irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $64KIN 2022, LIFE STORY CLUB COMPLETED OUR PILOT PROJECT ENTITLED "LIFE STORY CLUB @HOME," A PROJECT WHERE LSC PARTNERED WITH MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO REFER HOMEBOUND AND CHRONICALLY ILL PATIENTS TO CLUBS THAT ARE RUN OVER THE PHONE. THE PILOT PROJECT RAN FROM JUNE 2021 TO DECEMBER 2022, AND INVOLVED DEVELOPING A REFERRAL PROCESS AND A "DIAL-IN ASSISTANCE" SUPPORT FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO REQUIRE HEALTH OR TECHNOLOGY ACCOMMODATIONS. IN TOTAL, LSC RECEIVED AND SERVED 158 INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE REFERRED BY A DOCTOR, NURSE, OR SOCIAL WORKER (88 REFERRALS IN CALENDAR YEAR 2022).
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Intergenerational Programs
Storytelling initiatives connecting older adults with youth through school partnerships to foster mutual learning and reduce age-based stereotypes
Life Story Club @Home
Pilot program serving homebound and chronically ill older adults through phone-based clubs with dial-in assistance and health accommodations
StoryRx
Partnership with healthcare providers and social workers to refer isolated older adults into social clubs as a clinical intervention for loneliness
Virtual Storytelling Communities
Weekly virtual clubs via phone or Zoom for older adults to share life stories, guided by trained facilitators in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 2 activities
- Host weekly virtual and in-person social clubs for older adultsOperates weekly virtual social clubs via phone or Zoom, facilitated by trained guides using storytelling prompts to foster connection, belonging, and purpose among older adults. Offers at least one in-person gathering per quarter to deepen relationships. Programs are available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese, serving over 2,500 older adults across all five boroughs of New York City.
- Run StoryRx program to connect isolated older adults with social clubsOperates the StoryRx program, which partners with healthcare providers and social service agencies to refer isolated, homebound, or chronically ill older adults to weekly social clubs. Participants are matched based on language, location, and needs. The program served 158 individuals through a pilot project between June 2021 and December 2022.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conduct research and publish impact reports on member outcomesConducts regular surveys and publishes quarterly impact reports to measure the social, emotional, and cognitive outcomes of participants in Life Story Club programs.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Deliver intergenerational programs to build relationships across agesRuns intergenerational programs that connect older adults with young people to build meaningful relationships, promote mutual learning, and challenge age-related stereotypes.
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Long-Term Care Advocacy & Provider Support 1 activity
- Host Working Group and provide capacity-building support for organizations serving older adultsHosts a monthly Working Group for advocates and organizations to share strategies and tools for supporting older adults. Provides consultation and capacity-building support on digital equity, trauma-informed care, and best practices for funders in aging. Executes growth strategies for nonprofits focused on older adult services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$811K
Contributions & grants$706K87%
Program service revenue$99K12%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$27
expenses
Total expenses$734K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$582K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$193K
Cash$191K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$163K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +61.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| STACY ABRAMSON | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $164K |
| ROBIN CHAMBERLAIN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $119K |
board members · 9
- BAILEY RICHARSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN DAMONTI — BOARD MEMBER
- LILY ZHOU — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL P HOFFMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY FARRELL — CHAIR
- RICHARD LIU — BOARD MEMBER
- SAHEBBA SABHERWAL — TREASURER
- SUPRIYA KUMAR — BOARD MEMBER
- ZAINAB ASLAM — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Administration on Community Living Government — Kimberly Harris is a champion member of the Commit to Connect Initiative.
- Bailey Richardson Partner — Board Member of Life Story Club
- Cameron Yates Partner — Board Member of Life Story Club
- Cindy Zhang Partner — Substitute Bilingual Facilitator at Life Story Club
- Citymeals on Wheels Partner — Trusted partner organization collaborating to reach isolated older adults in need of community.
- Danilanh Latnhotha Partner — Outreach Coordinator & Facilitator at Life Story Club
- Dejen Tesfagiorgis Partner — Facilitator at Life Story Club
- DigitalLIFT Network — Kimberly Harris chairs the board of directors for this national nonprofit focused on closing the digital divide.
- Effy Tam Partner — Social Innovation & Systems Lead at Life Story Club
- Esther de Rothschild Partner — Facilitator at Life Story Club
- Ezra Guerin Gates Partner — Director of Programs at Life Story Club
- Heights and Hills Partner — Brooklyn-based partner organization supporting older adults and referring clients to Life Story Club programs.
- John L. Damonti Partner — Board Member of Life Story Club
- Kimberly Harris Partner — Executive Director of Life Story Club
- Lily Zhou Partner — Founder and Board Secretary who leads program expansion and strategic development.
- Michael P. Hoffman Partner — Board Member of Life Story Club
- NYC Bird Alliance Partner — Kimberly Harris coordinates rescue and transportation of injured wild birds in her spare time.
- Nancy Farrell Partner — Board Member of Life Story Club
- New York City Housing Authority Partner — Partnered to deliver storytelling programming to older adult residents in public housing.
- New York Public Housing Authority Partner — Trusted partner organization collaborating to reach isolated older adults in need of community.
- Richard Lui Partner — Board Member of Life Story Club
- Sage Collab Network — Proud member of Sage Collab, a network supporting LGBTQ+ older adults.
- Sahebba Sabherwal Partner — Board Member of Life Story Club
- Stephanie Yanes Partner — Community Outreach & Engagement Manager at Life Story Club
- Supriya Kumar Partner — Board Member of Life Story Club
- UJA-Federation of New York Government — Kimberly Harris serves on the Aging Committee.
- University Settlement Partner — Partner organization involved in intergenerational programming and client referrals to Life Story Club.
- Weill Cornell Medicine Partner — Healthcare partner collaborating on identifying and referring isolated older adults to Life Story Club programs.
- community-based organizations Partner — Collaborates with community-based organizations to support older adults' well-being
- health care systems Partner — Collaborates with health care systems to support older adults' well-being
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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.
- Connection as Medicinemethodology: connection_as_medicineBy integrating social connection into healthcare delivery via provider referrals to story-sharing clubs, the organization improves health and well-being in older adults, because sustained social engagement functions as a therapeutic intervention for loneliness and isolation.
- Intergenerational Storytelling for Mutual Transformationmethodology: intergenerational_connectionBy pairing older adults with younger participants in storytelling exchanges, the organization generates reciprocal benefits—older adults gain energy and validation, while youth develop empathy and wisdom—because intergenerational narratives create relational bridges that combat ageism and isolation simultaneously.
- Storytelling for Connection and Dignitymethodology: storytelling-for-connectionBy facilitating storytelling in intimate group settings, the organization fosters social connection, belonging, and personal affirmation among older adults, because sharing lived experiences reinforces dignity, purpose, and mutual joy.
- Telephonic Access and Referral Partnerships to Lower Barriersmethodology: health-system_referral_and_telephonic_accessBy partnering with health and social service providers and offering phone-based participation with dial-in support, the organization reaches homebound and isolated older adults, because reducing technological and logistical barriers increases equitable access to connection-based programming.