CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

89 YORK STREET SUITE 1, AUBURN, NY 13021-1135

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

LAURIE PICCOLO, 89 YORK STREET, AUBURN, NY 13021

Signed the 990

LAURIE PICCOLO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(315) 255-1703

Website

WWW.CAPHELPS.ORG

Return prepared by

FUSTCHARLES LLP

Mission

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.

Program accomplishments

• 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.
  Expenses $7,078,756 · revenue $306,332
• 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.
  Expenses $374,790 · revenue $5,467
• 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.
  Expenses $806,876 · revenue $146,070
• 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.
  Expenses $749,308 · revenue $204,189

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.

IRS record

EIN

16-0907880

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

1967

Accounting year ends

July

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$3,111,896

Income (IRS master file)

$10,309,660

Filing history

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 16-0907880).

Questions about CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC

What is the EIN of CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC is 16-0907880.

Is CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.

Are donations to CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 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 CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 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 CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 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 CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?

The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names LAURIE PICCOLO.

Who are the officers and directors of CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?

The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,248 (LAURIE PICCOLO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does CAYUGA-SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,296,630, expenses of $10,527,080 and total assets of $3,111,896 at year end.

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