2014-11-13T10:17:13-06:00 2014-03-31 264298079 EFP ROTENBERG LLP 280 KENNETH DRIVE SUITE 100 ROCHESTER NY 14623 990 2013-04-01 160910547 TOMPKINS COMMUNITY ACTION INC TOMP 6072738816 701 SPENCER ROAD ITHACA NY 14850 SALLY G DULLEA PRESIDENT 6072738816 2014-10-30 1 JOSEPH KEHM P00534974 5854278900 2014-10-29 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z SALLY G DULLEA 701 SPENCER ROAD ITHACA NY 14850 7069080 0 X WWW.TCACTION.ORG X 1966 NY TOMPKINS COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. (TCACTION) "PARTNERS WITH LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS AS THEY DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL". LOCATED IN UPSTATE NEW YORK'S FINGER LAKES REGION, TCACTION HAS SERVED THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 47 YEARS, IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THEIR GOALS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. 13 13 134 0 0 0 7116919 6609158 451753 411224 563 559 18784 48139 7588019 7069080 0 0 0 0 4508608 3990591 0 0 0 2354696 2136200 6863304 6126791 724715 942289 6644483 6402601 2731173 2742200 3913310 3660401 X TOMPKINS COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. (TCACTION) "PARTNERS WITH LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS AS THEY DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL". LOCATED IN UPSTATE NEW YORK'S FINGER LAKES REGION, TCACTION HAS SERVED THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 47 YEARS, IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT CREATE STABLE SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO HELP PEOPLE TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY. 0 0 5445597 411224 SEE SCHEDULE OTOMPKINS COMMUNITY ACTION IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT HAD ITS GRASSROOTS BEGINNINGS IN 1964. ORIGINALLY TOMPKINS COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION OR EOC, AS IT WAS KNOWN UNTIL OUR OFFICIAL CORPORATE NAME CHANGE TO TOMPKINS COMMUNITY ACTION IN 1999, BEGAN AS A LOCAL COALITION OF CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WANTED TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN TOMPKINS COUNTY. FORMALLY INCORPORATED IN 1966, THE AGENCY BECAME PART OF A NATIONAL AND STATE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES. FROM A SMALL NOT-FOR-PROFIT HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY, WITH A YEARLY BUDGET OF APPROXIMATELY $25,000 AND A STAFF OF 3.5 EMPLOYEES IN 1966 OPERATING TWO PROGRAMS, EOC TRANSFORMED ITSELF AND HAS GROWN INTO TOMPKINS COMMUNITY ACTION, A LARGE, MULTI-FACETED COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY IMPLEMENTING AND INTEGRATING 25 PROGRAMS THAT SERVICE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS. AS ONE OF TOMPKINS COUNTY'S LARGER EMPLOYERS, THE AGENCY CURRENTLY HAS A STAFF OF 102 PEOPLE WHO ASSIST YEARLY APPROXIMATELY 7,000 LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING. WE ENTER THIS YEAR WITH RENEWED COMMITMENT TO OUR MISSION, VISION, AND STRATEGIES FOR ENDING CYCLES OF POVERTY IN TOMPKINS COUNTY.HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS SERVED 346 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROGRAM DELIVERY SUPPORTED PREGNANT WOMEN, NEWBORNS AND CHILDREN UP TO 5 YEARS OLD IN BOTH CLASSROOMS AND FAMILIES' HOMES. WITH 15 CLASSROOMS COUNTY WIDE, COLLABORATIONS WITH CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND THE ITHACA SCHOOL DISTRICT SERVING AS OUR DELEGATE IN 8 PRE-K CLASSROOMS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVE HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATION, INDIVIDUALIZATION TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING. IMPLEMENTING HIGH SCOPE CURRICULUM, PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON THE FIVE DOMAINS IDENTIFIED TO MEET SCHOOL READINESS GOALS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN. CHILDREN'S MATH AND SCIENCE SKILLS INCREASED BY 72% AND LANGUAGE LITERACY SKILLS BY 75% THIS PROGRAM YEAR. CHILD SOCIAL RELATIONS SKILLS INCREASED BY 65%; SHOWS A STRONG INDICATOR FOR SCHOOL READINESS AND TRANSITION SUCCESS. FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDED MONTHLY SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES, PARENT ACTION GROUPS, TRAININGS, SECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE SERVED 74,443 BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THIS YEAR AND EXPANDED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES LINKING ACTIVE MOVEMENT TO HEALTHY NUTRITION. THE