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ART FOR ALZHEIMER'S INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 475474700 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$15K
expenses
$19K
net assets
$0
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE CORPORATION BELIEVES THAT ALL PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS ARE ENTITLED TO PALLIATIVE CARE ASSISTANCE,EDUCATION,COMPASSION,AND SUPPORT WHEN CONFRONTED WITH THE DIFFICULT AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND OTHER DEMENTIAS.IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF,THE CORPORATION EXPECTS TO FOCUS THE MAJORITY OF ITS EFFORTS ON (I) RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S AND,IN PARTICULAR,THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF ART THERAPY ON THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA,(II) ADVOCATING FOR AND FACILITATING THE USE OF ART THERAPY AMOUNG CAREGIVERS,AND (III) COLLABORATING WITH AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP MAKE AVAILABLE A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES,COMPASSIONATE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS OF CARE, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION TO PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND THEIR FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Art for Alzheimer's Inc is a New York-based nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias through art therapy. The organization raises awareness about the benefits of art therapy, supports caregivers in adopting these practices, and funds charitable organizations that provide care, research, and education services to patients and their families.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Art Therapy Awareness Initiative
Raises public awareness about the positive effects of art therapy on individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia
Caregiver Art Therapy Support
Advocates for and facilitates the use of art therapy among professional and family caregivers of dementia patients
Grants for Alzheimer's Care and Research
Collaborates with and provides financial support to charitable organizations offering care, research, and education programs for Alzheimer's patients and families
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
    • Advocacy for art therapy in Alzheimer's and dementia care
      Advocates for and facilitates the use of art therapy among caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and dementia, promoting its integration into care practices.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$15K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$10K
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ELIZABETH VON HABSBURG — DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
  • JERRY LEVIN — DIRECTOR AND TREASURER
  • LORI HALL — DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Partner — Collaborates with and provides financial support to charitable organizations to expand access to care, research, and education for people with Alzheimer's and their families.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Art Therapy Intervention
    methodology: art-therapy-intervention
    By engaging individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia in art therapy, we improve their quality of life because creative expression supports cognitive function, emotional regulation, and personhood preservation even as verbal abilities decline.
  • Palliative Care Support
    methodology: palliative-support
    By providing education, compassion, and support to patients, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias, we improve end-of-life experiences because integrated psychosocial and emotional care reduces suffering and enhances dignity during disease progression.