Saratoga Senior Center

What Saratoga Senior Center does

Saratoga Senior Center is a non-profit community center established in 1956 that serves adults aged 50 and older in Saratoga County, New York. Operating from a single facility at 290 West Avenue Suite 1 in Saratoga Springs, the Center provides a consolidated suite of services including daily programs and classes (fitness, arts, lifelong learning), senior support services (transportation to medical appointments, caregiver support, advocacy), food programs (Regional Food Bank produce distribution, home-delivered meals), a Senior Life Transitions program applying palliative care principles, trips and excursions, and facility rentals. The organization operates only 1-10 paid staff and relies on a large volunteer base with support from a two-van fleet enabling approximately seven local trips per month and home-delivered services for homebound seniors.

The Center's revenue model is diversified across individual membership fees ($45-$200 annual tiers), individual and corporate donations, grants, and recurring signature fundraising events (Music and Mingling gala, golf tournament, racehorse ownership raffle). The 16th Annual Music and Mingling fundraiser (June 2026) raised over $300,000 with 500+ attendees and a silent auction exceeding $64,000. Membership provides access to programs, with need-based scholarships available for those unable to afford dues. The Center launched an online program signup portal, My Active Center, in 2025 to reduce friction in member engagement.

The Center's go-to-market is community-led, with no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or app of its own. Acquisition is driven by word-of-mouth, healthcare referrals, community partnerships, a monthly newsletter, and Facebook presence. The Center is embedded in a dense local ecosystem of partnerships including Saratoga Hospital, the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern NY, Regional Food Bank, Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Collette Tours, SilverSneakers and Renew Active, and multiple charitable trusts and corporate sponsors. Geographic scope is limited to Saratoga County, with a planned new building initiative signaling modest capacity expansion.

Name

Saratoga Senior Center

Legal name

Saratoga Senior Center

Website

https://saratogaseniorcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saratoga Senior Center is a non-profit community center serving adults 50+ in Saratoga County, NY, offering daily programs, senior support services, food and transportation assistance, trips, and a Senior Life Transitions program. Operating from a single Saratoga Springs facility since 1956, it relies on membership fees, donations, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Community Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Senior Center Lifelong Learning Programs (EDAAAMAB), Civic Engagement, Volunteering & Leadership Education for Seniors (EDAAAMAK), Arts, Culture & Creative Learning for Seniors (Music, writing, crafts) (EDAAAMAI), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Senior community services
• Aging in place support
• Senior wellness programs
• Community center activities
• Senior membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saratoga Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to center programs, services, and activities. New members pay a one-time admin fee in addition to annual dues.
2. Donations: Individual donations from community members, corporate sponsors, and annual appeal campaigns.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including Music and Mingling gala, golf tournament, racehorse ownership raffle, and various other fundraising activities.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from signature events like Music and Mingling gala generating $300,000+ annually, silent auctions, and sponsorships.
5. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships for events and programs at various levels from $100 to $15,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saratoga Senior Center is a non-residential community center providing daily programs (fitness, arts, social activities, lifelong learning), senior support services (transportation, food assistance, caregiver support, referrals), a Senior Life Transitions program, group trips and excursions, and food programs for adults aged 50 and older in Saratoga Springs, NY. Access is primarily through annual membership, with need-based scholarships available.

