FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC

EIN: 141626314 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

CADYVILLE, NY

Total Revenue
$2,388,943
Total Expenses
$2,433,137
Total Assets
$1,011,743
Net Assets
$813,556
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
CRYSTAL NARDUCCI
Phone
5182935045
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

PROVIDE THE MEANS FOR THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED TO ACHIEVE DECENT, SAFE HOUSING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $124,369 Revenue: $130,439

:RURAL PRESERVATION: FUNDS ARE USED TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP APPLICATIONS TO NYS HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR HOME, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), ACCESS TO HOME AND THE NYS MANUFACTURED MOBILE...

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:RURAL PRESERVATION: FUNDS ARE USED TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP APPLICATIONS TO NYS HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR HOME, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), ACCESS TO HOME AND THE NYS MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOME REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (MMHR) FOR FUNDS TO REHABILITATE AND REPLACE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS. 3 HUD CDBG (MUNICIPAL) APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED. NEW YORK STATE MANUFACTURED HOME REPLACEMENT (MMHR), NEW YORK STATE ACCESS TO HOME, AND HOME REHABILITATION APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED, ALL WERE AWARDED. PRESERVATIONS FUNDS ARE ALSO USED TO SUPPORT HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE COMMUNITY STABILIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT GOALS CONSISTENT WITH STRATEGIC AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANS IN THE REGION. FUNDS ARE ALSO UTILIZED TO SUPPORT WORK WITH THE CLINTON COUNTY HOUSING COALITION, A GROUP DEDICATED TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN THE COUNTY. RURAL PRESERVATION FUNDS PROVIDE, IN PART, FOR EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS, BASIC OPERATIONAL COSTS, AND TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF STAFF.

Program 2
Expenses: $145,858

:HOUSING ASSISTANCE: STAFF COUNSELED AND/OR ASSISTED 210 CONSUMERS. THIS ACTIVITY SUPPORTS THE DELIVERY OF A WIDE VARIETY OF HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES TO HOME BUYERS, HOMEOWNERS,RENTERS AND THE...

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:HOUSING ASSISTANCE: STAFF COUNSELED AND/OR ASSISTED 210 CONSUMERS. THIS ACTIVITY SUPPORTS THE DELIVERY OF A WIDE VARIETY OF HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES TO HOME BUYERS, HOMEOWNERS,RENTERS AND THE HOMELESS. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO HELP THEM MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR HOUSING STATUS, TO MEET THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOMEOWNERSIHP AND TENANCY. COUNSELORS HELP BORROWERS AVOID HIGH INTERESTRATE MORTGAGES, UNAFFORDABLE REPAYMENT TERMS,AND OTHER SITUATIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF EQUITY, INCREASED DEBT, DEFAULT, AND FORECLOSURE. HOUSING COUNSELORS DISTRIBUTE AND PROVIDE A RESOURCE FOR FAIR HOUSING AND FAIR LENDING INFORMATION. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED THROUGH COUNSELOR-TO-CLIENT ASSISTANCE THAT ADDRESSES UNIQUE FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND HOUSING ISSUES, AND FOCUSES ON OVERCOMING SPECIFIC OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVE HOUSING GOALS SUCH AS REPAIRING CREDIT, ADDRESSING RENTAL DISPUTES, HOME PURCHASE, DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND RAISING AWARENESS OF CRITICAL HOUSING, TOPICS SUCH AS PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES, FAIR LENDING AND FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENTS, FINDING UNITS ACCESSIBLE FOR DISABLED PERSONS,AVOIDING FORECLOSURE, OR RESOLVING FINANCIAL CRISES. EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH FORMAL CLASSES WITH ESTABLISHED CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS - PROVIDED IN A GROUP OR CLASSROOM SETTING, OR OTHER FORMATS APPROVED BY HUD COVERING TOPICS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (1) RENTER RIGHT (2) THE HOME BUYING PROCESS (3) HOME MAINTENANCE (4) BUDGETING (5) FAIR HOUSING (6) IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES (7) RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (8) AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD CREDIT. THE HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM IS INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVEMENT OF FRIENDS MISSION.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,975,520

:THE OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM ASSISTED 93 HOUSEHOLDS. THE EMPHASIS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ELIMINATE HOUSING CONDITIONS THAT ARE DETRIMINAL TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY...

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:THE OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM ASSISTED 93 HOUSEHOLDS. THE EMPHASIS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ELIMINATE HOUSING CONDITIONS THAT ARE DETRIMINAL TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND PUBLIC WELFARE THROUGH CODE ENFORCEMENT, DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED UNITS, HOUSING REHABILITATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, AND TO PRESERVE LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF UNITS BOTH FOR SAVINGS AS WELL AS THE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FEDERAL AND STATE DEFERRED PAYMENT LOANS (GRANTS) TO ELIGIBLE PROPERTY OWNERS TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT HOUSING, A SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT, AND EXPANDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES PRIMARILY FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. LOANS THROUGH THE OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM ARE DEFERRED PAYMENT, NO-INTEREST LOANS THAT ONLY BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE UPON SALE, RENTAL, REFINANCE (SOME), OR TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY. THE LOAN IS FORGIVEN IF THE OWNER RESIDES IN THE PROPERTY FOR THE SPECIFIED TERM OF THE LOAN (VARIES BY PROGRAM SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS). THERE ARE NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS REQUIRED WITH THE LOANS WHICH ARE SECURED IN MOST PROGRAMS, BY A MORTGAGE ON THE PROPERTY. DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THERE IS A LONG WAITING LIST FOR THESE SERVICES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,258,374
Program Service Revenue $130,439
Investment Income $130
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,388,943

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $737,443
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,245,747
Other Expenses $1,695,694
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,433,137

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,388,943 $4,046,551 -0.4%
Expenses $2,433,137 $4,148,746 -0.4%
Net Income $-44,194 $-102,195 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
9
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$261,652
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRUCE GARCIA CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN CROWNINGSHIELD VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER BROWN-ROSE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK KAISER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE CLARKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIE JENT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIELLE DION DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL NARDUCCI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$140,866 $12,570 $153,436
ALLISON GARFIELD FINANCE MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$93,055 $15,161 $108,216
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,388,943 $2,433,137 $1,011,743 $-44,194
2024 $4,046,551 $4,148,746 $1,100,549 $-102,195
2023 $4,691,510 $4,591,902 $1,484,984 $99,608
2022 $3,146,914 $3,131,286 $1,329,981 $15,628
2021 $3,407,756 $3,357,753 $1,709,285 $50,003
2020 $2,294,723 $2,207,801 $1,080,753 $86,922
2019 $5,144,134 $4,820,992 $1,113,697 $323,142
2018 $1,589,328 $1,602,427 $690,635 $-13,099
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