irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $747KPERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES (PROS): PROS IS A COMPREHENSIVE RECOVERY ORIENTED PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. THIS PROGRAM RECEIVES ONGOING SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS AND WE BILL FOR SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROS PROGRAM IS THE ONLY ONE IN NEW YORK STATE DEDICATED TO EXCLUSIVELY SERVING OLDER ADULTS 55 AND OLDER. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ACHIEVEMENT OF LIFE GOALS, SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING AND INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. PROS IS LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.
- #2 $127KGERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE: PROVIDES DEPRESSION AND SUBSTANCE USE SCREENING AND COUNSELING TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS. SPOP PROVIDES BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES. WE OFFER GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT TO RECENTLY BEREAVED PERSONS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH OUR EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM, WE OFFER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bereavement Support
Nonsectarian, peer-led support groups for adults of all ages coping with the loss of a spouse, partner, or loved one; groups meet for ten-week cycles and are facilitated by trained volunteers under clinical supervision
Geriatric Mental Health Initiative
Offers depression and substance use screening and counseling for homebound older adults, along with bereavement services and community education on mental health and aging
Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic
Provides individual and group therapy, medication management, and psychiatric services in English and Spanish for adults 55+ experiencing depression, anxiety, isolation, or other mental health challenges
Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS)
Comprehensive recovery program for adults 55+ with serious mental illness, offering individual and group support, skill-building, vocational services, and psychiatric care; operates Monday-Friday with meals provided
Training and Professional Development
Provides workforce training for organizations serving older adults on topics including ageism, ethics, mental health crises, and challenging behaviors
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
- Provision of mental health services to older adultsProvides individual and group therapy, family therapy, psychiatry services with medication management, and bereavement support to adults aged 55 and older through outpatient clinics, telehealth, and in-home visits for homebound clients. Services are offered in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Downtown Brooklyn.
- Telehealth and technology-supported mental health deliveryProvides telehealth appointments for individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management using a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform, including technology coaching and ongoing support. Maintained full remote service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic until early May 2021.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Community and professional outreach and intake coordinationManages centralized intake for all services with an equitable and affirming approach for diverse older adult communities and operates a dedicated referral process for social workers and medical providers. Screens clients for social determinants of health and connects them to resources for housing, meals, transportation, and social isolation.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Operation of licensed behavioral health programsOperates a New York State-licensed Article 31 Clinic and the state’s only Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program exclusively for adults aged 55 and older with serious and persistent mental illness, providing comprehensive psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery-oriented care, and daily meals and snacks during weekday operations.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Peer-led and anti-isolation mental health initiativesUses Peer Advocates to deliver behavioral healthcare and implements the Aging-Plus model to engage isolated and vulnerable older adults. Offers nonsectarian, peer-led bereavement support groups in 10-week cycles, with separate groups for partner/spousal loss and non-partner loss, available to adults of all ages and identities.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Workforce training and education in aging and mental healthProvides workforce development and continuing education training focused on anti-ageist and anti-ableist practices, aging, and mental health. Trainings are led by clinicians with direct client experience and are available online or onsite, offering Continuing Education credits for New York State licensed social workers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.30M
Contributions & grants$4.49M62%
Program service revenue$2.56M35%
Investment income$90K1%
Other revenue$149K
expenses
Total expenses$6.51M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$5.07M
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.07M
Cash$5.31M
Investments$394K
Liabilities$1.81M
Net assets$6.25M
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE THURSTON | CEO/CPO | 35 | $250K |
| DR EEVA MIKKOLA | CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 26 | $243K |
| NANCY HARVEY | FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $215K |
| MITCHELL BUTIN | PSYCHIATRIST | 22 | $199K |
| JOHNNY V LEE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $192K |
| STEPHEN BERAMSINGH | SR. VP ADMINISTRATION | 35 | $158K |
| GEORDANA WEBER | CPO | 35 | $146K |
| EVELINA TURLIK | NURSE PRACTITIONER | 35 | $128K |
board members · 17
- ANITA VENKITESWARAN — DIRECTOR
- ANN HUGHES CLOKE MPA — DIRECTOR
- AVIVA LIPKIN — DIRECTOR
- BROOKE KENNY — TREASURER
- CAROLYN K MCCANDLESS — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH BENNETT — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS MCGETTIGAN — DIRECTOR THRU JUN 2025
- DIANE ADLER — DIRECTOR
- JILLIAN BERMAN ESQ — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE RAPPOPORT — DIRECTOR
- KRISTA L WHITE ESQ — DIRECTOR THRU JUN 2025
- LAURA WADE WEST ESQ — SECRETARY
- LOIS F AKNER LCSW — DIRECTOR
- MARTHA TURNER — DIRECTOR
- MEAGHAN ATKINSON ESQ — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL CHEN — DIRECTOR THRU JUN 2025
- PATRICIA A CALDWELL — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- 988 Government — Directs individuals to 988 for free and confidential emotional support during psychiatric emergencies.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Partner — Refers individuals in psychiatric crisis to 988 for emergency emotional support.
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Provides grant support for the training and professional development program.
- NYC Aging Funder — Provides support to SPOP.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Funder — Provides support to SPOP.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Primary government supporter and funder since SPOP became an independent agency in 1979.
- New York Foundation for Eldercare Funder — Provides grant support for the training and professional development program.
- New York State Department of Mental Health Government — Licensed the organization's PROS program.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Funder and governmental partner supporting the Social Healthcare program.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Licenses SPOP's Article 31 Clinic and PROS program.
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Partner — Presented at the SNF Nostos 2023 conference funded and organized by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
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.
- Age-Specific, Recovery-Oriented Caremethodology: recovery_oriented_careBy delivering personalized, recovery-oriented mental health services specifically designed for adults 55 and older, the organization supports long-term recovery and community integration because age-affirming, clinically-informed care addresses the unique psychosocial and emotional challenges of aging, including isolation, loss, and frailty.
- Peer Advocate Modelmethodology: peer_advocate_modelBy integrating Peer Advocates with lived experience into behavioral healthcare delivery, the organization improves client engagement and mental health outcomes because shared experience builds trust, reduces stigma, and enhances treatment relevance for older adults.
- Person-Centered, Collaborative Care Planningmethodology: client_centered_care_planningBy developing individualized care plans in partnership with clients based on personal goals and needs, the organization increases voluntary participation and treatment adherence because autonomy and dignity are preserved, aligning services with clients’ lived realities and recovery priorities.
- Trauma-Informed, Affirming Clinical Environmentmethodology: trauma_informed_affirming_careBy employing trauma-informed, LGBTQ+-affirming, and anti-ageist therapeutic practices, the organization improves access and outcomes because these approaches reduce systemic barriers, validate identity, and create psychological safety for marginalized older adults.