ACCORD CORPORATION

EIN: 222218884 501(c)(3)

BELMONT, NY

Total Revenue
$7,163,454
Total Expenses
$7,223,899
Total Assets
$3,411,114
Net Assets
$2,782,075
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
LESLEY GOOCH-CHRISTMAN
Phone
5852687605
Tax Period
2025-03-01 to 2026-02-28

ACCORD CORPORATION, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit that reported $7.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year.

Mission

ACCORD CONNECTS PEOPLE TO RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT STABILITY AND GROWTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,895,930 Revenue: $7,797

ACCORD'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...

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ACCORD'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.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,436,509 Revenue: $32,798

ACCORD 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...

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ACCORD 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.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,100,571
Program Service Revenue $36,000
Investment Income $1,160
Other Revenue $25,723
TOTAL REVENUE $7,163,454

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,911,481
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,332,439
Other Expenses $2,312,418
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,223,899

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $7,163,454 $8,191,997 -0.1%
Expenses $7,223,899 $7,754,446 -0.1%
Net Income $-60,445 $437,551 -1.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
141
Volunteers
469

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
4
$259,094
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARRIE WHITWOOD PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MINDY SCOTT VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH DAMIANO SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER BIGELOW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REITA SOBECK-LYNCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRISTA WIGENT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLEY BESSETTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PENNY CHUDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLEY GOOCH-CHRISTMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$103,977 $46,000 $149,977
LORRAINE HARMON COMPTROLLER 40.00
Officer
$100,161 $8,956 $109,117
LYNN LANGWORTHY HEAD START DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$105,550 $36,543 $142,093
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 $7,163,454 $7,223,899 $3,411,114 $-60,445
2025 $8,191,997 $7,754,446 $3,473,306 $437,551
2024 $7,886,446 $7,567,536 $2,968,355 $318,910
2023 $7,291,130 $7,107,255 $3,199,141 $183,875
2022 $6,739,671 $6,577,664 $2,583,412 $162,007
2021 $7,452,023 $7,316,751 $2,691,069 $135,272
2020 $6,988,887 $7,019,029 $2,055,529 $-30,142
2019 $7,029,899 $6,861,841 $2,195,341 $168,058
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