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HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES FOR THE AGING

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860626077 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE E91Z · Health Care · Large ($10M-$50M) · handmaker.org
revenue
$13.9M
expenses
$14.4M
net assets
$2.0M
employees
342
volunteers
18
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

DEDICATED TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A STABLE, SECURE CONTINUUM OF CARE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging is a continuing care retirement community in Tucson, Arizona. It provides a range of services including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, guided by Jewish values. The organization serves older adults and individuals facing challenges to independent living from all backgrounds.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $2.99M
    SUPPORT SERVICES:HANDMAKER'S SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE MEMORY AND DEMENTIA CARE FOR COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. DEDICATED CAREGIVERS AND OUTSTANDING NURSING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE ROUND-THE-CLOCK SUPERVISION, ASSISTING ANYONE WHO CAN NO LONGER CARE FOR THEMSELVES DUE TO PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS OR IMPAIRED MEMORY. HANDMAKER'S KALMANOVITZ MEMORY AND DEMENTIA CARE NEIGHBORHOOD ACCOMMODATES 20 RESIDENTS AND OFFERS A VIBRANT, ACTIVE SETTING FOR LONG-TERM CARE AND SHORT-TERM RESPITE CARE.
  2. #2 $2.04M
    ASSISTED LIVING: HANDMAKER OFFERS THREE UNIQUE ASSISTED LIVING LIFESTYLE CHOICES THAT GIVE RESIDENTS THE FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE THEY DESIRE WHILE LENDING A HELPING HAND WHEN NEEDED. ASSISTED LIVING INCLUDES THREE MEALS A DAY, WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING AND LINEN SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT, EVENTS, TRANSPORTATION, DAILY WELLNESS CHECK-INS, A 24-HOUR SAFETY CALL SYSTEM, AND A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE ON-SITE EIGHT HOURS A DAY.
named programs · 18 · from sources

