Openhouse

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Top management and all Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Compensation of other personnel and highly compensated employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”

“Tax returns are available for download from several websites and by request from the organization's office in San Francisco, California.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Community Day Support: Openhouse completed its new Community Center at 75 Laguna Street in San Francisco. The 7100-sq.ft. facility offers capacity for up to 5,000 community members per year. There are spaces for lifelong learning, art, social day programs, and evening gatherings for approximately 200.”

“Change in unamortized discount = $27352”

“Founded in 1998, Openhouse works to center the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults by providing opportunities to make social connections and build community.Openhouse is committed to creating a safe environment to encourage and support community members to share our diverse perspectives and identities to foster dynamic community engagement.We recognize and affirm that LGBTQ+ older adults live at intersections of race, ethnicity, class, culture, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, spirituality and ability. At Openhouse, everyone is a community member.”

“Community Engagement Continued: Activities are co-created and designed by staff, volunteers, and participants with the goal of creating a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for participants. Openhouse staff often use these activities to build trust and rapport with community members and connect them with other social services such as Home Delivered Grocery program, Friendly Visitor program, and supportive services. Openhouse is deliberate and intentional in our strategies to reach and serve more BIPOC transgender and gender nonconforming seniors and adults with disabilities by working to co-create a culture of increased safety within our overall programs. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, Openhouse social engagement and recreational programming is offered through a variety of delivery methods: In person, hybrid, and virtually, helping to bridge LGBTQ+-welcoming programming to accessible spaces for community members across San Francisco.Health & Wellness Activities:Given LGBTQ+ older adults potential stigma and fear of accessing mental health services and other social services supports, Openhouse offers staff-and peer-facilitated support groups and a new 10-week program of treatment for moderate to severe depression and anxiety. The therapy sessions are conducted by a licensed clinical social worker at no charge. Because community members were emotionally triggered by a second deadly pandemic in their lifetimes, a survey of LGBTQ+ seniors before and after COVID vaccine availability revealed that their number one critical need was affordable mental health care. The goal of the Support Program Groups is to provide LGBTQ+ seniors an opportunity to build community with peers facing similar challenges, in a safer, age- and LGBTQ+-affirming space. These groups can provide an increased sense of self-worth and self-knowledge through shared vulnerability, challenge, and trust, and can empower group members in how they approach relationships outside of the group. Group facilitators are often Openhouse clients themselves and have longstanding histories of participation in activist groups, therapy groups, and consciousness raising groups that bolster their facilitation. Facilitators employ diverse approaches, such as literature, theory, videos, art, and music, to encourage group participation and reflection on group topics. Ongoing emotional support groups include: Long-Term Survivors HIV/AIDS support group, LGBTQ Seniors with Chronic Disabilities support group, Self-Compassion & Belonging, In the Life: Supporting LGBTQ POC group, LGBTQ Caregivers of those with Dementia support group, and Living with Loss: Drop-in Grief support group.To reduce health disparities, promote healthy behavior and encourage early access to care, Openhouse offers health and wellness activities and workshops led by health professionals each year. Workshop topics include: HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, diabetes prevention, healthy eating, managing stress, reducing suicide ideation, and reducing high blood pressure. In addition to these workshops, Openhouse offers weekly exercise classes such as meditation and yoga. As we fully emerge from the pandemic, groups take place in-person, hybrid, and virtually.”

“Individuals and couples who are 55 years and older, for55Laguna, andthose who are 62 and older, for 95 Laguna, whose household income does not exceed 50% of Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible. 14 of 117 units are set aside for formerly homeless funded through Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and 23 are for homeless individuals placed by the San Francisco Department of Homelessness Continuum of Care (COC) program. Case Management and Care Navigation: Under the Openhouse Community Support Services Department, staff provide case management and care navigation to LGBTQ+ older adults and adults with disabilities who have complex needs. This continuum of assistance provides wrap-around support and services coordination that seniors need, many of which do not have children or family to provide this critical care. These services allow community members to age in place and maintain independence throughout the aging process. San Francisco residents who are 60 years of age or older, or individuals between 18 and 59 years of age who are living with disabilities, who are at risk of premature institutionalization, and who meet at least one of the following conditions: Impairment in one or more areas of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as eating, dressing, transfer, bathing, toileting, & grooming, taking medication, or attending appointments. Case Managers support individuals in improving their quality of life, increase aging with dignity, do crisis management, and assist in the death and dying process.Information and Referral (ADRC): The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is under the Openhouse Community Support Services Department. LGBTQ+ older adults find new sources of support and access critically needed services through the information, referrals and basic emotional support provided by Openhouse. To meet growing community demand and the priorities identified by the San Francisco (LGBT) Aging Policy Task Force, Openhouse was designated as one of ten city-funded ADRCs in July 2014. Housing Assistance: Under the Openhouse Community Support Services Department, the Housing Navigation program offers guidance to those seeking affordable housing in San Francisco. Our Housing Workshops, introduce community members to the process of housing search in SF, including an overview of housing availability and eligibility requirements, exploration of strategies, and sharing of helpful resources, all in an LGBTQ+ affirming environment. In follow up sessions, staff assist individuals to complete applications and improve their chances of success through financial coaching, debt-management, and budgeting. Openhouse is a critical source of information when new and existing affordable housing options become available. We send out monthly updated Affordable Housing Lists for 5 counties.”