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SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF ROME NY INC

ROME, NY · EIN 166053004 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P81Z · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · coppercitycommunityconnection.com
revenue
$574K
expenses
$459K
net assets
$600K
employees
10
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE A FACILITY FOR EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

Senior services organization in Rome, NY providing educational, nutritional, recreational, and wellness programs for older adults. Offers a senior center with daily activities, adult day care, and evidence-based health programs targeting physical fitness, mental health, and independent living. Serves the local community through low-cost membership, transportation, and outreach initiatives, with roots tracing back to the Senior Citizens Council of Rome NY.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $53K
    WELLNESS CENTER - PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIORS TO EXPAND THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATION
  2. #2 $134K
    SENIOR CENTER - PROVIDES NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO THE ELDERLY POPULATION OF THE ROME, NY COMMUNITY
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Day Care
Structured care program for seniors with physical impairments or cognitive conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's; includes transportation, meals, memory stimulation, and community outings
Aging Mastery Program (AMP)
National Council on Aging-developed curriculum covering 10 topics including physical activity, financial fitness, medication management, and community engagement to promote longevity and well-being
Healthy IDEAS
Evidence-based, free in-home program for adults 55+ in Oneida County that screens for depression, provides education, links to providers, and offers one-on-one support
Senior Wellness Programs
Exercise classes, wellness education, healthy eating discussions, and safety workshops designed to support physical and mental health for older adults
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 5 activities
    • Deliver Aging Mastery Program for older adults
      Implements the evidence-based Aging Mastery Program covering ten key areas such as physical activity, healthy eating, financial fitness, and community engagement, supported by educational materials, action steps, behavior tracking, and a point-based reward system for participants.
    • Deliver senior exercise and physical wellness programs
      Offers structured physical fitness classes and wellness activities for seniors through a dedicated wellness and fitness center, promoting health and mobility among older adults in Rome, NY.
    • Host community outreach and social engagement events for seniors
      Organizes monthly community events and social activities for older adults in Rome, NY to promote connection and engagement, some included with a $35 annual membership. Also offers free guided tours of the center for prospective members.
    • Offer health and wellness education for seniors
      Provides physical and mental health education classes, wellness discussions, and talks by health-focused speakers to promote senior safety and overall well-being in Rome, NY.
    • Operate senior center with educational, health, and social activities
      Provides a community-based senior center in Rome, NY since 1957, offering educational, health, and social programs for older adults. Services include low-cost membership options and insurance acceptance to improve accessibility.
  • Adult Day Health Care Programs 2 activities
    • Expand facilities for adult day care programming
      Broke ground on a 4,400 square foot addition to house an Adult Day Care program, enhancing capacity to serve seniors with structured daytime support and activities.
    • Provide senior day services with specialized care for dementia and Alzheimer's
      Offers weekday senior day services including door-to-door transportation, nutritious meals, memory stimulation, music therapy, exercise, community outings, and referral services, with specialized programming for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other age-related conditions. Prospective participants may take a free 3-hour trial day.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide free in-home services to older adults
      Delivers free in-home services to older adults aged 55+ in Oneida County, supporting aging in place and individualized care needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$574K
Contributions & grants$279K49%
Program service revenue$248K43%
Investment income$23K4%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$459K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$265K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$682K
Cash$105K
Investments$163K
Liabilities$82K
Net assets$600K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +47.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ANTHONY RECCO — PRESIDENT
  • DARLENE A BURNS — SECRETARY
  • DAVID CARELLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEBORAH SEYMOUR — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN GANNON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Community Foundation Funder — Provided a grant for furnishings and an elevette for the Adult Day Care Center.
  • Copper City Community Connection Network — SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF ROME NY INC operates under the name Copper City Community Connection.
  • Copper City Community Connection Partner — SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF ROME NY INC operates through or in partnership with Copper City Community Connection to deliver senior wellness programs.
  • National Council on Aging Partner — Implements the Aging Mastery Program developed by the National Council on Aging
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Aligns individual service plans with the NYS HCBS waiver, indicating participation in a state-funded program.
  • Oneida County Office for the Aging and Continuing Care Government — Funds the Healthy IDEAS program.
  • Rome's Community Development Block Grant Program Government — Provided $238,000 to finance construction of the Adult Day Care facility addition.
  • Utica Foundation Funder — Provided a $30,000 grant for the construction of the Adult Day Care facility addition.
  • myactivecenter.com Partner — Platform used to list and manage events for Copper City Community Connection.
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.

  • Individualized, Community-Based Care Planning
    methodology: HCBS-aligned_care
    By aligning personalized service plans with HCBS waiver standards, we support seniors in maintaining independence, because structured, needs-based planning improves access to community-based services and long-term stability.
  • Integrated Wellness Through Holistic Programming
    methodology: integrated-wellness
    By combining physical health, mental health education, and meaningful activities in a single model, we improve long-term well-being in seniors, because holistic support addresses interconnected dimensions of aging.
  • Socialization as a Pathway to Senior Wellness
    methodology: socialization-for-wellness
    By providing structured socialization and group-based learning opportunities, we improve mental and physical well-being in older adults, because engagement reduces isolation and supports cognitive and emotional health.