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ELIZABETH BREWSTER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC

HOMER, NY · EIN 463423635 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE T99 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · brewsterhouse.org
revenue
$14K
expenses
net assets
$44K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED IS TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE ELIZABETH BREWSTER HOUSE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Senior care facility in Homer, NY providing long-term, short-term respite, and adult day services for older adults. Offers a home-like environment with personalized care, medical support, and social activities. Certified by the New York State Department of Health as an enhanced adult care residence, it serves as an affordable alternative to nursing homes.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Social Day Program
Supervised daytime program for adults aged 55+ (or younger with qualifying needs), featuring meals, activities, outings, and personal care support.
Long-Term Resident Care
Provides 24/7 assisted living services including personal care, medication management, housekeeping, and social activities in a home-like setting for seniors.
Short-Term Respite Care
Offers temporary care for up to thirty days for seniors transitioning from rehabilitation or when primary caregivers need time away.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding operations of Elizabeth Brewster House
      Supports the purposes and activities of Elizabeth Brewster House through financial grants, enabling the delivery of assisted living, respite care, adult day programming, and related support services.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Offering daily recreational and social programming
      Provides daily recreational programs including games, social events, bingo, crafts, live entertainment, music, educational programs, and planned outings. On-site activities include game nights, craft sessions, morning stretches, and in-house salon services such as haircuts and manicures.
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
    • Operating a licensed assisted living facility for seniors
      Provides traditional assisted living services with 24-hour individualized care, including private living accommodations, personal care assistance, medication management, housekeeping, maintenance, laundry, and on-site case management. The facility is certified by the New York State Department of Health as the first and only senior living community in Cortland County to offer enhanced professional care services.
  • Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
    • Operating an Adult Social Day Program
      Provides supervised daytime care through a licensed Adult Social Day Program, offering meals, recreational and social activities, educational programs, crafts, games, entertainment, and planned outings. The program supports dignity and quality of life for adults aged 55 and over, with eligibility extended to younger adults who meet criteria. Flexible full-time and part-time enrollment is available, with a daily fee of $100 and payment options on a weekly or monthly basis. Admission requires a medical evaluation and PPD test within 30 days prior.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Providing daily meals and nutrition services
      Operates a full culinary department that provides three professionally prepared meals and snacks daily, with menu options tailored to dietary needs and preferences. Offers a client-choice dining model with plated-to-order meals and serves locally sourced coffee in a renovated dining room designed for a calming experience.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • Providing on-site case management and social services
      Assigns an on-site case manager to each resident or participant to provide personalized support, including social and financial guidance, care coordination, and assistance with accessing community resources.
  • Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 1 activity
    • Providing personal and medical care services
      Delivers daily personal care assistance including hygiene, dressing, medication management, and care reminders. Provides 24-hour medical care with emergency call systems in all resident rooms, suites, and common areas, including support for diabetic management and medical equipment use.
  • Adult Day Health Care Programs 1 activity
    • Providing short-term respite care for seniors
      Offers short-term respite care for up to thirty days, including for seniors transitioning from rehabilitation or when primary caregivers need relief. Services include personal care, medical support, meals, transportation, and recreational activities.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Providing transportation and mobility assistance
      Offers transportation assistance to stores, libraries, community resources, recreational events, and local attractions using a wheelchair-accessible van. Also provides daily mobility support including walks, exercise sessions, and outdoor games.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14K
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expenses
Total expenses
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balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash
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Net assets$44K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.3%
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Center for the Arts Partner — Local cultural venue within walking distance that residents visit.
  • Coffee Mania Partner — Supplies locally sourced coffee for daily breakfast service.
  • Dasher's Corner Pub Partner — Local restaurant frequented by residents for outings, located less than a block away.
  • ELIZABETH BREWSTER HOUSE Partner — Primary beneficiary of foundation support
  • Elizabeth Brewster House Foundation Inc Network — Member of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share program activities and maintain engagement with participants and families.
  • Holiday in Homer Partner — Annual local event that residents participate in each year.
  • Homer's Music on the Green Partner — Annual community event on the village green across the road that residents attend.
  • Not specified Partner — Wheelchair-accessible van service provided
  • Phillips Free Library Partner — Local library within walking distance that residents visit.
  • The Exchange Bakery Partner — Local business within walking distance that residents visit.
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.

  • Client Choice and Autonomy in Daily Living
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By allowing residents to make meaningful choices—such as selecting meals and personalizing living spaces—we promote dignity and sustained engagement because autonomy is foundational to emotional well-being in elder care.
  • Enriched Engagement Through Holistic Programming
    methodology: enriched_engagement_model
    By combining daily recreational, educational, culinary, and off-site activities, we promote sustained well-being and social connection because varied and meaningful engagement counteracts isolation and supports cognitive and emotional health.
  • Person-Centered Care Model
    methodology: person_centered_care
    By tailoring care plans and daily experiences to individual preferences and needs, we improve resident well-being and dignity because personalized attention fosters autonomy, emotional safety, and engagement.