Washington County Economic Opportunity Council Inc, operating under the name Leap, is located in Fort Edward, NY. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Leap employed 191 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leap is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2023, Leap generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ATTAINING SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING SERVICES, SHARING RESOURCES AND THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEAD START/EARLY START IS FUNDED TO SERVE PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AGES 0-5 WHO RESIDE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, OF WHOM 10% HAVE DISABILITIES.WE PROVIDE CENTER BASED PROGRAMMING IN 5 LOCATIONS, IN ADDITION TO A COMPREHENSIVE HOME-BASED PROGRAM OPTION. HEAD START/EARLY START COORDINATES WITH MANY OTHER AGENCIES IN PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO WASHINGTON COUNTY RESIDENTS IN MEETING THEIR DAILY NEEDS.
ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAM WHICH PRIMARILY RUNS IN THE SUMMER (FUNDED BY NYS HEAP) AS WELL AS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE OF THE AGING TO HELP WITH ONE-TIME PROJECTS FOR THE ELDERLY.
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) FUNDING STREAMS PROVIDE CAREER SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND YOUTH, INCLUDING DISLOCATED WORKERS. OUR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM COORDINATES WITH OUR LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO WASHINGTON COUNTY RESIDENTS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS, INCLUDING ACCESS TO THE JOB SEARCH CAREER CENTER AND TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS.
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) FUNDING PROVIDES FUNDS TO ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. CSBG FUNDING SUPPORTS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS FOR THE ELDERLY (AGE 60+), AS WELL AS THOSE SEEKING WORK. IT ALSO HELPS TO ADDRESS FOOD AND SHELTER INSECURITY THROUGH A FOOD PANTRY, COMMUNITY GARDEN AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT UTILITY SHUTOFF AND/OR EVICTION FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. CSBG FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTS COORDINATION OF RESOURCES ACROSS THE COUNTY TO EXPAND OUTREACH AND AWARENESS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO LESSEN THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeffrey R Meyer Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Samuel J Hall Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Dingman Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Gray Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cierra Colvin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Hughes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,414,229 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $82,138 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $60,262 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,496,367 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,320 |
Investment income | $322 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,516,009 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $416,753 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $147,695 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,514 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,406,199 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $264,436 |
Other employee benefits | $475,859 |
Payroll taxes | $263,027 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $950 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,125 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $136,522 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,241 |
Office expenses | $18,729 |
Information technology | $60,170 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $360,327 |
Travel | $5,195 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $87,185 |
Interest | $19,722 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $164,826 |
Insurance | $74,698 |
All other expenses | $48,356 |
Total functional expenses | $6,465,941 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $529,876 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $108,928 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,009 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,805 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,581,170 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $161,287 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,505 |
Total assets | $2,464,580 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $381,101 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $38,110 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $609,941 |
Total liabilities | $1,029,152 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,435,428 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,464,580 |