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Eldernet Of Lower Merion And Narberth

Eldernet Of Lower Merion And Narberth

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Tax ID23-2005485

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About this organization

Revenue

$360,741

Expenses

$385,106

Website

eldernetonline.org

Mission

ElderNet’s mission is to provide a safety net for older and disabled adults to help them remain in their homes with dignity, and strengthen food and financial security for all community members in need.

About

TO ENABLE FRAIL AND DISABLED CLIENTS WITH LOW INCOMES IN LOWER MERION AND NARBERTH TO LIVE IN DIGNITY AND SAFETY IN THEIR OWN HOMES FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE BY PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING FREE SERVICES: IMPROVING ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE; OFFERING VOLUNTEER HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION, SHOPPING, PAPERWORK AND HOME REPAIRS; PROVIDING SOCIAL WORK, CARE MANAGEMENT & HELP IN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BENEFITS AND SERVICES; PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO PUBLICLY FUNDED AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE. LOW INCOME FAMILIES CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN FREE PROGRAMS OFFERING EMERENCY FINANCIAL AID TO RESIDENTS IN CRISIS; COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER AND FOOD PANTRY; AN "ASK A NURSE" PROGRAM (IN CONJUNCTION WITH BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL) THAT OFFERS FREE VACCINATIONS' HOLIDAY FOOD AND GIFT BASKETS FOR RESIDENTS IN NEED. ELDERNET ALSO ADVOCATES FOR INCREASED QUALITY SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND LOW-INCOME PEOPLE. KEY STATS FOR 2019 -- 420 CORE VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, AND 1 PAID RIDE SEVICE GAVE 20,948 HOURS OF SERVICE TO 138 CORE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM CLIENTS AND TO ELDERNET/MUTCH FOOD PANTRY. -- ESCORT DRIVER PROGRAM: 102 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 1,773 ROUND TRIPS TO 111 CLIENTS, DRIVING OVER 8,700 MILES. CLIENTS ARE RESIDENTS OF LOWER MERION AND NARBERTH, LIVING WITH LOW-MODERATE INCOMES, WHO ARE TOO PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY DISABLED TO DRIVE, TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, OR SHARED RIDE TAXIS. -- STAFF HANDLED TELEPHONE, E-MAIL, AND WALK-IN INQUIRIES FROM 2,233 INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES. CALLERS WERE OF ALL AGES AND INCOMES. -- CARE MANAGEMENT: 2 LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS ASSISTED 812 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX ISSUES SUCH AS CHRONIC ILLNESS, CONNECTED INDIVIDUALS TO BENEFITS AND RESOURCES, RESPONDED TO CALLS TO ASSIST THOSE IN CRISIS, AND WORKED WITH HOMELESS AND OLDER ADULTS REFERRED BY THE LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. -- EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FOOD PANTRY: 447 PEOPLE, IN 277 HOUSEHOLDS, 33 WITH CHILDREN, WERE HELPED WITH 16,813.00 IN EMERGENCY FUNDS PLUS 8,056 BAGS OF GROCERIES. CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS 2019 -- 75% HAD INCOMES BELOW THE POVERTY LINE -- 25% HAD LOW-MODERATE INCOMES COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES THE ADA MUTCH COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER HOUSES A FOOD PANTRY, A PART-TIME SOCIAL WORKER, A CENTER COORDINATOR, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS SUCH AS BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL'S "ASK A NURSE" PROGRAM. THE MUTCH CENTER IS COLLABORATION AMONG ELDERNET, THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING, LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, MAIN LINE HEALTH, AND A WIDE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY FOOD AND GROCERY DONORS. THE MUTCH CENTER AND FOOD CUPBOARD ARE OPEN EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. OTHER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT. THE LOCK FOR LIFE IS A PROGRAM AVAILABLE THROUGH ELDERNET AND ADMINISTERED BY THE LOWER MERION POLICE DEPARTMENT. IT PROVIDES POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (EMS) PERSONNEL WITH ACCESS TO A FRAIL OLDER PERSON'S HOME IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY WHEN THE PERSON IS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. A KEY TO THE HOUSE IS STORED IN A SECURE METAL LOCK BOX, WHOSE CODE CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED BY POLICE, FIRE, OR EMS PERSONNEL IN AN EMERGENCY. THE PROGRAM IS COLLABORATION AMONG ELDERNET, LOWER MERION POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, THE VOLUNTEER MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS, MAIN LINE HEALTH, LEADERSHIP MAIN LINE, AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF ARDMORE. ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SIX LOCKS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. TWENTY FIVE PERCENT OF THE PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM HAVE HAD AT LEAST ONE ENTRY BY POLICE/EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Eldernet provides a safety net for older and disabled adults to help them remain in their homes with dignity, and strengthens food and financial security for all community members in need of support. eldernet also offers information and referral services, a care management program, help accessing benefits and public services, police and hospital refferals, a food pantry, emergency assistance, and wellness nurses. all of eldernet's services are free to eligible persons.”.

When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Eldernet of lower merion and narberth was founded in 1976. eldernet promotes and preserves the health and well-being of older and disabled younger adults and families with low-moderate incomes in lower merion and narberth. eldernet provides volunteer services such as escort driving to medical appointments, shopping for/with clients, telephone reassurance, odd jobs and friendly visiting.”.

  • The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as PA.
  • The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at 1640 OAKWOOD DRIVE, NARBERTH, PA, 19072.
  • The non-profit has reported 7 employees on their form as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$24,365.
  • The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 16 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1976.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $301,123 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $12,824 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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