named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Kendal Affiliation Model
A collaborative federal structure enabling independently governed senior living communities to access national expertise, shared services, and operational support while maintaining local autonomy and identity.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Wellness initiative pioneered at Kendal at Ithaca, offering mindfulness practices to improve sleep, reduce pain, and enhance emotional regulation among residents and staff.
Resident-Engaged Governance
Program that integrates residents into decision-making through board representation and committee leadership, fostering community ownership and self-directed programming.
Small House Dementia Care
Person-centered living environment for individuals with mild to moderate cognitive changes, designed for safety, comfort, and curiosity, as implemented at Kendal at Oberlin.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Facilitate resident engagement and governanceSupports resident participation in community governance through board and committee service, event planning, and civic engagement programs such as the annual partnership with Easthampton High School for the “We the People” competition. Also hosts virtual events like the “Virtual Cruise” for resident engagement.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
- Operate senior living communities with a continuum of careOperates 11 affiliated senior living communities across 9 states (with one additional under construction), offering a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and lifecare at home. Residents can age in place through personalized planning and care coordination.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 1 activity
- Provide operational and strategic support to affiliated communitiesProvides governance, operational, strategic, technological, and communications support to Kendal affiliates nationwide through The Kendal Corporation, established in 1989, while preserving local governance and identity. Shares and adapts model practices related to healthy aging across the system.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Support education and workforce development in aging servicesHosts an annual internship program for approximately a dozen college students at Kendal at Oberlin, providing hands-on experience in senior living and aging services.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Deliver wellness and healthy aging programsImplements evidence-based wellness initiatives such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at Kendal communities, which have led to improved health outcomes and been adapted across the Kendal system. Develops specialized environments like the small house model at Kendal at Oberlin for residents with cognitive changes to promote safety and engagement.
- Provide senior living planning and decision-making resourcesOffers planning resources to help individuals and families make informed decisions about senior living and care options, supporting transparency and accessibility in the decision-making process.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.89M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.89M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.89M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VASSAR BYRD | PRESIDENT & CEO EFFECTIVE JAN 2024 | 1 | $448K |
| AMY HARRISON | CFO [INTERIM CEO THRU JAN 2024] | 1 | $422K |
board members · 16
- ANNA MARIE BUTRIE — MEMBER
- ANNE PAGE — MEMBER
- ANNETHA HALL — CHAIR
- BROOKE CARROLL — MEMBER
- CASEY BROWER — MEMBER
- GEORGIA ANETZBERGER — MEMBER [VICE CHAIR THRU AUG 2024]
- HOWARD SMITH — MEMBER
- JEFF LAYTON — MEMBER
- JODI LEESER — SECRETARY
- JULIE HOUPT — MEMBER
- MARGARET PLANK — VICE CHAIR
- PAUL COONEY — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- RICHARD BAZNIK — MEMBER
- RICHARD MELECKI — MEMBER
- STAN PELLI — TREASURER
- WILLIAM BENSON — MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- AKCG – Public Relations Counselors Partner — PR consultants supporting The Kendal Corporation in media relations and communications.
- Barclay Friends Partner — Established community that affiliated with Kendal and retained its original name.
- Barclay Friends Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in West Chester, PA
- Collington Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in Mitchellville, MD
- Easthampton High School Partner — Annual partnership supporting student civic engagement through the “We the People” competition.
- Enso Village Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in Healdsburg, CA
- Humboldt Commons Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in McKinleyville, CA
- Kendal Affiliates Network — Network of 11 operating affiliates providing senior living and care services under the Kendal umbrella.
- Kendal at Hanover Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in Hanover, NH
- Kendal at Home Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering aging-in-place support services in Westlake, OH
- Kendal at Ithaca Partner — Full Kendal affiliate that pioneered mindfulness programming later shared across the system.
- Kendal at Ithaca Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in Ithaca, NY
- Kendal at Lexington Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in Lexington, VA
- Kendal at Oberlin Partner — Affiliated senior living community that collaborates with The Kendal Corporation for strategic, operational, and brand support.
- Kendal at Oberlin Partner — Full Kendal affiliate that developed a small house model for residents with cognitive changes.
- Kendal at Oberlin Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in Oberlin, Ohio
- Kendal on Hudson Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in Sleepy Hollow, NY
- Lathrop Community Partner — Kendal affiliate community offering senior living services in Easthampton, MA
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Network — Original founding body that initiated Kendal based on Quaker values.
- The Kendal Corporation Network — KENDAL NEW YORK is part of The Kendal Corporation, a network of Quaker-inspired senior living communities.
strategies · 5
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.
- Federated Autonomy Model for Local Empowermentmethodology: federated_modelBy operating a federal or collaborative network structure, locally governed affiliates maintain autonomy while accessing shared tools, expertise, and mission alignment through a central support body, because decentralized governance combined with collective learning enhances local responsiveness and organizational resilience.
- Integrated Housing and Care Across the Lifespanmethodology: integrated_housing_and_careBy offering continuing care and Lifecare financial models across multiple levels of senior living, the organization supports aging in place and adapts to changing health needs over time, because integrated housing and care systems reduce disruption, improve care continuity, and provide financial predictability that increases resident security and engagement.
- Lifelong Learning Through Academic Partnershipsmethodology: lifelong_learningBy partnering with universities to support intellectual engagement, the organization integrates lifelong learning into senior living, because structured educational opportunities enhance cognitive wellness, quality of life, and community vibrancy for older adults.
- Resident-Driven Community and Governancemethodology: resident_engaged_governanceBy empowering residents to lead governance and programming decisions, the organization strengthens autonomy, belonging, and engagement, because direct resident involvement in decision-making produces more responsive services and a stronger sense of community ownership and dignity.
- Values-Based Governance and Community Developmentmethodology: values_based_governanceBy applying Quaker principles—such as equality, peace, integrity, community, and consensus-based decision-making—the organization fosters inclusive, resident-centered environments that strengthen both governance and community life, because shared ethical values produce deeper engagement, trust, and collective impact in senior living.