2026-03-25T17:52:45-05:00 2025-07-31 161226221 FUSTCHARLES LLP 220 S WARREN STREET SYRACUSE NY 13202 990 2024-08-01 160907880 CAYUGASENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC CAYU 3152551703 89 YORK STREET AUBURN NY 13021 LAURIE PICCOLO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3152551703 2026-03-19 1 1 DESIREE M BENNETT P01263666 3154463600 2026-03-19 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LAURIE PICCOLO 89 YORK STREET AUBURN NY 13021 10309660 0 X WWW.CAPHELPS.ORG X 1965 NY TO RESPECTFULLY ASSIST PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE AGENCY ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 50 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START, HOMELESS INTERVENTION AND HOMELESS VULNERABLE PROGRAMS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM. 14 14 181 480 0 0 9546623 9618614 530314 662058 7113 334 31006 15624 10115056 10296630 0 0 0 0 6376540 6387515 0 0 6127 4113542 4139565 10490082 10527080 -375026 -230450 3736693 3111896 1679624 1285277 2057069 1826619 X TO RESPECTFULLY ASSIST PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE AGENCY ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 50 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START, HOMELESS INTERVENTION AND HOMELESS VULNERABLE PROGRAMS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM. 0 0 7078756 306332 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM: (SEE SCHEDULE O) THE AGENCY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CAYUGA COUNTY. CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND FAMILY SERVICES. THE AGENCY WORKS CLOSELY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AUBURN, MORAVIA, AND CATO SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FOCUS ON SCHOOL READINESS GOALS AND NEW YORK STATE EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS. THE AGENCY HAS UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN (UPK) PARTNERSHIPS WITH AUBURN AND MORAVIA. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: EARLY HEAD START - A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN, SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 2. HEAD START-A PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL, AND FAMILY SUPPORT. UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN (UPK) - A NEW YORK STATEFUNDED PROGRAM FOR 4-YEAR-OLDS, ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THEIR ENTRY INTO KINDERGARTEN. 3PK - A PRE-KINDERGARTEN STATE-FUNDED PROGRAM FOR 3-YEAR-OLDS. BACKPACK PROGRAM - PROVIDES CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM IN AUBURN WITH NUTRITIOUS FOOD ON THE WEEKEND, DURING THE THIRD WEEK OF EACH MONTH, WHEN OTHER HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES HAVE DWINDLED. 374790 5467 EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM: (SEE SCHEDULE O) EMERGENCY SERVICES ASSISTS CUSTOMERS ON A WALK IN BASIS IN THE EVENT OF A CRISIS SITUATION. STAFF WORK WITH THE CUSTOMER TO ASSESS THE SITUATION, GATHER INFORMATION AND RESOLVE THE CRISIS. CUSTOMERS CAN THEN BE REFERRED TO A COMBINATION OF PROGRAMS WITHIN THE AGENCY OR PARTNER AGENCIES THAT CAN PROVIDE LONG TERM ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. ALL OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED IN EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN A STRENGTH BASED MANNER, WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT HOUSEHOLDS WILL MOVE TOWARD SELF SUFFICIENCY. THE EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO AGENCY CUSTOMERS TO HELP ALLEVIATE HUNGER IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOOD PANTRY IS UNIQUE IN THE COMMUNITY AS IT IS THE ONLY PANTRY WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN BE SERVED REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY LIVE WITHIN THE COUNTY AND THEY ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE FOOD TWICE MONTHLY AS OPPOSED TO MONTHLY. EMERGENCY BABY PANTRY PROVIDES INCOME ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN SENECA COUNTY WITH CHILDREN AGED 0-24 MONTHS WITH DIAPERS, FORMULA, WIPES, DIAPER CREAM, CAR SEATS, CLOTHING AND BLANKETS MONTHLY. PERSONAL CARE PANTRY PROVIDES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS INCLUDING DIAPERS, BABY WIPES, FEMININE PRODUCTS, TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE, SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, DEODORANT, AND HAIRBRUSHES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CAYUGA COUNTY. CAYUGA HAS EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SOLUTIONS (CHESS) PROGRAM PROVIDES FLEXIBLE ONE TIME ASSISTANCE TO HELP TANF ELIGIBLE WORKING FAMILIES TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN EMPLOYMENT. FUNDS MAY ASSIST WITH HOUSING UTILITIES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, CAR REPAIRS, AND OTHER NEEDS. CAYUGA COUNTY CHRISTMAS ELF COLLABORATIVE, MULTI PARTNER PROGRAM PROVIDES