Christopher Community Inc
The organization develops and operates safe, affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals and families in a way that respects their dignity and fosters their independence while enhancing the character of the neighborhoods in which they live.
Christopher Community Inc at a glance
In short: Christopher Community Inc gave $254K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $127K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $253,625
- +290.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $126,813
- +290.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $126,813
- Total assets
- $12,660,925
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Christopher Community Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse NY ($234K). Together the top 2 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Christopher Community Inc gives
- Giving grew 361% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $254K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse NY Syracuse, NY | To Subsidize the Operations of Catholic Charities | $233,625 |
| Chadwick Residence Inc Syracuse, NY | To Subsidize the Operations of Chadwick Residence | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,660,925 | $5,714,643 | $6,617,375 | $253,625 | 2 | $165,198 |
| 2023 | $11,876,971 | $5,510,739 | $5,713,751 | $65,000 | 2 | $194,944 |
| 2022 | $12,694,802 | $4,797,936 | $4,944,111 | $55,000 | 2 | $144,477 |
| 2021 | $11,649,393 | $5,473,272 | $4,734,976 | $55,000 | 2 | $122,298 |
| 2020 | $7,192,239 | $4,189,432 | $4,536,794 | $117,200 | 3 | $90,286 |
About Christopher Community Inc
Based on IRS filings
Christopher Community Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Syracuse, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $254K. Net investment income was $165K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christopher Community Inc is led by Justin Rudgick, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 6 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Rudgick
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $242K (2024)
Stephanie Button
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Petranchuk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Zingaro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Gaffney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Lyskawa
CFO
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$39K (2021) → $149K (2024)
Erin E. Torrice
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
John Lutz
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
John P. Giannuzzi
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Kelly Sweet
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Christopher Curry
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick L. Murry
Treasurer
Chair Finance & Audit → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Melara
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: John Warren (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Cindy Bird (2020–2021) — Vice President of Property Management
- Former: David Flipski (2020–2021) — Vice President of Finance & Treasurer
- Former: Derek Underwood (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Drescher (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Driscoll (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Leslie (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Weismore (2020–2021) — Director of Section
- Former: Doug Reicher (2021) — President
- Former: Douglas Reicher (2020) — President
- Former: Kelly Besaw (2020) — Vice President Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $242K, to Justin Rudgick (President/CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Community Inc
How much does Christopher Community Inc give each year?
Christopher Community Inc gave $254K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $65K across 2 grants.
How large is Christopher Community Inc?
Christopher Community Inc reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is Christopher Community Inc?
Christopher Community Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Syracuse, NY. It holds $12.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Christopher Community Inc operate?
Christopher Community Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Christopher Community Inc's EIN?
Christopher Community Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1006727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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