People's Equal Action and Community Effort
People's Equal Action and Community Effort reported $26.6 million in revenue and $27.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026. Of every $100 it spent, $88.22 went to program services, $11.76 to management and general costs and $0.02 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 98.8% of the total. Government grants made up 87.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $191,595 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 13% between FY2020 and FY2026. Source: Form 990, FY2026.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $27MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $27MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2026 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.2% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 98.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 87.2% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.2% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $191,595 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.70% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 2.3 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 14 of 14 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2026 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHead 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…
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
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…
Highest reported compensation
FY2026 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $186,013 | $0 | $5,582 | $191,595 |
| CFO Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $122,856 | $0 | $30,728 | $153,584 |
| DIRECTOR OF HR Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $117,840 | $0 | $30,581 | $148,421 |
| VP OF FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $131,163 | $0 | $15,386 | $146,549 |
| DIRECTOR HEAD START/EARLY Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $112,011 | $0 | $30,406 | $142,417 |
| VP OF OPERATIONS & STRATEG Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $102,657 | $0 | $3,080 | $105,737 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from People's Equal Action and Community Effort (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $345K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2026 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b14 · 14 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5419
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,948
Largest outside contractors
FY2026 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ZERO DRAFT CNY INC Subcontracted labor (dehs projects) | $289,110 |
| TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION Elevator maintenance / subcontracted pro | $159,250 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES (DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE) Contracted hs & ehs program services | $142,275 |
| HEAT & COOL SOLUTIONS LLC Hvac subcontracted labor (dehs projects) | $111,471 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
6 private foundations reported grants to People's Equal Action and Community Effort totaling $81,036 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 People's Equal Action and Community Effort spent in FY2026, $88.22 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of People's Equal Action and Community Effort's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, People's Equal Action and Community Effort reported that 88.2% of its $27.2 million in expenses went to program services, 11.8% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does People's Equal Action and Community Effort pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation People's Equal Action and Community Effort reported for one person in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 was $191,595, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does People's Equal Action and Community Effort get its money?
Of $26.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, 98.8% came from contributions and grants (including 87.2% from government grants) and 1.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is People's Equal Action and Community Effort a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 16-6095039 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2026: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, object 202641619349300504 · read the filing · XML
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, object 202501619349301145 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024, object 202401629349300235 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2023, object 202321639349301217 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2022, object 202201659349300215 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2021, object 202111669349301201 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2020, object 202041629349300019 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 16-6095039: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.