Mission
Providing affordable, independent living to senior citizens on a limited income in an attractive, safe and socially supportive environment.
Ruling year
1975
Executive Director
Bonnie Matz
Main address
1750 20th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960 USA
EIN
23-7350059
NTEE code
Senior Citizens' Housing/Retirement Communities (L22)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse provides data on housing affordability by County. In 2015, 26,942 households in Indian River County were headed by a person age 65 or older. To be considered affordable, a household must pay less than 30 percent of its income towards housing. In 2015 in Indian River County, 8,631 elderly households paid more than 30 percent of their income for rent or mortgage costs. These figures are staggering and demonstrate the significant need for affordable housing specifically for the elderly in Indian River County. Residents of SFM are former teachers, city lifeguards, military veterans and other service providers. Many were the working poor now living on less than $1,000 per month, most of that derived from Social Security benefits.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
St. Francis Manor
For more than thirty years, St. Francis Manor has been able to sustain itself through rent income and donations. No state or federal funding is provided. St. Francis Manor provides low cost housing for almost 121 senior citizens.
Providing housing for low income Seniors
The only low income housing for seniors in the county that is independent.
98 Studio Apartments and in 2018, 18 One Bedroom Apartments
In 2018, St. Francis Manor opened the doors to 18 one-bedroom apartments, increasing the availability of housing by 20%
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors, Economically disadvantaged people, Veterans
Related Program
Providing housing for low income Seniors
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Although the original 98 apartments were built to accommodate single people, there have been couples living in an apartment. In 2017, The Manor began building 18 one-bedroom apts. which opened in 2018
Number of applications for housing received from targeted population
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors, Economically disadvantaged people, Veterans
Related Program
Providing housing for low income Seniors
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
St. Francis Manor currently has a waiting list of more than 100 qualified seniors.
Number of households that obtain/retain permanent housing for at least 6 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors, Economically disadvantaged people, Veterans
Related Program
Providing housing for low income Seniors
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Although the original 98 apartments were built to accommodate single people, there have been couples living in an apartment. In 2017, The Manor began building 18 one-bedroom apts. which opened in 2018
Number of people in the area with access to affordable housing as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors, Economically disadvantaged people, Veterans
Related Program
Providing housing for low income Seniors
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Although the original 98 apartments were built to accommodate single people, there have been couples living in an apartment. In 2017, The Manor began building 18 one-bedroom apts. which opened in 2018
Number of housing units built
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors, Economically disadvantaged people, Veterans
Related Program
Providing housing for low income Seniors
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
18 one-bedroom apartments were constructed in 2017/2018. Construction was completed in May 2018 and the apartments were occupied in May and June of 2018
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Floridahousingsearch.org and Indian River County report the following affordable housing options for seniors in Indian River County: Lexington Club at Vero Apartments, River Park Place, Villas at Vero Beach, By The River, and Sunset Apartments. Most of these complexes have contract rent in the $600-$700 range, as compared to SFM's rent in the $300 range. Gardenia Gardens and Orange Blossom Village are public housing communities reserved for seniors considered Very Low-Income, as defined by HUD. Together, these two complexes represent only 160 units, not sufficient to meet the needs of the large, cost burdened senior population in the area. At this time, SFM is not aware of any other properties being constructed that will offer affordable, rental housing for seniors.
With the construction of 18 new one-bedroom apartments, St. Francis Manor has increased the number of low income senior apartments by 20%; however, the waiting list at The Manor is more than 80 senior citizens.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
St. Francis Manor has just increased the number of apartments on its property by 20% with the addition of the 18 one-bedroom apartments.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
St. Francis Manor has hired a part-time Communications & Development Coordinator to increase fundraising, lead the special events and complete the Capital Campaign.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
There is 100% occupancy with more than 80 seniors on the waiting list for apartments. The Capital Campaign is nearing completion with an increase in revenue. One new fundraiser has been added and the annual fundraiser revenue has increased. New grants are being researched to help with the major capital expenses and a planned giving program is being created.
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Operations
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ST FRANCIS MANOR OF VERO BEACH FL INC
Board of directorsas of 02/08/2022
Maria Elena Kitchell
Business Owner/Educator
Term: 2022 - 2024
Maria Elena Kitchell
Business Owner/Educator
Theo Perry
Banker
Lorne Coyle
Business Consulting
Gladys LaForge
Retired Attorney
Andy Beindorf
Retired Banker
Jay Knoll
Retired Consultant
Sharon Knowles
Realtor
Mike O'Neill
Construction Management
Susan Simmens
Retired
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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