2026-07-27T12:46:52-04:00 2025-06-30 832620517 KOHANSKI & CO PC 4 MEADOW AVENUE STE C SCRANTON PA 18505 990 2024-07-01 237353444 TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC TELE 5709611950 1200 SAGINAW STREET SCRANTON PA 185053687 HELEN SCHMID PRESIDENT & CEO 5709611950 2026-05-15 true false KELLEY LINDSAY CPA P01441227 5709412248 2026-07-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X HELEN SCHMID 2634420 false X WWW.TELESPOND.ORG X 1974 PA AS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT HUMAN SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC. PROVIDES A NO CLOSED DOORS APPROACH TO SENIOR CARE. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1974, TELESPOND HAS AIMED TO PROVIDE AGING ADULTS THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE, LIVE WITH DIGNITY, AND REMAIN HEALTHY AND SAFE IN THEIR OWN HOMES WITH THEIR LOVING FAMILIES. TO MEET THE SOCIAL AND HEALTH NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA TELESPOND OVERSEES FIVE-PROGRAMS WHICH OFFER OLDER ADULTS VOLUNTEER WORK OPPORTUNITIES, ADULT DAY CARE, AND HOME CARE COORDINATION. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2023 TELESPOND BROKE GROUND ON THE OLDER ADULT ADVOCACY CENTER (OAAC). THE OAAC WILL PROVIDE OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT A TRANSITIONAL SAFE SPACE THAT WILL SUPPORT HEALING AND STABILIZATION. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FROM TELESPOND'S FACILITY IN SCRANTON, PA. 10 10 63 130 0 2232379 1544505 1012051 1048179 32838 37074 9900 4662 3287168 2634420 0 0 816642 1142523 25000 21931 21931 1140782 1242493 1982424 2406947 1304744 227473 3581467 3456976 815258 463294 2766209 2993682 X TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELL-BEING OF THE ELDERLY IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. false false 534775 THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM, SERVING LUZERNE AND WYOMING COUNTIES, PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIOR VOLUNTEERS TO PLAY A SPECIAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND YOUTH CENTERS. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS HIGH-RISK OR HAVING SPECIAL NEEDS, SUPPORTING THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR AGES 0 TO 21. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS MEET WITH CHILDREN ON A WEEKLY BASIS IN PRE-K PROGRAMS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, HEAD START PROGRAMS, AND OTHER YOUTH-BASED FACILITIES. OUR FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROVIDE HELP WITH READING AND OTHER LEARNING TASKS, ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATIONS, GUIDANCE, LOVE AND SUPPORT AT CRITICAL MOMENTS IN A CHILD'S LIFE. IN 2023, THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORTS TO FORTY SCHOOLS AND OFFERED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO SEVENTY VOLUNTEERS ACROSS LUZERNE COUNTY. CLASSROOM TEACHERS REPORTED TREMENDOUS IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND SKILLS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE FOSTER GRANDPARENTS. 465999 THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP LACKAWANNA COUNTY'S OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND IN THEIR HOMES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE AND ENCOURAGE FRIENDSHIP AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY TASKS, ENCOURAGEMENT TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND CONNECTED, AND WATCH FOR SIGNS THE CLIENT MAY NEED EXTRA CARE. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM EMPLOYS 66 SENIOR VOLUNTEERS AND OFFERS 100 CLIENTS COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES. 624603 THE ADULT DAY CENTER PROVIDES REHABILITATIVE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS AGES 60 AND OLDER IN A CLEAN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT STAFFED BY CARE ATTENDANTS AND NURSES. ADULT DAY CENTER CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM SUPPORT WITH PERSONAL CARE AND NUTRITION, PHYSICAL EXERCISES, AND FUN ARTS AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING LED BY AN EXPERIENCED ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP OLDER ADULTS REMAIN ENGAGED AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, FEEL LESS ISOLATED, AND IMPROVE COGNITION AS WELL AS MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. THE ADULT DAY CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CLIENTS LIVING IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. 411980 TELESPOND BEGAN CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLDER ADULT ADVOCACY CENTER (OAAC), WHICH IS SLATED TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN 2025. THE OAAC WILL OFFER OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY DUE TO ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT A TRANSITIONAL SAFE SPACE WHICH WILL ALLOW THEM TO HEAL, STABILIZE AND CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE PARTNERS. TELESPOND WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH LOCAL AREA AGENCIES ON AGING TO IDENTIFY AT RISK OLDER ADULTS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM A STAY AT THE OAAC. THE IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES NON-MEDICAL IN-HOME CARE SERVICES TO HELP OLDER ADULTS MAINTAIN A SAFE AND CLEAN HOME-BASED ENVIRONMENT, AS WELL AS PROVIDE CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND RESPITE. OUR PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH BATHING, DRESSING, TOILETING, AND WILL ALSO HANDLE HOMEMAKING DUTIES SUCH AS LAUNDRY AND/OR MEAL PREPARATION. 