2024-11-14T15:59:46-06:00 2024-06-30 205711238 ADELSON & COMPANY PC 100 NORTH STREET PITTSFIELD MA 01201 990 2023-07-01 042542001 ELDER SERVICES OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY INC ELDE 4134990524 73 SOUTH CHURCH STREET PITTSFIELD MA 01201 JEFFREY MENKES PRESIDENT 4134990524 2024-11-13 1 0 DAVID M IRWIN CPA P01435826 4134436408 2024-11-05 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X JEFFREY MENKES 73 SOUTH CHURCH STREET PITTSFIELD MA 01201 25427091 0 X ESBCI.ORG X 1974 MA TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY 14 14 169 159 0 0 18287402 21761774 2388651 3118478 82036 146092 0 0 20758089 25026344 0 0 0 0 5676800 6523103 0 0 9762 13166434 16809521 18843234 23332624 1914855 1693720 12206000 14231127 2783611 2955817 9422389 11275310 X THE ELDER SERVICES MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BERKSHIRE ELDERS, CAREGIVERS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABLITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SELF-DETERMINATION, AND TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE. 1 1 5914448 STATE HOME CARE PROGRAM (SERVED 1,606 CLIENTS):PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST ELDERS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT. CASE MANAGERS COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY (BOTH CLINICAL AND FINANCIAL), DEVELOP A SERVICE PLAN, ARRANGE FOR SERVICES FROM ONE OF THE MANY PROVIDERS WITH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS, AND MONITORS SERVICES ON A SCHEDULED AND AS-NEEDED BASIS. SERVICES GENERALLY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: ADULT DAY HEALTH, HOME HEALTH AIDE, HOMEMAKER, PERSONAL CARE, HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, AND TRANSPORTATION. ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS PROGRAM IS BASED ON AGE, RESIDENCE, AND A NEED FOR ASSISTANCE FOR A REGULATED NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES OR INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. 6805610 COMMUNITY CHOICES PROGRAM (SERVED 171 CLIENTS):PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST ELDERS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT. CASE MANAGERS COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY (BOTH CLINICAL AND FINANCIAL), DEVELOP A SERVICE PLAN, ARRANGE FOR SERVICES FROM ONE OF MANY VENDORS WITH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS, AND MONITORS SERVICES ON A SCHEDULED AS-NEEDED BASIS. SERVICES GENERALLY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: ADULT DAY HEALTH, HOME HEALTH AIDE, HOMEMAKER, PERSONAL CARE, HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, AND TRANSPORTATION. ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES THAT THE ELDER BE CLINICALLY ELIGIBLE FOR NURSING HOME PLACEMENT AND BE RECEIVING MASSHEALTH. 2653702 NUTRITION (SERVED 2,522 CLIENTS)MEALS ON WHEELS - THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMEBOUND ELDERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PURCHASE OR PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS. MEALS ARE DELIVERED DAILY WEEKDAYS. THERE ARE NO INCOME GUIDELINES, HOWEVER THERE ARE FRAILTY GUIDELINES.CONGREGATE MEALS - THE CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS HOT MEAL AT A CENTRAL LOCATION. ELDERS "CONGREGATE" AT A LOCAL MEAL SITE OFTEN LOCATED IN A NEARBY SENIOR CENTER TO EAT AND SOCIALIZE. CONGREGATE MEALS ARE OFTEN COMBINED WITH RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.MEDICALLY TAILORED AND VEGETARIAN MEALS - WITH THE ADDITION OF THE ARPA TITLE III NUTRITION FUNDING, MEDICALLY TAILORED MEALS, WHICH INCLUDE CARDIAC AND RENAL OPTIONS, HAVE BEEN ADDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AND VEGETARIAN MEALS HAVE BEEN ADDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. 6469366 3118478 CLINICAL ASSESSMENT & ELIGIBILITY, PROVIDENCE COURT, MONEY MANAGEMENT, LONG TERM CARE OPTIONS, AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OPTIONS COUNSELING, TITLE IIIC, TITLE IIIE, OTHER TITLE III PROGRAMS, TITLE V SENIOR EMPLOYMENT, ADULT FOSTER CARE, GROUP FAMILY CARE, BERKSHIRE SHINE, NAVICARE 6469366 3118478 21843126 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 169 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 MA X X THE ORGANIZATION 4134990524 73 SOUTH CHURCH STREET PITTSFIELD MA 01201 JEFFREY MENKES PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 BRUCE BERNSTEIN VICE PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 GEORGETTE KINNEY TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 RHONA HETSRONY CLERK 0.50 X X 0 0 0 RANDY BURDICK DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 FRANK ENGELS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SANDY CARROLL DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ROBERTA GALE DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JOHN GRAZIANO DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 KALEE CARMEL DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 WALTER ORENSTEIN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN RADIN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JACOB DABROWSKI DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 BARRY KRIESBERG DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER MCLAUGHLIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50 X 151230 0 28370 MARK KIM-PRYZBY FISCAL DIRECTOR 37.50 X 116293 0 16244 MAUREEN TUGGEY CLIENT SERVICES DIRECTOR 37.50 X 111761 0 