irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $726KSENIOR CORPS PROGRAMS THE VOLUNTEER CENTER AT HANCI PROVIDES THREE VOLUNTEER-BASED PROGRAMS UNDER ONE UMBRELLA - THE SENIOR CORPS PROGRAMS. EACH PROGRAM EMPOWERS OLDER ADULTS TO HELP MAKE THEIR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE THROUGH VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME AND EFFORT IN A VARIETY OF CAPACITIES. ALL THREE PROGRAMS OF THE VOLUNTEER CENTER AT HANCI ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY AND ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM GIVES SENIORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IN NEED. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM MATCHES INDIVIDUALS AGE 55 OR OLDER WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CLASSROOMS, CHILDCARE CENTERS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT NIAGARA COUNTY. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS CAN BE A MENTOR, TUTOR, CAREGIVER AND ROLE MODEL TO A CHILD. FOSTER GRANDPARENT VOLUNTEERS MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND ACHIEVE THE SATISFACTION OF HELPING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM UNITES HEALTHY SENIORS WITH HOMEBOUND SENIORS WHO NEED THE WARMTH AND BOND OF A NEW FRIEND. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM MATCHES INDIVIDUALS AGE 55 OR OLDER WITH SENIORS IN NEED OF SUPPORT SERVICES OR COMPANIONSHIP THROUGHOUT NIAGARA COUNTY. SENIOR COMPANIIONS PROVIDE FRIENDSHIP TO THEIR CLIENTS AND ASSIST WITH DAILY TASKS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE. THE RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) HELPS PEOPLE 55 AND OLDER FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO MATCH THEIR SKILLS AND INTERESTS. RSVP VOLUNTEERS ARE STATIONED THROUGHOUT SCHOOLS, MUSEUMS, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT OFFICES. RSVP VOLUNTEERS HELP APPROXIMATELY 90 NIAGARA COUNTY NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, DONATING OVER 100,000 HOURS OF SERVICE EACH YEAR.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Council for Older Adults in Niagara County (COA)
Membership-based council offering educational workshops, recreational events, and wellness initiatives to support active aging and community engagement among older adults.
Foster Grandparent Program
Connects volunteers age 55+ with children and youth in need in classrooms, childcare centers, and youth organizations to serve as mentors, tutors, and role models.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Helps individuals age 55+ find volunteer opportunities matching their skills and interests across schools, healthcare facilities, nonprofits, and government agencies in Niagara County.
Senior Companion Program
Matches volunteers age 55+ with homebound seniors to provide companionship and assistance with daily tasks such as shopping, transportation, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Senior Prom
Annual intergenerational event pairing high school students with senior citizens for a formal dance, fostering connection and mutual appreciation across age groups.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 2 activities
- Facilitate intergenerational events and connectionsOrganizes intergenerational events such as the annual Senior Prom, where high school students escort senior citizens to a night of dinner and dancing, fostering mutual understanding and connection. Also hosts craft days, picnics, and other joint activities to strengthen bonds between generations.
