Black Rock Forest Consortium Inc
- Assets
- $18.4m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Cornwall, NY
- Founding
- 05/1989
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 13-3536463
Organization Overview
Black Rock Forest Consortium Inc, operating under the name Black Rock Forest, is located in Cornwall, NY. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Black Rock Forest employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Rock Forest 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 09/2021, Black Rock Forest generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE EDUCATION TEAM CONTINUED TO DEVELOP VIRTUAL CONTENT IN THE FORM OF ECOSYSTEM EXPLORATION VIDEOS FOR THE VIRTUAL FIELD WEBSITE (WWW.THEVIRTUALFIELD.ORG), AS WELL AS PARTICIPATED IN A "LIVE FROM THE FIELD" EVENT ON THE EFFECTS OF DEER HERBIVORY ON ECOSYSTEMS. AS VISITATIONS TO THE FOREST INCREASED, WE MAINTAINED CONNECTIONS TO CLASSROOMS THAT COULD NOT VISIT THE FOREST IN PERSON BY MAKING SEVERAL VIRTUAL VISITS TO TALK ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND TREE MIGRATION, CAREERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FOR CAREER DAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, FISH OF THE HUDSON RIVER AND WATER CHEMISTRY. BLACK ROCK FOREST SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP WAS SUCCESSFULLY RE-LAUNCHED SUMMER OF 2021 HOLDING 3 UNIQUE COURSE OFFERINGS OVER 3 WEEKS WITH APPROXIMATELY 30 MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS.
DURING FY2021 BLACK ROCK FOREST FACILITATED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH BY PROVIDING FUNDING TO 6 NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS THROUGH THE DAVID REDDEN CONSERVATION SCIENCE FUND. IN ADDITION, THE RESEARCH TEAM ALSO FACILITATED ONGOING RESEARCH BY PROVIDING PROJECT SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF CONSORTIUM AND NON-CONSORTIUM INSTITUTIONS INVOLVED IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. THE RESEARCH TEAM ALSO CONTINUED WORK ON UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF THE NYS THRUWAY ON ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND MOVEMENT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE BETTER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES WHICH WILL ALLOW POPULATIONS TO SAFELY MOVE THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE.
IN 2021 BLACK ROCK FORESTS CONSERVATION EFFORTS INCLUDED OUR CONTINUATION OF SEEDLING PLANTINGS, INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE TO OUR ROADS AND TRAIL SYSTEMS. THE BUILDINGS USED FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND FOREST OPERATIONS ALSO SAW MORE IMPROVEMENTS TO ENSURE EFFICIENCY FOR FUTURE NEEDS.
THE EDUCATION TEAM CONTINUED TO DEVELOP VIRTUAL CONTENT IN THE FORM OF ECOSYSTEM EXPLORATION VIDEOS FOR THE VIRTUAL FIELD WEBSITE (WWW.THEVIRTUALFIELD.ORG), AS WELL AS PARTICIPATED IN A "LIVE FROM THE FIELD" EVENT ON THE EFFECTS OF DEER HERBIVORY ON ECOSYSTEMS. AS VISITATIONS TO THE FOREST INCREASED, WE MAINTAINED CONNECTIONS TO CLASSROOMS THAT COULD NOT VISIT THE FOREST IN PERSON BY MAKING SEVERAL VIRTUAL VISITS TO TALK ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND TREE MIGRATION, CAREERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FOR CAREER DAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, FISH OF THE HUDSON RIVER AND WATER CHEMISTRY. BLACK ROCK FOREST SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP WAS SUCCESSFULLY RE-LAUNCHED SUMMER OF 2021 HOLDING 3 UNIQUE COURSE OFFERINGS OVER 3 WEEKS WITH APPROXIMATELY 30 MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS.
