irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.95MTHE PSS CIRCLE OF CARE CAREGIVERS SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING, CASE ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT GROUPS, RESPITE AND OTHER SERVICES TO FAMILY MEMBERS PROVIDING CARE TO A FRAIL, HOMEBOUND, ILL OR DISABLED OLDER ADULT. OVER 3,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR ARE SERVED.
- #2 $36KTHE PSS/WSF GRANDPARENT FAMILY APARTMENTS, THE ONLY RESIDENCE IN NEW YORK STATE SPECIFICALLY FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN, IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MODEL. THE 50 UNIT RESIDENCE SERVES AS THE HUB FOR PSS KINSHIP CARE SERVICES ASSISTING BOTH GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN LIVING IN THE APARTMENT AND IN THE COMMUNITY. AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AND VARIOUS YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAMS KEEP THE YOUTH FOCUSED, ACADEMICALLY ENGAGED AND SUCCESSFUL.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
PSS Circle of Care
Support program for family caregivers of frail, chronically ill, or memory-impaired older adults, offering counseling, case assistance, support groups, respite care, and virtual webinars.
PSS Life! University
Online learning platform offering educational programs, webinars, and resources to help older adults and caregivers navigate aging transitions and lifelong learning.
PSS Senior Centers
Ten community-based centers offering older adults programs in health, engagement, and social connection, including fitness classes, arts and crafts, technology training, congregate meals, and volunteer opportunities.
PSS/WSF Grandparent Family Apartments
50-unit residence in New York City specifically for grandparents raising grandchildren, serving as a hub for kinship care services, afterschool programs, and youth development initiatives.
Youth & Young Adults Services
Program providing enrichment, guidance, and support to youth under 18 in kinship families to help them reach academic and personal goals.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 2 activities
- Facilitating social engagement and recreational activitiesOffers diverse social and recreational programs such as arts and crafts, music appreciation, book clubs, dance parties, board games, cultural events, day trips, shopping excursions, and holiday celebrations to support social connection among older adults.
- Facilitating volunteer opportunities for older adultsProvides structured volunteer opportunities for older adult members, supported by center staff, to promote engagement and intergenerational connection.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Delivering health and fitness programsOffers a range of health-focused programs including exercise classes (e.g., Zumba, Tai Chi for Arthritis, yoga, aerobics), walking clubs, blood pressure and health screenings, diabetes workshops, and health education presentations to promote healthy aging.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing informational newslettersDistributes monthly newsletters and communications such as the PSS Circle of Care for Caregivers and PSS Life! University updates to share information on upcoming events, resources, webinars, workshops, and member news.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Offering case management and benefits assistanceHires licensed social workers (MSW/LMSW) to provide case assistance, benefits counseling, financial management support, and help with housing and other practical needs for older adult clients.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Operating backyard gardening clubOperates a backyard gardening club at one or more centers to provide older adult members with opportunities for communal outdoor activity and engagement.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operating community senior centersOperates ten community centers for older adults in New York City, including locations in the Bronx and Manhattan, providing a safe and culturally inclusive environment for daily attendance and member engagement.
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Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
- Operating specialized housing for kinship familiesOperates a 50-unit apartment building exclusively for grandparents raising grandchildren, serving as both residential housing and a hub for kinship care services and programming.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Providing congregate and grab-and-go mealsProvides daily nutritious congregate meals, as well as grab-and-go lunch options, to older adults aged 60 and over at multiple center locations, including the City Island Center and Highbridge Gardens Center.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Providing technology and educational trainingOffers technology training classes, computer instruction, internet and social media use support, and educational programs through PSS Life! University to help older adults adapt to aging-related transitions and improve digital literacy.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Providing transportation servicesOffers transportation services during regular office hours to enable center participants to access programs and services at PSS centers.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Supporting family and kinship caregiversProvides counseling, case assistance, support groups, respite care, and virtual consultations to over 3,000 family caregivers annually, including grandparents and other relatives raising children, through the PSS Circle of Care program.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Supporting kinship youth and academic engagementOffers enrichment, guidance, and academic support to youth under 18 being raised by kinship caregivers, including an afterschool program and youth development initiatives to help them achieve educational and personal goals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$11.59M
Contributions & grants$10.62M92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$121K1%
Other revenue$845K
expenses
Total expenses$9.91M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.06M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.32M
Cash$1.61M
Investments$2.66M
Liabilities$869K
Net assets$7.45M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +22.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIMAS JASIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $322K |
| BARBARA HERNANDEZ | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $172K |
| SELENIE VILLAR | SR. DIRECTOR OF OLDER ADULT CENTERS | 35 | $119K |
board members · 8
- ANDY CRAVEN — TREASURER
- CHRISTINA L PAGANO — SECRETARY
- HEATHER MEE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN CHUI — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSIE LAWRENCE — PRESIDENT
- MARIA BRILLANT — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA NUNEZ — VICE PRESIDENT
- SHERRY HAYNES — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for outreach and engagement with stakeholders
- NYC Aging Government — Primary funder of PSS Centers and source of funding for expanded social work services.
- NYC Department for the Aging Government — Funds the PSS City Island Center
- NYC Department for the Aging Government — Primary funder of the PSS Davidson Center
- NYC Dept. for the Aging Government — Funds the PSS Harlem Center.
- NYCHA Andrew Jackson Partner — PSS Andrew Jackson Center is located in the NYCHA Andrew Jackson building, indicating a physical and likely operational partnership.
- Oberia D. Dempsey Multi-Service Center Partner — Hosts the PSS Harlem Center within its facility at 127 West 127th Street, Room 125.
- PSS Life! University Network — Learning center providing educational programming and member benefits for older adults.
- Presbyterian Seniors Services Network — Sponsors the PSS Harlem Center.
- Twitter Partner — Platform used for outreach and engagement with stakeholders
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.
- Aging in Place Through Supportive Servicesmethodology: aging-in-placeBy providing comprehensive supportive services, older adults can remain in their homes longer, because access to coordinated assistance reduces the need for institutionalization and supports independence.
- Community Belonging to Combat Isolationmethodology: community-belongingBy creating a family-like, community-centered environment, the organization reduces social isolation among older adults because a strong sense of belonging improves emotional health and encourages ongoing participation.
- Holistic Aging Support Modelmethodology: holistic-aging-supportBy addressing health, engagement, and social connection together, older adults are better supported to thrive in later life because well-being is multidimensional and interdependent across these domains.
- Purpose-Centered Engagementmethodology: purpose-centered-engagementBy involving older adults in meaningful activities and volunteer opportunities, the organization fosters a renewed sense of purpose, which drives sustained engagement and contributes to healthy aging because purpose enhances motivation and psychological well-being.
- Virtual Continuity for Caregiver Supportmethodology: virtual_service_deliveryBy delivering caregiver support and enrichment activities via virtual platforms, the organization ensures continuity of care during disruptions because accessible, flexible modalities sustain engagement and prevent service gaps.