411980 2037357 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 63 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false PA X X HELEN SCHMID 5709611950 1200 SAGINAW STREET SCRANTON PA 185053687 HELEN SCHMID PRESIDENT & 40.00 X 94261 0 6860 TERESA OSBORNE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARIA MONTORO-EDWARDS VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 NANCY MENAPACE SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT SHEILS TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY GAFFNEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE CARR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANET BRIER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TOM BOLES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA HASTIE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JUDGE FRANK RUGGIERO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 94261 6860 false false false AJ GUZZI GENERAL CONTRACTORS 9 SKYLINE DRIVE CLARKS SUMMIT PA 18411 CONSTRUCTION 112307 1 542338 1002167 57064 1544505 FOSTER GRANDPARENT 624210 546031 546031 SENIOR COMPANION 624210 386686 386686 ADULT DAY CARE 624210 115462 115462 1048179 37074 37074 3609 3609 3609 3609 MISCELLANEOUS 624210 1053 1053 1053 2634420 1089915 101121 101121 824197 731469 92728 146777 112922 33855 70428 55735 14693 74623 41672 32951 21931 21931 59975 33415 26560 48360 42387 5973 72366 61037 11329 163166 159656 3510 20854 20513 341 82448 70081 12367 39612 35964 3648 STIPEND/CAREGIVER ASSIST 455831 455831 MISCELLANEOUS 67327 63375 3952 MEALS 55627 55627 COMMUNICATIONS 45359 42343 3016 56945 55330 1615 2406947 2037357 347659 21931 184842 57955 294881 458347 383177 269994 227016 108328 31156 24194 3920607 1382449 599428 2538158 1860967 3581467 3456976 587319 140448 150000 300933 77939 21913 815258 463294 X 2502245 2664068 263964 329614 2766209 2993682 3581467 3456976 227473 X false true X true true true X 697484 486908 1606832 2232379 1544505 6568108 697484 486908 1606832 2232379 1544505 6568108 1759830 4808278 193 155 10324 32838 37074 80584 6648692 4747935 0.72320 0.79600 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 82689 82689 3358128 1052344 2305784 50137 31028 19109 429653 299077 130576 2538158 DEPOSITS ON ACCOUNT 13358 REFUNDABLE ADVANCES 4870 ACCRUED INTEREST 3685 21913 X 2634420 2634420 2634420 2406947 2406947 2406947 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X TELESPOND IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES IS REQUIRED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, MANAGEMENT EVALUATED TELESPOND'S TAX POSITION AND CONCLUDED THAT TELESPOND HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, TELESPOND IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE JUNE 30, 2022. X true ALISON WOODY 415 4TH STREET BLAKELY PA 18447 GRANT WRIT false 499525 21731 477794 499525 21731 477794 PA PA X 1 5987 X TRAINING 1 17002 X TRANSPORTATION 1 34075 false false false FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM B SUBSEQUENT TO FILING THE ORIGINAL 2024 990, TELESPOND BECAME AWARE THAT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE NECESSARY TO RECORD ADDITIONAL TRANSACTIONS AND CORRECT ERRORS. THE 2024 990 IS BEING AMENDED TO REFLECT THAT INFORMATION TO ENSURE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE REPORTING OF ALL FINANCIAL ACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM, SERVING LUZERNE AND WYOMING COUNTIES, PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIOR VOLUNTEERS TO PLAY A SPECIAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND YOUTH CENTERS. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS HIGH-RISK OR HAVING SPECIAL NEEDS, SUPPORTING THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR AGES 0 TO 21. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS MEET WITH CHILDREN ON A WEEKLY BASIS IN PRE-K PROGRAMS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, HEAD START PROGRAMS, AND OTHER YOUTH-BASED FACILITIES. OUR FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROVIDE HELP WITH READING AND OTHER LEARNING TASKS, ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATIONS, GUIDANCE, LOVE AND SUPPORT AT CRITICAL MOMENTS IN A CHILD'S LIFE. IN 2023, THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORTS TO FORTY SCHOOLS AND OFFERED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO SEVENTY VOLUNTEERS ACROSS LUZERNE COUNTY. CLASSROOM TEACHERS REPORTED TREMENDOUS IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND SKILLS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE FOSTER GRANDPARENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D TELESPOND BEGAN CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLDER ADULT ADVOCACY CENTER (OAAC), WHICH IS SLATED TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN 2025. THE OAAC WILL OFFER OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY DUE TO ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT A TRANSITIONAL SAFE SPACE WHICH WILL ALLOW THEM TO HEAL, STABILIZE AND CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE PARTNERS. TELESPOND WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH LOCAL AREA AGENCIES ON AGING TO IDENTIFY AT RISK OLDER ADULTS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM A STAY AT THE OAAC. THE IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES NON-MEDICAL IN-HOME CARE SERVICES TO HELP OLDER ADULTS MAINTAIN A SAFE AND CLEAN HOME-BASED ENVIRONMENT, AS WELL AS PROVIDE CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND RESPITE. OUR PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH BATHING, DRESSING, TOILETING, AND WILL ALSO HANDLE HOMEMAKING DUTIES SUCH AS LAUNDRY AND/OR MEAL PREPARATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B RETURN IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE UPDATED ANNUALLY. THEY ARE REVIEWED INDIVIDUALLY WHEN THERE APPEARS TO BE A CONFLICT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AWARDED THE SAME RAISE THAT IS GIVEN OUT TO EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.