Scenic Hudson Inc
- Assets
- $51.8m
- Revenue
- $22.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- Founding
- 07/1977
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 13-2898799
Organization Overview
Scenic Hudson Inc is located in Poughkeepsie, NY. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Scenic Hudson Inc employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scenic Hudson Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Scenic Hudson Inc generated $22.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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
TO SUSTAIN & ENHANCE THE HUDSON VALLEY'S INSPIRATIONAL BEAUTY & HEALTH FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTING REGIONAL IDENTITY - WE MAKE THE HUDSON VALLEY MORE ATTRACTIVE TO RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYERS BY HELPING TO CREATE A SHARED SENSE OF PLACE AND STEWARDSHIP THAT IS RECOGNIZED FAR BEYOND OUR BORDERS. WE PROTECT WORLD-CLASS BEAUTY; CONSERVE FAMILY FARMS THAT SUPPLY FRESH FOOD TO LOCAL AND NEW YORK CITY CONSUMERS AND DRIVE A GROWING FARM-TO-TABLE MOVEMENT; CREATE PARKS OFFERING RECREATION AND INVITING SPACES FOR PEOPLE TO GATHER; AND MOBILIZE RESIDENTS TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST THREATS TO THE HUDSON RIVER AND OTHER IRREPLACEABLE NATURAL ASSETS THAT MAKE THE VALLEY A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND VISIT.
STREGNTHENING RESILIENCY - WE FURTHER CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE IN OUR LAND CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY PLANNING WORK AND DEVELOP NEW CLIMATE-MITIGATION POLICIES CONSISTENT WITH OUR CONSERVATION VALUES. WE PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR RIVERFRONT COMMUNITIES TO ADAPT TO AND MITIGATE RISING SEA LEVELS AND OTHER CLIMATE-CHANGE IMPACTS, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR EMBRACING RENEWABLE ENERGY WITHOUT SACRIFICING CORE ASSETS - ICONIC VIEWS, FARMLAND, CRITICAL HABITAT, CULTURAL/HISTORIC RESOURCES - THAT RESIDENTS AND VISIORS CHERISH. WE HELP WILDLIFE ADAPT BY CONSERVING LANDS CONTAINING IRREPLACEBALE (AND FLOOD-RESISTANT) HABITAT AND MIGRATION PATHWAYS. WE ALSO CREATE AND MANAGE OUR PARKS TO SERVE AS MODELS OF RESILIENCY.
BUILDING COMMUNITY - WE ENSURE THAT OUR WORK BENEFITS ALL OF THE REGION'S RESIDENTS, URBAN AND RURAL, ESPECIALY AS DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS CONTINUE. WE RESPOND TO LOCAL CONCERNS IN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES BY PARTNERING WITH RESIDENTS AND PROVIDING THEM WITH THE EXPERTISE TO TURN NEGLECTED NATURAL AREAS INTO SAFE PLACES TO EXERCISE, RELAX, JOIN WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT WILDLIFE. IN ADDITION TO UNITING NEIGHBORHOODS IN A SHARED PURPOSE, CARRYING OUT THESE INITIATIVES AFFORDS MUCH NEEDED SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO ATTRACT NEW INVESTMENT AND JOBS - THE KEY FOR REVITALIZING OUR CITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Gelb Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carl H Loewenson Jr Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carlos A Gonzalez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlene Chai Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cybele Fishman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Watson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gray Organschi Architecture Llc Architectural Services | 6/29/20 | $285,586 |
About The Work Llc Consultant | 6/29/20 | $232,795 |
Natural Resource Results Llc Lobbying Consultant | 6/29/20 | $149,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $702,147 |
| Related organizations | $6,400,000 |
| Government grants | $143,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,329,580 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $288,786 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,575,477 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,074,300 |
| Investment income | $534,444 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $595,372 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$155,255 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,778,173 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $350,000 |
| 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. | $1,949,130 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $404,788 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,081,683 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $186,085 |
| Other employee benefits | $735,890 |
| Payroll taxes | $550,140 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,995 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $180,799 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $114,103 |
| Fees for services: Other | $840,268 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $403,626 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $272,264 |
| Travel | $84,210 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $65,071 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,290 |
| Insurance | $61,990 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,721,297 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,911,970 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,739,309 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,616,720 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $127,441 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,490 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $28,851,028 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $920,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,542,905 |
| Total assets | $51,757,863 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $993,231 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $465,003 |
| Total liabilities | $1,458,234 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $38,060,975 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,238,654 |
| 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 | $51,757,863 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Scenic Hudson Inc has awarded $350,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INC PURPOSE: Donation to support the New York State Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act ballot measure public education campaign fund. | $50,000 |
VOTE YES FOR CLEAN WATER&JOBS PURPOSE: Contribution to support activities associated with the campaign to pass the Environmental Bond Act. | $300,000 |