DURING FY2021 BLACK ROCK FOREST FACILITATED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH BY PROVIDING FUNDING TO 6 NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS THROUGH THE DAVID REDDEN CONSERVATION SCIENCE FUND. IN ADDITION, THE RESEARCH TEAM ALSO FACILITATED ONGOING RESEARCH BY PROVIDING PROJECT SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF CONSORTIUM AND NON-CONSORTIUM INSTITUTIONS INVOLVED IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. THE RESEARCH TEAM ALSO CONTINUED WORK ON UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF THE NYS THRUWAY ON ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND MOVEMENT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE BETTER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES WHICH WILL ALLOW POPULATIONS TO SAFELY MOVE THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE.
IN 2021 BLACK ROCK FORESTS CONSERVATION EFFORTS INCLUDED OUR CONTINUATION OF SEEDLING PLANTINGS, INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE TO OUR ROADS AND TRAIL SYSTEMS. THE BUILDINGS USED FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND FOREST OPERATIONS ALSO SAW MORE IMPROVEMENTS TO ENSURE EFFICIENCY FOR FUTURE NEEDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Schuster Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $166,901 |
David N Redden Co-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Hilary S Callahan President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Samuel T Keany Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William A Glaser Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matthew Palmer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $207,900 |
| Fundraising events | $174,730 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $168,304 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $380,404 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $931,338 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,375 |
| Investment income | $305,881 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $154,813 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$34,177 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,388,230 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $24,127 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $206,339 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,759 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $670,634 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $48,377 |
| Other employee benefits | $153,528 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,680 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,969 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $146,975 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $55,839 |
| Information technology | $3,213 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,343 |
| Travel | $5,548 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,951 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $80,319 |
| Insurance | $52,903 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,697,269 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,208 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,562,899 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $165,475 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,301 |
| 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 | $26,314 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,453,116 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,144,936 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $18,400,249 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,153 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $232,214 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $240,367 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,798,598 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,361,284 |
| 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 | $18,400,249 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Black Rock Forest Consortium Inc has recieved totaling $114,625.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
G Unger Vetlesen Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
Lucretius Foundation Inc Jericho, NY PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THESE CONTRIBUTIONS IS TO PROVIDE THE DONEE ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTIONS. | $25,000 |
Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc Mountainville, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY WELFARE | $15,000 |
Dyson Foundation Millbrook, NY PURPOSE: TOWARDS SUPPORT FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MID-HUDSON VALLEY MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP, A HANDS-ON CAMP EXPERIENCE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH SCIENTISTS. | $7,500 |
Mary W Harriman Foundation Broadwayth Fl New Yor, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Peck Stacpoole Foundation Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: TO PLANT A COPSE OF THREE TO FIVE SMALL TREES OR SAPLINGS IN ITS PATRONS GROVE | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $11,302,277 |
| Net Contributions | $126,083 |
| Other Expense | $972,620 |
| Ending Balance | $10,455,740 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rainforest Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | $5,978,799 | $7,119,175 |
New England Forestry Foundation Inc Littleton, MA | $48,152,955 | $4,485,673 |
Land Is Life Inc New York, NY | $3,253,393 | $2,854,140 |
Global Forest Generation Inc North Hero, VT | $2,117,882 | $3,922,598 |
Black Rock Forest Consortium Inc Cornwall, NY | $18,400,249 | $1,388,230 |
Pennsylvania Parks And Forests Foundation Camp Hill, PA | $2,323,828 | $1,533,514 |
Asbury Woods Partnership Erie, PA | $4,724,497 | $753,846 |
New Jersey Tree Foundation Inc Jackson, NJ | $1,192,641 | $836,922 |
Woods & Wayside International Inc Hopewell, NJ | $484,030 | $300,058 |
North Woods Club Inc Albany, NY | $2,406,716 | $468,849 |
Restore Native Plants Wildlife And Landmark Structures Inc Oakland, NJ | $5,662,019 | $26,516 |
Brentland Woods Inc Rochester, NY | $2,809,509 | $458,784 |