Product overview

Saratoga Senior Center is a community senior center offering a unified set of services for adults 50+ in Saratoga Springs, NY. The core offerings include daily programs and classes (fitness, arts, social activities), senior support services (transportation, food assistance, caregiver support), a Senior Life Transitions program for those facing serious illness, trips and excursions, and membership programs. The Center also provides a monthly newsletter and facility rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Center Programs Daily activities and classes including fitness (SilverSneakers, tai chi, strength and balance), arts, music, games, social events, book clubs, conversation groups, and lifelong learning opportunities for adults 50+.
• Senior Support Services Information, referral, advocacy, and direct assistance services including transportation to medical appointments, food assistance coordination, caregiver support, and volunteer assistance for seniors 50+.
• Senior Life Transitions Program Coaching, advocacy, navigation, and support services for seniors aged 50+ facing serious illness or advancing health conditions, applying palliative care principles.
• Food Programs Thursday Regional Food Bank produce distribution, home-delivered lunches for homebound seniors, weekly Pitney Meadows Community Farm produce pop-ups, and links to food pantries for food-insecure seniors.
• Trips and Excursions Van trips, bus trips, and Collette tour excursions for members to explore the Capital Region and beyond, including international destinations such as Portugal, Hawaii, Australia, Finland, Greece, and European locations.
• Membership Program Annual membership for adults 50+ providing access to services, activities, and programs. Regular membership at $55/year (includes $10 one-time admin fee + $45 annual dues), Presidents Club at $200/year, and standard renewal at $45/year, with need-based scholarships available.
• My Active Center Online web-based program signup platform that enables members to register for center activities, classes, and events through a dedicated digital portal.
• Facility Rentals Rental of center facilities for events, gatherings, and meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seniors who attend senior centers have better mental, social and physical health.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• West Point ThoroughbredsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for racehorse ownership raffle fundraiser. West Point Thoroughbreds provides ownership share in Decorated Belle racehorse as grand prize. Winner receives ownership experience without ongoing costs. Supports fundraising efforts for the Center.
• Collette TourscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel partner offering escorted tours and excursions for Center members. Provides international and domestic travel packages including Bluegrass Country, Portugal, Hawaii, Australia, Finland, Greece, and European destinations.
• Regional Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly produce distribution partnership providing food assistance to seniors. Regional Food Bank supplies produce for Thursday distribution at the Center with home delivery for those in need.
• Saratoga HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for bariatric support group and general health referrals. Hospital collaborates with Center on health-related programming.
• Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern NYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Memory Cafe and Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group programs. Association provides facilitators for monthly support programs.
• Saratoga ArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArts funding partner through Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by NY State Council on the Arts. Supports art programming at the Center.
• Pitney Meadows Community FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly produce pop-up at the Center providing fresh produce to seniors. Farm grows produce to give, not for profit.
• Home of the Good ShepherdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for senior services; shown as community partner on website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Meals on Wheels of America: National umbrella for home-delivered meal programs serving food-insecure seniors — adjacent to Saratoga Senior Center's food programs (Regional Food Bank produce, home-delivered lunches) but distinct single-purpose service model.
• Area Agencies on Aging (National Network): Federally designated regional agencies funding and coordinating services for older adults — comparable target population and service mandate, but function as funders/coordinators rather than direct service providers.
• Centers Health Care: Multi-state skilled nursing, rehab, and senior living operator — listed as a Saratoga Senior Center partner/advertiser and represents the kind of healthcare-adjacent organization that competes for senior-services mindshare and referrals.

Broad incumbents

• AARP: National membership organization for adults 50+ offering programming, advocacy, and community resources — overlaps Saratoga Senior Center's mission of supporting older adults but at national scale and as an advocacy/policy actor rather than a local community convener.

Emerging players

• The Villages NYC: Neighborhood-based volunteer movement helping older adults age in place through social connection, transportation, and member-supported services — comparable mission around social isolation and aging-in-place, but organized as a membership network rather than a physical center.

Direct peers

• Brookline Senior Center: Single-site suburban senior center in Massachusetts offering fitness, arts, lifelong learning, trips, and support services to residents 60+ — almost identical service mix and member demographics to Saratoga Senior Center.
• JASA (Jewish Association Serving the Aging): JASA operates a network of neighborhood senior centers in New York City offering social, educational, cultural, and support programs for older adults — directly comparable to Saratoga Senior Center's community-center model, just at city scale.
• City of Colorado Springs Senior Center: Public/municipal senior center providing fitness, enrichment classes, social programming, and trips for older adults — comparable breadth of programming and non-residential, drop-in access model.
• Old Bridge Senior Center: Municipal community senior center offering fitness, social activities, trips, and educational programming to local 50+ residents — directly mirrors Saratoga Senior Center's local, membership-driven, non-clinical model.
• Lifelong (formerly Senior Services of Snohomish County): Washington-state nonprofit operating community-based programs including adult day services, meals, and wellness for older adults — comparable mission and service portfolio though geographically separate.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saratoga-senior-center

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Investors

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