Nonprofit · EIN 06-1557313
HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC
Tax-exempt · WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,849,923 | $3,401,378 | -$1,551,455 | $6,991,492 | $16,923,707 | -$9,932,215 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,366,388 | $4,840,577 | -$1,474,189 | $7,546,911 | $15,881,380 | -$8,334,469 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,692,056 | $4,723,886 | -$1,031,830 | $8,561,013 | $15,187,720 | -$6,626,707 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,852,894
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- -$2,971
- Other revenue
- -$2,971
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,373,573
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,499,717
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $31,200
- Accounting fees
- $21,673
- Occupancy
- $615,844
- Travel
- $2,567
- Depreciation
- $40,628
- Program services (functional)
- $2,091,511
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,309,867
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,546,911
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,991,492
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,923,707
- Net assets, end of year
- -$9,932,215
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,318,132
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$9,932,215
- Gross receipts
- $1,857,923
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE PETERSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 25 | $0 | $561,780 | $36,600 |
| TRACEY MESSINA | ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,634 | $0 | $12,000 |
| GARY GREENBERG | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD RUBENSTEIN | VICE CHAIRMAN (LEFT 4/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROBINSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY BLAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA ATWOOD | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 10/24 Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE KOHLUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS SALMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE PETERSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 12 | $0 | $322,200 | $11,777 |
| TRACEY MESSINA | ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY GREENBERG | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY BLAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA ATWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD RUBENSTEIN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROBINSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE KOHLUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS SALMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE PETERSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 12 | $0 | $304,862 | $20,293 |
| ROBERT LEAKE | CFO (UNTIL 12/2022) Officer | 10 | $0 | $146,080 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE ROSS | ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,372 | $0 | $16,752 |
| GARY GREENBERG | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY BLAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA ATWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD RUBENSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE KOHLUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS SALMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 ABRAHMS BLVD, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117-1508
- In care of
- % 1 ABRAHMS BLVD WEST HARTFORD CT 0
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DENISE PETERSON, 1 ABRAHMS BLVD, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
- Signed the 990
- DENISE PETERSON, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (860) 218-2300
- Website
- HEBREWSENIORCARE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE MISSION OF HEBREW LIFE CHOICES ALIGNS WITH THE MISSION OF ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, HEBREW HEALTH CARE, TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES TO SENIOR ADULTS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)AS PART OF AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM TO ASSIST SENIORS IN THE HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT AREA LIFE CHOICES, INC. OPERATES A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY. THE HOFFMAN SUMMERWOOD COMMUNITY IS DEDICATED TO HELPING ASSURE THAT ALL OF ITS RESIDENTS (MEMBERS) ENJOY AN ACTIVE, HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIFESTYLE. SUMMERWOOD MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES, EXCEPTIONAL SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND THE 24-HOUR PRESENCE OF EXPERIENCED AND DEDICATED STAFF. SUMMERWOOD IS THE WINNER OF NUMEROUS NATIONAL AND STATE AWARDS FOR ITS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, ITS EXCELLENT STAFF, AND ITS SENSITIVITY TO THE NEEDS OF MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS DURING 9/30/2025, ITS LAST ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENT DISCHARGED IN 7/2025.Expenses $2,091,511 · revenue $1,857,923
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1557313
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E91)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,991,492
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,857,923
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,849,923 | $3,401,378 | $6,991,492 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $3,366,388 | $4,840,577 | $7,546,911 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,692,056 | $4,723,886 | $8,561,013 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,171,817 | $5,080,117 | $8,792,299 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-1557313).
Questions about HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC
- What is the EIN of HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC is 06-1557313.
- Is HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DENISE PETERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HEBREW LIFE CHOICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,849,923, expenses of $3,401,378 and total assets of $6,991,492 at year end.
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