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SCHENECTADY COMMUNITY HOME INC DBA JOAN NICOLE PRINCE HOME

SCOTIA, NY · EIN 010566111 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE L80 · Housing & Shelter · Small ($100K-$1M) · joannicoleprincehome.org
revenue
$267K
expenses
$227K
net assets
$657K
employees
3
volunteers
150
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A SAFE COMFORTABLE, AND CARING RESIDENCE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS IN NEED OF A HOME DURING THEIR FINAL DAYS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Schenectady Community Home Inc, operating as Joan Nicole Prince Home, provides a free, home-like residence for terminally ill patients during their final days. Located in Scotia, NY, the organization serves individuals with a prognosis of three months or less who are enrolled in hospice care and require a safe, supportive environment. Care is delivered through a combination of trained volunteers and staff, offering 24/7 bedside support, meals, and emotional care in a non-medical setting.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Fundraising Events
Hosts annual events such as the Joan Nicole Prince Home Gala, featuring silent auctions, wine pulls, and raffles to support operations and patient care
Resident Care Program
Provides 24/7 bedside care in a homelike setting for two terminally ill residents at a time, including personal care, meals, hygiene support, and emotional companionship by trained volunteers and staff
Volunteer Program
Engages community volunteers in resident care, housekeeping, meal preparation, maintenance, and administrative support; includes training and orientation for new volunteers
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education 1 activity
    • Distributes educational materials for caregivers and patients
      Provides printed resources including the pamphlet 'When Care Hurts' and the guide 'Dementia Care: A Guide' to support caregivers and patients with end-of-life care challenges.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Facilitates in-kind donations of household and hygiene items
      Accepts donated household and hygiene supplies through direct drop-offs at the facility and an Amazon Wish List to meet operational needs without incurring out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Hosts fundraising events and solicits donations
      Raises financial support through community contributions, individual donations, grants, planned giving, and annual fundraising events such as a candle fundraiser and greeting card fundraiser, supported by personalized brick pavers in the meditation garden as donor recognition. The organization maintains an annual budget of $249,000 funded through these sources.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
    • Provides free residential end-of-life care
      Operates a two-bed Comfort Home that provides free, 24/7 bedside care to two terminally ill individuals at a time, offering personal hygiene support, mobility assistance, medication administration, meals, cleaning, laundry, and emotional support in a homelike setting. The facility serves 12 to 18 residents annually, with individual stays limited to three months to maximize access for those with the greatest need and fewest alternatives.
  • Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
    • Trains volunteers for end-of-life care
      Prepares all volunteers through a 1–2 hour staff-led orientation and a minimum of three shadow shifts with experienced volunteers before they provide independent service, ensuring trained personnel support 24/7 resident care.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$267K
Contributions & grants$189K71%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$13K5%
Other revenue$65K
expenses
Total expenses$227K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$120K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$663K
Cash$98K
Investments$321K
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$657K
Liquid reserves22.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +25.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • ASHLEY BARTLETT — DIRECTOR
  • CAITLIN T SONAGERE DO — DIRECTOR
  • GRAHAM R IRISH — DIRECTOR
  • GREGORY W BELLAMY — DIRECTOR
  • JACOB WHEELER ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER L DOMINELLI ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • JEREMY KERR — DIRECTOR
  • JULIA PALMERINO — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTIN MAGGS — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN ISLIP — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN T SMITH CFP — DIRECTOR
  • KIMBERLY PALMERINO — PRESIDENT
  • LEAH R KUCERA — DIRECTOR
  • MARA M NEARY RN — DIRECTOR
  • OWEN BURNS — TREASURER
  • PATRICIA CUDA NICOLELLA — DIRECTOR
  • STACEY DELUKE — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN WARREN CFP — DIRECTOR
  • TODD J GREIVE — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Partner platform for facilitating in-kind donations through a dedicated wish list.
  • Community Hospice Partner — Recommended for caregiving questions and local support such as therapy sessions or support groups.
  • GE Partner — Partner in employer matching programs for donations.
  • Iron & Ale Bar and Grill Partner — Venue and event host for the annual gala.
  • Ruggiero’s Pizza, Deli & Catering Partner — Catering provider for the annual gala event.
  • The Community Hospice Partner — Collaborates with The Community Hospice for medical care and referrals; residents must be enrolled in their hospice services to be admitted.
  • United Way Partner — Partner in employer matching programs for donations.
  • local Hospice Organization Partner — Provides hospice services in coordination with the Joan Nicole Prince Home for terminally ill residents.
  • local Hospice program Partner — Requires individuals to be enrolled in the local hospice program for eligibility, indicating a partnership with hospice providers to coordinate end-of-life care.
  • volcoorjnp@gmail.com Partner — Primary contact for volunteer coordination and communication
strategies · 3

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.

  • Family-Centered Open Visitation Policy
    methodology: open_visitation_family_centered_care
    By offering open visitation policies, the organization supports family-centered care and strengthens emotional connections during end-of-life transitions, because inclusive access reduces isolation and honors personal relationships in a non-medical setting.
  • Home-Like Environment for End-of-Life Care
    methodology: home-like_environment
    By providing end-of-life care in a home-like, non-institutional setting, the organization creates a more comfortable and dignified experience for terminally ill individuals who lack family support or housing, because such environments reduce institutional isolation and promote emotional well-being.
  • Surrogate Family Model with Volunteer-Driven Care
    methodology: surrogate_family_model
    By training volunteers to serve as surrogate families, the organization delivers continuous emotional and practical support to residents, because this model fosters companionship, reduces caregiver burden, and enables 24/7 care at low operational cost.