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Partnership for Ontario County Inc

EIN 16-1546830 · Canandaigua, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARTNERSHIP FOR ONTARIO COUNTY, INC CREATES AND COLLABORATES IN A LARGER SYSTEM OF CARE AND PROVIDES SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN SERVICES, YOUTH SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH, HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, COMMUNITY RESEARCH, COMMUNITY COALITION BUILDING, AND MORE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
25
Volunteers
104
Highest pay
$83,807, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $296,932 spent. EPIC ZONE YOUTH CLUBHOUSES:YOUTH CLUBHOUSES OFFER A SAFE SPACE WHERE YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERMENT, AND SUPPORT. ALL YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 17 ARE INCLUDED AS VALUABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY'S RICH WITH EXPERIENCES AND ARE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THEIR POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SELF AND OTHERS. THERE ARE TWO CLUBHOUSE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ONTARIO COUNTY, GENEVA AND BLOOMFIELD.
  2. $171,655 spent. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COALITION OF ONTARIO COUNTY:SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COALITION OF ONTARIO COUNTY IS A COMMUNITY COALITION THAT MEETS REGULARLY TO IMPLEMENT PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING THE CURRENT DRUG EPIDEMIC. THE COALITION HOSTS FORUMS, TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS AIMED AT PREVENTION EDUCATION.
  3. $133,433 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTER:THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTER'S MISSION IS REFLECTED THROUGH THEIR PROGRAMMING WHICH OFFERS RECOVERY OF LIFE THROUGH WELLNESS AND COUNSELING. EVERY COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS ACCESS TO FREE PROGRAMS IN AN EFFORT TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION THROUGH RESILIENCY AND STRENGTH. THE ONGOING PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTER, LOCAL COMMUNITY BUSINESS AND TIRELESS VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.
  4. $339,582 spent. ONTARIO COUNTY YOUTH COURT:ONTARIO COUNTY YOUTH COURT (OCYC) IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMMITTED CERTAIN VIOLATIONS. THE GOAL OF YOUTH COURT IS TO INTERVENE IN ANTISOCIAL OR DELINQUENT ACTIVITIES, REDUCE THE INCIDENCE AND TEACH NEW BEHAVIORS AND COPING SKILLS. THIS PEER-BASED PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EDUCATION ABOUT THE JUDICIAL PROCESS, MOTIVATE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ACTIONS AND REINFORCE RESPONSIBILITY TO SOCIETY THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL SENTENCING.COMMUNITY LIAISON:THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY LIAISON TEAM IS WORKING TO HELP FACILITATE A STRONGER CONNECTION AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN POLICYMAKERS, INSTITUTIONS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ONTARIO COUNTY. THROUGH CONVERSATION, WE WILL DISCUSS AND PROPOSE NEW STRATEGIES TO CREATE NEW AND ENHANCE EXISTING SERVICES (AND ACCESS TO) THAT BREAK THE CYCLE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT.LEADERSHIP ONTARIO:LEADERSHIP ONTARIO IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ONTARIO COUNTY LEADERS. THIS 10-MONTH PROGRAM HOSTS A COHORT OF 20 TO 25 INDIVIDUALS THAT SEEK TO ENHANCE BOTH LEADERSHIP AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS WHILE OBTAINING A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF ONTARIO COUNTY, INCLUDING ITS STRENGTHS AND AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY. THIS PROGRAM BUILDS TALENT PIPELINE AND RETAINS KEY TALENT IN OUR COMMUNITY AND INCREASES APPRECIATION FOR OUR COMMUNITY ASSETS AND RESOURCES.SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION OF ONTARIO COUNTY:THE SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION OF ONTARIO COUNTY IS A COALITION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERESTED IN EDUCATING ONTARIO COUNTY ABOUT SUICIDE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND TRAININGS.NOWHERE TO GO:NOWHERE TO GO IS A COMMUNITY FORUM ON HOW WE MIGHT CARE FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN IMMEDIATE CRISIS SITUATIONS WITH NOWHERE TO TURN. THE FORUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND WELCOMES CREATIVE IDEAS ON HOW TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO HAVE NOWHERE TO GO.PATHWAYS:THE PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. OFFERING A COMMUNITY CURRICULUM TO A GROUP OF LIKEMINDED INDIVIDUALS, THIS THREE-MONTH PROGRAM ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO GROW IN THEIR OWN WORTH AND GAIN SKILLS THAT TRANSLATE INTO LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR A PATH TO BEGIN THEIR EDUCATION JOURNEY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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