TOYS TO INCOME ELIGIBLE CHILDREN IN NEED IN CAYUGA COUNTY, AGED 18 YEARS OR YOUNGER, DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. HOMELESS INTERVENTION FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN IS USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS OR NEAR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. AN AGENCY ADVOCATE WORKS WITH THE CUSTOMER TO DETERMINE THEIR HOUSING NEEDS AND HOW THEY CAN BE BEST ADDRESSED TO PROVIDE PERMANENT, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS. ONCE THE CUSTOMER ENTERS THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THEIR HOUSING NEEDS, A CASE MANAGER THEN WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH ASSISTANCE CAN SECURE HOUSING AND MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL TO AVOID A REPEAT BOUT OF HOMELESSNESS. CAR SEAT DISTRIBUTION PROVIDES CAR SEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED AND ACCEPTS BOTH IN AGENCY AND OUT OF AGENCY REFERRALS. A CERTIFIED CAR SEAT TECHNICIAN PRESENTS AN HOUR LONG WORKSHOP THAT INCLUDES A VIDEO ON CHILD SAFETY AND CAR SEAT INSTALLATION. A HANDS ON DEMONSTRATION IS PROVIDED BY THE TECHNICIAN AND THE CUSTOMER MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN INSTALLATION PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE CAR SEAT. HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE CONTRACT WITH NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE NAVIGATOR SERVICES TO ASSIST POTENTIAL ENROLLEES WITH ACCESSING AFFORDABLE CARE THROUGH THE MARKETPLACE. RAPID REHOUSING ASSISTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND INTO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE, IN SOME INSTANCES TO HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. A REFERRAL IS THROUGH CAYUGA COUNTY. FREE CLOTHING PROVIDES GENTLY USED CLOTHING AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO PEOPLE IN NEED. TO ACCOMMODATE AS MANY SHOPPERS AS POSSIBLE, VISITS ARE LIMITED TO ONCE PER WEEK FOR 30 MINUTES, AND VISITORS ARE LIMITED TO 3 SHOPPING BAGS PER VISIT (UNLESS SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES APPLY). WARM THE CHILDREN COLLABORATIVE, MULTI PARTNER PROGRAM PROVIDES WARM WINTER COATS AND ACCESSORIES TO INCOME ELIGIBLE CHILDREN IN NEED IN CAYUGA COUNTY AGED 14 AND YOUNGER. 806876 146070 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: FAMILY AND VICTIM SERVICES: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES PROGRAM IS A VITAL RESOURCE, PROVIDING CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING EMERGENCY SAFETY SERVICES SUCH AS SHELTER AND A 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE. PROGRAM ADVOCATES HAVE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ARE EXPERIENCED IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE. THEY UNDERSTAND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE, COURT AND SOCIAL SERVICES SYSTEMS, AND ARE FAMILIAR WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT MIGHT BE USEFUL TO VICTIMS. IN ADDITION, AN ADVOCATE CAN ACCOMPANY A VICTIM TO COURT, THE POLICE STATION, OR TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND PROVIDE VICTIMS WITH PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THE AGENCY'S ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT HELP FIND A SAFE PLACE TO STAY, PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING LEGAL RIGHTS, PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, FINANCIAL ADVOCACY, MEDICAL ADVOCACY, LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVOCACY, FAMILY COURT ADVOCACY, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, PROVIDE REFERRALS TO NECESSARY COMMUNITY RESOURCES. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL SUBSIDIES AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. VICTIM COMPENSATION CLAIMS ASSISTANCE THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF CRIME WITH APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST WITH ITEMS SUCH AS MEDICAL BILLS, LOST WAGES, AND COUNSELING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CRIME. INTERVENTIONS MAY INCLUDE HOME VISITATIONS THROUGH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOLLOW UP PROGRAM BY AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CAYUGA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. 749308 204189 OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SENECA WOMEN'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION, SUPERVISED VISITATION/SAFE EXCHANGE, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS COVID19, HUNGER PREVENTION AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE, HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE, KINSHIP CAREGIVER, SENECA PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERGENERATIONS, VOLUNTEER MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION, DRESS FOR SUCCESS, BRENDAN MCGRATH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, ACCESS VR, EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM, IMPROVING CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSES, AND SENECA COUNTY CHRISTMAS PROJECT. 