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SPRYE INC
RYE, NY · EIN 271691851 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · sprye.org
revenue
$185K
expenses
$173K
net assets
$210K
employees
3
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

SPRYE IS A MEMBERSHIP BASED ORGANIZATION FOR ADULTS 55 YEARS AND OLDER WHO WANT TO LIVE CONFIDENTLY AT HOME AND STAY CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY IN MEANINGFUL WAYS.

profile · synthesized from sources

SPRYE is a membership-based nonprofit organization serving adults aged 55 and older in Rye, Port Chester, Harrison, and Rye Brook, NY. It supports aging in place by providing social, educational, and wellness programs, along with practical services like transportation and home safety support. Modeled after the Beacon Hill Village movement, SPRYE fosters community connection and independence through volunteer-powered programs and partnerships.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Book Club
Weekly Zoom-based book club fostering social engagement and intellectual connection among members
Gentle Chair Yoga
Weekly one-hour chair yoga sessions led by certified instructor Joan Gibbons, focusing on stress reduction, balance, and mobility for older adults
Music Therapy for Those with Dementia
Program offering musical engagement and therapy sessions designed for members experiencing dementia
SPRYE +PLUS Membership
Enhanced membership tier including all SPRYE benefits plus transportation, friendly visits, reading assistance, care team check-ins, and transitional living support from a Certified Senior Advisor
SPRYE Membership
Core membership tier offering cultural enrichment, educational programs, technology training (TotalAccess NOW), home safety evaluations, and referrals to vetted service providers
Transportation Services
Volunteer-driven transportation for medical appointments, errands, grocery shopping, and SPRYE events, available to SPRYE +PLUS members
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Senior Independence Support Services 4 activities
    • At-home support services for members
      Offers in-home assistance including friendly visits, reading support, minor household tasks, prescription pickups, minor household repairs, and free home safety evaluations. Conducted by volunteers and supported by a dedicated Care Team for regular check-ins.
    • Capacity building for emerging village organizations
      Provides guidance and support to emerging village organizations focused on aging in place, contributing to the broader network of community-based senior support models.
    • Home maintenance and professional referral services
      Supports members with home maintenance needs by providing referrals to pre-screened, vetted professional service providers. Also offers guidance on transitional living questions through a Certified Senior Advisor.
    • Membership services for older adults supporting independent living
      Provides comprehensive membership services for adults aged 55 and older to support independent living and community connection, including social, educational, and logistical support programs. Serves members in Harrison, Port Chester, Rye, and Rye Brook from a headquarters in Port Chester.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Social and cultural engagement programs for members
      Organizes regular social events, outings, and virtual gatherings including biannual picnics, theater outings, cultural trips, museum visits, shows, luncheons, and special events such as the Jazz in June picnic. Also hosts weekly and monthly discussion groups, virtual lectures via Zoom, and educational programming.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Technology assistance and training for older adults
      Provides at-home technology assistance and training through the TotalAccess NOW program, including support for computer-related tasks and virtual participation in SPRYE activities. Also offers personal technology training as part of ongoing programming.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Transportation services for medical, personal, and program-related needs
      Provides weekday transportation during business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) for members to medical/dental appointments, grocery shopping, hairdresser visits, essential errands, and SPRYE-sponsored programs. Supported by volunteer drivers.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement in programs and operations
      Relies on volunteers to staff the office, provide transportation, conduct home visits, and support program delivery. Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals to engage with SPRYE’s services and events.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$185K
Contributions & grants$155K84%
Program service revenue$25K14%
Investment income$5K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$173K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$99K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$214K
Cash$91K
Investments$120K
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$210K
Liquid reserves14.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • ALLEN AVRUTIN — DIRECTOR
  • BETSY BIDDLE — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISSY CONNOR — DIRECTOR
  • DEB AUGUST — DIRECTOR
  • ELLEN CACCIAPAGLIA — DIRECTOR
  • GEORGE WHIPPLE — DIRECTOR
  • HARVEY GELLER — DIRECTOR
  • MARGIE FRENCH — DIRECTOR
  • PETER ROLLAND — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD FLAHIVE — DIRECTOR
  • SARAH GARRITY — DIRECTOR
  • SHANE CUNNINGHAM — DIRECTOR
  • TISH STUEBE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37

Who they work with

  • A&S Fine Foods Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Arcadia Jazz Partner — Performed at SPRYE's Jazz in June picnic event.
  • Beacon Hill Village Network — Served as an inspirational and operational model for SPRYE's founding and practices.
  • Burke Rehabilitation Center Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • ENT & Allergy Associates Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Executive Director Partner — Primary contact for volunteer coordination and organizational leadership
  • Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a communication channel to share information
  • Greenwich Hospital Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Hightower Westchester Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Houlihan Lawrence Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Instagram Network — Uses Instagram as a communication channel to share information
  • Joan Gibbons Partner — Experienced yoga teacher leading the Gentle Chair Yoga program
  • Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Keane & Beane, P.C. Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Kneaded Bread Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • LinkedIn Network — Uses LinkedIn as a communication channel to share information
  • Oasis Senior Advisors Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • PINK Shop, Rye Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • R&M Woodrow Jewelers Partner — In-kind sponsor of SPRYE
  • Rye Beach Pharmacy Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Rye Interfaith Housing Corp. Partner — Collaborates with Rye Interfaith Housing Corp., represented by Sharon Cammisa.
  • Rye Interfaith Housing Corp. Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Rye Senior Advocacy Committee Partner — Provided support and assistance in SPRYE's formation.
  • Rye Subaru Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Scissors on the Sound Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • Staying Put in Rye and Environs Network — SPRYE is part of a nationwide aging in place movement with over 200 groups operating and 120 in formation.
  • The Osborn Partner — Donated office space to SPRYE during its early operations.
  • The Osborn & Osborn Home Care Partner — Sponsor of SPRYE
  • The Rye Task Force Partner — Provided support and assistance in SPRYE's formation.
+ 7 more
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.

  • Community Partnership Network Expansion
    methodology: community_partnerships
    By leveraging partnerships with local organizations, the organization expands its capacity to deliver holistic support because collaboration enables access to specialized resources and broader reach without duplicating infrastructure.
  • Member-Centered Co-Design
    methodology: member-centered_design
    By involving members in the design and adaptation of programs, the organization ensures services remain responsive to real needs, because participatory development increases relevance, ownership, and long-term engagement.
  • Membership Model for Aging in Place
    methodology: membership_model_for_aging_in_place
    By using a member-driven, membership-based model, the organization supports older adults in remaining in their homes and communities because shared ownership and engagement increase utilization, social connection, and access to coordinated services.
  • Neighbor-to-Neighbor Volunteer Support
    methodology: neighbor_to_neighbor_support
    By mobilizing a vetted network of local volunteers to provide peer-level support, the organization increases trust, reduces isolation, and enables timely assistance because relationships rooted in proximity and reciprocity enhance engagement and sustainability.
  • Preventive Support for Independence
    methodology: preventive_support_model
    By positioning membership as a proactive, preventive resource, the organization helps maintain independence and well-being over time because early access to services and social networks mitigates downstream decline.