youth, and dislocated workers as the designated Career Center for Washington County
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs
      Provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parental involvement services for children ages 0–5 from low-income families in Washington County, NY. Includes enrollment support, home-based services, and targeted interventions such as addressing language delays from pandemic-related disruptions.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Operating a coat closet and Community Giving Boxes
      Provides cold-weather clothing through a coat closet and distributes personal hygiene items and essential goods via Community Giving Boxes located at Head Start centers in Hudson Falls, Whitehall, and Cambridge, NY, to support individuals and families in need.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Operating a community garden
      Manages a community garden program in Washington County, NY as part of its emergency assistance and food security initiatives to support low-income individuals and families.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operating an emergency food pantry
      Distributes three days of food based on household size to income-eligible residents of Washington County, NY through an emergency food pantry, with access limited to once every 30 days, to increase access to healthy food options and address food insecurity.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Providing emergency financial assistance
      Offers emergency financial aid to prevent utility shut-offs, evictions, and housing instability by covering costs for utilities, rent (including first month’s rent), mortgages, and prescription drugs for income-eligible residents in Washington County, NY.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Providing employment counseling and career services
      Offers job-seeking assistance including career counseling, resume writing, job placement, and workforce training for youth, adults, and dislocated workers through the designated Career Center in Washington County, NY, part of the American Job Center network.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Providing transportation services for seniors and income-eligible residents
      Operates a transportation program using a dedicated fleet and drivers to provide medical and limited social rides for seniors (60+), disabled adults, and income-eligible residents in Washington County, NY, with priority given to medical appointments and availability-based service for errands.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
    • Providing weatherization services
      Offers weatherization services to low- and middle-income families in Washington County, NY to improve home energy efficiency and reduce utility costs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.06M
Contributions & grants$7.06M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3400%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.19M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.31M
Grants paid out$500K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.16M
Cash$510K
Investments$0
Liabilities$851K
Net assets$1.31M
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SHELLEY SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $101K
EMILY LANDRY FINANCE DIRECTOR 35 $100K
board members · 11
  • CASSANDRA ALLEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CIERRA COLVIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANA HOGAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELIZABETH HENRY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFFREY R MEYER — CHAIRPERSON
  • KATHERINE DRISCOLL — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICK DEE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT DINGMAN — TREASURER
  • SAMUEL J HALL — VICE CHAIRPERSON
  • SUSAN HUGHES — BOARD MEMBER
  • TAMMY DELORME — SECRETARY
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Network — Nominee for Business of the Year (Large Nonprofit) in 2022 and 2023.
  • American Job Center network Partner — L.E.A.P. is a proud partner of the American Job Center network and operates the designated Career Center for Washington County.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Collaborated with the American Red Cross to train individuals in life-saving skills, recognized as a Top Provider in 2021.
  • Comfort Food Community Partner — Partner organization collaborating with LEAP to increase access to healthy food options.
  • Market 32 Partner — Partner organization collaborating with LEAP to increase access to healthy food options.
  • Regional Food Bank NENY Partner — Partner organization collaborating with LEAP to increase access to healthy food options.
  • Saratoga-Warren-Washington County Local Workforce Development Board Partner — Tri-county consortium partner for workforce development services
  • Siena College Partner — Parent of Head Start participant enrolled in academic program at Siena College, supported by child's participation in Head Start.
  • U.S. Department of Labor Government — Primary funder of workforce development programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
  • Washington County Government — Provides emergency assistance exclusively to residents of Washington County, New York
  • Washington County Office of the Aging Partner — Partner organization that provides referrals and collaborates on senior transportation services.
  • donors Partner — Supports the operation of the Emergency Food Pantry through donations.
  • local businesses Partner — Building a network among local businesses to support employment and job training throughout Washington County.
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 Action Network with Coordinated Safety Model
    methodology: community_action_network
    By functioning as a community action network and using a coordinated safety network model, the organization connects residents to emergency assistance and integrated services during crises because centralized resource coordination improves access and response efficiency.
  • Regional Consortium for Workforce Development
    methodology: regional_consortium_model
    By delivering workforce development services through a tri-county consortium model, the organization expands access to employment training and resources because regional collaboration increases service reach and capacity.
  • Relationship-Based Service Delivery
    methodology: relationship_based_service
    By prioritizing long-term staff retention, the organization ensures consistent, relationship-based support for children and families because stable relationships with providers increase trust, engagement, and program effectiveness.
  • Whole-Family Approach with Holistic Support
    methodology: whole_family_holistic
    By addressing the needs of the entire family across multiple domains (school, home, and community), the organization improves child and family outcomes because integrated support systems lead to greater stability and self-sufficiency.