irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0PSSS ALSO HAS SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL RESIDENTS FOR ALL AGES, INCLUDING: ART/SKETCH/DRAWING SESSIONS, CHESS CLUB, COMMUNITY DISCUSIONS, FLU/COVID CLINICS, MOVIE NIGHTS & PRESENTATIONS, MUSIC CLUB. CLASSES IN YOGA, PILATES, TAI CHI, GUITAR. FREE TICKETS TO YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 17 TO THE THEATER, FREE TICKETS TO COMMUNITY EVENTS AND THE PENN SOUTH ARCHIVE PROJECT TO HEAR THE STORIES OF COOPERATORS WHO LIVE IN THE PENN SOUTH COOP
- #2 $0THE PS-HOPS (PENN SOUTH HOME ORGANIZED PERSONAL SERVICES PROGRAM CONNECTS ITS OVER 300 MEMBERS (18 AND OVER) WITH HEALTH SERVICES AND PRODUCTS AT REDUCED PRICESINCLUDING HOME HEALTH AIDS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS, HEARING AND VISION SERVICES, ATTORNEYS HOTELS, SALONS, DRY CLEANING AND MORE
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Art/Sketch/Drawing Sessions
Weekly art classes for adults 17 and over; includes an annual multi-media art exhibit open to residents and the community.
Chess Club
Seasonal chess classes and club activities for all ages.
Music Club
Bi-monthly music events including concerts, performances, and sing-alongs organized by volunteers across various genres; open to all residents.
PS-HOPS (Penn South Home Organized Personal Services)
Connects over 300 members (18 and over) with reduced-price health and personal services including home health aides, emergency response systems, hearing and vision care, legal services, salons, dry cleaning, and hotels.
Penn South Archive Project
Oral history initiative featuring stories of long-term cooperative residents.
Schmooze and Booze
Weekly social gatherings fostering community connection among residents.
Wellness Classes
Classes in yoga, pilates, tai chi, and guitar offered to residents of all ages.
Youth Theater & Community Event Access
Provides free tickets to theater performances and community events for youth under 17.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Senior Independence Support Services 2 activities
- PS-HOPS Discount Buying ClubOperates the Penn South Home Organized Personal Services (PS-HOPS) buying club, which connects over 300 to 500 adult residents with reduced-price access to home health aides, emergency response systems, hearing and vision services, legal assistance, pharmacies, hotels, salons, dry cleaning, and other personal services.
- Senior Support Services and Aging-in-Place ProgramsProvides free social services including case management, healthcare assistance, home care coordination, long-term care support, and advocacy to over 2,200 seniors annually through the Penn South Program for Seniors (PSPS), with a focus on enabling aging in place for residents of the Penn South housing cooperative.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community Engagement and Special EventsParticipates in and hosts community events such as the Penn South Flea Market, outdoor music parties, guest speaker panels, blood drives, and cultural screenings to foster community connection and civic engagement.
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Community-Based Pandemic Testing and Vaccination 1 activity
- Community Health and Vaccination ClinicsHosts flu, COVID-19, and booster vaccine clinics in collaboration with New London Pharmacy, providing on-site access to immunizations for residents.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Cooperators in the Garden InitiativeSupports a resident-led community gardening initiative called Cooperators in the Garden, promoting green space and environmental stewardship within the Penn South community.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Feist Family Theater ProgramProvides free theater tickets to children aged 10–17 in Penn South families for professional theatrical performances, supporting cultural access and family engagement.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Organized Trips and Holiday Events for SeniorsOrganizes recreational trips to local sites such as The High Line and the New York Botanical Garden, and hosts holiday celebrations specifically for seniors in the Penn South community.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Penn South Archive ProjectPreserves personal histories and stories of Penn South Co-op residents since 1962 through the Penn South Archive Project, which records oral histories and supports community memory.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Penn South Photography ClubSponsors and supports a photography club for residents, including monthly meetings, an online forum for sharing and feedback, and organized photo galleries to display members’ work.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Recreational and Educational Programming for All AgesOrganizes ongoing community events including music performances, film screenings, art and sketch classes, writing and exercise sessions, guitar lessons, tai chi, yoga, chess club, and community discussions for residents of all ages, with regular attendance ranging from 10 to 60+ participants per event.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Seed Grant for Community GardenFunds the Jeff Dullea Children’s Garden through a seed grant provided in 1988, supporting intergenerational green space and community gardening.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.48M
Contributions & grants$1.36M92%
Program service revenue$16K1%
Investment income$99K7%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$1.23M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$122K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.10M
Cash$174K
Investments$2.73M
Liabilities$169K
Net assets$2.93M
Liquid reserves28.4 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +24.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW KAHN | Executive Dir. | 20 | $64K |
board members · 17
- BEATRICE CORBETT — Secretary
- CAROL GINSBURG — 1ST VICE PRES.
