Nonprofit · EIN 13-2547122
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC
Tax-exempt · ELMFORD, NY 10523
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $30,635,704 | $31,354,473 | -$718,769 | $17,689,420 | $19,432,213 | -$1,742,793 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $26,059,541 | $26,364,969 | -$305,428 | $12,143,099 | $13,167,125 | -$1,024,026 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $23,886,469 | $25,382,543 | -$1,496,074 | $5,763,628 | $6,462,120 | -$698,492 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,096,803
- of which government grants
- $28,814,369
- Program service revenue
- $107,377
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $27,438
- Other revenue
- $1,431,524
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $348,543
- Other salaries and wages
- $13,631,526
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,696,267
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $153,702
- Accounting fees
- $123,040
- Occupancy
- $3,575,517
- Travel
- $71,990
- Depreciation
- $31,211
- Program services (functional)
- $27,106,128
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,142,415
- Fundraising (functional)
- $105,930
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,143,099
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,689,420
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,432,213
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,742,793
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $242,914
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,784,106
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $41,313
- Gross receipts
- $30,635,704
- Employees
- 453
- Volunteers
- 67
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRON DAWKINS | CEO Key employee | 35 | $195,478 |
| VERNON FRAY | CFO Key employee | 35 | $153,064 |
| DIANE ATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PIAZZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARA SERVADIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADA ONWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAWN BARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TARIK GREENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PIAZZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LOUIS ROMAIN | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA GARCIA | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EDDIE MAE BARNES | 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALTHEMA GOODSON | BOARD PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARY-ANN LAWRENCE | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DR LATASHA CARVER | 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRON DAWKINS | CEO Key employee | 35 | $193,983 | $12,080 |
| VERNON FRAY | CFO Key employee | 35 | $150,020 | $596 |
| DIANE ATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MILLER | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| O'DEAN MANGUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMONA PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PIAZZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALTHEMA GOODSON | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS ROMAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN CABRERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA SERVADIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADA ONWE | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA GARCIA | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE MAE BARNES | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE A GRAY | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES FOSTER | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRON DAWKINS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 35 | $158,210 | $6,328 |
| COLIN DACRES | SPECIAL PROGAMS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $134,433 | $5,377 |
| VERNON FRAY | CFO Officer | 35 | $125,640 | $5,026 |
| JANETTE GONZALES | ECP PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 35 | $99,746 | $3,990 |
| ADA ONWE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA GARCIA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ALTHEMA GOODSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE ATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS ROMAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| O'DEAN MANGUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN CABRERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMIKA ROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PIAZZA JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE MAE BARNES | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES FOSTER | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN JONES ESQ | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE GRAY ESQ | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2 WESTCHESTER PLAZA, ELMFORD, NY 10523-1607
- In care of
- % JOHN S SAVAGE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VERNON FRAY, 2 WESTCHESTER PLAZA, ELMSFORD, NY 10523
- Signed the 990
- VERNON FRAY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (914) 592-5600
- Website
- WWW.WESTCOP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MITCHELL & TITUS LLP
Mission
TO MOBILIZE AND EFFICIENTLY MANAGE RESOURCES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS TO HELP THE LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY REGION TO ACHIEVE GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Program accomplishments
- EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM:THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS IMPACT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY IN RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF WORKING FAMILIES. OUR BEFORE AND AFTER CARE SERVICES HAVE SEEN SIGNIFICANT GROWTH, ENABLING FAMILIES TO MAINTAIN THEIR EMPLOYMENT WHILE ENSURING THEIR CHILDREN RECEIVE QUALITY,SAFE, ENGAGING, AND SUPPORTIVE CARE.ADDITIONALLY, OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM HAS BEEN PIVOTAL IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY HOMELESS AND FOSTER CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY PROVIDED AT THREE LOCATIONS, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN IN THESE CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT.OUR WORKFORCE REMAINS A CORNERSTONE OF OUR SUCCESS. THE TEAM IS BOTH STRONG AND DEDICATED, WITH MANY STAFF MEMBERS ACTIVELY PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS. THIS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENSURES THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF SERVICES AND OUTCOMES FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE.TOGETHER, THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS HIGHLIGHT OUR DEDICATION TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES, FOSTERING RESILIENCE, AND PROMOTING LIFELONG SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN IN OUR CARE.Expenses $7,806,655 · revenue $899,417
- SHELTER PROGRAM:ONE OF THE GOALS FOR OUR HOMELESS SHELTER PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO CLIENTS THAT WILL LEAD TO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITHIN SIX TO NINE MONTHS. SOME OF THE RESOURCES THAT WESTCOP ARE IMPLEMENTING THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE TEMPORARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, MONEY MANAGEMENT, JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES. THE CLIENTS' PROGRESS IS MONITORED AND MEASURED ON AN ON-GOING BASIS TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE PROVIDING THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND BENEFICIAL RESOURCES FOR THEIR TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WESTCOP IS CURRENTLY OPERATING FOUR SHELTER PROGRAMS. A MALE ONLY DROP IN SHELTER IN THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, A WOMEN ONLY DROP IN SHELTER IN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, A SPECIAL MONITORING SHELTER FOR PRIOR SEX OFFENDERS IN VALHALLA, NEW YORK AND 149 BEDS SHELTER LOCATED IN VALHALLA NEW YORK.Expenses $6,175,537
- CAP PROGRAM:WESTCOP'S COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIPS (CAPS) ARE ESSENTIAL HUBS OF ADVOCACY AND SERVICE FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS ADDRESSING LOCAL NEEDS WHILE FOSTERING COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. THEY SERVE THE CRITICAL ROLE OF ADVOCATES FOR IMPOVERISHED AND MINORITY CONSTITUENCIES, ASSISTING THEM IN ORGANIZING IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE THE LARGER COMMUNITY'S ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES AND KEEPING THEIR INTERESTS BEFORE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. WESTCOP'S CAPS SERVE TO: IDENTIFY THE LOCAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS, PROVIDE VITAL RESOURCES TO RESIDENTS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS, PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN AND CONNECT RESIDENTS TO SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED WITHIN WESTCOP AND BY OTHER LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. EXAMPLES OF THE PROGRAM AND SERVICES THAT WESTCOP'S COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (CAP) CENTERS PROVIDE ARE AS FOLLOWS: FINANCIAL AND DIGITAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION IMITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND ADULT, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PREPARATION AND BENEFIT COORDINATION AND ADVOCACY, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.Expenses $3,167,117
- Expenses $9,956,819 · revenue $639,484
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-2547122
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,689,420
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,635,704
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $30,635,704 | $31,354,473 | $17,689,420 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $26,059,541 | $26,364,969 | $12,143,099 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $23,886,469 | $25,382,543 | $5,763,628 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $19,368,197 | $21,594,808 | $6,152,191 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-2547122).
Questions about WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC
- What is the EIN of WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC is 13-2547122.
- Is WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names VERNON FRAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,478 (KIRON DAWKINS, CEO).
- How much revenue does WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,635,704, expenses of $31,354,473 and total assets of $17,689,420 at year end.