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Telespond Senior Services, Inc.

Telespond Senior Services, Inc.

Scranton, PA 18505
Tax ID23-7353444

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,393,627

Expenses

$1,493,103

Mission

Telespond was founded in 1974 as a private, non-profit organization assisting Lackawanna County's older adults and their family caregivers. The mission of the agency is to provide life-enriching services, promote independent living, provide low cost alternatives to institutional care, and work cooperatively with other service providers to assure the efficient and effective delivery of needed programs. A goal of the organization is to further the development of a model long-term care service delivery system in Lackawanna County, and to refine services to address the changing needs of older adults in the community.

About

Senior Companion Program - Trained senior companions assist seniors with activities of daily living which enable them to remain independent in their own home.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “To promote the general well-being of the elderly in northeastern pennsylvania through a variety of programs.”.

When explaining its duties, they were described as: “To promote the general well-being of the elderly in northeastern pennsylvania through various programs.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is PA.
  • The non-profit has reported 68 employees on their form for the year 2020.
  • 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 greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$99,476.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 20 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1974.
  • 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 $751,679 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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