Wayne County Action Program Inc

Organization Overview

Wayne County Action Program Inc, operating under the name Finger Lakes Community Action, is located in Lyons, NY. The organization was established in 1967. 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 12/2023, Finger Lakes Community Action employed 742 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Finger Lakes Community Action 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 12/2023, Finger Lakes Community Action generated $15.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.0% 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO COORDINATE RESOURCES TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE PEOPLE IN NEED TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HEAD START - THIS FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN, INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION, FAMILY SERVICES, PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH. SPECIAL EFFORTS ARE MADE TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY RECOGNIZES PARENTS AS THE PRIMARY EDUCATORS OF THEIR CHILDREN. WE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGE PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN ALL PROGRAM FUNCTIONS AND WORK AS PARTNERS WITH THE FAMILY CENTERS IN ONTARIO, SODUS, HURON, CLYDE, LYONS, NEWARK AND PALMYRA. THE PROGRAM SERVES 190 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNUALLY. ELIGIBILITY FOR BOTH PROGRAMS IS BASED ON ANNUAL INCOME, FAMILY SIZE AND SPECIAL NEEDS.


WEATHERIZATION - THIS FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS CONSERVE ENERGY, LOWER HEATING BILLS, AND KEEP HOMES WARM IN FRIGID TEMPERATURES. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO WAYNE, ONTARIO, SENECA & CAYUGA RESIDENTS WHOM ARE EITHER CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE OR WHOSE INCOMES ARE AT OR BELOW THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES. WEATHERIZATION SERVES 609 LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY.


SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM - SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM HAS SHOWN RECENT GROWTH PRIMARILY DUE TO THE STEADY WORK PROGRAM. STEADY WORK ADDRESSES GENERATIONAL RURAL POVERTY ONE YOUNG PERSON AT A TIME. PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED MEANINGFUL, INITIAL WORK EXPERIENCES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SOFT SKILLS AND ACHIEVE GOALS PARTICIPANTS SET FOR THEMSELVES IN UNIQUE WORKFORCE ENTRY PLANS. PARTICIPANTS ARE AGED 14-24 AND EMPLOYED ON AVERAGE 20 HOURS PER WEEK. INTAKE INCLUDES SCREENING FOR BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING LITERACY, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, POSSESSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, OTHER JOB SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE. DURING INTAKE, PARTICIPANTS ALSO SET GOALS FOR THEMSELVES. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CAN INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY TO AVAILABLE JOBS BUT MAY ALSO MEAN ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING TO A TRADE SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ASSISTANCE WITH FINANCIAL AID PAPERWORK. PARTICIPANTS ARE LINKED TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR SPECIFIC TOPICS SUCH AS FISCAL MANAGEMENT. OFTEN BASIC CONCEPTS LIKE THE OPENING OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND PAYING BILLS, OR UNDERSTANDING INTEREST AND LOANS REQUIRE SPECIFIC TUTELAGE. THE PROGRAM USES A NETWORK OF LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS SEEK OUT FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT. (324 SERVED)


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Zornow
Chair
$0
Joe Bissell
Vice Chair
$0
Mike Jankowski
Treasurer
$0
Christina Bellinger
Secretary
$0
David Englert
Director
$0
Tom Mettler
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Dobbins Painting & Construction
Weatherization Subcontract Services
$151,581
Hershberger Builders
Construction
$139,645
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $12,845,398
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$492,266
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $26,302
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,337,664
Total Program Service Revenue$1,676,723
Investment income $1,432
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $15,015,819

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