Alzheimer's Disease And

New York, NY · Founded 1985

Provides comprehensive care, support services, and research advancement for families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Primary audience
Alzheimer's families
Work area
Care services
Topic
Alzheimer's disease
Contact
Eleonora Carmen Tornatore
Website Contact

About Organization

CaringKind delivers care and support services for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in New York, NY. Founded in 1985, the organization operates with 42 employees and 255 volunteers, generating $9.6 million in revenue in 2023. The organization provides programs for individuals with dementia, caregivers, public awareness, research collaboration, and policy advocacy.

What They Focus On

Caregiver Support

Providing compassionate care programs, helpline services, and educational resources for family and professional caregivers

Research Advancement

Collaborating with research centers to advance studies and work toward eliminating Alzheimer's disease

Advocacy and Awareness

Increasing public understanding of dementia and informing policy to improve care and support systems

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$9.6M

Expenses (2023)

$5.9M

Assets (2023)

$10.5M

Employees (2023)

42

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $9,557,108 $5,871,032 $10,510,973 42
2022 — — — —
2022 $5,564,426 $5,197,716 $7,561,215 35
2021 — — — —
2021 $6,165,848 $4,883,031 $4,860,903 30
2020 — — — —
2020 $4,855,931 $4,130,176 $4,187,791 33
2019 $3,485,894 $4,431,045 $3,194,996 40
2018 $6,287,532 $6,266,256 $3,692,768 54
2017 $5,789,395 $7,118,941 $4,418,558 78

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Evaluate the specific care and support needs of individuals with dementia and their caregivers

  • 02

    Deliver Services

    Provide comprehensive programs including helpline support, education, and caregiver resources

  • 03

    Collaborate on Research

    Partner with research centers to advance studies aimed at eliminating Alzheimer's disease

  • 04

    Advocate and Educate

    Increase public awareness and inform policy to improve care for dementia-affected communities

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Alzheimer's Disease And

Caregiver Support Services

Comprehensive programs and guidance for family and professional caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia

Helpline and Education

Dedicated helpline and educational resources providing guidance at every step of the Alzheimer's caregiving journey

Research Advancement

Collaboration with research centers to advance studies aimed at eliminating Alzheimer's disease

Public Awareness

Community outreach and education to increase understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Policy Advocacy

Advocacy efforts to inform public policy affecting individuals and families impacted by dementia

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Alzheimer's Disease And.

Stephani L Shivers

Stephani L Shivers

Chief Innovation Officer & VP of Program Development
32 hrs/week
Compensation: $157,250
Alex Wong

Alex Wong

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $132,270
Peggy Chu

Peggy Chu

Chief Operations Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $122,240
Andrea Tallent Spivak

Andrea Tallent Spivak

Chief Development Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $138,115
Edward Cisek Chief Research

Edward Cisek Chief Research

Chief Grants and Evaluation Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $122,254
Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh

Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh

President and Chief Executive Officer
Courtney Dawson

Courtney Dawson

Chief Marketing Officer
Jed A. Levine

Jed A. Levine

President Emeritus, Director, External Relations
Kendra Ray

Kendra Ray

Chief Research Officer
Michele Piskin

Michele Piskin

VP of Residential and LTC Division and Development
Olivia Cohen

Olivia Cohen

Director of Early Stage & Engagement Services
Pamela Edgar

Pamela Edgar

Director of Education & Senior Therapeutic Specialist
Susanne Bengtsson

Susanne Bengtsson

VP of Family Supports
Weijing Shi

Weijing Shi

VP of Community Building
EC

Eleonora Carmen Tornatore

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $257,211
DZ

David Z Hirsh

Director (Ended 6/24)
0 hrs/week
DH

Diane Herdling

Director (Ended 6/24)
0 hrs/week
GW

Gurney Williams III

Director (Ended 6/24)
0 hrs/week
JF

Joe Fisher

Director (Started 6/24)
0 hrs/week
MG

Meghann Gill

Director (Started 4/24)
0 hrs/week
PD

Patrick Dolan

Director (Started 6/24)
0 hrs/week
RS

Richard S Helstein

Director (Ended 6/24)
0 hrs/week
AK

Alisa Kauffman Dmd Pc

Director
BB

Betsy Billard

Director
BJ

Betty J Brennan

Director
ET

Elaine Thomas

Director
GD

Gayatri Devi MD Ms Faan

Director
JP

Joanna Pena-Bickley

Director
JA

John A Moore

Director
JS

Jonathan S Henes

Director
MZ

Mark Zurack

Director
NU

Nimesh Udeshi

Director
RB

Rachel Berk

Director
RG

Robert Glatter MD

Director
SS

Sandra S Baron

Director
SH

Sarah Hoit

Director
TS

Tamryn Shami

Director
TW

Tim Walsh

Director
WL

Wayne L Kaplan

Director

Milestones

1985

Organization Founded

1985

CaringKind established to support families affected by Alzheimer's disease in New York

