irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $218KCOMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT - CASE MANAGEMENT AND CHORE SERVICE, CASE ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY & FRAIL
- #2 $55KTRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE ELDERLY
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management and Chore Services
Provides assistance with applications for Medicaid, HEAP, Food Stamps, and referrals for mental health counseling and elder law. Also offers light housekeeping, personal care, weatherization, and minor home repairs.
Defensive Driving Course
Offers a defensive driving course every two months, which may include a dinner option for an additional suggested donation.
Erie County Nutrition Site
Provides congregate dining lunches Monday through Friday and a frozen meals program with pickup on Tuesdays.
Lifelong Learning Workshops
Hosts educational workshops on topics including art, cooking, brain games, CPR/Stop the Bleed training, eulogy writing, and energy awareness for seniors.
Senior Fitness Classes
Offers daily adaptive fitness classes including Mindful Movement, Better Body Balance, Move & Groove Dance, Chair Yoga, and Friday Fitness. Classes are $3–$5 per session or available via discounted fitness cards.
Transportation Program
Operates a bus service for South Buffalo seniors to access the community center, grocery shopping, and field trips. Operated by Wayne Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM.
Young @ Arts Program
Organizes monthly cultural excursions for older adults to regional arts institutions such as the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Darwin Martin House, and musical performances. Includes charter bus transportation.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 3 activities
- Community engagement and cultural trips for seniorsOrganizes monthly trips to arts and cultural institutions, including special events such as a group Polar Express train ride, to promote socialization and engagement among older adults.
- Educational and skill-building workshops for older adultsOffers computer classes, defensive driving courses, CPR and Stop the Bleed training, art and cooking workshops, eulogy writing, goal setting, downsizing guidance, and educational sessions on topics such as cereal history, energy, and animal companionship.
- Recreational, fitness, and social programs for seniorsHosts a wide range of scheduled activities for older adults including fitness classes (Better Body Balance, chair yoga, aerobics, pickleball, walking club), dance, meditation, brain games, bingo, holiday events, movie matinees, Wii bowling, and blood pressure checks.
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Senior Independence Support Services 2 activities
- Adult day care and independent living supportOperates an adult day care program and provides medical alarm systems, weatherization, and minor residential repair services to support independent living for older adults.
- Senior case management and support servicesProvides case management, assistance with benefit applications (including Medicaid, HEAP, and Food Stamps), referrals to mental health and elder law services, and personal care support for elderly and frail individuals.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Membership and community center operationsOffers year-round enrollment for one-year memberships at the Tosh Collins Senior Center and provides human service programs focused on the cultural, social, and recreational well-being of South Buffalo residents.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Nutrition programs for older adultsProvides congregate dining with lunch Monday through Friday, a frozen meals pickup program on Tuesday mornings, and home-delivered meals through a Meals on Wheels program.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Transportation services for seniorsOperates and maintains transportation equipment to provide rides for South Buffalo seniors to the Tosh Collins Center, grocery stores, and field trips, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
- Youth recreational programsProvides free sensory gym time for youth on select Fridays from November to June at the Tosh Collins Gymnasium.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$552K
Contributions & grants$475K86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-222-0%
Other revenue$77K
expenses
Total expenses$670K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$518K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$114K
Cash$56K
Investments$0
Liabilities$70K
Net assets$44K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WEIDRICH | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $71K |
board members · 8
- BONNIE O'BRIEN — SECRETARY
- DARCY CONNORS — DIRECTOR
- ERIN HART — DIRECTOR
- JILL MAIOLA — DIRECTOR
- KELLY GOVERN — VICE PRESIDE
- MELANIE GRIFFIS — DIRECTOR
- SARAH NICKERSON — TREASURER
- TONY ANDO — PRESIDENT
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Brendan Chella Partner — Computer teacher leading classes for older adults.
- Buffal State University Partner — Co-President of the Board of Directors is affiliated with Buffal State University, indicating an organizational partnership.
- City of Buffalo Partner — Cooperates in running youth programs at the Tosh Collins Center.
- Eric Mower& Assoc. Partner — Board Member is affiliated with Eric Mower& Assoc., indicating an organizational partnership.
- Erie County Government — Partners with Erie County on the Nutrition Site program.
- LPi Government — Technology services provider for the organization's website.
- M&T Bank Partner — Treasurer and Past President of the Board of Directors are affiliated with M&T Bank, indicating an organizational partnership.
- Medina Railroad Museum Partner — Hosted a special Polar Express train ride for the Young@Arts program participants.
- Not specified Partner — Partnership details not specified in source text.
- Rich Products Partner — Co-President of the Board of Directors is affiliated with Rich Products, indicating an organizational partnership.
- Voelkl Law Partner — Community partner that provided support for website development.
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.
- Adaptive and Accessible Programming Modelmethodology: adaptive_fitnessBy adapting fitness classes to individual ability and offering beginner-friendly art instruction, the organization ensures participation across physical and skill-based limitations, because lowering perceived and physical barriers increases engagement and inclusion among older adults.
- Integrated Service Delivery for Holistic Needsmethodology: integrated_service_deliveryBy co-locating services such as defensive driving classes with access to affordable meals, the organization increases participation and addresses basic needs simultaneously, because integrating programs reduces logistical friction and supports whole-person well-being.
- Integrated Support for Aging in Placemethodology: aging-in-placeBy combining case management, chore services, transportation access, and in-home support, the organization enables older adults to maintain independence and remain in their homes, because coordinated, multi-domain assistance reduces barriers to daily living and enhances safety and well-being.
- Structured Programming with Consistent Relationshipsmethodology: structured_learning_for_older_adultsBy offering semester-based, instructor-led technology education and scheduled senior activities, the organization builds trust and engagement over time, because predictable, long-term programming with familiar staff fosters comfort and sustained participation among older adults.