named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Casino Night
Annual fundraising event featuring casino-style games, silent auction, and dining to support operational costs of the care home
Family & Bereavement Support
Offers respite care and ongoing emotional, social, and spiritual support for residents' families throughout the end-of-life journey and grieving process
Resident Care Program
Provides 24/7 hands-on care in a home-like setting for terminally ill residents, including symptom control, pain management, meals, laundry, and emotional support
Volunteer Program
Trains and deploys volunteers in resident care, gardening, meal preparation, home maintenance, and event support; includes opportunities for students and skilled volunteers
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Bereavement support for families and friendsProvides bereavement support services to families and friends of residents, as part of its comprehensive end-of-life care program.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising events to support end-of-life care servicesOrganizes and hosts recurring fundraising events, including Casino Night, the Soup-er Bowl, a memorial luminaria event, and the annual “Sip, Shop, Savor & Support” event, to financially sustain its care programs.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
- Residential hospice care for terminally ill individualsOperates a 2-bed residential care home in Webster, NY, providing free, 24/7 end-of-life care in a home-like setting. Care includes physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support, along with meals, laundry, and companionship, without charging residents or their families.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement in resident care and facility operationsRelies on volunteers to support resident care, facility maintenance, meal preparation, and groundskeeping, including snow removal, repairs, cleaning, and garden upkeep.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$358K
Contributions & grants$180K50%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$25K7%
Other revenue$154K
expenses
Total expenses$327K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$262K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$966K
Cash$111K
Investments$689K
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$963K
Liquid reserves29.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ABDE KAPADIA — Vice Chair
- ED WYNNE — Secretary
- EVELYN DINOTTIA — Director
- JACKIE CAROSA — Chairman
- JANINE FOGARTY MD — Director
- JULIANNE GROFF — Executive Dir.
- MICHAEL ROBINSON — Director
- RICK RALL — Director
- STEVE BARRY — Treasurer
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Accepts donations of gift cards from Amazon to support operations.
- BJ's Partner — Accepts donations of gift cards from BJ's to support operations.
- Lala of Webster Partner — Host venue for the "Sip, Shop, Savor & Support" fundraising event.
- Lowe's Partner — Accepts donations of gift cards from Lowe's to support operations.
- Staples Partner — Accepts donations of gift cards from Staples to support operations.
- Target Partner — Accepts donations of gift cards from Target to support operations.
- UR Medicine Homecare Partner — Collaborates with UR Medicine Homecare, as evidenced by staff experience and likely care coordination.
- United Way Network — Designated recipient organization for United Way donations, using UW number 2396.
- United Way Network — Partner organization through which donors can designate support to Webster Comfort Care Home (Donor Designation #2396).
- Visiting Nurse Service Partner — Collaborates with Visiting Nurse Service, as indicated by staff work history and potential referral or care continuity.
- Wal-Mart Partner — Accepts donations of gift cards from Wal-Mart to support operations.
- Wegmans Partner — Accepts donations of gift cards from Wegmans to support operations.
- Wegmans Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting Webster Comfort Care Home through the 2026 Casino Night fundraiser.
- community Partner — Provides financial and volunteer support to sustain the home's operations
- high schools Partner — Engages high school students as volunteers to gain real-world experience.
- jojo Bistro & Wine Bar Partner — Participating restaurant offering a discount to event attendees who show a receipt from Lala of Webster.
- local hospice agencies Partner — Partners with local hospice agencies to assist in resident care, medication and medical supply costs, advisory support, volunteer training, and bereavement support.
- local universities Partner — Partners with local universities to support student volunteers exploring healthcare careers.
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.
- Community-Supported Care Modelmethodology: community-supported careBy relying entirely on community donations, volunteer labor, and fundraising events, the organization sustains free, equitable access to end-of-life care because this financial and operational model removes cost barriers and embeds the service in local solidarity and stewardship.
- Family-Centered Grief Support Modelmethodology: family_centered_grief_supportBy extending compassionate care to families during and after a resident’s passing, the organization supports long-term emotional healing because ongoing support mitigates isolation and fosters resilience in grieving loved ones.
- Home-Like Holistic Hospice Caremethodology: holistic_hospice_careBy providing end-of-life care in a home-like environment that addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, the organization promotes dignity, comfort, and individuality because this setting and holistic approach better supports the psychological and existential well-being of terminally ill individuals than clinical alternatives.