Open Space Institute Inc

Organization Overview

Open Space Institute Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Open Space Institute Inc employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Space Institute 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 12/2021, Open Space Institute Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.0% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2014, Open Space Institute Inc has awarded 128 individual grants totaling $6,254,658. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OSI AND ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST, PROTECTS LAND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONSERVATION COMMUNITIES: OSI SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS AND BROADEN REPRESENTATION IN CONSERVATION. ITS CITIZEN ACTION INITIATIVE INCUBATES LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS AND URBAN PARKS; THE MALCOLM GORDON CHARITABLE FUND AWARDS GRANTS TO NONPROFITS IN URBAN HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITIES; AND THE BARNABAS MCHENRY HUDSON RIVER VALLEY AWARDS PROVIDE GRANTS TO STUDENTS WHO ACTIVELY MPROVE THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. LIKEWISE, OSI'S CONSERVATION DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROMOTES GREATER DIVERSITY WITHIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD BY PROVIDING RECENT STUDENTS SALARIED FELLOWSHIPS TO JUMPSTART CAREERS.


OSI SAVES LAND TO SECURE WATER SOURCES; CREATE AND MAKE PARKS MORE WELCOMING FOR ALL; FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE; PROTECT AND EXPAND WILDLIFE HABITAT; AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. THESE GOALS ARE REALIZED THROUGH ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, THE OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST ("OSILT"). WORKING IN THE EASTERN U.S., OSI ACHIEVES THESE GOALS THROUGH DIRECT ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. OSILT ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS AND LOANS, PRIMARILY TO OTHER LAND TRUSTS, IN GEOGRAPHIES CRITICAL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE AND TO SAFEGUARD WATER QUALITY. IN 2021, OSILT PROTECTED 14,236 ACRES WITH A FAIR VALUE OF $49.2 MILLION AND MADE 7 GRANTS TOTALING $762,427, RESULTING THE PROTECTION OF 4,383 ACRES IN FOUR STATES AND PROVINCES WITH A FAIR VALUE OF $9.3 MILLION. FURTHER, OSILT APPROVED 16 GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TOTALING $185,275


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Conservation Pathways Llc
Consulting Services
$120,191
Paulus Sokolowski & Sartor Llc
Consulting Services
$153,209
Tahawus Trails Llc
Construction Services
$990,925
Mcmanimon Scotland & Baumann Llc
Legal Services
$117,382
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$70,000
Government grants $31,292
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,858,681
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $53,384
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,959,973
Total Program Service Revenue$47,441
Investment income $7,559
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $40,713
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $194,801
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,250,549

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Open Space Institute Inc has awarded $200,600 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BEAVERKILL VALLEY LAND TRUST INC

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: STEWARDSHIP

$100,000

LAND TO LEARN INC

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Beacon, NY

PURPOSE: "MALCOLM GORDON CHARITABLE FUND

$16,000

ECOLOGICAL CITIZENS PROJECT INC

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Garrison, NY

PURPOSE: MALCOLM GORDON CHARITABLE FUND

$15,000

HARBORLAB INC

PURPOSE: CITIZEN ACTION PROGRAM

$13,600

CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEWBURGH

PURPOSE: MALCOLM GORDON CHARITABLE FUND

$10,000

WILD EARTH WILDERNESS SCHOOL

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High Falls, NY

PURPOSE: MALCOLM GORDON CHARITABLE FUND

$8,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Open Space Institute Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Winterburn Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,426,100
Earnings$67,402
Ending Balance$1,493,502

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