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Nonprofit · EIN 16-6066346

OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC

Tax-exempt · ONEONTA, NY 13820

Financials

$8.9M$9.1M2023$9.5M$9.3M2024$9.9M$9.9M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990$9,908,373$9,902,058$6,315$2,824,449$1,257,397$1,567,052
March 31, 2025990$9,472,171$9,345,059$127,112$2,575,684$1,020,420$1,555,264
March 31, 2024990$8,872,480$9,092,752-$220,272$2,980,338$1,555,834$1,424,504
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,983,673
of which government grants
$8,202,780
Program service revenue
$887,027
Investment income
$35,217
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,516
Other revenue
$2,456

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$160,525
Other salaries and wages
$5,239,339
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,846,163
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$270,968
Travel
$18,255
Depreciation
$173,329
Program services (functional)
$8,835,770
Management and general (functional)
$1,062,029
Fundraising (functional)
$4,259

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,575,684
Total assets, end of year
$2,824,449
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,257,397
Net assets, end of year
$1,567,052
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,252,499
Publicly traded securities
$470,568
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,244,638
Net assets with donor restrictions
$322,414
Gross receipts
$9,908,373
Employees
176
Volunteers
556
Year formed
1966
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TANYA MARIE SHALORC.E.O./C.F.O.
Officer
40$160,525$32,915
LISA SAMOLSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
FANNY CLEMENTSVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BENJAMIN FRIEDELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAVID MERZIGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARGUERITE DYKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DR ALAN DONOVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TIM PARSONSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AMANDA MATTHEWSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELIZABETH BLASCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DOUGLAS BRENNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SUSAN SCZESPANSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MAIZY JAKLITSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TANYA MARIE SHALORC.E.O./C.F.O.
Officer
40$141,533$6,429
DANIEL MASKINC.E.O. (TO 6/30/24)
Officer
40$75,417$478
LISA SAMOLSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
FANNY CLEMENTSVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BENJAMIN FRIEDELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAVID MERZIGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DANIEL BUTTERMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARGUERITE DYKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DR ALAN DONOVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TIM PARSONSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AMANDA MATTHEWSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELIZABETH BLASCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DOUGLAS BRENNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SUSAN SCZESPANSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DANIEL MASKINC.E.O.
Officer
40$123,789$897
TANYA MARIE SHALORC.F.O.
Officer
40$101,140$10,739
LISA SAMOLSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MELINDA MURDOCKVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BENJAMIN FRIEDELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAVID MERZIGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DANIEL BUTTERMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
FANNY CLEMENTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DR ALAN DONOVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TIM PARSONSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LORRIE WOLVERTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELIZABETH BLASCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DOUGLAS BRENNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SUSAN SCZESPANSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3 W BROADWAY, ONEONTA, NY 13820-2223
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LISA SAMOLS, 3 WEST BROADWAY, ONEONTA, NY 13820
Signed the 990
LISA SAMOLS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(607) 433-8000
Return prepared by
EFPR ADVISORY LLC

Mission

OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, AS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, MOBILIZES RESOURCES AND CREATES SOLUTIONS TO UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COUNTIES OF OTSEGO AND CHENANGO, NEW YORK. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO'S MISSION IS TO BE THE LEADER IN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVES, THRIVING FAMILIES, AND CARING COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE HEAD START, A FEDERALLY FUNDED EDUCATIONAL CARE PROGRAM FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE 3 AND 4 YEAR-OLD CHILDREN. EARLY HEAD START SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO EXPECTANT PARENTS AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE THROUGH HOME VISITS AND CENTER BASED SERVICES, INCLUDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION, HEALTH/WELLNESS EDUCATION FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN, ONGOING SUPPORT AND REFERRAL TO OTHER SOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO OPERATES WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN), A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 THAT STRESSES NUTRITION EDUCATION AND GIVES FAMILIES VOUCHERS TO PURCHASE FORMULA AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO OPERATES "BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES," A FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HOME-BASED MODEL IN WHICH FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SET GOALS BASED ON THEIR STRENGTHS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO PROVIDES SPACE FOR A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ELIGIBILITY SCREENING FOR THOSE SEEKING HEALTH INSURANCE AND ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH CARE OPTIONS.
    Expenses $6,059,536 · revenue $141,336
  • CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO ASSIST HOMELESS AND AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS IN MAINTAINING SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND PERMANENT HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, RENTAL SUBSIDIES, HOUSING LOCATION ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES, AND INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO IS ALSO THE MAIN PROVIDER OF SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENT CRIMES IN OTSEGO COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL AND MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT, EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, REFERRAL TO SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
    Expenses $1,775,929 · revenue $437,488
  • ENERGY SERVICES - PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH THEIR UTILITY AND HOME ENERGY NEEDS BASED ON THEIR INCOME OR CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY. HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROVIDES FUEL, UTILITY, EMERGENCY, FURNACE REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. WEATHERIZATION IS AVAILABLE TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOME OWNERS AND RENTERS AND IS DESIGNED TO MAKE THEIR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT.
    Expenses $557,390 · revenue $78,172
  • OTHER HUMAN SERVICES - OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO'S WHEELS TO WORK PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT HOUSEHOLDS IN MAINTAINING SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SO ADULTS MAY ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO OPERATES A COMMUNITY ADVOCATE PROGRAM TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY AND CONNECT WITH NEEDED RESOURCES AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO PROVIDES SOCIAL CARE NAVIGATION SERVICES, CONNECTING ELIGIBLE MEDICAID MEMBERS TO HOUSING, NUTRITION, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEIR HEALTH-RELATED NEEDS.
    Expenses $442,915 · revenue $230,031

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990 on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
16-6066346
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
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,824,449
Income (IRS master file)
$9,908,373

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$9,908,373$9,902,058$2,824,449XML
990March 2025$9,472,171$9,345,059$2,575,684XML
990March 2024$8,872,480$9,092,752$2,980,338XML
990March 2023$8,551,944$8,643,718$2,694,826IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2019–––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 16-6066346).

Questions about OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC

What is the EIN of OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC is 16-6066346.
Is OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
Are donations to OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO 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 OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
Who is the principal officer of OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names LISA SAMOLS.
Who are the officers and directors of OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $160,525 (TANYA MARIE SHALOR, C.E.O./C.F.O.).
How much revenue does OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $9,908,373, expenses of $9,902,058 and total assets of $2,824,449 at year end.

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