25086 379284 0 69700 3 0 1 0 0 21393911 367863 132821 21761774 OTHER CONTRACT INCOME 900099 2729936 2729936 PROGRAM INCOME 900099 388542 388542 3118478 161112 161112 385727 400747 -15020 -15020 -15020 25026344 3118478 0 146092 X 198382 198382 5043787 4463789 579998 830163 730894 99269 450771 388187 62584 14594 8568 6026 35450 35450 11389 11389 14544607 14544607 15730 12255 3475 71537 27980 43557 62837 7244 55593 376376 214604 161772 108933 108188 745 6634 6064 570 49848 38400 11448 97096 678 96418 FOOD SERVICE 1165318 1165318 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 241538 118716 113060 9762 UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS 7634 7634 23332624 21843126 1479736 9762 65 161 4585423 5729517 5200682 6135660 26077 25680 185327 204695 374522 143376 223608 231146 1210075 1368365 774743 535903 12206000 14231127 1904746 2446679 116835 0 762030 509138 2783611 2955817 X 8957925 10840279 464464 435031 9422389 11275310 12206000 14231127 1693720 159201 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 14370151 16216603 16665037 18293311 21761774 87306876 14370151 16216603 16665037 18293311 21761774 87306876 87306876 54988 38281 29873 72118 161112 356372 87663248 10858947 0.99590 0.99690 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 52335 29033 23302 322187 114343 207844 231146 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 509138 509138 X 25174156 159201 159201 25014955 11389 11389 25026344 23321235 0 23321235 11389 11389 23332624 PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS AGAINST THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND BELIEVES THERE ARE NO SUCH TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCOUNTING RECOGNITION. X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER MCLAUGHLIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 151230 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28370 0 179600 0 0 0 X COMMODITIES AND COUPONS DISTRIBUTION 1 132821 FMV 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 ARPA FAMILY CAREGIVER STIPEND PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM TOOK EFFECT ON OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDS DECEMBER 31, 2024. EACH FAMILY CAREGIVER ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE UP TO $600 IN TOTAL STIPEND FUNDING PER CALENDAR YEAR. STIPENDS CAN BE USED TO PAY FOR A BROAD RANGE OF RESPITE ACTIVITY, INCLUDING MASSAGES, CONCERT TICKETS, RESTAURANTS, HOTEL STAYS, ITEMS TO PRODUCE CRAFTS, ETC. IN ADDITION, EACH FAMILY CAREGIVER IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE UP TO A $1,500 FOR PAYMENT TOWARDS A CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS CAN INCLUDE DEMENTIA EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CAMPS FOR GRANDKIDS OF CAREGIVERS, YOGA RETREATS, ETC. ARPA ALT LTC OMBUDSMAN ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDING OF $15,750 TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. USES OF FUNDING INCLUDE HIRING BONUSES, RETENTION BONUSES, GIFT CARDS, ETC. FUNDING ENDS 9/30/25. HOSPITAL TO HOME PROGRAM THIS NEW PROGRAM IS EFFECTIVE 6/6/24 TO 3/31/25. FUNDING TO BE USED TO HIRE HOSPITAL LIAISON(S) THAT WOULD BE "EMBEDDED" AT BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER AND SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL'S EFFORTS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS TO HCBS PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY DISCHARGE INSTEAD OF A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL SETTING PLACEMENT. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 BENEFIT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (ENDED 6/30/24) WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF AN ASAP RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO OLDER PEOPLE AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE ASAP'S SERVICE AREA TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MAY BE CHANGING OR ENDING, AS WELL AS ASSISTING THEM TO COMPLETE FORMS, APPLICATIONS, OR OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CREATED THE NEED TO ADD, EXPAND, AND/OR AMEND VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. AS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ENTERS AN ENDEMIC PHASE, MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OR WILL END OR CHANGE. PROGRAMS THAT ENDED ARE: 1) THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) EMERGENCY ALLOTMENTS. 2) THE CONTINUOUS COVERAGE PROVISION PERIOD OF MEDICAID (MASSHEALTH) BENEFICIARIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B COPIES OF THE 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING. FISCAL DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS COMPLETED BY ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND REVIEWED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH REPRESENTS THE FULL BOARD. MEETING MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED. OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW AT GUIDESTAR AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MASSACHUSETTS WEBSITES. PUBLIC CAN VIEW UFR AT OSD WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,684. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,684. PURCHASED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,411,793. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,411,793. SUBGRANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 131,130. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 131,130.