2018-11-12T12:26:00-08:00 2017-12-31 680530389 J Neel and company 717 N Main St Ste B PO Box 923 Bellevue ID 833130923 990 2017-01-01 820315917 Blaine County Seniors Council Inc The Senior Connection BLAI 2087883468 PO Box 28 Hailey ID 83333 Teresa Beahen Lipman Executive Dir. 2018-11-12 true Jeffrey A Neel CPA P01246039 2087886515 X 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z Michael Beck 660 El Dorado Lane Hailey ID 83333 842640 false false X www.blainecountyseniors.org X 1974 ID 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. 8 8 26 87 10645 6239 305865 580034 262707 233940 2734 6298 8362 18579 579668 838851 16845 22934 0 502399 582401 0 0 302977 378818 822221 984153 -242553 -145302 1984965 1909546 218096 282052 1766869 1627494 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. false false 214328 25797 160009 FAMILY CARE SERVICES (IN-HOME CARE AND ADULT DAY CARE AND RESPITE PROGRAM CALLED CONNECTION CLUB): 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, GENTILE 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. 213306 141679 60831 NUTRITION SERVICES (CONGREGATE MEALS AND HOME-DELIVERED MEALS): TO ENSURE NO SENIOR GOES HUNGRY AND TO INCREASE THE HEALTH, FUNCTIONALITY AND QUALTIY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS LIVING IN BLAINE COUNTY, THE SENIOR CONNECTION OFFERS A NUTRITIOUS AND HEALTHY LUNCH TIME 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 RECEOMMENDED 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. 60492 1070 4072 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. 488126 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 5 0 true 26 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false true false true true false false false true true true true true true false false X X Toni Himmelman 2087883468 PO Box 28 Hailey ID 83333 Craig Aberbach Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve England Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shelly Siebel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Becky Duncan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Debra Rosen Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Teresa Beahen Lipman Executive Dir. 20.00 0.00 X 69148 0 7911 Michael Walton Secretary 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Beck Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 69148 7911 0 false false false 0 580034 580034 Activities (Not Bingo) 7850 7850 Congregate 60409 60409 Connection Club 47330 47330 Outreach/Medicaid 118351 118351 233940 6298 6298 0 0 0 0 0 7709 7709 7709 14434 3789 10645 10645 Other Income 225 225 225 838851 241874 10645 6298 0 22934 22934 0 0 77059 77059 0 500689 359747 140942 0 4653 698 3955 0 0 326 326 23770 23770 0 0 0 29673 795 28878 21078 5287 15791 5190 668 4522 0 0 2495 2495 8370 4496 3874 0 603 603 0 0 83867 83867 19891 65 19826 Raw Food 65315 64884 431 Repair and Maintenance 30623 68 30555 Utilities 22014 1219 20795 Events Expense 17320 97 17223 48283 27168 21115 984153 488126 496027 0 71024 81646 145993 115760 0 32186 63397 0 0 0 3283 3283 16830 14990 2556428 1146141 1488609 1410287 227040 203530 0 0 0 16653 1984965 1909546 9981 14374 175888 185593 32227 82085 218096 282052 X 1298434 1159059 468435 468435 1766869 1627494 1984965 1909546 -145302 5927 X false false false X 929702 590582 322187 305865 580034 2728370 0 0 929702 590582 322187 305865 580034 2728370 0 2728370 4666 4666 6147 6147 420808 256702 677510 3416693 0.79850 0.80370 X 132589 132589 1195711 490324 705387 679018 147437 531581 504435 473123 31312 44675 35257 9418 1410287 Credit Cards 2718 Sales Tax Payable 179 Unknown 79188 82085 false 0 0 Emergency Fund for Outreach 1159 Connection Club Scholarships 17800 Transportation Scholarships 695 Home Care Scholarships 3280 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process No review was or will be conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICYCOMPLIANCE WITH THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DONE DURING THE ANNUAL REVIEW AT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIALTHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION REVIEW IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD USING LOCAL AND NATIONALLY COMPARABILITY DATA. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection NO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONTHE 990 IS AVAILABLE VIA GUIDESTAR. A COPY IS ALSO MAINTAINED AT THE OFFICE AND AVAILABLE ANYTIME UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 17 VOLUNTEERS DELIVERED HOME DELIVERED MEALS (MEALS ON WHEELS) THREE DAYS A WEEK FOR APPROXIMATELY FOUR HOURS PER DAY. SEVEN PEOPLE VOLUNTEERED IN THE CONNECTION CLUB, AND TWO VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED IN THE DINING ROOM. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS ALL SERVERS AT THE FUNDRAISING EVENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOOKKEEPER AND TREASURER REVIEW THE RETURN BEFORE IT IS FILED.