irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $51KSEE SCHEDULE O
- #2 $22KSEE SCHEDULE O
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Age-Related Vision Loss Services
Collaborative program with Lighthouse Guild offering eye health education, community workshops, and individualized assessments paired with in-home safety consultations to support older adults with vision concerns.
Healthy Aging Program
Comprehensive program offering free weekly wellness classes including Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Strength & Tone, and Reiki; social activities such as movie afternoons, writing workshops, and board games; and cultural outings to museums and other attractions.
Home Safety and Fall Prevention Initiative
Provides in-home safety consultations, personalized recommendations, and access to a free Equipment Exchange with gently used mobility aids such as walkers, canes, and grab bars to reduce fall risks for older adults.
Living Better by Design Team
Offers home safety education, individual consultations, and distribution of assistive equipment to support independent living for seniors.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 2 activities
- Program for Healthy AgingImplements a comprehensive Program for Healthy Aging that integrates free group exercise classes, educational seminars, social activities, cultural trips, home safety consultations, and access to medical equipment, all designed to support healthy aging in place for over 1,500 older New Yorkers annually.
- Social and community engagement programsHosts regular social activities including weekly events like movies, knitting, Scrabble, writing groups, harmonica lessons, dance events, seasonal celebrations, luncheons, and cultural outings to promote socialization and community connection among older adults.
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 1 activity
- Education and workshops on health topicsHosts educational programs and time-specific workshops on health preservation, including vision health, sun protection, diabetes-related vision issues, and aging with vision loss, to inform and empower older adults.
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Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 1 activity
- Free health and wellness classes for older adultsOffers over 20 weekly exercise and wellness classes, including Strength and Tone, Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, and Reiki, free of charge and available seven days per week in person and via Zoom, serving older adults in New York City.
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Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
- Home safety and fall prevention servicesProvides comprehensive home safety and fall prevention services, including individual in-home safety consultations, education on organizing living spaces, and support for older adults experiencing or at risk of vision loss, with a focus on aging in place safely.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- No-cost medical equipment exchangeOperates a free exchange program that provides gently used supportive equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and transfer benches to older adults and social services organizations, supporting independent living.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and recognitionEngages high school and adult volunteers in ongoing and flexible roles including administrative support, event assistance, and community outreach, and recognizes their contributions through annual appreciation events such as the Volunteer Appreciation Lunch.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Monthly calendar production and distributionProduces and distributes a monthly calendar for program participants, with editions confirmed for March, April, and May 2026, to support community engagement and event participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$692K
Contributions & grants$375K54%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$191K28%
Other revenue$125K
expenses
Total expenses$879K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$599K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.88M
Cash$141K
Investments$2.72M
Liabilities$105K
Net assets$2.77M
Liquid reserves39.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY HOUGHTON | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $203K |
| DIANE MAGNUSON | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $112K |
| LAURA COLIN KLEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $52K |
board members · 22
- ANNE MCQUAID — BOARD MEMBER
- BEATRICE BARDIN — BOARD MEMBER
- CESAR VERA — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL ENTWISTLE — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIELLE DINEEN EARLS — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID ROWE — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY HEINZE — PRESIDENT
- GEORGE MCKINLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- GWENDOLEN WADE — BOARD MEMBER
- JEPHTHA TAUSIG-EDWARDS — 3RD VP
- KIMBERLY WITTMER — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- LAURA REID — SECRETARY
- LEONARD VAN LOWE — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA HARTLEY — TREASURER
- MARGUERITE YATES — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA RICHARDS — BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS SORENSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA GIRARDI — BOARD MEMBER
- PEGGY ANNE DINEEN — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT SCHAEFFER — 2ND VP
- STEVEN KROHN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Assemblymember Alex Bores Government — Secured state funding for the Home Safety and Fall Prevention Initiative
- Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright Government — Secured state funding for the Home Safety and Fall Prevention Initiative
- Betsy Timberman Partner — Provides leadership on the Advisory Board.
- Brearley Partner — Provided volunteers for the Jazz in the Garden event.
- Butters Family Foundation Funder — Generous sponsor of the Jazz in the Garden fundraising event.
- Fordham Prep Partner — Student volunteers from the school supported the 40th Anniversary event.
- James Lenox House Association Partner — Recipient of Carnegie East House, transferred by Health Advocates for Older People in 2007.
- Josephine McFadden Funder — Provided a significant endowment gift to support the organization.
- Junior League of New York Partner — Volunteers from the organization assisted with the 40th Anniversary event.
- Lighthouse Guild Partner — Collaborated with Lighthouse Guild to deliver an educational presentation on eye health.
- Lighthouse Guild Partner — Collaborates with Health Advocates for Older People to deliver vision loss services, including providing specialized expertise and co-hosting educational seminars.
- Marguerite Yates Partner — Longtime board member who led jazz-themed fundraising events.
- NYC Civic Impact Funding Initiative Funder — Provides financial support that enables the organization's volunteer program.
- Platinum Transparency 2025 Network — Member of the Platinum Transparency 2025 initiative, as indicated by the displayed badge.
- Regis Partner — Student volunteers from the school supported the 40th Anniversary event.
- Regis High School Partner — Provided volunteers for the Jazz in the Garden event.
- Senator Liz Krueger Government — Secured state funding for the Home Safety and Fall Prevention Initiative
- Sing for Your Seniors Partner — Provided a performance at Health Advocates' 40th Anniversary event.
- The Brearley School Partner — Student volunteers from the school supported the 40th Anniversary event.
- The Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation Funder — Provides financial support that enables the organization's volunteer program.
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.
- Holistic Aging Support Modelmethodology: holistic_aging_supportBy integrating physical activity, education, social engagement, and practical support into a single free program, the organization promotes healthy aging, because addressing multiple dimensions of well-being simultaneously produces greater overall resilience and quality of life than isolated interventions.
- Home Safety and Fall Prevention through Environmental Modificationmethodology: multi-component_fall_preventionBy conducting individualized in-home assessments and implementing environmental modifications, the organization helps older adults maintain independence and prevent falls, because tailored physical adjustments reduce environmental risk factors that contribute to injury.
- Preventive, Multi-Tiered Support Modelmethodology: preventive_multi-tiered_supportBy combining staff training, community education, and individualized in-home support, the organization addresses age-related vision loss before it becomes a crisis, because early intervention across multiple levels increases resilience and reduces emergency health events.
- Volunteer-Leveraged Service Deliverymethodology: volunteer_leveraged_serviceBy engaging volunteers, including older adults themselves, in service delivery, the organization extends its capacity and fosters intergenerational connection, because volunteer involvement reduces cost barriers while increasing community ownership and relational impact.