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LAKE FOREST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY INC

PLATTSBURGH, NY · EIN 141805657 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE L22 · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · onlakeforest.org
revenue
$2.5M
expenses
$2.0M
net assets
$3.6M
employees
22
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

LAKE FOREST IS A NON-PROFIT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY SOLELY DEDICATED TO SERVING SENIORS AGED 68 YEARS AND OLDER. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON HIGH QUALITY INDEPENDENT LIVING, COMBINED WITH EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON THE INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF RESIDENTS. EMPHASIS IS DIRECTED TOWARD HEALTHY AGING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS. THERE IS A COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING A TRUSTING, RESPECTFUL, AND DIGNIFIED ENVIRONMENT. THESE QUALITIES ARE EMBEDDED IN THE MILIEU OF AN AFFORDABLE, NON-SUBSIDIZED HOUSING COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lake Forest Senior Living Community is a nonprofit retirement community in Plattsburgh, NY, serving adults aged 68 and older. It provides independent living apartments with supportive services, including chef-prepared meals, social and recreational activities, transportation, and housekeeping. The community emphasizes dignity, engagement, and aging in place within a safe, respectful environment overlooking Lake Champlain.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Activity & Social Programming
Includes movie nights, bingo, book clubs, music performances, art displays, lectures, and field trips to support engagement and community-building
Dining Program
Chef-prepared meals served six evenings a week with brunch on Sundays; meals can be delivered to apartments upon request
Housekeeping & Maintenance
Weekly linen changes, apartment cleaning on rotating basis, and on-site maintenance support
Independent Living Residences
Spacious apartments and duplexes for seniors 68+, offering privacy with access to community amenities and services
Transportation Services
Shuttle service for medical appointments, shopping, and organized outings
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Organize social, recreational, and educational activities for residents
      Plans and hosts a variety of resident-driven events including card and board games, Wii bowling, chair yoga, bingo, movie nights, book club, guest lectures, live entertainment, and themed dinners to promote engagement and well-being.
  • Luxury Senior Living Communities 1 activity
    • Provide housekeeping and linen services for residents
      Offers weekly laundering of bed linens and towels and biweekly apartment cleaning services to support resident well-being and comfort.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Provide nutritionally balanced meals with diverse dietary options
      Serves daily prepared meals including lunch, brunch, and dinner six days a week, with vegetarian, gluten-free, and resident-informed menu options, plus a weekly homemade dessert.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Provide scheduled transportation for medical, personal, and social trips
      Operates weekday transportation using two vans for medical and therapeutic appointments, shopping, and organized outings, supporting resident independence and access to services.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide independent living housing for seniors aged 68 and older
      Operates a non-subsidized senior housing community offering one- and two-bedroom apartments and townhouse-style duplexes with attached garages, designed to support dignified and autonomous aging.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.55M
Contributions & grants$6K0%
Program service revenue$2.32M91%
Investment income$193K8%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$1.99M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$705K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$11.45M
Cash$3.21M
Investments$1.15M
Liabilities$7.80M
Net assets$3.65M
Liquid reserves26.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRIAN MINCHOFF EXECUTIVE DI 40 $126K
board members · 12
  • BETH DAVIS — DIRECTOR
  • CATHERINE KELEHER — VICE PRESIDE
  • DANA JEWELER — SECRETARY
  • DAVE COLLIN — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH SHERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • JACQUELINE KELLEHER — DIRECTOR
  • JARED BURNS — DIRECTOR
  • LAUREN AVERY — TREASURER
  • MARIA ALEXANDER — DIRECTOR
  • MAUREEN RYAN — DIRECTOR
  • PETER STONE — PRESIDENT
  • RICHARD LARCHE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Foundation Partner — Partners with Adirondack Foundation to manage the Lake Forest Endowment Fund.
  • CEF Library Partner — Provides rotating large print books to the community's library
  • Hospice of the North Country Partner — Shared board membership with Lauren Tyler and Maria Alexander indicating organizational collaboration.
  • Plattsburgh Noon Rotary Partner — Shared board membership with Jared Burns and Maria Alexander indicating organizational collaboration.
  • Senior Citizens Council of Clinton Co., Inc. Partner — Shared board membership with Jared Burns and Maria Alexander indicating organizational collaboration.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Independent Living with Individualized Support
    methodology: independent_living_model
    By combining independent living environments with individualized care services, we support sustained resident autonomy and dignity because personalized support enables older adults to maintain control over their daily lives while safely aging in place.
  • Resident-Driven Engagement and Programming
    methodology: resident-driven_programming
    By designing social activities and community programming based on residents' expressed interests, we enhance engagement and well-being because meaningful participation fosters purpose, connection, and healthy aging.