FAMILY HOME LIBRARY PROVIDED 3,327 BOOKS AND ACTIVITIES TO FAMILIES FUNDED THROUGH THE PARK FOUNDATION AND THE FAMILY READING PARTNERSHIP; ROTARY CLUB DONATIONS PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL 539 BOOKS. PROGRAM FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES TOTALED $3,390,346 FUNDING FOR PROGRAMMING ($2,348,680 WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS, $701,445 OPERATIONS, $238,104 CONTRACTED SERVICES, $60,825 CONSUMABLES). AN ADDITIONAL $41,429 SUPPORTED AND EXPANDED STAFF AND PARENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING. OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM WORKED CLOSELY WITH PARENTS AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN TRANSITIONING TO KINDERGARTEN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. ADVOCATES PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AT PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES, COORDINATED SERVICE DELIVERY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND SUPPORTED POSITIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN FAMILIES AND SCHOOL SYSTEM STAFF. THE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED 5,447 BOXES OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD, PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES TO INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS. OUR VICTORY GARDEN INITIATIVE PROVIDED OVER 9,000 VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH LOW INCOMES WHO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS. THE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TEAM BRINGS FAMILY SERVICE STAFF FROM ALL AGENCY DEPARTMENTS TOGETHER TO TRAIN, SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE DELIVERY TOFAMILIES.IN 2012-2013 WE PROVIDED HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO OVER 1137 HOUSEHOLDS AS THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR FOR NYS HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL. THE TOTAL ANNUAL SUBSIDY PAID OUT TO LANDLORDS WAS $7,125,171. 96 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN OUR FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY (FSS) PROGRAM, WITH 68 PEOPLE EARNING ESCROW MONIES DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THEIR EARNED INCOME. AS OF MARCH 2013, $81,115 OF ESCROW MONIES WAS DISBURSED TO GRADUATING PARTICIPANTS. THREE FAMILIES PURCHASED HOMES AS PART OF THE HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM. AS A PARTNER OF THE SOLUTIONS TO END HOMELESSNESS PROGRAM OF TOMPKINS COUNTY, TCACTION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 75 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING RENTAL ASSISTANCE. TCACTION ASSISTED 9 ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TRANSITION OUT OF OR TO AVOID ENTERING A NURSING HOME WITH RENTAL SUBSIDIES UNDER THE NURSING HOME TRANSITION AND DIVERSION PROGRAM. CHARTWELL HOUSE PROVIDED AFFORDABLE AND SAFE PERMANENT HOUSING FOR 13 PREVIOUSLY HOMELESS MEN IN RECOVERY. RESIDENTS CONCENTRATE ON HOUSING STABILITY, BUILDING LIFE SKILLS, MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND FURTHERING EDUCATION GOALS. OUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM ASSISTED 16 YOUNG, HOMELESS, PREGNANT OR PARENTING FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING SAFE AND STABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION/GED ATTAINMENT, JOB PREPARATION AND PARENTING SKILLS. MAGNOLIA HOUSE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR WOMEN IN RECOVERY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH AN EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE OF APRIL 2014. OUR BUILDING PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE (TRADEMARKED) CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS PERFORMED ENERGY AUDITS, EFFICIENCY UPDGRADES AND RESIDENT EDUCATION ABOUT LOW AND NO COST WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY. THIS YEAR, 46 LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS BENEFITED FROM OUR WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 9 FAMILIES MADE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH ASSISTED HOME PERFORMANCE WITH ENERGY STAR, WHICH PROVIDES INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS A 50% SUBSIDY FOR EFFICIENCY UPGRADES. THROUGH NY STATE'S NEW PROGRAM, GREEN JOBS GREEN NEW YORK, 49 MORE FAMILIES AT ALL INCOME LEVELS TRUSTED TCACTION STAFF TO COMPLETE THEIR HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENTS. COLLABORATIONS