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ST COLUMBAN'S ON THE LAKE HOME FOR THE WELL-AGED INC

SILVER CREEK, NY · EIN 160982624 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · stcolumbanshome.org
revenue
$2.8M
expenses
$2.5M
net assets
$2.8M
employees
64
volunteers
65
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY

profile · synthesized from sources

St. Columban's on the Lake is a not-for-profit, non-denominational retirement home in Silver Creek, NY, established in 1970 by the Columban Sisters. It provides independent living for elderly men and women in a historic, park-like setting on the shores of Lake Erie. The home emphasizes dignity, independence, and holistic care, supported by professional staff and volunteers.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Activities & Events Program
Comprehensive schedule of on-site and off-site social, recreational, educational, and fitness activities for residents
Residential Elderly Care Program
Provides independent living with a focus on physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional well-being in a home-like environment
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in cooking, crafts, entertainment, transportation, gardening, and companionship to enhance resident life
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
    • Engaging volunteers in resident care and programming
      Recruits and involves volunteers to support resident programs, events, and direct care activities in collaboration with staff and Sisters.
  • General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding international mission outreach for care of the poor and elderly
      Hosts the Columban Sisters Mission Office, which produces and mails mission appeals to raise funds supporting care for the poor, sick, and elderly in international missions.
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
    • Operating an independent retirement living facility for elderly residents
      Provides residential care for elderly men and women in a facility with modern amenities, emphasizing security, independence, and affordability. The facility has served hundreds of residents since opening on May 1, 1970.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Operating dining and food services for residents
      Runs a dining room and snack bar to provide meals and refreshments for residents, supported by an on-site vegetable garden.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizing social, recreational, and educational activities for residents
      Provides a comprehensive program of on-site and off-site events including holiday celebrations, game sessions, craft programs like 'A Stitch In Time,' cookie baking, seasonal strawberry activities, family visitation events, and special guest visits.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Providing transportation services for residents
      Offers van transportation and scheduled rides to support resident participation in activities, medical visits, appointments, and off-site events.
  • Elder Care Financial Support 1 activity
    • Supporting affordable elderly care through endowment funding
      Manages an endowment fund established in the 1990s to ensure long-term financial sustainability and affordability of elderly care services.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Offering personal care and lifestyle services for residents
      Provides hair salon, manicure, and golf cart ride services to enhance resident comfort and quality of life.
    • Providing on-site resident amenities and recreational spaces
      Maintains a park-like environment with walking paths, gardens, scenic views, a lounge, a snack bar, and a chapel on 50 acres of lakeside property for resident enjoyment and spiritual needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.78M
Contributions & grants$579K21%
Program service revenue$2.18M79%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.50M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.73M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.99M
Cash$697K
Investments$641K
Liabilities$177K
Net assets$2.81M
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • SISTER CORONA COLLEARY — EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
  • SISTER MARY MCMANUS — PRESIDENT
  • SISTER PATRICIA QUIGLEY — TREASURER
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Columban Fathers Partner — Originally built the facility in 1924 and collaborated with the Columban Sisters in missionary work; some retired members reside at the home.
  • Columban Sisters Network — Administers St. Columban's on the Lake Retirement Home and provides a ministry of care through dedicated staff and volunteers.
  • Missionary Sisters of St. Columban Network — Administers St. Columban's on the Lake Retirement Home and shares its mission and traditions of care.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Holistic Well-Being Framework
    methodology: holistic_elder_care
    By addressing physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, vocational, and emotional needs, the organization supports comprehensive resident well-being because aging is a multi-dimensional experience requiring integrated care.
  • Home-Like Environment Model
    methodology: home_like_environment
    By creating a home-like environment, the organization safeguards residents' independence and personal dignity, fostering a greater sense of well-being and autonomy because familiar, domestic settings reduce institutional stress and support emotional security.
  • Resident-Centered Autonomy Model
    methodology: resident_centered_programming
    By offering voluntary participation in activities and supporting individual choices, the organization promotes resident autonomy and well-being because personal control over daily rhythms and hobbies enhances dignity and engagement.
  • Therapeutic Environment Integration
    methodology: therapeutic_environment
    By incorporating nature and faith-based garden spaces into the care environment, the organization enhances resident well-being because access to natural and spiritually meaningful settings supports emotional and psychological healing.
  • Volunteer-Integrated Care Model
    methodology: volunteer_integrated_care
    By embedding volunteers as foundational to care and programming, the organization enriches resident social connectedness and individualized attention because consistent, compassionate human interaction improves quality of life.