Blaine County Seniors Council Inc, operating under the name The Senior Connection, is located in Hailey, ID. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P81) the organization is classified as: Senior Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Senior Connection employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Senior Connection is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Senior Connection generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE SENIOR CONNECTION IS: CONNECTING SENIORS WITH ESSENTIAL SERVICES, MEANINGFUL PROGRAMMING, THEIR PEERS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, TO FOSTER PURPOSEFUL AND PASSION FILLED LIVES. WE HAVE NINE SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM AND SERVICE DIVISIONS: NUTRITION, HOME & MEMORY/DAY CARE, HEALTH & WELLNESS, TRANSPORTATION, HOME & SAFETY, LEISURE & EDUCATION, INTERGENERATIONAL, SENIOR/VOLUNTEER/JOB CORPS, INFORMATION & RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOME CARE AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT : TO ENABLE ADULTS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AND TO AGE IN PLACE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY, THE SENIOR CONNECTION OFFERS IN-HOME CARE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR DAILY LIVING SUCH AS PROVIDING PERSONAL HYGIENE AND BATHING, DRESSING, MEAL PREPARATION, MOBILITY, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING AND ERRANDS. CAREGIVERS ARE CNAS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE PASSED A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK AND RANDOM DRUG TESTING. THE SENIOR CONNECTION ALSO OFFERS AN ADULT DAY CARE AND RESPITE PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S OR ANOTHER FORM OF DEMENTIA OR OTHER COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT. THIS CAREFULLY DESIGNED PROGRAM IS OFFERED FOUR DAYS PER WEEK AND INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BRAIN STIMULATION AND SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES, DAILY LUNCH, ACTIVITIES, MUSIC AND PET THERAPY, GENTLE EXERCISE AND LOCAL FIELD TRIPS. WHILE PROVIDING ENRICHMENT IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S DAILY LIFE, THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE HELP AND ARE GIVEN RELIEF FROM THEIR CARE GIVING ROUTINE.
NUTRITION SERVICES (CONGREGATE MEALS AND HOME-DELIVERED MEALS): TO ENSURE NO SENIOR GOES HUNGRY AND TO INCREASE THE HEALTH, FUNCTIONALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS LIVING IN BLAINE COUNTY, THE SENIOR CONNECTION OFFERS A NUTRITIOUS AND HEALTHY LUNCH MEAL EACH DAY AT THE CENTER. WHILE THE FOCUS IS SERVING THOSE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, ANYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR CONGREGATE MEAL. 1/3 OF THE RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCES (RDAS) ARE MET/EXCEEDED TO ENSURE THE QUANTITIES OF NUTRIENTS IN THE DIET IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH IN PEOPLE. MEALS ARE ALSO HOME DELIVERED (MEALS ON WHEELS) TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND OR DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS OR ABILITY TO ACCESS AND PREPARE ONE'S OWN FOOD TO A STANDARD SUPPORTING GOOD HEALTH. THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM ALSO HAS THE GOAL OF A SAFETY AND FRIENDLY VISIT. EATING WELL PROMOTES HEALTH AS DOES SOCIALIZATION. THE SENIOR CONNECTION SERVES OVER 25,000 MEALS ANNUALLY.
TRANSPORTATION: THE SENIOR CONNECTION OFFERS AN ARRAY OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SO SENIORS CAN ENJOY INCREASED ACCESS, MOBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. THE SENIOR CONNECTION HAS A BUS AND PARA-TRANSIT VAN SERVICE THAT PROVIDES DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE SO SENIORS CAN ENJOY LUNCH AT THE CENTER, VISIT WITH FRIENDS AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES. THE SENIOR CONNECTION ALSO PROVIDES SPECIAL TRANSPORT SERVICES TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS HEALTH CARE AND ATTEND OTHER NECESSARY AND DESIRED APPOINTMENTS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS TO HELP THEM STAY ENGAGED AND ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY.
SOCIALIZATION, EXERCISE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, GAMES, ART AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ALONG WITH FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS TO HELP OLDER ADULTS STAY ACTIVE, SOCIALLY CONNECTED AND HEALTHIER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jovita Pina Associate Executive | Officer | 60 | $95,145 |
Don Cunningham Board Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dr Joseph Fastow Vice Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Teresa Beahen Lipman Executive Director | Officer | 65 | $0 |
Mardi Shepard Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Beck Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $275,030 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $198,409 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $947,484 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,420,923 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $217,474 |
Investment income | $2,267 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,551 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $24,822 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $285 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $28 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,667,350 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,829 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $177,693 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,270 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $473,214 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,738 |
Other employee benefits | $12,202 |
Payroll taxes | $55,904 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $44,407 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,954 |
Office expenses | $31,977 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,722 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $91,111 |
Insurance | $34,679 |
All other expenses | $58,392 |
Total functional expenses | $1,295,969 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $530,168 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,809 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,828 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $275 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,495,553 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $305,023 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,448,656 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,988 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $134,100 |
Total liabilities | $174,088 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,021,010 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $253,558 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,448,656 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Blaine County Seniors Council Inc has recieved totaling $489,729.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Idaho Community Foundation Inc Boise, ID PURPOSE: SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | $45,663 |
The Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Spur Community Foundation Inc Ketchum, ID PURPOSE: NEXT LEVEL CAREGIVNG | $33,212 |
Johnson Foundation Of The Rockies Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Heinz Family Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM RELATED TO COVID-19 DEMAND | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Sound Generations Seattle, WA | $19,207,397 | $19,430,368 |
Senior Services Of Snohomish County Lynnwood, WA | $15,786,887 | $12,509,812 |
Missoula Area Agency On Aging Missoula, MT | $8,861,931 | $6,732,521 |
Area Ii Agency On Aging Roundup, MT | $404,633 | $3,825,060 |
Western Montana Area Vi Agency On Aging Polson, MT | $2,953,747 | $5,668,826 |
Senior Citizens Council Sheridan, WY | $12,168,764 | $6,124,270 |
Metro Community Services Inc Caldwell, ID | $3,692,143 | $4,009,244 |
Nevada Senior Services Inc Las Vegas, NV | $3,618,183 | $3,722,127 |
Pike Market Senior Center Seattle, WA | $2,519,729 | $3,936,536 |
Senior Services Of Island County Freeland, WA | $2,695,130 | $3,988,811 |
Adult Resource Alliance Of Yellowstone County Billings, MT | $5,949,620 | $3,680,635 |
Council On Aging Of Central Oregon Bend, OR | $3,578,594 | $3,406,607 |