2026-07-27T13:44:21-04:00 2025-12-31 141662664 WEST & COMPANY CPAS PC PO BOX 1219 GLOVERSVILLE NY 120780354 990 2025-01-01 141667397 FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER INC FRAN 5185879826 95 WASHINGTON STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 HEATHER STRAUGHTER PRESIDENT 5185879826 2026-07-14 true JILL THAISZ P01297018 5187257127 2026-07-27 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z HEATHER STRAUGHTER 2939946 false X WWW.FRANKLINCOMMUNITYCENTER.ORG X 1984 NY THE MISSION OF FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. IS PROVIDING SUPPORT, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES THAT ENSURE CORE NEEDS ARE MET IN OUR COMMUNITY. 14 14 21 200 0 1739367 1951116 76505 81668 -2937 82068 238017 1812935 2352869 11109 13558 0 754850 823073 0 75327 892555 882151 1658514 1718782 154421 634087 4873430 5640274 41054 25302 4832376 5614972 X THE MISSION OF FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. IS PROVIDING SUPPORT, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES THAT ENSURE CORE NEEDS ARE MET IN OUR COMMUNITY. false false 685677 13558 CORE TO THE MISSION OF FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER ARE INITIATIVES SUCH AS OUR FREE STORE DONATION CENTER, EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, PROJECT LIFT-AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON BOLSTERING SELF-ESTEEM-AND PROVISION OF SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH FRANKLIN COMMUNITY MANOR, OUR EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS TAILORED FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO OUR DIRECT SERVICES, WE ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS TO HELP WITH TARGETING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, ENHANCING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY, PROMOTING OVERALL WELL-BEING, FOSTERING FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: IN 2025, THE FREE STORE WELCOMED 8,533 INDIVIDUALS WHO ACCESSED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS THROUGH OUR DONATION CENTER. WE PROVIDED OVER 10,750 IN RENTAL, UTILITY, AND HEATING ASSISTANCE, HELPING 47 HOUSEHOLDS-SUPPORTING BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN-TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES AND AVOID DISPLACEMENT. A COMMITTED NETWORK OF 200 VOLUNTEERS GENEROUSLY CONTRIBUTED OVER 7,100 HOURS, PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN SUSTAINING OUR STAFF, PROGRAMS, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES. OVER 300 DRIVES AND BENEFIT EVENTS HOSTED AND COORDINATED BY THE COMMUNITY RAISED 99,878 AND COLLECTED 54,323 POUNDS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES. 232353 EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY - THE FOOD PANTRY OPERATES AS A CHOICE-BASED MARKET, EMPOWERING CLIENTS TO SELECT THE FOODS AND ESSENTIALS THAT BEST MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS. OPEN TO ALL SARATOGA COUNTY RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, THE PANTRY OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS, INCLUDING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, SHELF-STABLE GOODS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. TO ENHANCE BOTH QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY, WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS TO PROVIDE FRESH, LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THESE RELATIONSHIPS NOT ONLY IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, BUT ALSO STRENGTHEN THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, WE COLLABORATE WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN RETAIL PARTNERS WHO DONATE HIGH-QUALITY SURPLUS AND DAY-OLD ITEMS, HELPING US KEEP OUR SHELVES STOCKED WHILE REDUCING FOOD WASTE. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: FILLED 4,916 GROCERY PACKAGES TO PROVIDE A 3-5 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS. 12,556 CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE. PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 150,672 MEALS. 379136 PROJECT LIFT - PROJECT LIFT IS DEDICATED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH. THIS FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PREVENTION PROGRAM OPERATES ACROSS ALL SIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 5. ADDITIONALLY, A SEPARATE PROGRAM AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOCUSES ON SELF-ESTEEM AND BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS TO THE SCHOOL. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: WE SERVED 110 FAMILIES, SUPPORTING A TOTAL OF 120 PROJECT LIFT STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5. OUR STUDENT SERVICES TEAM OVERSEES KEY COUNTY-WIDE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE IN DECEMBER, A HALLOWEEN COSTUME GIVEAWAY IN OCTOBER, AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION EACH AUGUST. 50 CHILDREN RECEIVED HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. 921 CHILDREN BENEFITED FROM OUR HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 148 CHILDREN WERE EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING AND HAIRCUTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO ADMINISTERS SCHOOL BREAK AND SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING 365 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMPERSHIPS FOR 120 PROJECT LIFT STUDENTS AND SIBLINGS. 121429 FRANKLIN COMMUNITY MANOR - THE MANOR OFFERS 17 SINGLE OCCUPANCY EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS THAT SERVE AS SAFE, PERMANENT HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS. WE ALSO HAVE OUR TWO MULTI- ROOM APARTMENTS ABOVE OUR FREE STORE. ALL UNITS ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS AND CLOSE TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. NOTABLE RESULTS FROM THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: PROVIDED PERMANENT HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING THEM A FIXED, LOW-COST HOUSING ALTERNATIVE 121429 1418595 true true false false false false false false true false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 21 true false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false false false false NY X FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER 5185879826 95 WASHINGTON STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 X STACIE ARPEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN CORCORAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW D'ABATE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN D'ANDREA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHANNA FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARY GAVIN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY GOLIBER VICE PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ALESSANDRA BANGE HALL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JASON LYNCH SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ZACHARY MANZ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN NEALON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SUSANNE ROGAN TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS