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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2218884

ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN

Also known as ACCORD CORPORATION

Tax-exempt · BELMONT, NY 14813

Financials

$7.9M$7.6M2023$8.2M$7.8M2024$7.2M$7.2M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
February 28, 2026990$7,163,454$7,223,899-$60,445$3,411,114$629,039$2,782,075
February 28, 2025990$8,191,997$7,754,446$437,551$3,473,306$630,786$2,842,520
February 29, 2024990$7,886,446$7,567,536$318,910$2,968,355$563,386$2,404,969
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,100,571
of which government grants
$7,067,491
Program service revenue
$36,000
Investment income
$1,160
Net rental income
$21,128
Other revenue
$25,723

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$204,138
Other salaries and wages
$3,698,528
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,911,481
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$12,393
Occupancy
$324,141
Travel
$90,419
Depreciation
$99,337
Program services (functional)
$6,332,439
Management and general (functional)
$891,460

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,473,306
Total assets, end of year
$3,411,114
Total liabilities, end of year
$629,039
Net assets, end of year
$2,782,075
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,528,359
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,716,895
Net assets with donor restrictions
$65,180
Gross receipts
$7,163,454
Employees
141
Volunteers
469
Year formed
1972
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 February 28, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LESLEY GOOCH-CHRISTMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$103,977$46,000
LYNN LANGWORTHYHEAD START DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$105,550$36,543
LORRAINE HARMONCOMPTROLLER
Officer
40$100,161$8,956
CARRIE WHITWOODPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MINDY SCOTTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH DAMIANOSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER BIGELOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REITA SOBECK-LYNCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CRISTA WIGENTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLEY BESSETTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PENNY CHUDYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended February 28, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LESLEY GOOCH-CHRISTMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$108,171$34,167
LYNN LANGWORTHYHEAD START DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$101,513$35,429
LORRAINE HARMONCFO
Officer
40$93,376$4,990
JOSEPH DAMIANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MINDY SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER BIGELOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEBRA MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REITA SOBECK-LYNCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARRIE WHITWOODPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ELLEN MATLAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended February 29, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LESLEY GOOCH-CHRISTMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$95,985$19,294
LORRAINE HARMONCFO
Officer
40$47,790$0
JOSEPH DAMIANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MINDY SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANNE CAMPBELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEBRA MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REBECCA FANTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REITA SOBECK-LYNCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARRIE WHITWOODPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ELLEN MATLAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JENNIFER BIGELOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
84 SCHUYLER ST, BELMONT, NY 14813-1051
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LESLEY GOOCH-CHRISTMAN, 84 SCHUYLER STREET, BELMONT, NY 148131051
Signed the 990
LESLEY GOOCH-CHRISTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(585) 268-7605
Return prepared by
EFPR ADVISORY LLC

Mission

ACCORD CONNECTS PEOPLE TO RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT STABILITY AND GROWTH.

990 for the year ended February 28, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE OACCORD'S LARGEST PROGRAM IS HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH FOUR CENTER-BASED, ONE SCHOOL-BASED, AND HOME VISITING OPTIONS. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTH NUTRITION, SOCIAL, AND OTHER SERVICES, ENCOURAGING THE ROLE OF PARENTS AS THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHERS. HEAD START SERVES PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. AS WITH ALL ACCORD SERVICES, FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED TO SET AND ACHIEVE THEIR OWN GOALS WHILE RECEIVING PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED TOWARD SUCCESSFUL ENTRY INTO KINDERGARTEN, FAMILY STABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. COLLABORATION WITH OUR CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS ASSURES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES DELIVERY AND SERVICE COORDINATION. ACCORD'S HEAD START PROGRAM IS FUNDED TO SERVE A TOTAL OF 179 CHILDREN AND HAS AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION FOR PREPARING CHILDREN IN THE FIVE SCHOOL READINESS DOMAINS WHICH INCLUDE LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, COGNITION AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, APPROACH TO LEARNING, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ACCORD'S SUCCESS IS BUILT ON COMMITTMENT TO EXCELLENCE AS WELL AS STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HEALTH PROVIDERS, PARENTS, AND LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.
    Expenses $3,895,930 · revenue $7,797
  • SEE SCHEDULE OACCORD CORPORATION IS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY DESIGNATED BY THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE, A RURAL PRESERVATION COMPANY THROUGH THE NYS DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL, AN ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSISTANCE CENTER THROUGH THE NYS EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. ACCORD PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHICH INCLUDES A 24-HOUR EMERGENCY HOTLINE AND SECURE SHELTER, PREPARATION OF ORDERS OF PROTECTION, COURT ADVOCACY, SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, AND SERVICE COORDINATION FOR ALL COMMUNITY RESPONDERS, INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, PROBATION, SEXUAL ASSAULT PROVIDERS, COURT SYSTEMS, AND ELDER ABUSE RESPONDERS. HOUSING SERVICES INCLUDED SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AN EIGHT UNIT HOMELESS HOUSING FACILITY FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROGRAMS AS WELL AS HOME OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF 30 LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL UNITS, COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY PROPERTIES. THE AGENCY ALSO OFFERS CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES INCLUDING FOOD PANTRIES TO ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS REFLECTIVE OF THE COUNTY'S 16.3% POVERTY RATE. FINANCIAL LITERACY IS CURRENTLY BEING DELIVERED INTO ALL SERVICE DELIVERY COMPONENTS WITH OUTCOMES DEFINED BY MOVEMENT IN FAMILY WELL-BEING FROM IN CRISIS, TO STABLE, AND UP TO THRIVING AS MEASURED THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, FOOD, BUDGETING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILD CARE, AND PARENTING AND OTHER SELF-SUFFICIENCY DOMAINS. IN 2021, ACCORD ADDED THE FATHERHOOD CONNECTION PROVIDING GROUP SUPPORT TO INCREASE FATHERS' CONNECTION TO THEIR CHILDREN.
    Expenses $2,436,509 · revenue $32,798

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025February 28, 2026July 15, 2026990 on file
2024February 28, 2025July 15, 2025990 on file
2023February 29, 2024July 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2218884
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
1978
Accounting year ends
February
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,411,114
Income (IRS master file)
$7,163,454

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990February 2026$7,163,454$7,223,899$3,411,114XML
990February 2025$8,191,997$7,754,446$3,473,306XML
990February 2024$7,886,446$7,567,536$2,968,355XML
990February 2023$7,291,130$7,107,255$3,199,141IRS
990February 2022–––IRS
990February 2021–––IRS
990February 2020–––IRS
990February 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 22-2218884).

Questions about ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN

What is the EIN of ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN is 22-2218884.
Is ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN 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 ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending February 28, 2027) is due July 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2026.
Who is the principal officer of ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 names LESLEY GOOCH-CHRISTMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,977 (LESLEY GOOCH-CHRISTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMEN have?
On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 it reported revenue of $7,163,454, expenses of $7,223,899 and total assets of $3,411,114 at year end.

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