irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $529KSENIOR CENTER ENRICHMENT - PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RECREATION, SOCIALIZATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGHOUT OUR REGION. MORE THAN 1500 OLDER NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST ONE OF OUR MANY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. CONGREGATE DINING IS AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT VARIOUS SITES THROUGHOUT ALBANY COUNTY WHICH INCLUDE THE TOWN OF BERNE COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES CENTER, OHAV SHOLOM APARTMENTS, SOUTH MALL SENIOR CENTER, WYMAN OSTERHOUT COMMUNITY CENTER, ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH, WESTERLO TOWN HALL, COHOES SENIOR CENTER, WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER, LIVINGSTON AND WESTVIEW HOMES. A HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEAL SERVED IN AN ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE, OFTEN AUGMENTED WITH ENTERTAINMENT, IS THE IDEAL WAY TO SOCIALIZE AND MINGLE WITH FRIENDS. IN 2024 OVER 32,829 MEALS WERE SERVED.
- #2 $277KNEWGATE AND COHOES COMPANIONS ARE SOCIAL ADULT DAY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SUPERVISION, SOCIALIZATION AND STIMULATION TO OLDER ADULTS WHO MAY REQUIRE EXTRA SUPPORT AND/OR COMPANIONSHIP DURING THE DAY AND RESPITE TO THE OVERWHELMED CAREGIVER. STAFFED BY CARING PROFESSIONALS WE CAN SERVE 20 TO 30 SENIORS A DAY AT EACH OF OUR DAY PROGRAM SITES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Dining
Provides hot, nutritious meals Monday through Friday at multiple senior centers across Albany County, combining nutrition with social engagement and activities.
Meals on Wheels
Delivers hot, nutritious meals to older adults' homes Monday through Friday, providing nutrition and regular social contact for those unable to cook or shop.
Newgate Social Adult Day Program
Offers a safe, engaging environment for older adults needing supervision and social stimulation, providing personalized care and activities while giving caregivers respite.
Senior Centers
Manages multiple senior centers offering social, educational, and recreational programs, resource assistance, and community dining to promote active aging.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Community Events and Engagement InitiativesHosts annual events including the Third Age Achievement Awards, the Travers Soiree gala, the Capital Region Senior Expo, and neighborhood-level fundraisers to promote community engagement, celebrate contributions by older adults, and support program funding.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Home-Delivered and Congregate Meal ServicesProvides hot, nutritious meals through both home delivery (Meals on Wheels) and congregate dining sites across the Capital Region, including Albany County. In 2024, served over 32,829 congregate meals, with home-delivered meals prepared fresh daily and delivered Monday through Friday to older adults unable to shop or cook for themselves.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Resource Connection and Support ServicesConnects older adults and families to community resources when additional support is needed, including transportation services using three vehicles to assist access to medical care, senior centers, and grocery stores.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Senior Center OperationsManages multiple senior centers—three in Albany County—as community hubs offering social, educational, wellness, and recreational programs to promote engagement, reduce isolation, and support independence among older adults. Centers are open Monday through Friday and serve as focal points for connection and practical support.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Social Adult Day ProgramsOperates social-model adult day programs, including Newgate and Cohoes Companions, providing supervision, socialization, activities, shared meals, and personalized care for older adults while offering respite support for caregivers. Each site serves 20 to 30 seniors per day.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.36M
Contributions & grants$436K18%
Program service revenue$1.83M78%
Investment income$2240%
Other revenue$94K
expenses
Total expenses$2.25M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.35M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.00M
Cash$554K
Investments$0
Liabilities$336K
Net assets$668K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +34.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GARY MARCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $96K |
board members · 15
- AARON CARBONE — DIRECTOR
- AMAL HECHEHOUCHE — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA WHEELER — VICE PRESIDENT
- CORETTA KILLIKELLY — SECRETARY
- DEBORAH ENGEL — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD TREMBLAY — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT & TREASURER
- JENNIFER HARVEY — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY BEAUDRY — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY ERIOLE — DIRECTOR
- KRISTINE LINDSKOOG — DIRECTOR
- MARY ALICE MOLGARD — DIRECTOR
- SARAH WISEMAN — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE KOZAK — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN NIXON — PRESIDENT
- THOMAS MILLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Administration for Community Living Government — Partial funder of the Community Dining program
- Administration for Community Living Government — Partial funder of the Meals on Wheels program
- Albany County Department for Aging Government — Partial funder of the Community Dining program
- Albany County Department for Aging Government — Partial funder of the Meals on Wheels program
- Board of Directors Partner — Community leaders providing guidance, oversight and support for the organization's mission
- City of Albany Government — Contributed an in-kind program director in the early years
- Community Chest Partner — Provided financial support enabling expansion of services in the 1950s and 1960s
- Council of Jewish Women Partner — Provided temporary cash support in the organization's early years
- Eddy SeniorCare at St. Peter’s Health Partners Partner — Partner organization that supports the Providing Assistance and Support to Seniors in Transition program.
- Junior League of Albany Partner — Provided temporary cash support during the founding period
- LifePath Partner — Manages the senior centers on behalf of Senior Service Centers of the Albany Area Inc.
- LifePath Partner — Provides supportive services and programs for older adults in partnership with senior centers.
- Meals on Wheels of America Network — LifePath is the only Meals on Wheels of America affiliate in the Capital Region.
- New York State Department for Aging Government — Partial funder of the Community Dining program
- New York State Department for Aging Government — Partial funder of the Meals on Wheels program
- Older Americans Act Government — Provided federal funding that supported expansion to 13 locations by 1979
- SENIOR SERVICE CENTERS OF THE ALBANY AREA INC Network — Part of a network of organizations providing senior services in the Albany area.
- YMCA Partner — Donated space for senior programming in the early years
- cdphp Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Third Age Achievement Awards
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.
- Community Hub Model for Senior Engagement 103 orgsmethodology: community_hub_modelBy operating senior centers as community hubs, the organization strengthens belonging and independence because sustained social connection in a welcoming environment promotes mental health and reduces isolation among older adults.shared approach: Person-Centered Engagement →
- Integrated Social and Nutritional Support 79 orgsmethodology: social-engagement-integrated-meal-serviceBy combining meal delivery or congregate dining with social and educational activities, the organization reduces isolation and improves health outcomes because social engagement enhances adherence and overall well-being in older adults.shared approach: Integrated Senior Services →
- Home-Delivered Meals for Stability and Independence 21 orgsmethodology: meals-for-stabilityBy delivering fresh, hot meals daily to older adults’ homes, the organization supports nutritional health and independent living because consistent, reliable meal access creates routine and reduces health risks associated with food insecurity and isolation.shared approach: Home-Delivered Meals for Health and Independence →
- Person-Centered Care Modelmethodology: person-centered_careBy using respect, inclusion, and purpose as guiding principles, the organization fosters engagement, well-being, and independence in older adults because treating individuals as whole persons with unique needs strengthens service effectiveness and dignity.