named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Engraved Paver Program
Sale of engraved brick pavers placed in the shelter near the labyrinth, with proceeds supporting the care of The Path and cemetery
Perpetual Care Program
Ongoing maintenance of cemetery grounds funded through plot sale allocations and endowment earnings
The Path
Mediative outdoor journey featuring a labyrinth, shelter, and walking path designed for reflection during life changes
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 3 activities
- Management of cemetery rules and regulatory complianceEstablished cemetery rules in 1857 and continues to amend and enforce them, with the most recent update approved by the New York State Division of Cemeteries in 2023, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Operation and maintenance of a non-denominational cemeteryOperates and maintains a 67-acre cemetery in Clinton, New York, providing burial plots and interment services for traditional burials and cremated remains, with perpetual care and ongoing maintenance of grounds and infrastructure. The cemetery has been in continuous operation for over 150 years.
- Provision of burial and interment servicesOffers traditional burial plots, cremation interment in designated sections, and infant/stillborn remains interment, with fees set for adult ($950), cremated remains ($650), infant ($85), and free interment for stillborn/newborn remains without markers. Also provides burial planning and pre-planning services to the public.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Development and maintenance of The Path meditative spaceCreated and maintains The Path, a multi-element outdoor meditative environment opened in May 2015, featuring woods, open areas, a bridge, a shelter, and a labyrinth to support contemplative reflection for individuals experiencing life changes.
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Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
- Endowment fund development and managementDevelops and maintains an endowment fund supported by gifts and bequests from lot owners and community supporters to ensure long-term financial sustainability of cemetery operations and care.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Fundraising through engraved brick paver salesSells engraved brick pavers to generate funds specifically dedicated to the maintenance and care of The Path and the cemetery grounds.
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 1 activity
- Provision of public access and accessibilityProvides year-round public access to the cemetery from dawn to dusk and ensures digital content conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants$16K14%
Program service revenue$22K20%
Investment income$71K65%
Other revenue$400
expenses
Total expenses$111K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.44M
Cash$67K
Investments$1.31M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.44M
Liquid reserves148.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW A CHRIST | SUPERINTENDENT | 25 | $18K |
board members · 11
- CATHERINE REYNOLDS — ASST. TREASURER
- CJ KERSHNER — OPERATIONS MEMBER
- EDWARD BOHLING — OPERATIONS MEMBER
- GEORGE M KUCKEL — SECRETARY
- JAMES WHITE — TREASURER
- MATTHEW D BROCKETT — OPERATIONS MEMBER
- MICHAEL TOWNSEND — VICE PRESIDENT
- RICHARD COMPSON — PRESIDENT
- ROBERT G GOERING — OPERATIONS MEMBER
- SARA CARMAN — OPERATIONS MEMBER
- WILLIAM A WIRENE JR — OPERATIONS MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Board of Trustees Partner — Comprised of lot owners who provide oversight of the cemetery.
- Clinton Cemetery Association Partner — Manages Sunset Hill Cemetery and provides burial planning services
- Clinton Cemetery Association, Inc. Network — Identified as the 501(c) organization associated with Sunset Hill Cemetery and The Path.
- John C. Hastings Partner — Architect who designed the original Master Plan for Sunset Hill Cemetery in 1856.
- New York State Division of Cemeteries Government — Regulatory body that approved the cemetery's rules and regulations.
- Supreme Court of the State of New York Government — Subject to consent orders from a judge of the Supreme Court of the State of New York for certain plot sales.
- W3C Network — Follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) developed by W3C.
strategies · 1
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.
- Therapeutic Landscape Modelmethodology: therapeutic_landscapeBy designing and maintaining a peaceful, natural environment with tree-lined paths and meditative spaces, the cemetery supports emotional and spiritual well-being during times of grief and life transitions, because immersion in contemplative outdoor settings fosters healing and reflection.