what they call their work

Adult Day Care
Provides day programs for dementia, developmentally disabled, and medically frail adults
Adventure Bus Outreach Program
Organizes community outings and excursions for residents to promote engagement and social connection
Adventure Bus Outreach program
Outreach program involving outings for residents.
Assisted Living
Offers supportive housing and personal care services for seniors in the Rubin Assisted Living Neighborhood
Better Together Intergenerational Program
Fosters connections between youth and seniors through art, storytelling, and shared activities, including partnerships with BBYO and Tucson Hebrew Academy
Better Together Program
Intergenerational program fostering connections between youth (e.g., BBYO, Tucson Hebrew Academy students) and Handmaker residents through activities like art and writing.
Dementia Adult Day Care
Day care services for adults with dementia.
Dementia Skilled Nursing Care
Specialized skilled nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Developmentally Disabled Adult Day Care
Day care services for developmentally disabled adults.
Independent Living
Provides self-sufficient housing options for seniors in the Besserman Independent Living Apartments
Long Term Skilled Nursing Care
Skilled nursing care for residents needing extended medical and personal support.
Mae's Kosher Kitchen
Provides kosher meals and catering services for Shabbat, holidays, and other special occasions, overseen by Rabbi Yossi Shemtov of Chabad Tucson.
Mae’s Kosher Kitchen
Provides kosher meals for residents and offers kosher catering to the broader community for Shabbat, holidays, and special events
Medically Frail Adult Day Care
Day care services for medically frail adults.
Post-Hospital Rehabilitation
Provides short-term rehabilitative care for individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies
Shabbat Morning Service
Weekly Shabbat services held at Handmaker, accessible virtually via Zoom.
Shabbat and Holiday Spiritual Services
Hosts weekly Shabbat morning services, Shabbat dinners, Torah study, and holiday celebrations such as Passover Seders, open to all faiths
Skilled Nursing Care
Offers long-term, dementia, and medically frail care in a skilled nursing environment
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Hybrid In-Person and Remote Access 5 activities
    • Hosting Religious Services
      Hosts weekly Shabbat Morning services, accessible both in-person and remotely via Zoom, to provide religious observance opportunities for residents and their families.
    • Hosting Religious Services
      Hosts weekly Shabbat Morning services, accessible both in-person and remotely via Zoom, to provide spiritual support and community for residents and their families.
    • Hosting Religious Services
      Hosts weekly Shabbat Morning services, accessible both in-person and remotely via Zoom, for residents and their extended community.
    • Hosting Religious Services
      Hosts weekly Shabbat Morning services, accessible both in-person and remotely via Zoom, to foster spiritual connection among residents and their families.
    • Hosting Religious Services
      Hosts weekly Shabbat Morning services, accessible both in-person and remotely via Zoom, to provide religious observance opportunities for residents and their families.
  • Kosher Meal and Baked Goods Production 5 activities
    • Providing Kosher Catering Services
      Offers kosher catering services for various events, including Shabbat, holidays, special events, kiddushes, break-fasts, family dinners, and Passover Seders, with specific pricing for Passover meals.
    • Providing Kosher Catering Services
      Offers kosher catering services for various events including Shabbat, holidays, special events, kiddushes, break-fasts, family dinners, and Passover Seders, with specific pricing for Passover meals.
    • Providing Kosher Catering Services
      Offers kosher catering services for various events, including Shabbat, holidays, and special occasions, with specific meal options for Passover Seders and dinners.
    • Providing Kosher Catering and Meals
      Offers kosher catering services for various events including Shabbat, holidays, and special occasions, and provides specific Passover Seder and dinner meals.
    • Providing Kosher Catering and Meals
      Offers kosher catering services for various events including Shabbat, holidays, and special occasions, and provides specific holiday meals such as Passover Seder and dinners.
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities 4 activities
    • Operating a Continuing Care Retirement Community
      Operates a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Tucson, AZ, providing a range of services for older adults, including short-term and long-term rehabilitation, independent living, and assisted living.
    • Operating a Continuing Care Retirement Community
      Operates a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Tucson, AZ, providing a range of services for older adults including short-term and long-term rehabilitation, independent living, and assisted living.
    • Operating a Continuing Care Retirement Community
      Operates a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that provides a range of services for older adults, including short-term and long-term rehabilitation, independent living, and assisted living, with facilities like Rubin Assisted Living and Besserman Independent Living Apartments.
    • Operating a Continuing Care Retirement Community
      Operates a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Tucson, providing a range of services for older adults including short-term and long-term rehabilitation, independent living, and assisted living, with a focus on kosher living.
  • Facility Tours for Senior and Sober Living 4 activities
    • Providing Information and Tours
      Offers assistance to families and friends in identifying appropriate care options for older adults and provides in-person tours of its facilities by appointment, along with mailed brochures upon request.
    • Providing Information and Tours for Prospective Clients
      Offers assistance to families and friends in identifying appropriate care options for older adults, and provides in-person tours of its facilities by appointment, along with mailed brochures.
    • Providing Information and Tours for Prospective Clients
      Offers assistance to families and friends in identifying appropriate care options for older adults, and provides in-person tours of its facilities by appointment, as well as mailed brochures upon request.
    • Providing Information and Tours for Senior Care
      Offers assistance to families in identifying appropriate care options for older adults and provides in-person tours of its facilities by appointment, along with mailed brochures.
  • Dementia Caregiver Support & Navigation 1 activity
    • Assisting with Care Option Identification
      Provides assistance to family and friends in identifying appropriate care options for older adults, helping them navigate available services.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Facilitating Social and Recreational Activities
      Organizes various social, recreational, and educational activities for clients and residents, including outings to local attractions, celebratory events, and programs that encourage social interaction and creative arts engagement.
    • Facilitating Social and Recreational Activities
      Organizes and hosts a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities for clients and residents, including outings, celebratory events, and programs that foster social connection and engagement.
    • Facilitating Social and Recreational Activities
      Organizes and hosts a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities for clients and residents, including outings to local attractions, celebratory events, and programs that encourage social interaction and creative arts engagement.
    • Facilitating Social and Recreational Activities
      Organizes and hosts a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities for clients and residents, including outings, celebratory events, creative arts engagement, and collaborative programs to foster social connection.
    • Facilitating Social and Recreational Activities for Seniors
      Organizes and hosts a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities for clients and residents, including outings, celebratory events, collaborative programs, and opportunities for creative arts engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$13.94M
Contributions & grants$128K1%
Program service revenue$13.06M94%
Investment income$25K0%
Other revenue$725K
expenses
Total expenses$14.40M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.13M
Grants paid out$542K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.86M
Cash$362K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.85M
Net assets$2.00M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ELIE POLLAK PRESIDENT AND CEO 35 $314K
TRAVIS WISSINGER CFO 35 $162K
STEVE HUNT ADMINISTRATOR 40 $135K
BRIAN KOHN TREASURER 2 $34K
board members · 3
  • ALLISON WEXLER — VICE CHAIR
  • BRUCE ASH — SECRETARY
  • PHIL BREGMAN — CHAIR
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • BAYADA Home Health Care Partner — Partner organization providing home health care services
  • BBYO Partner — Collaborates with BBYO on the 'Better Together' intergenerational program that connects youth with senior residents.
  • Banner University Medical Center Partner — Partner healthcare provider
  • Carondelet Partner — Partner healthcare provider
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Government — Government agency related to funding and regulatory support for aging services
  • Chabad Tucson Partner — Rabbinic oversight for kosher operations provided by Rabbi Yossi Shemtov of Chabad Tucson.
  • JCF Partner — Partner organization linked from Handmaker's website
  • JFCS of Southern Arizona Partner — Partner organization providing social and aging services
  • Jewish community of Tucson Partner — Recognized as a stakeholder and served population within Handmaker's mission and service scope.
  • Pima Council on Aging Partner — Partner organization providing aging-related resources
  • Reid Park Zoo Partner — Collaborates with Handmaker to provide behind-the-scenes tours as part of client programming.
  • SandRuby Partner — SandRuby is a member of the Handmaker family of services and is supported through the Handmaker-affiliated SandRuby Community Fund.
  • Tucson Medical Center Partner — Partner healthcare provider
  • broader community of Tucson Partner — Recognized as a stakeholder and served population, reflecting Handmaker's non-sectarian service commitment.