named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Birdwatching
Offers Beginning Birdwatching, Afternoon Birdwatching, and Birdwatching groups meeting weekly in Central Park during migration seasons and monthly in winter.
Breakfast Together
Weekly Wednesday morning gathering at Paris Baguette on Broadway for members to socialize over breakfast.
Cultural and Creative Arts Groups
Includes Art on Paper, Collaging, Knitting for Beginners, Knitting Group, Tea & Stitchery, Watercolors & Crafts, Photography, Click and Talk: Photography, and Photo Excursion.
Discussion and Language Groups
Includes Aging Strong (health and wellness), Hot Topics in Public Policy, Not So Secret Science Club, French Conversation Club, French Reading and Conversation, Hablamos Espanol, and Estamos Charlando.
Drop in Cocktails
Monthly social event held on the first Friday and third Thursday at Ellington in Riverside Park from 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Excursions and Social Outings
Includes City Excursions, Gallery Gallivanting, Hidden Gems, Last Minute Theater, Taverns/Neighborhood Dives, and Wine Group activities focused on dining, theater, and museum visits.
Exercise and Sports Groups
Includes Gentle Yoga (Zoom), Pilates (Zoom), Lively Walkers, Early Walkers, Riverside Ramblers, and seasonal sports like softball, basketball, and flag football in Riverside Park.
Sing-Along Chorus
Drop-in musical group where members can participate in singing; no rehearsal or commitment required.
Wine Groups
Includes Raise Your Glass, Wine Group Beta, and Wine Tasting—monthly gatherings centered on wine education and tasting hosted in members' homes or local venues.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 2 activities
- Tech Squad volunteer supportOperates a volunteer-led Tech Squad that provides technical assistance (e.g., OMNY setup, password help) and minor household repairs to members.
- Volunteer recruitment and recognitionRecruits member volunteers for ongoing organizational support with time commitments ranging from one hour per week to multiple hours daily; hosts recognition events and awards the Sands Award for outstanding service.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Cultural and educational outingsCoordinates monthly excursions to art galleries and museums in Manhattan, including transportation and walking tours, often combined with shared meals; also facilitates access to discounted or free theater performances through partnerships like the Theatre Development Fund.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Fitness and wellness programsOffers regular physical activity programs including walking groups, yoga, pilates, recreational sports, and biannual basketball tournaments to support older adults’ health and mobility.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Member onboarding and communication supportProvides free membership with onboarding resources including welcome emails, new member guides, FAQs, participation guidelines, and emergency contact forms; uses building representatives to distribute information to non-email users across over 260 buildings.
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Neighbor-to-Neighbor volunteer assistance programProvides free, peer-based support to older adults through a volunteer network that assists with errands, medical escorts, friendly visits, social engagement, and safe return from events; includes telephone check-ins and outreach to isolated individuals.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Resource Exchange referral serviceMaintains a Resource Exchange that connects members with reliable professionals such as doctors, repair services, and other providers through reciprocal referrals.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Social and cultural group activitiesOrganizes a wide range of member-led and staff-facilitated social groups including book clubs (13 reading groups), art groups (e.g., Watercolors and Crafts), wine groups, chess games, Mahjong instruction, birdwatching walks, and informal gatherings such as weekly breakfasts and bi-monthly cocktail events.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Educational programming and expert panelsHosts informational panel events and expert-led presentations several times per year on topics including caregiving, elder law, Medicare/Social Security, emergency safety, and pain management; produces recordings and materials available online.
- Fresh Food for Seniors programDistributes fresh produce bags to older adult members for $10 each, offering seasonal items such as corn, tomatoes, squash, carrots, berries, and apples every two weeks from July through November; requires pre-ordering and prepayment.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$33K95%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K5%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$35K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$97K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$97K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CANDY DATO — DIRECTOR
- CAROL BARKER — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA WATKINS — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL KRONBERGER — DIRECTOR
- STEVE PRED — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM SHORT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates to enable BAiP members to audit free courses.
- Columbia University School of Public Health Partner — Featured Dr. Linda Fried, Dean of Columbia University School of Public Health, as a speaker in a presentation on longer life and aging.
- DOROT Partner — Collaborates by directing members to DOROT's free exercise classes for older adults, both in person and via Zoom.
- Dances for a Variable Population Partner — Partners by promoting access to Movement Speaks exercise classes through the DVP website for member participation.
- Gale Brewer Government — Sponsors the Fresh Food for Seniors program as City Council Member.
- GrowNYC Partner — Orders produce at wholesale prices from regional farmers for the Fresh Food for Seniors program.
- Mark Levine Government — Sponsors the Fresh Food for Seniors program as Borough President.
- Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) Partner — Volunteer program providing assistance to members.
- Neighbor‑to‑Neighbor (N2N) Partner — Volunteer program within BAiP providing direct assistance to older adult members.
- Resource Exchange Partner — Internal BAiP resource that provides referrals to professionals and service providers for members connected through the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program.
- Resource Exchange Partner — Referral network connecting members with professional service providers.
- Riverside Park Conservancy Partner — Hosted a presentation by the Riverside Park Conservancy as part of the BAiP Presents series.
- Senior Planet Partner — Refers members to Senior Planet's free online exercise and wellness classes operated by AARP.
- St. Luke’s House (Mount Sinai Hospital Addiction Institute) Partner — Hosts the pickup location for the Fresh Food for Seniors program at 306 W. 102nd St.
- Tech Squad Partner — Internal BAiP resource that provides technical help to members referred by the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program.
- Tech Squad Partner — Volunteer group within BAiP that helps members with technology-related tasks and minor household repairs.
- Tech Squad Partner — Volunteer program providing technology assistance to members.
- Theatre Development Fund Partner — Community partner providing discounted performing arts tickets to BAiP members.
- Uptown Film Center Partner — Referenced the Uptown Film Center as part of a presentation on The Metro Theater.
- West Side Rag Partner — Hosted a presentation titled "The Inside Scoop on the West Side Rag" and provided links for subscribing to and donating to the West Side Rag.
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.
- Affordability Through Cost-Saving Procurementmethodology: affordability_modelBy leveraging wholesale purchasing partnerships and using a pay-as-you-go model, the organization increases access to fresh produce for seniors because reducing financial barriers and eliminating long-term commitments make nutrition programs more accessible and sustainable for low- and fixed-income older adults.
- Neighbor-to-Neighbor Mutual Aid Modelmethodology: mutual_aidBy organizing an all-volunteer, intergenerational network where neighbors provide practical assistance and social companionship to one another, the organization sustains aging in place because peer-based relationships reduce isolation, increase engagement, and foster reciprocal care that enhances independence and well-being.
- Social Engagement as Preventive Healthmethodology: social_engagement_for_healthy_agingBy integrating physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social connection through interest-based groups and educational programming, the organization supports healthy aging because sustained social engagement is scientifically linked to improved mental sharpness, physical mobility, and overall well-being in older adults.