Cypress Hills Cemetery is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (Y50) the organization is classified as: Cemeteries, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Cypress Hills Cemetery employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cypress Hills Cemetery is a 501(c)(13) and as such, is described as a "Cemetery Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Cypress Hills Cemetery generated $17.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF CYPRESS HILLS CEMETERY IS TO PROVIDE A NON-SECTARIAN CEMETERY FOR BURIAL OF HUMAN REMAINS OF AN INDIVIDUAL BY THEIR LOVED ONES. THE CEMETERY ALSO PROVIDES PERPETUAL CARE OF THE GRAVES, ON REQUEST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PURPOSE OF CYPRESS HILLS CEMETERY IS TO PROVIDE A NON-SECTARIAN CEMETERY FOR BURIAL OF HUMAN REMAINS OF AN INDIVIDUAL BY THEIR LOVED ONES. THE CEMETERY ALSO PROVIDES PERPETUAL CARE FOR THE GRAVES, ON REQUEST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John J Desmond Board Of Dir | Trustee | 5 | $51,654 |
Rev Thomas F Brosnan Board Of Dir | Trustee | 1 | $30,000 |
Helder Gil Board Of Dir | Trustee | 1 | $24,000 |
Samuel Romanzo Board Of Dir | Trustee | 1 | $30,000 |
Marcy Destefano Board Of Dir | Trustee | 1 | $30,000 |
Frank Seddio Board Of Dir | Trustee | 1 | $39,000 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Romano Paving & Contracting Corp Roadway Repairs | 12/30/23 | $1,027,010 |
United Landscapes Inc Landscaping | 12/30/23 | $788,016 |
Douglaston Land Management Inc Land Remediation | 12/30/23 | $702,992 |
Morgan Stanley Investment Fees | 12/30/23 | $388,032 |
T&s Restoration Land Remediation | 12/30/23 | $267,083 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,248,800 |
Investment income | $2,404,636 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $109,568 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,344,642 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,418,362 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,436,707 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $174,655 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,974,793 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $351,261 |
Other employee benefits | $1,233,534 |
Payroll taxes | $506,767 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,347 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $73,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $388,032 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $308,506 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,504,230 |
Travel | $257,151 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,276 |
Interest | $78,771 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,102,985 |
Insurance | $604,245 |
All other expenses | $40,382 |
Total functional expenses | $15,556,608 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,001,559 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,342,970 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $441,913 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $422,357 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,013,925 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $56,704,359 |
Investments—other securities | $8,162,820 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $83,089,903 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $299,340 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,099,331 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,062,319 |
Total liabilities | $7,460,990 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $28,407,998 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $47,220,915 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $83,089,903 |