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BLACK RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC
GREAT NECK, NY · EIN 133243285 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T99I · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · breiax-countryski.org
revenue
$457K
expenses
$432K
net assets
$17.8M
employees
27
volunteers
8
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

TO CONSERVE, MAINTAIN, AND ENHANCE THE SCENIC, HISTORICAL, WILDERNESS WILDLIFE, OPEN SPACE, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION VALUES OF THE ADIRONDACK AND TUG HILL AREAS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Black River Environmental Improvement Association Inc. (BREIA) maintains and enhances public access to natural landscapes in the Adirondack and Tug Hill regions of New York. The organization operates over 50 kilometers of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing across five trail systems. BREIA supports environmental education and outdoor recreation, primarily through field trips for students and partnerships with like-minded organizations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $123K
    OUTREACH SERVICES - BREIA SUPPORTED A PROGRAM TO SPONSOR FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS OF AREA SCHOOLS GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO MOUNTAIN BIKE, CROSS COUNTRY SKI, SNOWSHOE, AND LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. BREIA'S OPERATIONS CENTER AND TRAIL SYSTEM ARE USED AS PART OF THE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, BREIA TRAILS ARE USED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR VARIOUS SKI PROGRAMS. BREIA ALSO PROVIDES MONETARY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THESE SERVICES.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Alder Creek Gorge / Egypt Road Trails
Trail system featuring the Rim Trail, Gully Trails, and Glacier Trail with a warming hut and access to glacial landscapes and hemlock forests
Canal Trail
13-kilometer trail along the historic Black River Canal from Boonville, featuring flat terrain, steep sections near Pixley Falls State Park, and a warming hut with equipment rental
Field Trip Program
Sponsors educational field trips for students to engage in mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and environmental learning using BREIA's trail systems and operations center
Jackson Hill Sunfield Trails
Trail system offering scenic loops for beginners and advanced users, including views of the Mohawk Valley and Tug Hill escarpment, with access to Adirondack wilderness
Jackson Hill Telemark Trails
Intermediate to advanced trails for skiers, bikers, and snowshoers with views of the Adirondack Mountains
Potato Hill Farm & Trails
170-acre site with over 6 km of trails for biking, hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, featuring Adirondack-style structures and views of the Tug Hill Plateau
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding environmental conservation and outdoor education initiatives
      Provides monetary support to organizations that share its mission in environmental conservation and outdoor education.
  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Operating and maintaining multi-use trail systems for outdoor recreation
      Operates and maintains over 50 kilometers of multi-use trails across multiple locations, including the Potato Hill Farm campus and the historic Black River Canal, providing year-round public access for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. These trails traverse both private and state lands within the Skyfields network.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$457K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$456K100%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$432K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$144K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$17.84M
Cash$344K
Investments$12.62M
Liabilities$76K
Net assets$17.77M
Liquid reserves359.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -89.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DIANE HAUSSERMAN ASSISTANT CONTROLLER 2 $7K
THOMAS BROWN CHAIRMAN 1 $1K
board members · 4
  • GILBERT BUTLER — CFO
  • JAMES HOWE — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL CARR — TRUSTEE
  • PEG OLSEN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Area schools Partner — Sponsors field trips for students from local schools to participate in outdoor and environmental education activities.
  • Butler Conservation Funder — Provides funding for BREIA as a gift to the people of New York.
  • Butler Parklands Government — Private foundation providing leadership and support for BREIA's conservation and recreation initiatives in the Adirondacks.
  • State Government — BREIA manages trails that cross state property.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Experiential Environmental Education
    methodology: experiential-environmental-education
    By engaging students in outdoor recreation within natural environments, we foster deeper understanding of wildlife and environmental stewardship because direct experience creates lasting ecological awareness and personal responsibility.
  • Free Public Access to Nature for Inclusive Engagement
    methodology: public_access_recreation
    By providing free access to high-quality recreational trails, we increase public connection to natural landscapes because removing financial and physical barriers enables broader participation in environmental experiences.
  • Scenic Integration to Promote Environmental Appreciation
    methodology: scenic-integration_design
    By designing trailside structures in Adirondack-style architecture, we enhance visitors’ scenic appreciation and connection to the landscape because built features that harmonize with nature reinforce the value of preserving natural beauty.