PEOPLE'S EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC

EIN: 166095039 501(c)(3) Human Services

SYRACUSE, NY

Total Revenue
$26,575,031
Total Expenses
$27,191,063
Total Assets
$9,642,494
Net Assets
$5,165,902
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
CAROLYN BROWN
Phone
3154703300
Tax Period
2025-02-01 to 2026-01-31

PEOPLE'S EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC, founded in 1968, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $26.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

HELPING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $14,271,006

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PREPARES CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND LIFE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT SERVES LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN AND...

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HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PREPARES CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND LIFE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT SERVES LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD. IN ADDITION TO HIGH-QUALITY CLASSROOM LEARNING ACTIVITIES, ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SCREENINGS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, DENTAL CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. TRAINED STAFF SUPPORT CHILDREN'S PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO SET AND ACHIEVE THEIR FAMILY'S GOALS, SUCH AS SECURING STABLE HOUSING, OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, ADVANCING THEIR EDUCATION, AND IMPROVING FINANCIAL SECURITY. THE PROGRAM SERVES 1,092 INDIVIDUALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,885,696 Revenue: $225,719

THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND HOUSING REDUCES THE ENERGY BURDEN FOR LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ONONDAGA AND OSWEGO COUNTIES BY PROVIDING COST-EFFECTIVE, ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENTS...

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THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND HOUSING REDUCES THE ENERGY BURDEN FOR LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ONONDAGA AND OSWEGO COUNTIES BY PROVIDING COST-EFFECTIVE, ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENTS. THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ENERGY ASSESSMENTS AND SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY. BY LOWERING UTILITY COSTS AND IMPROVING HOUSING QUALITY, THE DEPARTMENT HELPS FAMILIES ACHIEVE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY, INCREASED PROPERTY VALUES, AND HEALTHIER, ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOMES. THIS PROGRAM ANNUALLY SERVES 556 HOMES AND CLIENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,547,763

CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED SITES INCLUDING FIVE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS, EASTWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, BIG BROTHERS BIG...

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CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED SITES INCLUDING FIVE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS, EASTWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, AND FREE TAX PREP. THE DEPARTMENT SERVES ONONDAGA AND PORTIONS OF OSWEGO COUNTY, PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREER PATHWAYS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, REENTRY SERVICES, FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION, YOUTH ENRICHMENT AND MENTORING, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, WHOLE-FAMILY AND INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THESE PROGRAMS SERVICE 7,453 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $26,242,953
Program Service Revenue $322,556
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $9,522
TOTAL REVENUE $26,575,031

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $17,402,451
Fundraising Expenses $3,776
Program Expenses $23,988,791
Other Expenses $9,788,612
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,191,063

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $26,575,031 $25,147,339 +0.1%
Expenses $27,191,063 $25,431,782 +0.1%
Net Income $-616,032 $-284,443 +1.2%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
419
Volunteers
1948

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
7
$345,179
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MITAYAH DONERLSON BOARD MEMBER 0.42
Director
$0 $0 $0
PASTOR PHYLLIS LEE-WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 0.04
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON J WALLACE BOARD MEMBER 0.54
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HODGENS BOARD MEMBER 0.29
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA USHERWOOD FITZPATRICK BOARD MEMBER 0.56
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC JT CABALLERO BOARD MEMBER 0.37
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON NICHOLAS J DEMARTINO BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD PERRY BOARD MEMBER 0.31
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER MONTGOMERY BOARD MEMBER 0.52
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYSHA MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 0.52
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LAFLAIR BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDGE JAMES H CECILE PRESIDENT 1.75
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY COPES 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 0.21
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT T TACKMAN TREASURER 1.48
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PAULA FREEDMAN 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 0.52
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ERICH W SHAFER SECRETARY 0.54
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN D BROWN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$186,013 $5,582 $191,595
NANCY SPECHT TURO CFO 37.50
Officer
$122,856 $30,728 $153,584
REBECCAH FRANK DIRECTOR HEAD START/EARLY 37.50
Highest
$112,011 $30,406 $142,417
KATHLEEN O'BRIEN VP OF FINANCE 37.50
Highest
$131,163 $15,386 $146,549
ARMANDA KING DIRECTOR OF HR 37.50
Highest
$117,840 $30,581 $148,421
TODD GOEHLE VP OF OPERATIONS & STRATEG 37.50
Highest
$102,657 $3,080 $105,737
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
2026 $26,575,031 $27,191,063 $9,642,494 $-616,032
2025 $25,147,339 $25,431,782 $10,495,767 $-284,443
2024 $25,896,465 $25,571,799 $10,263,764 $324,666
2023 $26,848,733 $24,810,140 $9,897,327 $2,038,593
2022 $25,369,056 $25,616,786 $6,133,094 $-247,730
2021 $22,166,194 $21,885,967 $5,794,498 $280,227
2020 $23,491,540 $22,999,109 $5,795,920 $492,431
2019 $21,822,979 $21,886,456 $5,097,739 $-63,477
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