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SULLIVAN COUNTY LAND BANK CORPORATION
KINGSTON, NY · EIN 820939626 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE S30 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · sullivancountylandbank.org
revenue
$701K
expenses
$203K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
0
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

THE LAND BANK WAS FORMED TO UNDERTAKE, PROMOTE, AND FACILITATE THE RETURN OF VACANT, ABANDONED, AND TAX-DELINQUENT PROPERTIES TO PRODUCTIVE USE IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE THE HARMS AND LIABILITIES CAUSED BY SUCH PROPERTIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Land bank organization focused on revitalizing vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties in Sullivan County, New York. It acquires distressed properties and returns them to productive use through demolition, redevelopment, new construction, and sales. Programs include affordable housing development, vacant lot sales, and community-driven revitalization projects in the villages of Liberty and Monticello.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Demolitions
Demolishes unsafe, condemned structures and prepares sites for reuse, with air and noise monitoring to protect crews and neighbors
Development Projects
Undertakes larger redevelopment initiatives such as Monticello Manor and Spanish Castle to support downtown revitalization
Green Creative Placemaking
Partners with local artists and arts organizations to activate sites through community-driven creative projects
Multi-Family Home Sales
Facilitates acquisition of multi-family homes by property owners and non-profit housing developers for rental operations
New Construction
Partners with municipalities and housing developers to build sustainable, affordable homes in Liberty and Monticello
Vacant Lot Sales
Offers vacant lots for sale, including side-lot sales to adjacent property owners and lots for community use, farming, or placemaking
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Land Bank Property Revitalization 6 activities
    • Acquires and redevelops vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties
      Acquires vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties through tax foreclosure and donations, and redevelops them to return to productive use, reduce community harms, and support neighborhood revitalization. This includes collaboration with developers, historic preservation experts, and community stakeholders on specific redevelopment projects.
    • Adopts and enforces formal land banking policies
      Has adopted formal policies governing the acquisition, disposal, and sustainable redevelopment of land bank-owned properties to ensure transparency, community benefit, and environmental responsibility.
    • Demolishes unsafe structures and manages resulting vacant lots
      Demolishes unsafe and condemned structures, conducts air and noise quality monitoring during demolition for safety, and manages resulting vacant lots for future use, including sales, placemaking, or new construction.
    • Engages professionals and contractors for property development projects
      Contracts with real estate developers, engineers, contractors, and other professionals for property rehabilitation and development, with insurance requirements in place for project safety and compliance.
    • Implements sustainable construction and redevelopment policies
      Applies a Sustainable Construction Policy to guide rehabilitation and new construction projects, ensuring environmentally responsible practices in property redevelopment.
    • Sells land bank-owned properties to individuals and community groups
      Offers residential properties and vacant lots for sale to the public, adjacent property owners, community groups, artists, and farmers through a defined purchasing process, including side-lot sales and sales for new construction, small-scale farming, playgrounds, and creative placemaking.
  • Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
    • Conducts research and analysis for property cleanup and redevelopment
      Prepares and publishes analyses to inform redevelopment decisions, such as the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives for the Monticello Manor site.
  • Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
    • Partners on community-driven redevelopment and placemaking initiatives
      Collaborates with community members, local governments, artists, youth, and nonprofit developers to determine best uses for underutilized properties, including nature-based education sites, affordable housing, and creative placemaking projects in Liberty and Monticello.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conducts procurement and outreach for land bank operations
      Posts procurement notices on its website, emails them to its mailing list, and advertises in local newspapers to ensure broad access to contracting and purchasing opportunities.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$701K
Contributions & grants$315K45%
Program service revenue$1K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$385K
expenses
Total expenses$203K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.91M
Cash$828K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.24M
Net assets$1.67M
Liquid reserves48.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +61.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 12
  • ANNA MILUCKY — TREASURER
  • GORDON JENKINS — MEMBER
  • HEATHER BROWN — MEMBER
  • JACQUIE LEVENTOFF — VICE CHAIR
  • JILL M WEYER — CHAIR
  • JULIAN DAWSON — SECRETARY
  • MATTHEW MCPHILLIPS — MEMBER
  • NANCY BUCK — MEMBER
  • NICHOLAS SALAMONE — MEMBER
  • SUSAN HARTE ESQ — RESIGNED 2/2
  • TANJA MCKERRELL — MEMBER
  • VICKY FERGUSON — MEMBER
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Board of Directors Government — Approves property sales
  • Board of Directors Government — Responsible for approving property sales.
  • Disposition Advisory Group Partner — Reviews property sale applications prior to Board of Directors approval.
  • Harvard’s T. H. Chan School of Public Health Partner — Cited as a source supporting the public health benefits of high-efficiency building standards and green materials.
  • Healthy Buildings Network Partner — Cited as a source supporting the use of verified green building materials and practices for public health benefits.
  • International Living Future Institute Partner — Cited as a source supporting the health and sustainability benefits of green building practices.
  • Kearney Redevelopment Group Partner — Partner organization executing redevelopment of the former hospital site in Liberty into healthy housing.
  • Monticello Manor Partner — Site under analysis for brownfield cleanup alternatives.
  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory Government — Cited as a source supporting the energy efficiency benefits of sustainable construction.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Cited as a source supporting the public health benefits of sustainable construction practices.
  • Sullivan County Government Center Government — Hosts board meetings in the Sullivan County Legislative Committee Room.
  • Sullivan County Government Center Government — Hosts board meetings of the Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation.
  • Town of Thompson Government — Collaborates with the Town of Thompson through shared leadership; the Director of Community Development serves as Chair of the Land Bank's board.
  • US Department of Energy Government — Cited as a source supporting the public health and energy efficiency benefits of sustainable construction.
  • US Environmental Protection Agency Government — Cited as a source supporting the public health and environmental benefits of sustainable construction practices.
  • funders Partner — Collaborates with the Land Bank to support affordable housing and development projects
  • local artists Partner — Collaborates on creative site activation and placemaking projects
  • local arts organizations Partner — Partners with the Land Bank on community-driven creative placemaking initiatives
  • local municipalities Partner — Works with the Land Bank on new construction and development projects
  • mission-aligned housing developers Partner — Partners with the Land Bank to build sustainable affordable homes
  • non-profit housing developers Partner — Works with the Land Bank to acquire and operate multi-family rental properties
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.

  • Community-Driven Property Disposition
    methodology: community-driven-disposition
    By involving local stakeholders and using structured, board-approved processes to dispose of properties, the organization promotes community development, affordability, and long-term stewardship because inclusive decision-making ensures that redevelopment aligns with local needs and values.
  • Strategic Property Acquisition and Revitalization
    methodology: property_reuse_and_redevelopment
    By acquiring vacant, abandoned, and distressed properties, the organization reduces blight and returns underutilized assets to productive use, thereby stabilizing neighborhoods and enabling community-led redevelopment because strategic control of land enables intentional, long-term revitalization.
  • Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Redevelopment
    methodology: sustainable_redevelopment
    By integrating green building practices and energy-efficient construction into property rehabilitation, the organization improves housing affordability and environmental resilience because sustainable design reduces long-term costs for low- and moderate-income households and enhances community health.