2015

501(c)(3) Status Granted

2015

Received tax-exempt status recognition from the IRS

2018

Revenue Peak Reached

2018

Organization achieved revenue of $6.3 million with 54 employees

2023

Record Revenue Growth

2023

Revenue increased to $9.6 million with expanded services and 42 employees

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Alisa Kauffman Dmd Pc
Alisa Kauffman Dmd Pc Director 0.20 hrs/week
BB
Betsy Billard Director 0.30 hrs/week
Betty J Brennan
Betty J Brennan Director 0.20 hrs/week
ET
Elaine Thomas Director 0.10 hrs/week
Gayatri Devi MD Ms Faan
Gayatri Devi MD Ms Faan Director 0.30 hrs/week
JN
Jeffrey N Jones Co-Chair 0.80 hrs/week
JP
Joanna Pena-Bickley Director 0.20 hrs/week
John A Moore
John A Moore Director 0.10 hrs/week
Jonathan S Henes
Jonathan S Henes Director 0.20 hrs/week
Linda Lagorga
Linda Lagorga Co-Chair 0.70 hrs/week
Mark Zurack
Mark Zurack Director 0.20 hrs/week
Nimesh Udeshi
Nimesh Udeshi Director 0.10 hrs/week
Pauline Yeung-Ha
Pauline Yeung-Ha Secretary 0.20 hrs/week
Rachel Berk
Rachel Berk Director 0.20 hrs/week
Robert Glatter MD
Robert Glatter MD Director 0.10 hrs/week
Sandra S Baron
Sandra S Baron Director 0.20 hrs/week
Sarah Hoit
Sarah Hoit Director 0.10 hrs/week
Sharon K Kilmer
Sharon K Kilmer Vice Chair & Treasurer 0.10 hrs/week
Tamryn Shami
Tamryn Shami Director 0.10 hrs/week
Tim Walsh
Tim Walsh Director 0.20 hrs/week
Wayne L Kaplan
Wayne L Kaplan Director 0.10 hrs/week
Jeff Jones
Jeff Jones Co-Chair
Todd Matlovsky
Todd Matlovsky Vice Chair and Treasurer
Bal Agrawal
Bal Agrawal Director
Patrick J. Dolan
Patrick J. Dolan Director
Jane Dystel
Jane Dystel Director
Michael Ferik
Michael Ferik Director
Joe Fisher
Joe Fisher Director
Meghann Gill
Meghann Gill Director
Joanna Peña-Bickley
Joanna Peña-Bickley Director
Sean Stanton
Sean Stanton Director
Thomas R. Wolzien
Thomas R. Wolzien Director
Bill Brachfeld
Bill Brachfeld Director, Emeritus
Marilyn Cohen
Marilyn Cohen Director, Emeritus
Richard S. Helstein
Richard S. Helstein Director, Emeritus
David Z. Hirsh
David Z. Hirsh Director, Emeritus
Susan V. Kayser
Susan V. Kayser Director, Emeritus
Sunnie Kenowsky Irving
Sunnie Kenowsky Irving Director, Emeritus
Lori Oscher Friedman
Lori Oscher Friedman Director, Emeritus

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.0M

Highest Paid

$271K

Eleonora Carmen Tornatore

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Eleonora Carmen Tornatore President & CEO $257,211 $13,338 $270,549 46
Stephani L Shivers CIO & VP Program Development $157,250 $8,310 $165,560 32
Alex Wong Chief Financial Officer $132,270 $20,344 $152,614 41
Peggy Chu SR. VP, Chief Operations Officer $122,240 $21,333 $143,573 48
Edward Cisek Chief Research Grants & Evaluation Officer $122,254 $18,175 $140,429 40
Andrea Tallent Spivak VP Of DEV. & Strategic Alliance $138,115 $430 $138,545 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$467K

Total Forgiven

$470K

100% forgiven

Jobs Retained

27

Loan Details 1 loan

$467,400
Forgiven
Forgiven: $469,731 100%
Approved Feb 24, 2021
Lender CRF Small Business Loan Company, LLC
Jobs Reported 27
Forgiven On Aug 31, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$377K Grants Received
$10K Grants Given
8 Organizations

Top Funders

7 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$258K
TN
The New York Community Trust
$55K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$21K
AE
American Endowment Foundation 2 grants
$15K
TC
The Chicago Community Trust
$13K
U
Usagainstalzheimer's
$10K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$5K

Top Grantees

1 total
WA
We Are All Human Foundation NEW YORK, NY
$10K
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The New York Community Trust American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation The Chicago Community Trust Usagainstalzheimer's Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. We Are All Human Foundation
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The New York Community Trust American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation The Chicago Community Trust Usagainstalzheimer's Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. We Are All Human Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$1,000K Total Obligated
$1,000K Total Amount
1 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
HHS 90ADPI0069 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2021-2024 $999,974

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

Get in touch with Alzheimer's Disease And

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(646) 744-2900

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