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Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc

To respectfully assist people to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency through direct services, education, and community partnerships. The agency administers more than 50 different programs including head start, early …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Auburn, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1967

Mission

To respectfully assist people to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency through direct services, education, and community partnerships. The agency administers more than 50 different programs including head start, early head start, homeless intervention and homeless vulnerable programs, supportive services, food pantry, and domestic violence intervention program.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.96%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.86
Program expenses$0.86 ($9.0 million)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Auburn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 160907880. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc is located in Auburn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To respectfully assist people to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency through direct services, education, and community partnerships. The agency administers more than 50 different programs including head start, early head start, homeless intervention and homeless vulnerable programs, supportive services, food pantry, and domestic violence intervention program. Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 160907880, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LA
Laurie Piccolo
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy M••••••
Director
AN
Ann K••••••
CHAIRPERSON
BA
Barbara L•••••••
Director
BR
Brenda W••••••
Director
BR
Brian S••••••
VICE CHAIR
CA
Callie P•••••
TREASURER (PART YEAR)
CO
Colette F••••••
Director
DE
Deborah P•••••
Director
GR
Grace R•••••••
FINANCIAL OFFICER
GR
Gregory H•••••
CHAIRPERSON
GW
Gwendoline R••••••••• R•
Director
JA
James S••••••
Director
JO
John M N•••••• E••
Director
KA
Karen M•••••
Director
LA
Laurie P••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LI
Lisa H•••••••
FORMER FINANCIAL OFFICER
MA
Marie M•••••••••
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
RE
Rev C••••••• G•••••
SECRETARY
SH
Sheriff B•••• S••••••
Director
SU
Susan A••••••••
Director
TA
Tammy S•••••••• R•
Director
TI
Timothy D••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$10.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$10.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$9.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc This page 93 $10.3 million 86%
Community Extended Nuclear Transitional Resid Exoffenders Inc 93 $16.5 million 91%
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Inc 93 $12.7 million 92%
Alianza Municipal de Servicios 93 $23.9 million 91%
Calvin Community 93 $11.1 million 87%
Family Service Association of Greater Fall River Inc 93 $26.5 million 89%
Foundation 2 Inc 93 $11.8 million 87%
Inquiring Systems Inc 93 $13.1 million 90%
Community Alternatives Unlimited 93 $14.6 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc

What is Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc?
Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Auburn, United States. To respectfully assist people to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency through direct services, education, and community partnerships. The agency administers more than 50 different programs including head start, early head start, homeless intervention and homeless vulnerable programs, supportive services, food pantry, and domestic violence intervention program.
When was Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc founded?
Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc was founded in 1965.
Who leads Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc?
Laurie Piccolo serves as Executive Director.
Where is Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc located?
Headquartered in Auburn, United States.
What is Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc trustworthy?
Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 160907880.
What is Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc's website?
http://www.caphelps.org