Opportunities For Otsego Inc

Organization Overview

Opportunities For Otsego Inc is located in Oneonta, NY. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Opportunities For Otsego Inc employed 170 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opportunities For Otsego Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2024, Opportunities For Otsego Inc generated $8.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, AS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, MOBILIZES RESOURCES AND CREATES SOLUTIONS TO UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COUNTIES OF OTSEGO AND CHENANGO, NEW YORK. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO'S MISSION IS TO BE THE LEADER IN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVES, THRIVING FAMILIES, AND CARING COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCHEDULE OCHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE HEAD START, A FEDERALLY FUNDED EDUCATIONAL CARE PROGRAM FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE 3 AND 4 YEAR-OLD CHILDREN. EARLY HEAD START SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO EXPECTANT PARENTS AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE THROUGH HOME VISITS AND CENTER BASED SERVICES, INCLUDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION, HEALTH/WELLNESS EDUCATION FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN, ONGOING SUPPORT AND REFERRAL TO OTHER SOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES DAYCARE AND UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES. A CHILDREN'S CENTER IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING AND PROVIDES A PLACE WHERE YOUNG CHILDREN CAN PARTICIPATE IN AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SITTING THROUGH INTERVIEWS AT DSS, OR BEING PRESENT FOR COURT ACTIVITIES. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO OPERATES WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN), A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 THAT STRESSES NUTRITION EDUCATION AND GIVES FAMILIES VOUCHERS TO PURCHASE FORMULA AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO OPERATES "BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES," A FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HOME-BASED MODEL IN WHICH FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SET GOALS BASED ON THEIR STRENGTHS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO OFFERS ELIGIBILITY SCREENING FOR THOSE SEEKING HEALTH INSURANCE AND ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH CARE OPTIONS.


OTHER HUMAN SERVICES - OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN BECOMING COMPETITIVE IN THE LABOR FORCE BY WORKING WITH OUR EMPLOYMENT COUNSELORS AND LOCAL EMPLOYERS IN TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND WAGE SUBSIDY PROGRAMS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO'S WHEELS TO WORK PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT HOUSEHOLDS IN ACQUIRING SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SO ADULTS MAY ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT.


CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO ASSIST HOMELESS AND AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS IN MAINTAINING SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND PERMANENT HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, RENTAL SUBSIDIES, HOUSING LOCATION ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES, AND INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO IS ALSO THE MAIN PROVIDER OF SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENT CRIMES IN OTSEGO COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL AND MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT, EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, REFERRAL TO SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT.


ENERGY SERVICES - PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH THEIR UTILITY AND HOME ENERGY NEEDS BASED ON THEIR INCOME OR CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY. HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROVIDES FUEL, UTILITY, EMERGENCY, FURNACE REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. WEATHERIZATION IS AVAILABLE TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOME OWNERS AND RENTERS AND IS DESIGNED TO MAKE THEIR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Samols
President
$0
Melinda Murdock
Vice-President
$0
Benjamin Friedell
Secretary
$0
David Merzig
Treasurer
$0
Daniel Buttermann
Director
$0
Fanny Clements
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$6,012
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,891,322
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$132,211
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $95,047
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,029,545
Total Program Service Revenue$824,125
Investment income $20,085
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,991
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,872,480

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