Blaine County Seniors Council Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Blaine County Seniors Council Inc has recieved totaling $489,729.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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