named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Cider Tasting
Family-friendly event featuring local cider and food, used to raise funds and awareness for the preservation effort.
Cider In The Meadow
21+ evening event with curated cider and food pairings, music, and silent auction, held in collaboration with local culinary partners.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Annual citizen science event at the cider mill property, contributing bird observation data to a national database.
Invasive Plant Species Pull
Hands-on conservation event focused on removing invasive species like Japanese knotweed and bittersweet vines from the property.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
Annual plant sale offering indoor and outdoor plants, with proceeds supporting the mill's restoration.
Volunteer Work Days
Monthly events where volunteers participate in cleanup, maintenance, stabilization, and preservation work at the Kimlin Cider Mill site.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 3 activities
- Conducting archaeological and historical research on the Kimlin Cider MillConducted archaeological field work in 2023 using shovel test pits at the presumed location of the original Kimlin cider press, identifying a vertically positioned wooden post and producing a report. Also documented the historical operation of the mill from 1920 onward, including production levels, property records, and aerial photography through 1955.
- Facilitating equipment acquisition for historic operationsReceived a long-term loan of a stationary engine from the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association for use at the Kimlin Cider Mill, supporting the preservation of historic milling operations.
- Preservation and stabilization of the Kimlin Cider MillAcquired ownership of the Kimlin Cider Mill and 1.8 acres of surrounding meadowland in 2008 and conducts ongoing efforts to stabilize, restore, and preserve the historic structure and property through maintenance, carpentry, and preservation work. The organization actively prevents demolition and ensures long-term structural integrity.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 2 activities
- Hosting environmental and community science initiativesParticipates annually in the Great Backyard Bird Count at the Kimlin Cider Mill, conducting bird counts each morning for approximately one hour. Also hosted a FreeCycle event during the annual cider tasting, offering reusable items for free to attendees.
- Organizing volunteer work days at the Kimlin Cider MillRegularly organizes volunteer work days focused on cleanup, maintenance, stabilization, and preservation activities at the cider mill, including weeding, litter removal, painting, cleaning, and carpentry. Volunteers also assist with project oversight and coordination.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for historic designation of the Kimlin Cider MillSecured listing of the Kimlin Cider Mill on the National and State Historic Registers and as a Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Landmark, ensuring formal recognition and protection of the site.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Community outreach and public engagementConducts outreach through publicity, graphics and artwork, networking, social media, newsletter distribution, and merchandise sales (including t-shirts, candles, and notecards) to promote awareness and support for the Kimlin Cider Mill. Also accepts donations of time, services, products, and funds.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosting annual cider tasting and related fundraising eventsHosts an annual cider tasting event each October to support restoration efforts, including offering specialty tasting glasses to the first 300 visitors. Also organized the inaugural "Cider In The Meadow" event featuring food pairings, music, and a silent auction to raise awareness and funds.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Hosting public events and educational programs at the Kimlin Cider MillHosts open house events, field trips for students (including home-schooled students), and special appointments to educate the public about the site and its preservation. Also supports community service and youth-led projects, including Eagle Scout initiatives, at the mill.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting annual Mother's Day plant saleHosts an annual Mother's Day plant sale at the Kimlin Cider Mill, with proceeds directly supporting the ongoing restoration and preservation efforts of the site.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$27K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$477
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$266K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$174K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +34.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DOUG LYKE — DIRECTOR
- KYLE NEISWENDER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- Adams Farms Partner — Donor of agricultural products or services
- Arlington Auto & Tire Partner — Donor of services or products
- Arlington Ink Partner — Donor of printing or design services
- Art Centro Partner — Donor of services or community outreach support
- Awestruck Premium Hard Cider Partner — Cider donor for events or programs
- Bardavon Partner — Donor of event or promotional support
- Brooklyn Cider House Partner — Selected Cider Mill Friends as charity partner for the Spiked Apple 5k, with donations from registrants benefiting the organization.
- CIA students Partner — Collaborates with Culinary Institute of America (CIA) students on curated food and cider pairings for the Cider In The Meadow event.
- Central Hudson Partner — Donor of funds or services
- Chazen Companies Partner — Donor of services or funds
- Chocolate Mousse Catering Partner — Donor of products or services
- Chronogram Partner — Donor of promotional or media services
- Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Partner — Provided a long-term loan of a stationary engine for use at the Kimlin Cider Mill.
- County Players Partner — Donor of services or event support
- Doc’s Draft Hard Cider Partner — Cider donor for events or programs
- Dutchess BOCES Partner — Donor of services or institutional support
- Facebook Network — Shares event and sponsor information through its Facebook page with 900 followers.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to share updates about the cider mill restoration.
- Fishkill Farms Partner — Agricultural or cider donor for events or programs
- Fishkill Farms Partner — Selected Cider Mill Friends as a recipient organization, donating 30% of corn maze ticket sales to support community improvement efforts.
- Fresh Air Fund Partner — Hosts Cider Mill Friends at the Sugar Maple Celebration at Sharpe Reservation, an event organized by the Fresh Air Fund.
- Greene Wiegand Charitable Fund Partner — Donor of funds or services
- Half Time Beverage Partner — Beverage supplier or donor for events
- Harvest Spirits Farm Distillery Partner — Donor of spirits or cider-related products
- Herb Redl Properties Partner — Donor of services or funds
- Hudson Valley Home Brewers Partner — Donor of products or services
- Hudson Valley Research Lab Partner — Donor of products or services
- Instagram Network — Shares event and sponsor information through its Instagram page with 290 followers.
- Instagram Network — Uses Instagram to share updates about the cider mill restoration.
- Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust Partner — Donor of funds or services
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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-Engaged Historic Preservationmethodology: community-engaged_preservationBy involving volunteers and the local community in hands-on restoration and preservation work, we ensure the sustainability of historic sites like the Kimlin Cider Mill, because community ownership increases stewardship, long-term support, and public appreciation.
- Historic Preservation as Community-Led Education and Accessmethodology: historic_preservation_and_community_educationBy preserving and opening historic sites like the Kimlin Cider Mill to the public, we foster education and appreciation of local heritage, because direct access and experiential learning strengthen community identity and intergenerational knowledge transfer.