Nonprofit · EIN 23-7353444
TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · SCRANTON, PA 18505
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $2,634,420 | $2,406,947 | $227,473 | $3,456,976 | $463,294 | $2,993,682 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,287,168 | $1,982,424 | $1,304,744 | $3,581,467 | $815,258 | $2,766,209 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,544,505
- of which government grants
- $542,338
- Program service revenue
- $1,048,179
- Investment income
- $37,074
- Net rental income
- $3,609
- Other revenue
- $4,662
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,121
- Other salaries and wages
- $824,197
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,142,523
- Professional fundraising fees
- $21,931
- Accounting fees
- $74,623
- Occupancy
- $72,366
- Travel
- $163,166
- Depreciation
- $82,448
- Program services (functional)
- $2,037,357
- Management and general (functional)
- $347,659
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,931
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,581,467
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,456,976
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $463,294
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,993,682
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,538,158
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,664,068
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $329,614
- Gross receipts
- $2,634,420
- Employees
- 63
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELEN SCHMID | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $94,261 | $6,860 |
| TERESA OSBORNE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA MONTORO-EDWARDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY MENAPACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SHEILS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY GAFFNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET BRIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BOLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA HASTIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDGE FRANK RUGGIERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA O'TOOLE SEDORRESIGNED 11-3-23 | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $91,975 | $12,624 |
| NANCY MENAPACE | CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA MONTORO-EDWARDS | VICE-CHAIRWO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE BRENNAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW JARBOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA STRAUB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN SCHMID STARTED 2524 | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB SHEILS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1200 SAGINAW ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3685
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HELEN SCHMID
- Signed the 990
- HELEN SCHMID, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (570) 961-1950
- Website
- WWW.TELESPOND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KOHANSKI & CO PC
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELL-BEING OF THE ELDERLY IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $534,775
- 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.Expenses $465,999
- 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.Expenses $624,603
- 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.Expenses $411,980
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7353444
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P81Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,456,976
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,634,420
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,634,419 | $2,458,875 | $3,346,456 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,287,168 | $1,982,424 | $3,581,467 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,628,533 | $1,855,629 | $1,859,899 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,309,289 | $1,334,017 | $1,063,365 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-7353444).
Questions about TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC is 23-7353444.
- Is TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES 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 TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HELEN SCHMID.
- Who are the officers and directors of TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,261 (HELEN SCHMID, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,634,420, expenses of $2,406,947 and total assets of $3,456,976 at year end.
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