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VASSAR-WARNER HOME
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY · EIN 237334637 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P750 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · vassarwarner.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.5M
net assets
$694K
employees
55
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

OFFER A SENSITIVE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICE REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, ETHNIC ORIGIN, OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND. WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE THE COMPASSION AND WARMTH OF A TRUE HOME. OUR RESIDENTS WILL MAINTAIN INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING, DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Vassar-Warner Home is a nonprofit senior living residence in Poughkeepsie, NY, providing independent and assisted living services for older adults. It offers a supportive, community-oriented environment with personalized care, social activities, and amenities designed to promote dignity, independence, and well-being. The organization also operates an adult day care program and respite care services for Hudson Valley seniors.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $65K
    ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM - PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO HELP RESIDENTS MANAGE THEIR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, FOR THOSE WHO NEED A LITTLE MORE ASSISTANCE THAN CAN BE PROVIDED IN THE ADULT HOME, BUT DO NOT REQUIRE A SKILLED NURSING ENVIRONMENT.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Assisted Living Program
Offers additional services to help residents manage activities of daily living, for those needing more support than independent living provides but not requiring skilled nursing
Independent Living Program
Provides private residential housing for seniors who can manage their own daily needs, with an all-inclusive rate covering meals, housekeeping, laundry, and social activities
Respite Care Program
Temporary substitute care service allowing primary caregivers a break, with stays from two nights to longer durations in a safe, supportive environment
Vassar-Warner Home for the Day
Adult day care program providing structured daytime care, social activities, meals, and supervision for elderly adults, allowing respite for caregivers
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Assists with medical transportation and personal care
      Provides transportation assistance for residents to medical appointments and offers medication reminders and support with daily living tasks and routines through trained staff supervision.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Engages residents in program planning
      Operates a monthly Resident Advisory Committee that participates in planning outings, activities, and meal planning, fostering resident involvement and input in program design.
  • Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
    • Facilitates admissions and resident onboarding
      Conducts on-site interviews and tours for prospective residents and provides guided support through the admission process, including coordination of move-in dates to ensure a smooth transition into the residence.
  • Campus and Residential Safety Services 1 activity
    • Maintains emergency preparedness and facility safety
      Conducts monthly fire drills and maintains a full-capacity generator with a 72-hour fuel supply to ensure resident safety and continuity of operations during emergencies.
  • Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
    • Operates adult day care program for seniors
      Provides a social model adult day care program, Vassar-Warner Home for the Day, operating Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm with full-day and half-day options. The program offers socialization, recreational activities, meals, and trained staff supervision for seniors in the Hudson Valley.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Preserves historic building and infrastructure
      Allocates charitable contributions and secures grant funding, including from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, to maintain and restore the historic Vassar-Warner Home building, including the 2011 restoration of the West Front Façade.
  • Elder Care Financial Support 1 activity
    • Provides financial subsidies for low-income seniors
      Uses charitable funds to provide financial assistance to low-income seniors, helping them remain in residential care and avoid premature relocation to nursing homes.
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
    • Provides independent and assisted living residential care for seniors
      Offers long-term residential care for older adults in Poughkeepsie, NY, including both independent living and assisted living services. The facility supports residents with personalized attention, help with activities of daily living, and an all-inclusive rate covering meals, housekeeping, laundry, and social activities.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Provides nutritional meals using locally sourced ingredients
      Prepares and serves nutritious meals and snacks daily for residents and adult day care participants, using fresh, locally sourced produce from Hudson Valley farms and an on-site vegetable and herb garden, with accommodations for common dietary restrictions.
  • Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Provides respite care for older adults
      Offers temporary respite care stays with a minimum of two nights, including 24-hour staff support for personal care, three daily meals, snacks, and beverage service. This service provides short-term relief for caregivers and transitional care for seniors.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Supports resident well-being through social, cultural, and physical programming
      Organizes tailored activities including exercise classes (yoga, Zumba, stretching), arts and crafts, educational lectures, book clubs, Mahjong, bingo, painting, and knitting. Also arranges regular trips to local cultural sites such as the Roosevelt Library in Hyde Park to promote cognitive engagement and quality of life.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Ensures staffing quality through competitive compensation
      Uses charitable funds to provide competitive wages and benefits to attract and retain qualified staff, supporting high-quality care delivery.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.56M
Contributions & grants$599K23%
Program service revenue$1.83M71%
Investment income$120K5%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$2.53M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.76M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.37M
Cash$186K
Investments$0
Liabilities$676K
Net assets$694K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ERICKA VON SALEWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 39 $117K
board members · 11
  • ALICE DICKEY ENDED DEC23 — SECRETARY
  • ELLEN C SMYTH — PRESIDENT
  • GARY GRANDSTAFF — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JILL KARN — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN BEALE ENDED OCT23 — TRUSTEE
  • KIM RYDER ENDED DEC23 — TREASURER
  • LAURIE COHN — TRUSTEE
  • RENA ANN HILL — TRUSTEE
  • ROSEMARY BUTTS — TRUSTEE
  • SHARI HUBNER ENDED OCT23 — TRUSTEE
  • SUSAN S BISCEGLIA ENDED OCT23 — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Allen’s Taxi Partner — Taxi service provider for transportation to Vassar-Warner Home
  • D. Rhode Home Services Partner — Involved in reopening the residence
  • Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce Network — Proud member organization.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with the community.
  • Girl Scouts of America Partner — Local troop visits to sing Christmas carols at Vassar-Warner Home.
  • Medicaid Managed Long Term Care Government — Accepted as a payment option for the Adult Day Care program.
  • National Register of Historic Places Government — Vassar-Warner Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of Vassar-Warner Row.
  • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Provided grant funding for the restoration of the building's front façade.
  • Poughkeepsie Day School Partner — Students visit to sing Christmas carols at Vassar-Warner Home.
  • Rider Painting Partner — Involved in reopening the residence
  • Senator Rob Rolison Government — Publicly shared news about Vassar-Warner Home and plans to visit for the official opening.
  • Sherwin Williams Partner — Involved in reopening the residence
  • Short Line Bus Partner — Bus service provider connecting New York City to Poughkeepsie near Vassar-Warner Home
  • Vassar-Warner Home Partner — Primary provider of respite care services described in the document
  • Visconti Ground Transport Partner — Transportation service provider for travel to and from Stewart International Airport and Vassar-Warner Home
strategies · 3

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.

  • Integrated Nutrition and Local Food Systems for Resident Health
    methodology: food_as_care
    By preparing meals with input from a licensed dietician and using locally sourced and on-site garden ingredients, the organization improves resident health and engagement because nutrition is treated as a clinical and community-integrated component of care.
  • Person-Centered Care in a Homelike Environment
    methodology: person-centered_care
    By providing senior care in a homelike, non-institutional setting with personalized attention, the organization enhances resident well-being and dignity because such environments reduce institutional stress and support emotional and physical health.
  • Personalized Transition and Care Planning
    methodology: personalized_transition
    By offering personalized support during admissions and developing individualized care plans with on-site staff, the organization improves resident engagement and well-being because tailored onboarding and planning reduce stress and honor resident autonomy.