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SENSIBLE GUARDIANS INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 881840712 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$14K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$-8K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Sensible Guardians, Inc. was created to care and provide personal & property assistance to the elderly & persons with disabilities through obtaining guardianship appointments in Article 81 of the mental Hygiene Law. Our Mission is to provide everyone the level of care, attention, and compassion they need and in doing so provide them with the best life they can have whether they are at a nursing home, rehab center, group home or residing in the community. We are committed to making the best decision possible for their personal needs and property management to allow them to be as independent as possible. We have experience in assisting individuals with SSA, SSI, SSP, SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, & Medicare benefits. We are also knowledgeable in other government assisting programs.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sensible Guardians Inc. provides personal and property guardianship services for elderly individuals and persons with disabilities in New York. Operating under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, the organization supports clients in managing benefits such as SSI, SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare, and assists with personal care and financial decision-making. The organization is based in Brooklyn and serves individuals residing in nursing homes, group homes, or community settings.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Article 81 Guardianship Services
Provides court-appointed guardianship for personal and property management of elderly and disabled individuals under New York’s Mental Hygiene Law
Benefits Assistance Program
Helps clients enroll in and manage government benefits including SSI, SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and cash assistance
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 2 activities
    • Managing personal and property needs to support independence
      Manages personal affairs and property for individuals to help maintain their independence and ensure their daily needs are met.
    • Providing court-appointed guardianship services under Article 81
      Provides personal and property guardianship services for elderly individuals and persons with disabilities as authorized under Article 81 of the New York Mental Hygiene Law, ensuring legal oversight and support for those unable to manage their own affairs.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Assisting with access to government benefit programs
      Helps individuals apply for and access government benefits including Social Security (SSA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), State Supplementary Payments (SSP), SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, and Medicare to support their financial and health needs.
  • Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 1 activity
    • Delivering care and support to individuals in residential facilities
      Provides care, attention, and compassion to individuals residing in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, group homes, and community residences, promoting well-being and quality of life.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$14K
Contributions & grants$14K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-8K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • HECTOR CASTANO — Trustee
strategies · 1

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.

  • Independence-Promoting Guardianship
    methodology: independence_promoting_guardianship
    By prioritizing decision-making that supports maximum independence, the organization produces better personal and property outcomes for vulnerable adults, because autonomy fosters dignity and engagement in one's own care.