- Operate AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer programs for adults 55+Manages three AmeriCorps Seniors programs—Senior Companion Program, Foster Grandparent Program, and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)—that match adults age 55+ with children, youth, and homebound seniors to serve as mentors, tutors, caregivers, and companions. Volunteers contribute over 80,000 hours annually to approximately 50–90 nonprofit and public agencies across Niagara County.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Provide health and independence programs for older adultsOffers a range of programs promoting health, independence, and social engagement for older adults in Niagara County, including the Council for Older Adults, Golden Age Program, and Complete Senior Care (CSC) day program. Services include educational workshops, wellness partnerships, advance care planning, information and referral assistance, and recreational and cultural events.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Provide transportation services for senior program participantsProvides transportation services to participants of Complete Senior Care, Inc.'s PACE program, enabling access to comprehensive healthcare and social services for older adults.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Train home health care aidesOffers training and opportunities to become a home health care aide for individuals seeking to serve the sick, disabled, and elderly population in the community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.23M
Contributions & grants$780K18%
Program service revenue$2.19M52%
Investment income$189K4%
Other revenue$1.07M
expenses
Total expenses$3.63M
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.26M
Cash$925K
Investments$3.19M
Liabilities$485K
Net assets$6.78M
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KINNER | PRESIDENT & | 25 | $227K |
| KEVIN DAFOE | CONTROLLER | 25 | $203K |
board members · 12
- ANNE MORACA-SAWICKI RN MSN — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA HATHAWAY — DIRECTOR
- DON ADAMS — TREASURER
- JESSICA FREEMAN — DIRECTOR
- JUDITH TEDEROUS — DIRECTOR
- KATHKEEN WOJTASZEK-GARIANO — DIRECTOR
- MARIA CREA MD — DIRECTOR
- MARY RICCIARDI — CHAIRPERSON
- MICHAEL GORMLEY PT — VICE CHAIRPE
- MYRIAM WITKOWSKI — SECRETARY
- PETER BATTAGLIA — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT KAZEANGIN JR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- AmeriCorps Seniors Government — Federally funds the RSVP program through a continuation grant.
- AmeriCorps Seniors Government — Funds the Senior Companion Program through a continuation grant
- AmeriCorps Seniors Government — Provides continuation grant funding for the Foster Grandparent Program.
- American Red Cross Partner — Partner organization for the Smoke Detector Program engaging RSVP volunteers in Niagara County.
- Castellani Art Museum Partner — Partner organization in Niagara Falls utilizing RSVP volunteers.
- Complete Senior Care, Inc. Partner — Provides transportation services to participants of its PACE program.
- Corporation for National & Community Service Government — Administers the AmeriCorps Seniors programs through which HANCI operates its volunteer initiatives.
- Council for Older Adults in Niagara County Partner — Collaborates on programs for older adults, including the Golden Age Program and Annual Picnic
- Council for Older Adults in Niagara County Partner — Collaborates to distribute materials, link seniors with services, and organize educational, social, and recreational activities.
- DeGraff Memorial Hospital Partner — Partner organization in North Tonawanda utilizing RSVP volunteers.
- Feed More WNY Partner — Partner organization hosting RSVP volunteers in the Lockport and North Tonawanda Home Delivered Meal Programs.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Partner organization in Niagara Falls utilizing RSVP volunteers.
- New York State Office for the Aging Government — Provides additional funding for the RSVP program.
- New York State Office for the Aging Government — Provides funding for the Foster Grandparent Program.
- Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (NACC) Partner — Partner organization in Niagara Falls utilizing RSVP volunteers.
- Niagara County Office for the Aging Government — Primary funder of the Council for Older Adults
- Niagara County Office for the Aging Government — Provides additional funding for the Senior Companion Program
- Niagara Falls Meals on Wheels Partner — Partner organization in Niagara Falls utilizing RSVP volunteers.
- Western New York high schools Partner — Source of student participants for the Niagara County Senior Prom event.
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.
- Intergenerational Engagement Modelmethodology: intergenerational_engagementBy creating structured shared experiences between youth and seniors — such as mentorship, social events, and collaborative activities — we improve social connectedness and reduce isolation for older adults while supporting the personal and educational development of young people, because mutual interaction builds empathy, purpose, and intergenerational understanding.
- Senior Engagement Through Volunteerismmethodology: senior-engagement through volunteerismBy engaging older adults in volunteer roles that leverage their skills and experience, we meet community needs while enhancing seniors' sense of purpose and well-being, because meaningful contribution fosters dignity, social connection, and active aging.
- Volunteer Companion Model for Senior Independencemethodology: volunteer_companion_modelBy deploying trained volunteer companions to provide social support and respite care, we enable earlier hospital discharge and help seniors remain independent at home, because non-medical companionship reduces caregiver burden and prevents social isolation, which are key determinants of health and autonomy in older adults.