named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Between the Tides Music Festival
An annual music festival hosted at the lighthouse that combines cultural programming with historic site engagement, drawing visitors for live performances in a scenic riverside setting.
Overnight Stays at the Lighthouse
Guests can book overnight accommodations in the historic Saugerties Lighthouse, experiencing life in a preserved 1869 lighthouse with guided access, historic interpretation, and breakfast provided by the keepers.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 2 activities
- Maintain the Ruth Reynolds Glunt Nature PreserveManages and protects the Ruth Reynolds Glunt Nature Preserve, a 15-acre freshwater tidal wetland habitat at the confluence of Esopus Creek and the Hudson River, ensuring ecological conservation and public access.
- Operate and maintain public nature trails and outdoor facilitiesMaintains a half-mile nature trail open daily from sunrise to sunset across 15 acres of freshwater tidal wetlands, with access to the lighthouse dock and trailhead facilities including portable restrooms. The trail allows observation of local wildlife such as beavers, eagles, and herons.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Offer public tours and educational access to the lighthouseProvides interior and exterior public tours of the lighthouse on summer Sundays from June through August, including docent-led tours every half hour and self-guided access to a small museum with historical artifacts and multilingual exhibits. The museum is open seasonally and to overnight guests.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Operate a bed and breakfast at the lighthouseRuns a year-round bed and breakfast with two guest rooms (booked together as a unit) offering river-view accommodations for up to four people, with options for additional guests via cots. The stay includes a hearty breakfast, and guests have access to the lighthouse tower and surrounding grounds.
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Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
- Operate a gift shop supporting lighthouse preservationRuns a gift shop selling souvenirs such as mugs, t-shirts, and sweatshirts, with proceeds directly supporting the preservation and operation of the lighthouse.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserve and maintain the Saugerties Lighthouse as a historic siteUndertakes structural restoration, masonry repointing, lantern repair, and ongoing maintenance of the lighthouse building and its historic features, including the original Fresnel lens and cypress picket fence. The organization re-commissioned the lighthouse as an active aid to navigation with a solar-powered beacon and completed full reconstruction following extensive damage.
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Real-Time Environmental Monitoring and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Provide real-time weather and marine traffic dataOperates a weather station at the lighthouse that records and displays local weather conditions and provides real-time identification of passing commercial tugboats and cargo vessels via an interactive river map.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$123K
Contributions & grants$7K6%
Program service revenue$96K78%
Investment income$5K4%
Other revenue$590
expenses
Total expenses$153K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$64K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$433K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$377K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Kevin Dumont — Board Member
- Richard Duncan — Board Member
- Stewart Schuenemann — Board Member
- Tavin Mitchell — Board Member
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Alleyway Ice Cream Partner — Recommended dining location for guests, endorsed by the lighthouse keepers.
- Assemblyman Maurice Hinchey Government — Co-sponsored state legislation to transfer ownership of the lighthouse to the Conservancy.
- Bed & Breakfast Partner — Provides access to the museum for overnight guests staying at the lighthouse bed and breakfast.
- Coast Guard Government — Partnered with the Coast Guard to re-commission the lighthouse as an active aid to navigation.
- Dutch Ale House Partner — Recommended dining location for guests, endorsed by the lighthouse keepers.
- Environmental Quality Bond Act Government — Provided funding support for the lighthouse renovation
- Heritage Task Force Partner — Provided support for the lighthouse renovation
- Hudson River Foundation Partner — Provided support for the lighthouse renovation
- Hudson River Valley Greenway Partner — Provided support for the lighthouse renovation
- Jackson Hole Preserve, Inc. Partner — Provided support for the lighthouse renovation
- Lighthouse Keeper Partner — Manages reservations, provides guidance on electrical use, and communicates tide-related schedule changes for the Saugerties Lighthouse B&B operation.
- Members of the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy Partner — Receives email notifications about bed and breakfast vacancies as a membership benefit.
- Miss Lucy’s Partner — Local restaurant mentioned in guest reviews as a dining destination during stays at the lighthouse.
- Miss Lucy’s Kitchen Partner — Recommended dining location for guests, endorsed by the lighthouse keepers.
- NYS Department of State Government — Provided support for the lighthouse renovation
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner — Provided support for the lighthouse renovation
- New York State Government — Received jurisdictional transfer of the lighthouse property from the Coast Guard via New York State.
- Ohana Cafe Partner — Recommended dining location for guests, endorsed by the lighthouse keepers.
- Patrick and Anna Landewe Partner — Resident Keepers who serve as inn keepers and maintain the lighthouse and guest operations.
- Red Onion Partner — Recommended dining location for guests, endorsed by the lighthouse keepers.
- Saugerties Art Council Partner — Provided support for the lighthouse renovation
- Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy Network — Owns and operates the Saugerties Lighthouse as a public educational and historic site.
- Scenic Hudson Partner — Provided support for the lighthouse renovation
- Senator Charles Cook Government — Co-sponsored state legislation to sell the lighthouse and adjacent wetlands to the Conservancy for $1.
- Slices of Saugerties Partner — Recommended dining location for guests, endorsed by the lighthouse keepers.
- TOMO Sushi Partner — Recommended dining location for guests, endorsed by the lighthouse keepers.
- The Kapplan Fund Funder — Provided financial support for the lighthouse renovation
- The New York Times Partner — Cited in promotional content for its review of the Saugerties Lighthouse.
- Town of Saugerties Partner — Provided support for the lighthouse renovation
- Trip Planning Partner — Provides dining and attraction recommendations through a linked trip planning resource.
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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-Led Stewardship Modelmethodology: community-driven_preservationBy mobilizing local community members through membership and volunteer engagement, the organization sustains preservation efforts because collective ownership increases long-term commitment and resource mobilization for heritage conservation.
- Historic Immersion and Digital Detox for Experiential Educationmethodology: historic-immersionBy removing modern conveniences like Wi-Fi and television and requiring self-reliant access, the organization deepens historical immersion and environmental connection because disengagement from contemporary life enhances receptivity to educational and reflective experiences.
- Living Museum Model for Cultural Heritage Preservationmethodology: cultural_heritage_preservationBy operating the lighthouse as a living museum with immersive, overnight guest experiences, the organization fosters public engagement with maritime history because direct, experiential interaction strengthens historical understanding and stewardship motivation.