749308 204189 9009730 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 55 0 1 181 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X X LAURIE PICCOLO 3152551703 89 YORK STREET AUBURN NY 13021 BRYAN BUSH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AALIYAH WHITMORE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH SMOLINSKI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 REV CAROLINE GREENE SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 AMY MAHUNIK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES SLAYTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA LAMPHERE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRENDA WIEMANN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN RINGWOOD TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KAREN MACIER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN M NICHOLS ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAMMY SUNDERLIN RN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANN KUBAREK CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SHERIFF BRIAN SCHENCK VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY SPINGLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 APRIL MILES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIE MONTGOMERY DEPUTY DIRECTOR 37.50 X 95207 0 13205 LAURIE PICCOLO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50 X 117248 0 13205 GRACE REYNOLDS FINANCIAL OFFICER 37.50 X 90284 0 9856 KATHI CRAIG DEPUTY DIRECTOR 37.50 X 76652 0 9856 DANIEL BOULEY FINANCIAL OFFICER 37.50 X 1678 0 0 381069 0 46122 1 0 0 0 BIRNIE BUS SERVICES PO BOX 630 ROME NY 13442 BUS SERVICE 811187 ACC TECHNICAL SERVICES 6400 FLY RD EAST SYRACUSE NY 13057 IT SERVICE 193953 NORTHBROOK FARMS 89 YORK STREET AUBURN NY 13021 RENT 181904 3 2125 34489 8689089 892911 725205 9618614 PROGRAM FEES 624100 662058 662058 662058 334 334 17579 0 17579 17579 17579 7200 34489 13030 -5830 -5830 OTHER 900099 3875 3875 3875 10296630 665933 0 12083 427291 361690 65601 4788199 3970165 818034 61606 51219 10387 586100 487343 98757 524319 435919 88400 12478 12478 29453 29453 180924 60616 120308 229215 148306 74782 6127 236380 137594 98786 89980 86453 3527 71182 71182 165217 165217 175204 153242 21962 CONTRACTUAL 832682 779528 53154 SUPPLIES 740027 729154 10873 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES 698606 698606 FOOD 593755 593755 84462 79741 4721 10527080 9009730 1511223 6127 126337 65456 126169 107360 1103451 846633 43429 47389 4440193 2618461 1922619 1821732 414688 223326 3736693 3111896 589109 369430 0 74893 695479 631784 395036 209170 1679624 1285277 X 1920288 1667533 136781 159086 2057069 1826619 3736693 3111896 -230450 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 9248776 9759236 9455713 9546623 9618614 47628962 9248776 9759236 9455713 9546623 9618614 47628962 47628962 21140 18937 22273 13397 17913 93660 2541 41139 14160 25521 3875 87236 47809858 2449577 0.99620 0.99560 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 32400 32400 3119179 1485252 1633927 255627 220657 34970 1032987 912552 120435 1821732 SECUIRITY DEPOSITS 13948 FINANCE LEASE ASSETS 19157 OPERATING LEASE ASSETS 190221 223326 SECUIRITY DEPOSITS 200 FINANCING LEASE OBLIGATIONS 19953 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 189017 209170 X 11407601 1097941 13030 1110971 10296630 0 10296630 11638051 1097941 13030 1110971 10527080 0 10527080 PART X, LINE 2: THE AGENCY HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A). MANAGEMENT IS UNAWARE OF ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX OR ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE AGENCY'S EXEMPT STATUS. THE TAX YEARS OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES ARE 2022 TO 2025. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 13,030. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 13,030. GOLF TOURNAMENT 19316 12116 7200 900 2500 2420 3205 SURF AND TURF RAFFLE 5050 5050 550 2510 470 3 17323 17323 250 225 41689 34489 7200 900 550 2500 5180 3900 13030 -5830 X 561 243536 FMV X PROGRAM SUPPLIES 3860 481669 FMV 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS WAS USED FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS ELECTRONICALLY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR THE TOP OFFICIAL - THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS HIRED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SALARY IS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE PAY SCALE AND COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND UTILIZES COMPARABILITY DATA WHEN SETTING THOSE SALARY SCALES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS FOR AUDIT OVERSIGHT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THE AUDITOR SELECTION HAS NOT CHANGED.