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South Farmington Friends Cemetery Association
Farmington, NY · EIN 161080097 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · sffca.org
revenue
$17K
expenses
$18K
net assets
$15K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The South Farmington Friends Cemetery Association supports the historic and cultural preservation of one of Farmingtons most historic cemeteries and its structures with a focus on the conservation and interpretation of Farmingtons history through special projects not funded through the cemeterys operating budget.

profile · synthesized from sources

The South Farmington Friends Cemetery Association preserves and promotes the historical and cultural significance of a historic cemetery and chapel in Farmington, NY. The organization focuses on restoration, public education, and community engagement through special projects, including events and programming centered on local history. The chapel and cemetery were added to the National and NYS Registries of Historic Places in 2024 following a major restoration effort.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Cemetery History Walk
Educational public event offering historical interpretation of the cemetery and surrounding area for all ages
Chapel Restoration Project
Three-phase capital project completed in 2025 to restore the historic chapel with modern utilities, ADA access, and structural upgrades
Crock Pot Cookoff
Community social event held in September to engage local residents and raise awareness of the site
Music & Friends
Public concert event held at the chapel grounds to foster community engagement
Wreaths Across America
December event honoring veterans through wreath-laying ceremonies at the cemetery
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 2 activities
    • Historic cemetery and chapel preservation
      Supports the historic and cultural preservation of the South Farmington Historic Chapel and Cemetery through conservation projects, maintenance, and interpretation of local history. Includes ongoing maintenance and special projects focused on structural stabilization and accessibility improvements, such as a completed three-phase capital restoration project.
    • Volunteer mobilization for site restoration
      Organized volunteer efforts to clean and stabilize the historic chapel building following tornado damage, contributing to broader preservation goals.
  • Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Historic district designation advocacy
      Advocated for and secured listing of the chapel, cemetery, and town park on the National and New York State Registers of Historic Places as a recognized historic district.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Public education and community engagement events
      Organizes and hosts annual public events to promote awareness and engagement with local history, including a Crock Pot Cookoff in September, a Cemetery History Walk in October, and participation in Wreaths Across America in December.
  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Temperance education program
      Provided temperance education to school-age children using a science-based textbook on the effects of alcohol.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants$16K96%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3812%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$18K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$15K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -66.8%
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Daughters of the American Revolution Funder — Provided grants to support the chapel's restoration project.
  • Lyons National Bank Funder — Provided funding for the chapel's restoration project.
  • NYS Register of Historic Places Network — Member site listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places
  • National Register of Historic Places Network — Member site listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Ontario County Government — Provided grant funding for the chapel's restoration project.
  • Rochester Action Community Foundation Funder — Provided grants to support the chapel's restoration project.
  • Wreaths Across America Partner — Partners with Wreaths Across America to conduct commemorative events.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Community-Centered Cultural Preservation
    methodology: community-centered preservation
    By using a non-sectarian, inclusive approach to stewardship and programming, the organization strengthens civic engagement and collective cultural heritage, because broad community involvement fosters shared ownership and sustained commitment to preservation.
  • Special Projects for Historic Preservation
    methodology: special-projects-for-historic-preservation
    By funding and implementing special projects beyond the scope of regular operations, the organization advances the conservation and interpretation of local history, because targeted initiatives enable deeper investment in culturally significant work that sustains community identity.