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PAYNTER SENIOR CENTER INC

Clayton, NY · EIN 161097882 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P81Z · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · payntercenter.org
revenue
$108K
expenses
$97K
net assets
$153K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SENIOR MEETINGS AND TRANSPORTATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Senior center serving communities in northern New York State, providing social, physical, and educational activities for older adults. Offers exercise classes, craft programs, communal meals, and transportation via owned buses. Operates in Clayton and serves surrounding townships, focusing on reducing isolation and promoting wellness among seniors since 1977.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Balance Boxing
Exercise program designed to improve balance, mental sharpness, and physical strength for older adults
Boomer Movers
Fitness class for seniors focusing on stretching, aerobics, and strength exercises to improve physical health and social engagement
Bus Transportation Program
Owns and operates two buses providing transportation to shopping, medical appointments, and events for seniors in the region
Community Dinners
Monthly themed dinners with entertainment and social opportunities for seniors
Craft and Creative Arts Classes
Offers ceramics, painting, and other craft activities to engage seniors creatively
Lunch Program
Provides hot meals to seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays through partnership with Trinity Food Service and the Office of the Aging
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 2 activities
    • Community partnerships and shared programming
      Collaborates with local organizations such as libraries and Trinity Food Service to offer shared services, literary events, and coordinated meal programs for seniors.
    • Social and recreational programming for seniors
      Hosts a range of social activities including community dinners, bus trips to cultural events (e.g., Broadway shows, music shows), group games, crafts, painting, and monthly dinners with music to foster social connection and emotional well-being among seniors.
  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Exercise and physical wellness programs for seniors
      Offers structured weekly exercise classes including Balance Boxing, Boomer Movers, line dancing, zumba, and cardio-based activities using weights, resistance bands, and balls to improve physical health; classes are held biweekly and designed specifically for seniors.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Facility rental for community events
      Makes dining and conference rooms available for rental at $100 per day or by the hour for private events including birthday parties, baby showers, business meetings, and other gatherings.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Nutrition services and meal provision
      Provides hot lunch meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays through a partnership with the Office of the Aging and Trinity Food Service; service is available to seniors with a suggested contribution but no one is denied due to inability to pay.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Senior transportation services
      Provides transportation for seniors to outings, shopping, banking, medical appointments, and rides to and from the Center using two owned buses; volunteer drivers operate the buses without requiring a special license.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Service area outreach for seniors
      Serves seniors in the townships of Clayton, Alexandria, Orleans, and Cape Vincent through localized programming and transportation access.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement and program support
      Engages volunteers to teach classes, deliver presentations, coordinate social activities, support fundraising projects, and serve as drivers for transportation services.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$108K
Contributions & grants$56K52%
Program service revenue$40K37%
Investment income$10K10%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$154K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$153K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +11.6%
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Office of the Aging Government — Partner in providing lunch meals to seniors at the center.
  • Strawberry Lane, LLC Partner — Rents a facility from Strawberry Lane, LLC for use as a senior center.
  • Trinity Food Service Partner — Prepares meals served at the center on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Walmart Partner — Destination for bus trips provided by Paynter Senior Center
  • local libraries Partner — Collaborates with local libraries to provide shared services and literary events for seniors.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Integrated Physical-Cognitive Fitness Model
    methodology: integrated-physical-cognitive-fitness
    By combining physical and cognitive exercises in fitness programs, the center improves overall functional ability and mental sharpness in seniors, because dual-task training enhances neuroplasticity and reduces fall risk more effectively than isolated interventions.
  • Service Integration Through Fitness
    methodology: service-integration-through-fitness
    By embedding access to community resources within exercise classes, the center increases seniors’ awareness and utilization of support services, because routine participation creates consistent touchpoints for information delivery and trust-building.
  • Social Engagement & Nourishment Model
    methodology: social_engagement_model
    By providing a consistent, welcoming space for meals, activities, and social interaction, the center supports mental well-being and reduces isolation, because regular social routines in a supportive environment improve emotional resilience and community connectedness among seniors.
  • Transportation Access for Mobility and Engagement
    methodology: transportation_access
    By offering transportation to essential and social destinations, the center enables senior participation in community life, because removing mobility barriers directly increases access to health, social, and enrichment opportunities.