WITH BETTER HOUSING FOR TOMPKINS COUNTY CONTINUED AS 8 FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER OR HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM CONSUMERS RECEIVED AUDITS TO EVALUATE ENERGY SAVING OPPORTUNITIES AND/OR ENERGY UPGRADES. THIS YEAR 106 LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED COST-EFFECTIVE ELECTRIC REDUCTION MEASURES THROUGH EMPOWER NEW YORK. 5445597 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 46 0 134 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X CARRIE BERMAN 6072738816 701 SPENCER ROAD ITHACA NY 14850 SALLY G DULLEA PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOANNE POWERS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICAH MARTORELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA JEWETT SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM CHURCH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE QUEST DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAY SCHLATHER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE MCGONIGAL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE CONNORS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOMMY MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GWEN WILKINSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SOPHIA DARLING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY LUZ HERRERA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LEE DILLON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00 X 94685 0 0 94685 0 0 0 0 0 0 MCPHERSON BUILDERS INC 129 WEST FALLS STREET ITHACA NY 14850 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR 1342027 1 6575864 33294 6609158 ERP REVENUES 624100 248896 248896 RENTAL INCOME 531110 133441 133441 CONTRACT REVENUE 624100 28887 28887 411224 559 559 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 48139 48139 48139 7069080 411224 0 48698 94685 94685 2930019 2635894 294125 16557 14883 1674 949330 817917 131413 58347 57823 524 374569 359779 14790 17568 11007 6561 256389 206459 49930 31384 26600 4784 62813 55319 7494 104336 104336 354732 354732 49845 19238 30607 MATERIALS 188548 188548 PROGRAM EXPENSES 157303 153658 3645 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 131954 131906 48 FOOD 120397 119246 1151 228015 188252 39763 6126791 5445597 681194 0 11296 66444 61912 0 576645 605712 1434 1434 28322 22818 14900 14900 8259324 2601326 5921019 5657998 28955 33295 6644483 6402601 404473 407510 435587 559063 583389 512639 1307724 1262988 2731173 2742200 X 3913310 3660401 3913310 3660401 6644483 6402601 942289 -1195198 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 6589139 7773493 7828004 7116919 6609158 35916713 6589139 7773493 7828004 7116919 6609158 35916713 35916713 1771 983 572 563 559 4448 12083 10415 70877 18784 48139 160298 36081459 2191113 0.99540 0.99640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 7436101 1847322 5588779 823223 754004 69219 5657998 X 7916667 847587 847587 7069080 0 7069080 6974378 847587 847587 6126791 0 6126791 PART X, LINE 2: THE AGENCY IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE AGENCY HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE AGENCY PRESENTLY DISCLOSES OR RECOGNIZES INCOME TAX POSITIONS BASED ON MANAGEMENT'S ESTIMATE OF WHETHER IT IS REASONABLY POSSIBLE OR PROBABLE THAT A LIABILITY HAS BEEN INCURRED FOR UNRECOGNIZED INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE AGENCY HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. U.S. FORMS 990 FILED BY THE AGENCY ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE AGENCY IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO TAX EXAMINATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 AND PRIOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE NEXT BOARD MEETING, AT WHICH THE AUDITOR MAKES A PRESENTATION AND ANSWERS QUESTIONS PRIOR TO VOTING TO APPROVE THE FORM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AT ALL BOARD MEETINGS AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE TOMPKINS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES COALITION COMPENSATION SURVEY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY, AND USED TO UPDATE AGENCY SALARY SCALE AND JOBS "FAMILIES", SUBJECT TO BOARD AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REVIEW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DISTRIBUTED UPON REQUEST. FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C: NO CHANGES HAVE TAKEN PLACE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014.