- COLETTE SWIETNICKI — Director
- DANIEL GOTTFRIED — Treasurer
- EDRIE COTE — Director
- ESTELLE ROSENTHAL — Director
- GARY SCHOICHET — President
- JOHN HARRIS — Director
- LEAH COOPER — 3RD VICE PRESID
- LISSETTE ACOSTA — Director
- LYNNE ODDO — Director
- MELISSA IVEY -LAWTON — President
- PAULINE ROTHSTEIN — Director
- ROBERT EPPENSTEIN — Director
- SONIA GOLDSTEIN — Director
- TRACY GROSS — Director
- TRUDY RUDNICK — Director
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- 21st ILGWU Century Heritage Fund Funder — Funded specific programs at PSSS
- A Caring Hand Services Partner — Offers discounted home health aide services to PS-HOPS members
- American Medical Alert Partner — Provides discounted emergency medical alert systems to PS-HOPS members
- AudioHelp Hearing Centers Partner — Offers 20% discount on hearing aids and accessories to PS-HOPS members
- Brian A. Raphan, Esq. RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP Partner — Provides free initial consultation for wills, estates, trusts, and Medicaid to PS-HOPS members
- COHME (Concerned Home Managers for the Elderly) Partner — Provides discounted home health aide and companion care services to PS-HOPS members
- Center for Hearing and Communication Partner — Provides 10% discount on hearing aids and free annual check and cleaning to PS-HOPS members
- Chelsea Hardware Partner — Provides 10% discount on hardware purchases to PS-HOPS members on Saturdays
- Cindy E. Levitz, L.Ac., C.SMA Partner — Offers 10% discount on acupuncture services to PS-HOPS members
- Cohen Optical Partner — Offers discounts on designer frames and lenses to PS-HOPS members
- Daniel G. Fish, Esq. Partner — Offers legal services to PS-HOPS members
- Erik Bottcher Funder — Council Member who funded specific programs at PSSS
- Fifth Avenue Hearing Partner — Offers 20% discount on hearing aids and free semi-annual check and cleaning to PS-HOPS members
- Flex Appeal Personal Trainers Partner — Provides 20% discount on personal training services to PS-HOPS members
- Gerald and Daphna Cramer Foundation Funder — Funded specific programs at PSSS
- Holiday Inn Express—Chelsea Partner — Provides 12% discount on best available rate to PS-HOPS members
- Jewish Association Serving the Aging Partner — Manages the PSPS program through a contractual agreement.
- Kingsway, Inc. Partner — Provides 20% discount on carpet, furniture, and drapery cleaning to PS-HOPS members
- Lily Auchincloss Foundation Funder — Funded specific programs at PSSS
- Mario Nico Salon Partner — Offers 10% discount on haircuts to PS-HOPS members on specific days
- Mu Geuk Martial Arts Partner — Offers discounted trial classes and memberships to PS-HOPS members
- Mutual Redevelopment Houses Funder — Major supporter funding PSSS programs
- Mutual Redevelopment Houses Funder — Provides financial support for the PSPS program.
- NYBC Partner — Co-hosted a blood drive with PSSS in November 2025.
- NYC council member Government — Receives funding and contracts through the NYC council member.
- New London Pharmacy Partner — Collaborates with New London Pharmacy to host walk-in vaccine booster clinics.
- New York City Government — Contracts with New York City for service delivery.
- New York City Department for the Aging Funder — Provides grant funding for the PSPS program.
- New York City Department for the Aging Government — Major supporter funding PSSS programs
- New York State Government — Contracts with New York State for service delivery.
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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.
- Aging in Place through Integrated On-Site Servicesmethodology: aging-in-placeBy providing on-site social, health, and recreational services within a resident's existing housing community, we enable older adults to maintain independence and well-being, because integrated support reduces barriers to access and strengthens community-based care ecosystems.
- Arts as a Bridge for Intergenerational and Educational Engagementmethodology: arts-based_community_engagementBy delivering cultural experiences like professional theater and music programs to children and seniors, we promote lifelong engagement with the arts, because early and repeated exposure to the arts builds appreciation and strengthens community cohesion across generations.
- Community-Driven Accessibility Modelmethodology: community-driven_programmingBy offering programs free or by donation and involving a volunteer board in programming decisions, we increase equitable access and community ownership, because removing financial and decision-making barriers fosters inclusivity and sustained engagement.