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← PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC

Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$26,575,031
Total expenses
$27,191,063
Contributions and grants received
$26,242,953
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$322,556
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$9,522
Total assets, end of year
$9,642,494
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,476,592
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$5,165,902
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$23,988,791
Management and general expenses
$3,198,496
Fundraising expenses
$3,776
Program service expenses (Part III)
$23,988,791

Program services were 88.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $55,189

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $23,185,334

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $3,002,430

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $2,743,626

  • 2a · Program service revenue: FEES FOR SERVICE

    total $322,556 · related or exempt $322,556

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $4,800

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $4,800

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $4,800 · excluded $4,800

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $16,527

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $55,189

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $25,645

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$9,118 · excluded -$9,118

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $13,840 · related or exempt $13,840

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $13,840

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $345,179 · management and general $345,179

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $12,756,690 · program services $11,329,236 · management and general $1,427,454

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $251,704 · program services $212,985 · management and general $38,719

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $2,874,095 · program services $2,629,689 · management and general $244,406

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,174,783 · program services $1,036,178 · management and general $138,605

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $10,869 · program services $8,139 · management and general $2,730

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $67,350 · program services $16,009 · management and general $51,341

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $111,456 · program services $77,508 · management and general $33,948

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $136,735 · program services $120,532 · management and general $16,203

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,484,732 · program services $1,353,399 · management and general $131,333

  • 17 · Travel

    total $126,447 · program services $92,083 · management and general $34,364

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $114,633 · program services $107,929 · management and general $6,704

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $575,829 · program services $68,061 · management and general $507,768

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $497,799 · program services $459,658 · management and general $38,141

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $4,945,139 · program services $4,918,435 · management and general $26,704

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROFESSIONAL FEES AND C

    total $1,056,723 · program services $1,038,909 · management and general $17,814

  • 24c · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT EXPENSE

    total $323,069 · program services $279,088 · management and general $40,381 · fundraising $3,600

  • 24d · Other expenses: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND

    total $204,494 · program services $202,005 · management and general $2,489

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $133,337 · program services $38,948 · management and general $94,213 · fundraising $176

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $57,057 · end of year $54,749

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,006,460 · end of year $712,011

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $3,003,164 · end of year $3,159,781

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $139,713 · end of year $139,546

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $14,427,119

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $11,274,572

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $3,494,435 · end of year $3,152,547

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $2,794,938 · end of year $2,423,860

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,602,990 · end of year $1,680,107

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $499,388 · end of year $681,011

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $2,611,455 · end of year $2,115,474

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,603,773 · end of year $4,997,831

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $178,161 · end of year $168,071

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

HELPING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Activities or mission (Part I)

HELPING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT

  • HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PREPARES CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND LIFE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT SERVES LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD. IN ADDITION TO HIGH-QUALITY CLASSROOM LEARNING ACTIVITIES, ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SCREENINGS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, DENTAL CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. TRAINED STAFF SUPPORT CHILDREN'S PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO SET AND ACHIEVE THEIR FAMILY'S GOALS, SUCH AS SECURING STABLE HOUSING, OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, ADVANCING THEIR EDUCATION, AND IMPROVING FINANCIAL SECURITY. THE PROGRAM SERVES 1,092 INDIVIDUALS.

    Expenses $14,271,006

  • THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND HOUSING REDUCES THE ENERGY BURDEN FOR LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ONONDAGA AND OSWEGO COUNTIES BY PROVIDING COST-EFFECTIVE, ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENTS. THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ENERGY ASSESSMENTS AND SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY. BY LOWERING UTILITY COSTS AND IMPROVING HOUSING QUALITY, THE DEPARTMENT HELPS FAMILIES ACHIEVE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY, INCREASED PROPERTY VALUES, AND HEALTHIER, ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOMES. THIS PROGRAM ANNUALLY SERVES 556 HOMES AND CLIENTS.

    Expenses $2,885,696 · Revenue $225,719

  • CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED SITES INCLUDING FIVE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS, EASTWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, AND FREE TAX PREP. THE DEPARTMENT SERVES ONONDAGA AND PORTIONS OF OSWEGO COUNTY, PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREER PATHWAYS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, REENTRY SERVICES, FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION, YOUTH ENRICHMENT AND MENTORING, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, WHOLE-FAMILY AND INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THESE PROGRAMS SERVICE 7,453 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY.

    Expenses $5,547,763

  • OTHER PROGRAMS - ENCOMPASS A RANGE OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS TO REMAIN ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE INCLUDE THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM, SENIOR NUTRITION, EISEP, NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISOR, AND VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, VOLUNTEERISM, AND WELL-BEING AMONG SENIORS. COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY SERVE 1,929 INDIVIDUALS.

    Expenses $1,284,326 · Revenue $96,837

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Mitayah Donerlson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.42

  • Pastor Phyllis Lee-Williams

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.04

  • Jason J Wallace

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.54

  • Steve Hodgens

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.29

  • Patricia Usherwood Fitzpatrick

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.56

  • Eric Jt Caballero

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.37

  • Hon Nicholas J Demartino

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Edward Perry

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.31

  • Christopher Montgomery

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.52

  • Tysha Martin

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.52

  • Michael Laflair

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.15

  • Judge James H Cecile

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.75

  • Shirley Copes

    2ND VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.21

  • Robert T Tackman

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.48

  • Paula Freedman

    1ST VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.52

  • Erich W Shafer

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.54

  • Carolyn D Brown

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $191,595
    From this org
    $186,013
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,582
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $186,013
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,582
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $191,595

  • Nancy Specht Turo

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $153,584
    From this org
    $122,856
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $30,728
    Hours/week
    37.5

  • Rebeccah Frank

    DIRECTOR HEAD START/EARLY

    Total calculated
    $142,417
    From this org
    $112,011
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $30,406
    Hours/week
    37.5

  • Kathleen O'Brien

    VP OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $146,549
    From this org
    $131,163
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,386
    Hours/week
    37.5

  • Armanda King

    DIRECTOR OF HR

    Total calculated
    $148,421
    From this org
    $117,840
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $30,581
    Hours/week
    37.5

  • Todd Goehle

    VP OF OPERATIONS & STRATEG

    Total calculated
    $105,737
    From this org
    $102,657
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,080
    Hours/week
    37.5

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
8 June 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.1
Source object
202641619349300504

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