New York Foundation for Senior Citizens

What New York Foundation for Senior Citizens does

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) is a nonprofit social services organization established in 1968 and headquartered at 11 Park Place, New York. It is the only non-profit, non-sectarian organization serving New York City's older adults across all five boroughs, with a mission of helping seniors live healthier, more independent lives in their homes and communities while avoiding premature institutionalization. NYFSC has grown from one social worker and one bookkeeper to more than 1,500 employees managing 35 social service programs and over 900 units of affordable and enriched housing.

NYFSC's core offerings include the Home Sharing Program (a free matching service operating since 1981 that pairs senior hosts aged 60+ with adult guests, using a proprietary "Quick-Match" database with 31 preference inputs); Respite Care and Emergency/Extended Hours of Care; Home Attendant services employing certified home health aides; Case Management; Community Guardian guardianship services; Project CART (free transportation in Manhattan); multiple Older Adult Centers; a Volunteer Ombudsman Program (federally mandated for nursing home visits); and intergenerational programs such as GenerationsConnect (launched March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic) and an International Pen Pal Program (launched March 2021). The CDPAP unit is being rebranded to NYFSCCFS effective February 1, 2026.

The organization's revenue model is government-funded: Federal, State, and City government sources support the bulk of operations, supplemented by private contributions from individuals, foundations, and organizations. Most services are free or low-cost to seniors (Home Sharing is fully free; Respite Care starts at $7.15/hour; Emergency/Extended Hours of Care is free for caregivers with annual incomes of $40,000 or less). Distribution is direct-service delivery through physical locations across all five NYC boroughs and in-home care, with no app or digital product channel.

Name

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens

Legal name

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens Inc.

Website

https://nyfsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens is a 1968-founded nonprofit operating 35 social service programs, 900+ housing units, and intergenerational initiatives to help NYC seniors in all five boroughs age in place.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK), Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF) (HSABAIAL), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Short-Stay Respite SNFs (HLADADAN), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Senior social services
• Affordable senior housing
• Home sharing program
• Respite care services
• Aging in place

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Federal, State, and City government funding sources support the organization's 35 social service programs and housing operations
2. Private Contributions: Private donations and contributions from individuals, foundations, and organizations support NYFSC programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

NYFSC is a nonprofit organization that delivers a portfolio of 35 social service programs and manages more than 900 units of affordable and enriched housing for New York City seniors across all five boroughs. Its core offerings include the free Home Sharing matching program, Respite Care, Home Attendant services, Case Management, Affordable and Enriched Housing, Older Adult Centers, free transportation via Project CART, intergenerational programming, and 24-hour crisis intervention, all aimed at helping seniors age in place and avoid premature institutionalization.

Product overview

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of aging-in-place programs rather than a unified technology product. The organization operates 35 social service programs alongside over 900 units of affordable housing across New York City's five boroughs. Core offerings include the Home Sharing Program (a free matching service for intergenerational housing), Affordable and Enriched Housing, Home Attendant and Respite Care services, free transportation via Project CART, and intergenerational programs such as GenerationsConnect and Senior Theatre Enrichment. These programs work together to help seniors avoid premature institutionalization while maintaining independence, social connection, and affordable housing in their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Sharing Program A free matching service that links adult hosts aged 60+ with extra private spaces in their homes with appropriate adult guests to share living space; professional social workers screen applicants and use the Quick-Match database to determine compatibility.
• Access to Home Program Provides home accessibility modifications and support services to help NYC seniors maintain independence in their homes.
• Minor Home Repairs Provides minor home repair and safety services for NYC seniors to help them remain safely in their homes.
• Affordable Housing NYFSC manages more than 900 units of affordable housing across New York City developed to support seniors aging in place.
• Enriched Housing Programs Housing programs providing additional support services for residents, including foster grandparent programs connecting elderly residents with children from local schools.
• Transitional Housing and Services for the Homeless Provides transitional housing and services for homeless individuals as part of NYFSC's broader housing services portfolio.
• Home Attendant Program Provides home health aides and attendants to assist seniors with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and escort to appointments; hires Certified Home Health Aides who work as private contractors or employees.
• Case Management Program Provides case management services to help NYC seniors navigate available resources and services.
• Community Guardian Program Provides guardianship and advocacy services for seniors who need assistance managing their affairs.
• Respite Care Program Provides affordable short-term in-home care for frail NYC residents aged 60+ and temporary relief for caregivers, including Emergency/Extended Hours of Care providing free short-term in-home care by trained personal care aides for caregivers of frail elderly with annual income of $40,000 or less.
• Project CART (Community Arranged Resident Transportation) Provides free transportation for older adults in Manhattan, enabling them to access museums, shows, cultural events, shopping, and other destinations at no cost.
• Older Adult Centers Senior centers operated by NYFSC throughout New York City providing activities, programs, and social engagement for older adults; includes Dyckman, Laguardia, and Mott Street Senior Centers.
• 24 Hour Emergency and Crisis Intervention Service Provides 24-hour crisis intervention and emergency services for NYC's elderly, including mobilization support during disasters such as the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attack.
• CDPAP (Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program) — operating as NYFSCCFS effective 2/1/26 Allows consumers to direct their own personal care services through NYFSCCFS, the program formerly known as CDPAP at NYFSC.
• GenerationsConnect An intergenerational program pairing carefully screened, matched and trained teen volunteers with older adults ('buddies') to help relieve loneliness and depression during social isolation via weekly virtual one-on-one meetings, with some volunteers communicating in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish.
• International Pen Pal Program An innovative program where friendly letters are sent via email to older adults served by social service agencies internationally, including organizations in Australia, England, and Nigeria, helping reduce isolation.
• Senior Theatre Enrichment Program Collaborates with Theatre Development Fund (TDF) to provide older adults with deeply discounted theatre tickets ($9-$47) for Broadway, Off Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway shows, dance performances, and music concerts in NYC, plus TDF Accessibility Programs (TAP) at 50% off for seniors with disabilities.
• Volunteer Ombudsman Program Federally mandated program that recruits and trains volunteer ombudsmen to visit nursing home residents across the five boroughs, advocating for high standards of care and resolving matters of concern for residents and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of elderly New Yorkers benefit annually from NYFSC services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sheppey Matters (England)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Social service agency on Isle of Sheppey, England participating in NYFSC's International Pen Pal Program launched in March 2021
• ECH Adelaide (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Social service agency in Adelaide, Australia participating in NYFSC's International Pen Pal Program launched in March 2021
• Ivory Cares Medical Concierge (Nigeria)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Medical concierge organization in Nigeria participating in NYFSC's International Pen Pal Program launched in March 2021
• New York State Office for the AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1968State agency providing funding and oversight for senior services programs including Ombudsman Program and home sharing initiatives
• New York City Department for the AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1968City agency providing funding and oversight for NYFSC programs including home sharing, respite care, and senior services
• New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1968State agency providing funding for programs matching hosts ages 55+ with adults with developmental disabilities
• Theatre Development Fund (TDF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing deeply discounted theatre tickets ($9-$47) for Broadway, Off Broadway and Off-Off Broadway shows through TDF Community Partners Program

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NYFSC_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/nyfscinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/New-York-Foundation-for-Senior-Citizens-60582589039
• Instagraminstagram.com/nyfsc_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-foundation-for-senior-citizens

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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