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Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc
Delmar, NY · EIN 222906480 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P81Z · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · bethlehemseniorproject.org
revenue
$40K
expenses
$34K
net assets
$241K
employees
0
volunteers
115
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

To provide programs and information to benefit the elderly and poor who reside in the Town of Bethlehem, County of Albany, New York.

profile · synthesized from sources

Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc supports older adults and low-income residents in Bethlehem, NY through funding for food, transportation, and social services. It partners with the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services Department to expand access to programs that help seniors live independently. The organization raises funds through community events and donations to sustain these services.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $10K
    Food Pantry - Provides gift certificates (ie. for food at local stores) to individuals in need.
  2. #2 $4K
    Senior and Youth Services
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Fund
Provides limited financial assistance for urgent needs such as utility and heating bills on a case-by-case basis through social worker referrals.
Food Pantry
Provides food assistance to Bethlehem residents in need through a pantry located at Town Hall; funded by donations and gift certificates for local stores.
Scholarships
Offers two $500 annual scholarships to Bethlehem Central High School graduates pursuing college degrees in aging-related fields.
Social Events & Programs
Funds lectures, health activities, dances, concerts, and other events to reduce isolation and promote engagement among older adults.
Transportation Services
Supports volunteer-driven transportation for seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, and social events via funding for vehicles and volunteer identification gear.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarships to students pursuing aging-related fields
      Awards two $500 scholarships annually to graduating seniors from Bethlehem Central High School who plan to study in fields related to aging.
  • Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
    • Connecting seniors and youth in the community
      Provides intergenerational services that connect seniors and youth within the Bethlehem community.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Delivering social and educational programs for older adults
      Funds and organizes social events and programs such as lectures, wellness activities, dances, concerts, and theater outings for older adults in the community.
  • Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Funding services for seniors through the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services Department
      Raises funds to supplement programs and services for residents, including food pantry operations, transportation, and social/educational programs, delivered through the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services Department.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operating the Bethlehem Food Pantry
      Operates a food pantry that distributes food to families in need, purchases food and supplies, and accepts donations of non-perishable items and personal hygiene products.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Providing emergency financial assistance for utilities and heating
      Offers emergency financial aid to senior residents for utility and heating bills on a case-by-case basis, including through a dedicated emergency heating fund.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Providing transportation for older adults
      Provides transportation services for older adults to medical appointments and grocery stores using vehicles purchased with donated funds and volunteer drivers.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$20K50%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K11%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$34K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$241K
Cash$206K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$241K
Liquid reserves73.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • Andrew J Sullivan MD — Vice President
  • David Corlett — Director
  • Eileen Coffey — Director
  • Jane Sanders — Treasurer
  • Leslie M Trosset — President
  • Linda Mertz — Vice President
  • Nina Sher — Director
  • Radworth Anderson — Secretary
  • Susan Lundberg — Director
  • Willam A Vail — Secretary
  • Wilma DeLucco — Director
relationships · 34

Who they work with

  • Applebee Funeral Home Partner — Gold sponsor supporting the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Barbara's School of the Dance Partner — Gold sponsor of the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament.
  • Bethlehem Central High School Partner — Receives scholarship funding for graduating seniors pursuing aging-related college degrees.
  • Bethlehem Senior Services Partner — Cooperates with Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc. to implement programs and services for older adults in the Town of Bethlehem.
  • Bethlehem Town Hall Partner — Hosts the food pantry operated by Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc.
  • Bouchey Financial Group Partner — Bronze sponsor supporting the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Centers Healthcare Partner — Gold sponsor supporting the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Coffey Law Firm Partner — Gold sponsor of the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Harris Beach Murtha Law Firm Partner — Silver sponsor of the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament.
  • Herzog Law Partner — Gold sponsor supporting the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • High Peaks Home Inspection Services Partner — Silver sponsor of the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • KeanCom Partner — Gold sponsor of the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament.
  • Leslie HORN Marketing Partner — Silver sponsor of the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament.
  • McSharry & Associates Partner — Silver sponsor of the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament.
  • Mess to Bliss Partner — Silver sponsor supporting the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Meyers Funeral Home Partner — Silver sponsor of the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Nina Sher Real Estate Partner — Gold sponsor of the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Northeast Family Podiatry Partner — Silver sponsor supporting the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Parks and Recreation (Town of Bethlehem) Government — Collaborates on community facilities such as Elm Avenue Park pickleball courts.
  • Peregrine Senior Living Partner — Silver sponsor of the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Pickleball518 Partner — Gold sponsor and likely collaborator in organizing the pickleball tournament event.
  • Rotary Club of Delmar New York Partner — Gold sponsor of the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament fundraiser.
  • Sawyer's Screen Printing Partner — Gold sponsor providing support for the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Skylands Services Partner — Silver sponsor of the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Sportime Pickleball Partner — Gold sponsor of the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament.
  • Take 2 Artworks Partner — Bronze sponsor of the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament.
  • The Delaware Plaza Partner — Silver sponsor supporting the pickleball tournament fundraiser.
  • Town of Bethlehem Government — Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. operates under the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services Department and uses town facilities for operations and mailing.
  • Town of Bethlehem Government — Partner organization involved in park development and likely collaboration on senior services.
  • Town of Bethlehem Partner — Fundraising partner that collaborates to provide programs for older residents to age in place.
+ 4 more
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.

  • Aging-in-Place Support Model
    methodology: aging_in_place
    By providing integrated services such as transportation, food access, and social programs, we help seniors remain in their homes longer, because addressing multiple barriers simultaneously reduces reliance on institutional care and supports independent living.
  • Bulk Purchase Efficiency for Food Security
    methodology: bulk_purchase_efficiency
    By using donated funds to buy food in bulk at discounted rates, we increase the volume and efficiency of food distribution, because economies of scale allow more meals per dollar spent.
  • Client-Choice Food Distribution
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By distributing gift certificates instead of pre-packed food items, we enable seniors to obtain the specific foods they need from local stores, because autonomy in food selection increases dignity, reduces waste, and improves nutritional fit.
  • Community-Funded Service Sustainability
    methodology: community_fundraising
    By raising funds locally, we sustain senior services despite declining government support, because community-based financing ensures program continuity and responsiveness to local needs.