RUANE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER STRAUGHTER PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 1 false false false 1188 232234 1717694 606278 1951116 RENTAL INCOME 80054 80054 OTHER INCOME 1614 1614 81668 72216 72216 567060 557208 9852 9852 9852 267886 29869 238017 2352869 81668 82068 13558 13558 116670 81902 25201 9567 593488 416629 128193 48666 8846 6210 1911 725 46673 32764 10081 3828 57396 40292 12398 4706 5750 5750 9176 9176 13603 13603 12482 9902 2580 48175 44321 2409 1445 1063 1063 6998 6998 110127 104621 5506 40953 40169 784 FOOD AND PROGRAM SUPPLIES 544123 544123 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 41781 41781 CAMPERSHIPS 23593 23593 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 7268 7268 17059 10669 6390 1718782 1418595 224860 75327 81595 165335 887535 814848 18376 6257 21569 1235 10751 15840 3501443 1301398 2262634 2200045 1590970 2436714 4873430 5640274 3808 6730 2805 6144 6212 31102 9555 41054 25302 X 4618906 5268376 213470 346596 4832376 5614972 4873430 5640274 X 634087 145336 3173 X false true X true false X 1640101 1503686 1501555 1739367 1951116 8335825 1640101 1503686 1501555 1739367 1951116 8335825 8335825 17214 20828 38910 49749 72216 198917 8534742 1075284 0.97670 0.98520 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true X 448884 448884 2497988 900507 1597481 204868 153916 50952 349703 246975 102728 2200045 ACCRUED PAYROLL 9555 9555 2489029 145336 145336 2343693 9176 9176 2352869 1709606 1709606 9176 9176 1718782 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 2B FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER HOLDS SECURITY DEPOSITS IN ESCROW FOR THEIR TENANTS. FALL FUNDRAISER 267886 267886 29869 267886 267886 29869 29869 238017 true GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS 13558 X 1 98456 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 259280 493162 RETAIL VALUE X DONATED SERVICE 4 14660 ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A CORE TO THE MISSION OF FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER ARE INITIATIVES SUCH AS OUR FREE STORE DONATION CENTER, EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, PROJECT LIFT-AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON BOLSTERING SELF-ESTEEM-AND PROVISION OF SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH FRANKLIN COMMUNITY MANOR, OUR EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS TAILORED FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO OUR DIRECT SERVICES, WE ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS TO HELP WITH TARGETING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, ENHANCING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY, PROMOTING OVERALL WELL-BEING, FOSTERING FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: IN 2025, THE FREE STORE WELCOMED 8,533 INDIVIDUALS WHO ACCESSED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS THROUGH OUR DONATION CENTER. WE PROVIDED OVER 10,750 IN RENTAL, UTILITY, AND HEATING ASSISTANCE, HELPING 47 HOUSEHOLDS-SUPPORTING BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN-TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES AND AVOID DISPLACEMENT. A COMMITTED NETWORK OF 200 VOLUNTEERS GENEROUSLY CONTRIBUTED OVER 7,100 HOURS, PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN SUSTAINING OUR STAFF, PROGRAMS, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES. OVER 300 DRIVES AND BENEFIT EVENTS HOSTED AND COORDINATED BY THE COMMUNITY RAISED 99,878 AND COLLECTED 54,323 POUNDS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY - THE FOOD PANTRY OPERATES AS A CHOICE-BASED MARKET, EMPOWERING CLIENTS TO SELECT THE FOODS AND ESSENTIALS THAT BEST MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS. OPEN TO ALL SARATOGA COUNTY RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, THE PANTRY OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS, INCLUDING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, SHELF-STABLE GOODS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. TO ENHANCE BOTH QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY, WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS TO PROVIDE FRESH, LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THESE RELATIONSHIPS NOT ONLY IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, BUT ALSO STRENGTHEN THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, WE COLLABORATE WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN RETAIL PARTNERS WHO DONATE HIGH-QUALITY SURPLUS AND DAY-OLD ITEMS, HELPING US KEEP OUR SHELVES STOCKED WHILE REDUCING FOOD WASTE. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: FILLED 4,916 GROCERY PACKAGES TO PROVIDE A 3-5 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS. 12,556 CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE. PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 150,672 MEALS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C PROJECT LIFT - PROJECT LIFT IS DEDICATED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH. THIS FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PREVENTION PROGRAM OPERATES ACROSS ALL SIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 5. ADDITIONALLY, A SEPARATE PROGRAM AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOCUSES ON SELF-ESTEEM AND BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS TO THE SCHOOL. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: WE SERVED 110 FAMILIES, SUPPORTING A TOTAL OF 120 PROJECT LIFT STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5. OUR STUDENT SERVICES TEAM OVERSEES KEY COUNTY-WIDE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE IN DECEMBER, A HALLOWEEN COSTUME GIVEAWAY IN OCTOBER, AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION EACH AUGUST. 50 CHILDREN RECEIVED HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. 921 CHILDREN BENEFITED FROM OUR HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 148 CHILDREN WERE EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING AND HAIRCUTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO ADMINISTERS SCHOOL BREAK AND SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING 365 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMPERSHIPS FOR 120 PROJECT LIFT STUDENTS AND SIBLINGS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D FRANKLIN COMMUNITY MANOR - THE MANOR OFFERS 17 SINGLE OCCUPANCY EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS THAT SERVE AS SAFE, PERMANENT HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS. WE ALSO HAVE OUR TWO MULTI- ROOM APARTMENTS ABOVE OUR FREE STORE. ALL UNITS ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS AND CLOSE TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. NOTABLE RESULTS FROM THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: PROVIDED PERMANENT HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING THEM A FIXED, LOW-COST HOUSING ALTERNATIVE FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN A COPY OF THE 990 FOR REVIEW. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS MUST DISCLOSE CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT 3,173